Solution to Secrets of Salamonis

Secrets of Salamonis

This is not the shortest or easiest path; it is more gratifying to face difficult situations and barely succeed. Rather than minimizing risk, this solution includes as many interesting parts as possible, while avoiding sections that are blatantly harmful or provide no useful information. This path assumes favorable dice rolls.

Clothes 1 Try the rough wooden door to your right 231 Leave via the tunnel past the ugly baby 271 You sprint out of the Ogre's cave 211 You hear a high-pitched screaming sound 475 You have been dreaming St-1 27 Ask Ruznik Ullsen about learning 138 Ask him where someone can find work [Forest of Spiders] 118 The Adventurers' Guild posts jobs outside 270 You think about ways of making money City Map 323 You look at the map Ruznik gave you 423 Head to the Slime and Swine Guttery 122 Tell Snouter you are looking for work 142 The stench makes your eyes water 162 You feel the gorge rise in your throat St-1 215 You can recruit new workers 5 SC, [pig's head] Am+2 415 You leave the foul stench behind you 188 Return to the Docks and look around 45 Get out of the guards' way {Recruit} 367 Tell Nanoc you are heading to the Guild 390 Nanoc's son thinks he is four [Benboy] Am+1 99 Keep heading along the Grand Parade {Recruit} 54 Ask the stallholder if he's hiring 11 The lean man has a twinkle in his eye 194 Try your hand at grifting 52 Pick up the coin on the floor [Half-Darned Sock] 246 Give it to Rodriguez 294 He lets you into a little secret [-25] 190 Try the trick yourself to pay for a room 336* You know the two cards the Dwarfs picked 93 Sleep in a bed for the night 10 SC Am+2 436 You wake suitably refreshed -10 SC 86 You don't have the fee to get your pack {Recruit} 107 The Guildmaster takes pity on you Lu-1 197 Ask Jeskan for advice on where to train 10 GP, backpack Lu+1 Am+1 short sword, Longbeard's Legends, spare clothes, Adventurers' Permit 127 You've met someone who could help 110 You have learned of Benboy 222 Nanoc can teach you fighting techniques [Caravan 150], [Testing Grounds 467] 110 You have learned of the Forest of Spiders 202 Ruznik can teach you Spelling [Testing Grounds 467], [Spelling 357] 110 You meet Ruznik again at the Boondocks 357* You clear your mind and hear a voice -4 GP, Spelling Sheet St+2 206 You see a fire burning and have the knack [Spelling] Lu+1 Am+2 469 You feel that Libra is watching over you Holy Symbol Lu+1 Am+1 115 You join Nanoc escorting the caravan 150 You are alert when brigands attack Horse, Am+3 [Brawling, Second Chance, Instant Death] 179 Defeat the MAN-ORC 8/7 228 You are in Salamonis once more 6 GP, -horse, Strongarm Armband 4 You are much better prepared for adventure 297 Your experiences have toughened you up {Stormsday} iSk+ iSt+ iLu+ 287 Pay the Royal Tax Collector 308 Pinchpenny accepts it and wanders off -2 GP 369 You show the Guildmaster your permit 120 Collect Cauldronweed for the witches 88 Visit the Bazaar before setting off 400 You note items that could prove useful -5 SC, {recruit}, 1 Provision 38 Follow the webbed footprints north-west 14 Follow the north-easterly trail instead 81 Slay the SWAMPSNAKE 6/6 315 The scaly skin is prized by alchemists Swampsnake skin 335 Pick bunches of ragged dark green leaves 385 The sticky sap is quite unpleasant Ragged leaves 268 Battle the TOADMAN 9/8 428 Follow the left branch through the marshes 448 The Toadmen are bearing down on you 30* A still voice speaks in your mind 417 Thick fog gives you the chance to escape 295 You take the ragged leaves from your pack 218 Haggle with the toothless crone 172 She will give you something more valuable Lu-1 101 You leave pondering the meaning 5 GP, -ragged leaves, Am+1 [Shivering Curse] 181 You set off south for Salamonis again {Moonsday} 383 It is time you got some much-needed rest 403 You sleep rough on the street St-1 427 Head straight to the Adventurers' Guild 120 Accompany Garreau's caravan to Shazâar 282 Nanoc can make use of your skills 98 Take a shortcut through the foothills 10 GP, {recruit}, horse 306 Stay with the caravan in the pass 384 Call upon the Oracle for guidance 360* You hear the voice inside your head 267 The magical shield saves everyone Am+1 404 You learned how to fight in the saddle 424 Defeat each GOBLIN WOLF RIDER 7/6 6/7 464 You leave the Craggen Heights behind 5 GP, 8 SC 373 You suddenly notice movement and shout Lu-1 393 Something bursts from the sand 219 Attack the GRETCH 9/10 433 Search the Gretch's hiding place 453 You dig about in the sandy hole Brass ring 6 Agree to deliver to Noreth Janagen 26 The Lizardine hands you a velvet bag 8 GP, parcel 46 You have a parcel to deliver 10 GP, -horse, {Fireday} 66 Complete the delivery to Brightstar Street 247 Sell the Swampsnake skin to the Hamakei Medusa Grass Am+2 479 The bird-headed scholar is curious 3 GP, -Swampsnake skin 473 The sun is setting as you leave 383 A pair of burly guardsmen walk towards you 253 The guards ignore you 403 You wake feeling less than refreshed St-1 427 Stop at the Bazaar on your way 446 Two thugs are bawling their wares 144 Odious Pinchpenny approaches 32 Pay him a percentage of your earnings 55 You hand over your hard-earned cash -3 GP, token 70 You peruse the Bruise Brothers' wares -43 GP, Elven Blade, At+1 iSk+1 