> > > > > have you been to the sorceror yet? you need a magic spell before you can get the password. and the sorceror will only give you it if you take him something useful.
> > > > > post your inventory, that'll help us know what you've already done
> > > >
> > > > You're Carrying:
> > > >
> > > > Sack
> > > > Branch
> > > > Shovel
> > > > Bow
> > > > Club
> > > >
> > > > Silver Coin
> > > > Silver Key
> > > > Hammer
> > > > Arrow
> > > > Ticket
> > > >
> > > > Rope
> > > > Gold Key
> > > > Nails
> > > > Fishing Pole
> > > > Sunstone
> > >
> > > you need to find a boat now. you've got the key to start it. if you use the little boat to get somewhere you haven't been yet, you'll find what you need, and something for the soothsayer too. bit of fishing is a nice way to pass the time, too :-)
> >
> > so in other words i need to fish for some gold coins to give to the soothsayer?
> >
> > besides i read in Fantasy Quest II that the soothsayer just gives useless information, why on Earth would I give gold to the soothsayer
>
> err... theres some weird guy near the river and he's silent, I can't talk to him interrogate him kill him or anything like that

you don't kill the 'weird guy', he'll help you if you help him. everyone in the game is there for a reason, you'll get to him soon enough :-)