Q: OK, I've got a better character now. Where do I go in Gauntlet Gauche?
A: Before you head back to the dungeon, be sure to purchase some heal potions, and maybe a mana potion or two. In Gauntlet Gauche, there are several specific areas : the Bat Cave to the NE will fetch you some booty : a Green Lockpick, Leather Cap, Cloth Jacket, and a heal potion. Sell the Leather Cap and Cloth Jacket as you already have them ; they won't bring much, but every gold piece counts. Next important areas are the "skill" rooms ; they are located at D,6 and K,9. For one of these rooms, you will need to use a weapon, any weapon will do (even a sling
for the other one, you must use a Scroll of Fire, which can be purchased in the Guild Hall. (if you are a Wizard, you will already have it at the beginning of the game - saves you 350 GP, but nothing more . You will gain some Experience Points and Gold pieces for both of these rooms. There are also two rooms at F,16 and B,7 that only "masterful" thieves can access. They'll fetch you some booty, gold, and EXP. The 6th significant place in the Gauntlet Gauche is in the SE - the Snake River which will take you to Gauntlet Droit, where the magical Lava Glove is located.
Q: I got to Gauntlet Droit from the Gauche. What now?
A: First, you will need to get the Lava Glove. With it, you may complete the quest. Be sure to have one or two Scrolls of Protection, and a Scroll of Fire might come in handy. The Scroll of Protection throws up an energy field around your party, which absorbs damage from enemy attacks. On this level, these scrolls may be the key to survival. The Scroll of Fire casts a deadly fireball at a group of monsters. This does 180 damage to the whole group, killing them or damaging them horribly. At this level, they're a nice touch if you want to win a battle. First, you exit the room with the pool of water, then head East. You'll enter the Coil Maze - don't let the name fool you - it's not much of a maze, just a single - square pathway winding up and down. There are 5 battles in this maze, plus a final battle that fetches you the Lava Glove. In these battles, the best strategy is to use the Scroll of Protection first, then cast a Fireball at the particularly tough monsters. If they aren't killed by THAT, finish them off with a spell or just break out with a weapon. In the battle for the Lava Glove, use the same strategy. However, your energy field will run out, so be sure to use your Scroll of Protection every 5-6 turns. Once you defeat the monsters and have the Lava Glove, feel free to explore and gain a few experience points as well as gold pieces. You'll learn a bit more about your quest, and the tasks Aeowyn has assigned you with. Later, much later, you will come back here... As one of the ancient stained glass windows tells you. You might want to map this entire place out, as this will give you a chance to earn experience points, gold, and booty. Anything that you don't need - sell, as every gold piece counts. The real finishing point to this quest is at K,7. Be sure to have a lockpick with you. Pick the lock (facing south)at J,10 to get to a two - path corridor. Take the path to the west and you will receive your "promised" reward - as new skill, spell, and 1000 experience points, which will aid you in reaching the next level.
A: Before you head back to the dungeon, be sure to purchase some heal potions, and maybe a mana potion or two. In Gauntlet Gauche, there are several specific areas : the Bat Cave to the NE will fetch you some booty : a Green Lockpick, Leather Cap, Cloth Jacket, and a heal potion. Sell the Leather Cap and Cloth Jacket as you already have them ; they won't bring much, but every gold piece counts. Next important areas are the "skill" rooms ; they are located at D,6 and K,9. For one of these rooms, you will need to use a weapon, any weapon will do (even a sling
for the other one, you must use a Scroll of Fire, which can be purchased in the Guild Hall. (if you are a Wizard, you will already have it at the beginning of the game - saves you 350 GP, but nothing more . You will gain some Experience Points and Gold pieces for both of these rooms. There are also two rooms at F,16 and B,7 that only "masterful" thieves can access. They'll fetch you some booty, gold, and EXP. The 6th significant place in the Gauntlet Gauche is in the SE - the Snake River which will take you to Gauntlet Droit, where the magical Lava Glove is located. Q: I got to Gauntlet Droit from the Gauche. What now?
A: First, you will need to get the Lava Glove. With it, you may complete the quest. Be sure to have one or two Scrolls of Protection, and a Scroll of Fire might come in handy. The Scroll of Protection throws up an energy field around your party, which absorbs damage from enemy attacks. On this level, these scrolls may be the key to survival. The Scroll of Fire casts a deadly fireball at a group of monsters. This does 180 damage to the whole group, killing them or damaging them horribly. At this level, they're a nice touch if you want to win a battle. First, you exit the room with the pool of water, then head East. You'll enter the Coil Maze - don't let the name fool you - it's not much of a maze, just a single - square pathway winding up and down. There are 5 battles in this maze, plus a final battle that fetches you the Lava Glove. In these battles, the best strategy is to use the Scroll of Protection first, then cast a Fireball at the particularly tough monsters. If they aren't killed by THAT, finish them off with a spell or just break out with a weapon. In the battle for the Lava Glove, use the same strategy. However, your energy field will run out, so be sure to use your Scroll of Protection every 5-6 turns. Once you defeat the monsters and have the Lava Glove, feel free to explore and gain a few experience points as well as gold pieces. You'll learn a bit more about your quest, and the tasks Aeowyn has assigned you with. Later, much later, you will come back here... As one of the ancient stained glass windows tells you. You might want to map this entire place out, as this will give you a chance to earn experience points, gold, and booty. Anything that you don't need - sell, as every gold piece counts. The real finishing point to this quest is at K,7. Be sure to have a lockpick with you. Pick the lock (facing south)at J,10 to get to a two - path corridor. Take the path to the west and you will receive your "promised" reward - as new skill, spell, and 1000 experience points, which will aid you in reaching the next level.