Dragon Carnyx, Silver Chainmail 400 You examine the Guild's Quests Board -5 GP, {recruit}, beeswax, Shazâarian Ale, 2 Provisions 120 Solve the mystery of the screaming sky 203 Inspect the scene of the recent attack 236 Examine the dead Shrieker [Clue 24] 259 Question the sole survivor of the attack [Clue 50] 220 Continue your investigation elsewhere [Clue 10] 279* You have collected a number of clues 84 Set off south towards the silver mines Am+2 273 You are not here for the pest control job 334 Say you are here to see Picky the Dwarf 411 You set off into the mine Lu+1 441 Take the right branch towards the voices 461 Share some Shazâarian Ale with the Dwarfs 69 Return to the left-hand tunnel -Shazâarian Ale St+2 109 Head left at the junction Torch 395 Enter the right-hand tunnel 394 Kill the ROCK GRUB 7/11 At+1 161 Follow the echoing footsteps Rock Grub head 182 Follow the right-hand branch 44 Fight six GRANNITS At+1 4/3 4/4 4/3 4/2 4/4 4/3 three at a time 64 Follow the tunnel into the darkness 6 tails 85 Step out onto the rickety rope bridge 112 The Shivering Man shouts to stay away 154 You push lumps of beeswax into your ears 175 You flee ahead of the swarm of Shriekers 195 You stop back outside in sunlight 214 You brought back proof -Torch 233 The foreman pays you and you bid farewell 7 GP, {Earthday} Am+2 -Rock Grub head, -6 tails 383 It is time you got rest and recuperation 403 You take a room at an inn -1 GP St+2 427 Head to the Guild to take on another quest 120 Obtain the horn of the Black Unicorn 437 The ancient Forest of Yore is dangerous 305 Go face the challenge alone 349 Visit the market first 400 There are all manner of stalls set up -4 GP, {recruit}, empty bottle, length of rope, 3 Provisions 368 You stumble upon the Silver Pool 458 The black beast bows its head to drink 361 Creep up and take it by surprise 277 You get within a few feet before it snorts Lu-1 321 Use a rope to take the beast captive 216 You lasso the animal with a slipknot 157 Release the Unicorn from your control 119 Leave and return to Salamonis Golden Oak Leaf, Alicorn, {Windsday} 383 You take board and lodging at the Guild 403 You sleep deeply and dream -2 GP St+4 465 Enter the dark cave Lantern 100 Turn west at the junction [Sk St Lu] 71 The creature remains snoring at his post Lu-1 301 Open the rough-cut wooden door 82 The warty creature does not wake up Lu-1 147 The creature's pet mouse scurries off 1 GP Lu+2 208 Continue northwards past the door 363 Investigate the hideous din 370 Draw your sword and leap forward 116 Attack each ORC 5/4 5/5 At+2 378 Open the wooden box 296 You memorize the information and leave [Unicorn horn, Medusa Grass, breath] 42 Turn to the west 257 Investigate the angry shouting 168 Attack the Chieftain beating his servant 65 Continue to fight the ungrateful wretch 372 Defeat the ORC CHIEFTAIN 7/6 At+1 and SERVANT 5/3 21 Smash the lock of the sturdy chest 339 A small dart shoots into your stomach St- 201 You bandage the wound and take it easy 25 GP, silk glove 293 You walk back eastwards 113 Go northwards at the junction 285 Open the well-used door 213 The locked door bursts open 36 Try to calm the old man down 263 You go your separate ways Lu+1 314 Walk further up the passageway 300 Open the solid metal door 102 Jab the collapsed Dwarf and laugh 68 You press on northwards 303 Turn east past the portcullis 58 Now it is time to wake up 200 Money has appeared inside your purse -Lantern, -silk glove Sk+ St+ Lu+2 427 Head to the Guild not long after dawn 120 Bring Cardinal Zyn to justice 341 You are up to the challenge 307 Cast a spell to find the hiding cult 28* The oracle reveals a dark portent 111 A flood of information fills your mind 37 You arrive at the House of the Behemoth Lu+1 140 Mercifully end the dying man's misery 166 Search him for valuables 205 Deliver the letter to the man's sweetheart 371 Use something against the shapeless horror Sk-1 St-3 67 A Holy Symbol might be effective 374 The hideous creature seems to recoil 48 Kill the CHAOS SPAWN 8/12 At+1 Am+1 345 Fight CARDINAL ZYN 10/11 At+1 135 Capture his breath within a bottle 230 You have trapped his dying breath Last Breath 264 You escape in the midst of the chaos 30 GP, {Seaday} Am+2 383 You rent a room at the Adventurers' Guild 403 You are woken by terrible screaming -2 GP St+4 450 The grotesque swarm turns and flies away 478 You volunteer to cure the Shivering Man 471* He could be hiding in King Salamon's Mine 176 Hans, Longbeard and you shall start there 362 You found a Dragon Carnyx for sale 418 You use some beeswax to plug your ears -Dragon Carnyx Am+1 311 The feeling of panic begins to subside 238 Defeat the SHRIEKER SWARM 8/8 At+1 139 Hans fill phials with the putrid blood Shrieker Blood 62 You are wearing a Golden Oak Leaf 49 The Elves welcome you to Eren Durdinath 457 You have some Medusa Grass 260 You have some Alicorn 439 You have the Last Breath 379 Hans has Shrieker Blood 355 You have some beeswax -Medusa Grass, -Alicorn, -Last Breath, -Shrieker Blood 284 You use it to plug your ears 447 Use something you have collected 304 Use a length of rope 103 You lasso the Queen's deadly-looking sting 366 Defeat the SHRIEKER QUEEN 11/14 At+1 470 The curse broken, Prince Jared is restored Am+4 480 You have saved Salamonis Uber-Blade, Fourga's shield