You begin your journey in the peaceful village of Millbrook, where rumors of the Crown's theft have just arrived. You must gather information and supplies before setting out on your quest.
"I found a chest in grandmother's attic, but it's locked. Where is the key?"
The locked chest in grandmother's dusty attic
Grandmother was very sentimental. She kept important things close to memories of grandfather.
Look at the portrait of grandfather in the bedroom. Examine it closely—there's more to it than meets the eye.
The secret behind the portrait!
Solution: Click on grandfather's portrait in the bedroom. Use the HAND icon to move the portrait aside, revealing a hidden compartment. Take the Brass Key. Use the key on the chest in the attic to obtain the Old Map and Grandmother's Letter.
"The merchant in the square won't talk to me. How do I get information about the Shadow Cult?"
The mysterious merchant in Millbrook Square
The merchant deals in rare goods. Perhaps if you had something valuable to trade, he'd be more talkative.
The innkeeper mentioned the merchant has a weakness for fine spirits. The tavern might have something suitable. Do you have coin to spare?
The Weary Traveler Inn - find the Aged Brandy
Solution: Go to the Tavern. Talk to the barkeeper and select "Buy a drink." Purchase the Aged Brandy for 5 silver coins. Return to the merchant and USE the Aged Brandy on him. He will tell you about the cult's hideout in the Whispering Woods and give you a Silver Pendant that grants safe passage.
"There's an old well behind the blacksmith's shop, but it's sealed with a heavy stone lid. I think something important is down there."
Tormund the blacksmith needs your help first
You're not strong enough to move the lid alone. Maybe someone in the village could help?
The blacksmith is strong, but busy. He might help if you assist him first. He mentioned needing something for a special order—have you checked what he needs?
The abandoned mine holds the Moonstone Ore
Solution: Talk to the blacksmith and ask about his work. He needs Moonstone Ore for a special blade. Go to the abandoned mine entrance (east of village). Use your LANTERN to enter and collect the Moonstone Ore from the glittering wall. Give the ore to the blacksmith. He'll help you open the well, where you'll find the Rusted Shield and Waterlogged Journal.
The blacksmith helps you open the sealed well
"There's a strange door in the chapel basement with four rune symbols. I can rotate each rune, but nothing happens."
The mysterious rune door in the chapel basement
The runes represent elements: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. There's a clue somewhere in the village about the correct order.
The waterlogged journal (from the well) contains a poem: "First the flame that warms the night, then the rain that brings new life, earth below shall hold them tight, wind above ends all strife."
Solution: Set the runes in this order from left to right: FIRE - WATER - EARTH - AIR. Click each rune to rotate it until it shows the correct symbol. The door opens to reveal the Priest's Sanctum containing the Holy Water Vial and Book of Warding.
"The miller's daughter is missing and he won't let me cross the bridge until she's found. Where could she be?"
Children often have secret places they like to play. Talk to the other children in the village—they might know her favorite spots.
The boy by the fountain mentions a "fairy tree" where Anna likes to play. It's in a meadow east of the village. But be careful—something has frightened her.
Anna hides in the Fairy Tree - watch out for the wolf!
Solution: Go to the Meadow (east exit). Look at the large oak tree—Anna is hiding in the branches. She won't come down because of a wolf below. Use the Holy Water Vial on the wolf (it's actually a shadow creature in disguise!). After it flees, talk to Anna. She gives you her Lucky Ribbon and returns home. The miller now lets you cross the bridge and gives you a Sack of Flour.
"The herbalist can make me a potion for the journey, but she needs three rare ingredients. Where do I find them?"
Wise Woman Elara's cottage - she needs three ingredients
She needs: Moonpetal Flower, Shadowmoss, and Morning Dew. Each can be found in a different location around the village. Think about where such things might grow.
Moonpetal: Blooms only at night, near water.
Shadowmoss: Grows in dark, underground places.
Morning Dew: Collect it at dawn from spider webs.
Solution:
• Moonpetal Flower: Go to the pond at NIGHT
(use the "Wait" option until nightfall). The flower glows
on the eastern bank.
• Shadowmoss: Found in the abandoned mine
where you got the Moonstone Ore. It's on the left wall.
• Morning Dew: Go to the meadow at DAWN.
Use the Empty Vial (from grandmother's attic)
on the spider web near the fence.
Return all three to the herbalist to receive the
Potion of Clarity—essential for Chapter II!