> >
> > > > 17 Bronze Coins
> > > > Stone of Strengthening
> > > > String
> > > > Clear Focus Stone
> > > >
> > > > 7 Red Gemstones
> > > > Food Rations
> > > > Wire Clippers
> > > > Piece of Trash
> > > >
> > > > 3 Black Gemstones
> > > > Tinderbox
> > > > Key of Opening
> > > > Rusty Nail
> > > >
> > > > Guard's Sword
> > > > Sticks
> > > > Portrait
> > > > Map
> > > >
> > > > I'm not ENTIRELY sure what to do next. I am in Llagimlyn, and I think I need to get the portrait, but perhaps I am missing something. Am I?
> > > >
> > > > nomie
> > >
> > > One thing it looks like you need to do is go back to Larosis and use the piece of trash. You will also need to get into the building south of the cave in Llagi... Llagi... whatever-it's-called. :) Then, after you've talked for a while, you can tackle the portrait. You can't get the portrait until you have some REASON to get it.
> > > Hope this helps some,
> > > -Dingbat
> >
> > hmm. looks like you're missing a few things,but maybe you've left them along the way. I don't see your rope or crate. they will come in handy a few more times. a hammer might help, too. :) have you found the apprentice room yet ? you have a little more to do before you tackle the picture....
> > keep talking to people, too... more than once in this game !
> > hope this helps
>
> Well... my rope is hanging down from the castle, and I can't get my crate from the old shack in Llagimlyn. Also, I accidentally went back into the stables and lost my hammer. Grr! Anything I can do to get the crate or hammer?
>
> nomie

The crate: Take the rope down from the castle wall, then try the crate again.
You will need to use the rope in several places in the game, not just the castle wall.