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> > > i'm as stuck as a bug in syrup.
> > >
> > > here is my inventory:
> > >
> > > 19 bronze coins
> > > 10 red gemstones
> > > 6 apples
> > > guards sword
> > > stone of strengthening
> > > food rations
> > > tinder box
> > > torch
> > > key of opening
> > > self portrait
> > > clear focus stone
> > > hammer
> > > rusty nail
> > > map
> > >
> > > i just got done with the secret area (fun!). i went around in Lygamllyn (whatever) i visted the gwuills (who don't have much to say) i visted the blacksmith (who could only make me a sword and/or armour) and i've talked to everyone i can find in the town. i already swam around for coins, listened for one, and worked in the tavern. i can't buy the horse. drat. and i've figured out what to do with the kitchen, but i haven't heard about the ring yet to get the items to switch the portraits.
> > >
> > > hint please!!
> >
> > go back to the tavern. talk to the man and think over what he tells u several times until u come to the conclusion of what u must do. one other thing-I don't see the crate or rope on your inventory. Keep these w/ u at all times. things just don't seem to happen without them and u do use them a lot.
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> okay, i got my crate back, and my rope is hanging over the castle wall still. i went to the tavern, but the only persons it will let me talk to is garendel and all he says is thank you, and the serving girls are too busy. am i missing something here? i went to the bakery and "thought" about what poppy selt told me several times but the message never changed.

when garandel says thank you do u talk to him again? did u get a coin from the gwuils? from the one in the other room. u might also go into the castle and go one north then west and see if u can borrow a blanket and go back to the mapmaker.