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> > >
> > > > > I here there is supposed to be more money in the house (besides the funds for armor) but sure haven't figured out a way to access it.
> > > > > Is this where the red gemstones are ? I've tried every option, MANY times. nada !!
> > > > > My inventory :
> > > > > 60 gold coins
> > > > > magic armor
> > > > > guard's sword
> > > > > stone of strength
> > > > > food rations
> > > > > dead fish
> > > > > bucket
> > > > > rope
> > > > > wire clippers
> > > > > key of opening
> > > > > portrait
> > > > > crate
> > > > > I'm looking for an old focus stone so Darius can take me on a trip. + the source for red gemstones
> > > > > just kind of fizzling out here. any help appreciated !! thanks
> > > >
> > > > If you got the armor, you don't need to search your house for funds.
> > > >
> > > > The gemstones aren't in the world of Larosis, nor are they in your world. (So which of the three does that leave?) You're going to have to speak to a certain wise man whose philosophy will help you out big time.
> > > >
> > > > Once you've talked to him completely, go back home and check out the Forest of Fear... you'll have an option there you didn't before. (It's silly, I know, but it'll help you with that focus stone.)
> > > >
> > > > --Mandi
> > >
> > > well, I've spent a loooong time wandering everywhere in Larosis I could go, talking to every "male". I'm no "wiser" though.
> > > + i sold the life preserver to Marion, now I can't get back on my boat, to work on the dragon.
> > > haven't got anything accomplished with the shelf in the shack either. maybe tomorrow, I'll "think" better. :(
> >
> > To clarify what I just said: "The gemstones aren't in the world of Larosis, nor are they in your world." The portal leads to THREE worlds, and the wise man you need to talk to is in the same world as the gemstones.
> >
> > -Mandi
> > (Feint, then lunge, feint, then lunge...)
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> thanks Mandi for the help. talked to the wise man & have myself hung up with the dragon right now, but making progress anyway.
> I'm sure I'll be asking for help again soon. tough game !!

Tip on the dragon: Examine him when you have a chance. If he's wounded, you can try new things.

-Mandi