> > > > Right now, I've gotten to the point in the game where I have in my inventory:
> > > >
> > > > 20 onions
> > > > 2 tree branches
> > > > Sack
> > > > Small silver coin
> > > > Silver Key
> > > > Float Ring
> > > > Sap Tap
> > > > Bucket of Sap
> > > > Roc Feather
> > > > Coconut
> > > > Blue Rubber Ball
> > > > Iron Support
> > > >
> > > > I've also finally eliminated the flat cat, the lion, the cyclops, and also given enough gold coins to the soothsayer (I've lost the exact coin count) that the last piece of advice she gave me was: "Sometimes a sticky situation can be a good thing."
> > > >
> > > > The problem I have now is that I can't seem to get any further in the game. I can't seem to defeat the vampiress no matter what I do, and there appears to be nothing new for me to attempt in any location. I could be overlooking something, but if I am, I don't know what it might be.
> > > >
> > > > If someone has a hint or clue for me on what to do next, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for taking the time to read this!
> > >
> > > Now that you have sap, you might want to check around to see where you can use it.
> > >
> > > Lucky "Feed it to a certain character" Wizard
> >
> > once you find the character, make sure you refill the bucket with sea water (hint, hint)
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> Thanks, I've defeated the vampiress, but what about the beefhead? I've already dumped three buckets of sea water on it.

once you have dumped the seawater, you have to use the sunstone to "cook" him (rather like a stinky beef jerky) so, before you kill the beefhead you have to find the sunstone