Solution to Kharé - Cityport of Traps

Kharé - Cityport of Traps

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. You may need high initial scores; this path assumes favorable dice rolls.

Fine sword, leather tunic, locket, Ragnar's Armband, backpack, torch, tinderbox, 20+ GP, Bomba fruit, Libra, Bamboo Pipe, Blimberry juice, 4 Goblin teeth, 1 Giant tooth, large key 79 Flanker arrived in Kharé ahead of you [244* 111, 110* 222] 1* You have a large key from the Svinn chief 12 Enter the building and greet the old man -Large key 169 You are a prisoner 254 Cast a DOP spell to free yourself [North Gate spell, scholar] 432 The door swings open and you escape St-2 81 Turn left at the outskirts of the city 23 Sit down and draw on the hookah 150 The effect is pleasant and relaxing St+2 242 You leave down the road ahead 213 Bend down closer to the small silver fish 320 Try to pick up the coin 85 You manage to grab the coin and continue 1 GP St-1 Lu-1 28 Continue ahead past the stallion 233 Stop at the general store of this area 149 Decide which items you wish to buy -10 GP 199 You bought some gauntlets Beeswax honeycomb 210 You bought leather gauntlets 238 You also bought the vial of dust Gauntlet of Weaponry 247 The dust is in fact grains of sand Sand 259 You did not buy the Potion of Mystery 170 Join the crowd watching the street fight 185 You can see two tiny creatures grappling 98 Aid one of the two creatures 321 Battle the SPRITE 5/6 with PIXIE 5/5 At+2 335 You thank the Pixie and continue [Priest in chapel] Lu+1 153 Enter the hut behind the spindly statue 27 You search through the rubble and leave 15 GP, Bone Bracelet 37 Cast a LAW spell at the statue 461 You order it to hand you the locket St-4 117 You continue your journey Gold locket, Sun Jewel Lu+1 137 You carry on northwards at a junction 191 Turn to the right where roads converge 84 Carry straight on at the crossroads 322 You turn towards the voices of a crowd 244* You recognize Flanker at the festival 111 Let him take you to his friend Lortag 140 Hand the elderly man your weapon 229 You follow Lortag into his study -Fine sword 336 Choose the third rune 274 You thank him and press on [Tumblers two], Lu+ Green-Haired Wig, fine sword 133 Stop and look at the tradesmen's wares 3 Look at the firemaster's ornate fires 96 Have a look inside his hut 108 Cast a MAG spell on yourself 453 You thank him and walk on down the road 10 GP, St-2 Gold-Backed Mirror 137 You carry on northwards at a junction 191 Turn to the right where roads converge 84 Carry straight on at the crossroads 322 You turn towards the voices of a crowd 244* You recognize Flanker at the festival 111 You have already visited Lortag 244 Try your luck against the champion 33 Bet on the outcome of the fight 190 Place a 3 to 1 bet on the Barbarian -25 GP 234 Cast a DUM spell to help the Barbarian 507 Your aim makes the Ogre uncoordinated St-4 234 The BARBARIAN 7/8 battles the OGRE 9/12 100 GP 136 Take up the next challenge 82 Use a YOB spell to help you 451 Your champion will fight in your place -Giant tooth St-1 323 Your GIANT 8/9 battles the BARBARIAN 7/8 15 GP 263 See what is in the Cabinet of Fortune 240 Give Honest Hanna 2 Gold Pieces 318 You have received a Lucky Talisman -2 GP Lu- 167 You leave the tent and continue Lucky Talisman 160 Turn left at the fork 202 Turn down another street to the right 139 Investigate the small chapel 187 Take up the challenge of Slangg 156 You are ready for the question 301* Call out your answer 48 You ask the priest about the North Gate [Portals open wide] Lu+ 165 Eventually you reach "The Wayfarer's Rest" 110* A familiar voice hails you 222 You recognize Flanker the Assassin 5 GP 110 Eat before you rest 331 Accept the sailor's offer of more ale -4 GP, -Bomba fruit, St+5 [Kill the undead] 253 Tell him you must now get some sleep [Courga's cheek] St+2 86 Pay the innkeeper for a room -4 GP 282 You lie on your mattress and fall asleep 227 Release the rope to raise the blade 15 You release your bonds and leave the inn St+2 Lu+1 267 You ate yesterday 325 Turn left on the far bank of the Jabaji 132 Take a side street and avoid the creatures 24 Turn first right, next right, first left 41 You decide to nip into a hut 324 See what the Gnome has to barter 264 Cast a DUD spell 490 You can choose two of his items -Bamboo Pipe St-2 264 Choose the large backpack 166 You replace your backpack with this one -Backpack, large backpack 264 Choose the Lucky Talisman 20 The talisman is quite a find Lucky Talisman 264 You have finished with the little Gnome 158 You find your way to the main street 89 Grab a handful of coins from the pot 221 Cast a spell at the Bronze Statue 18 GP 22 Try a MUD spell 358 Head towards the Gambling Halls of Vlada -Sand St-1 56 Try your luck on the dice table 188 Play "Prediction" three times and leave GP Lu- 39 Pass the "Portal Room" door and leave Lu+ 197 Browse through the market stalls 226 Buy food and weapons for your trip -Gold locket, 1 Provision 162 You leave the market Bow and silver arrows 83 Enter the crypt of Lord Shinva 47 Jump over the shimmering circle 258 You clear the circle and land in the arch Lu-1 317 Delve into your pack for something useful 7 You are carrying a bow and arrows 249 Follow the stone staircase downwards 164 Draw your weapon 99 You are using a bow and arrows 147 Kill the DEATHWRAITH 9/8 -Silver arrows 54 Rest for a few moments and eat -1 Provision St+2 209 You leave the crypt [One lock], [The Sham] Lu+2 16 You head off down the road 127 Don't bother with the well 319 Give the blind beggar a Gold Piece 285 Help the old man -1 GP 97 Use your magic on the winged beasts 310 Use a GOB spell 365 You command the Goblins to help you fight -2 Goblin teeth St-2 118 Fight the HARPIES 7/6 6/6 At+2 with GOBLINS 5/5 5/5 and BLIND BEGGAR 2/8 74 The beggar is still alive 207 You thank him and collect your belongings [Courga's grace, left eye], Serpent Ring [130] 148 Enter the Shrine of Courga 73 Investigate the large golden idol 122 Try to talk to the god 252 Kiss the idol's left eye first 284 Kiss the right eye next 78 Kiss the forehead next 52 Kiss the lips 141 Ask the name of the god of pride 101 This information is useful to you [Fourga's Pride] 109 You have to deal with the guards 175 Cast a spell 26 Use a RAP spell 483 You persuade them to let you through St-1 271* Speak the four lines of the spell 214 You have succeeded in opening the gate 511 The Baklands lay before you -Libra Sk+ St+ Lu+