Spoilers to Tapstones and the Golden ApplesTAPSTONES AND APPLES
It is not necessary to retrieve the items listed below if you are just
adventuring for the sake of adventuring...but if you are planning on finishing
the game (either one way or all ways) you will need these items.
THIS IS A LARGE SPOILER, so proceed only if you are having trouble locating a
tapstone or a golden apple.
TAPSTONES OF FFAR
AroblinThe Blue Tapstone is here, in the very bottom level of the Dwarven
Mines. The mines are a blast to wander in, and many good things can be
found in here before leaving. The tapstone is located in the middle of
the Lava Flow, and you must enter the flow from the north or south. Sure
hope you have some Dragonskin boots for all before walking in lava!!
HatakIn the Ruins of Gleng'l Zur is where you will come across the Orange
Tapstone. The trick to obtaining this stone is to "open" the ancient
pyramid by pressing the stone levers in the columns at the top of the
pyramid. You will see an altar, and this will tell you that you are on
the right track. Look at the Lower levels of steppes for the doors each
time!
HethrallinThe Blue Tapstone is located here, among the Drow of Ffar. You
must have a counter-weight of just the correct size and weight to release
this stone. Hint: this weight can be found on a 'similar' dais quite near
the tapstone. And it is barren of all flesh!
KarminacThe Red Tapstone of Karminac is held in Roska's Castle on the far
western reaches of Ffar. You will have to fight through quite a crowd to
get to it in the lower level of the castle. Now don't forget to search
the entire castle, there are more things to be found here!
MaldavithThe Purple Tapstone of Maldavith has been hidden well, and is
difficult to get to for the hyperactive adventurer. You must have
patience searching out and obtaining this one. It is located just off
Maldavith in the sunken city of Tamnath. Pull various levers to release
the water from the rooftops, and you will find what you seek in the first
of them!
MonsThe Yellow Tapstone of Mons is in the cold reaches of the
north...trapped solid in ice. How do you release it you ask? Well you
must search another close cave and find the Tek Hammer. Only its power
can shatter the giant's ice around the stone and free it. And yes, this
hammer is quite useless after this!
PentereThe Green Tapstone of Pentere was my favorite to retrieve. You
must search the city of Bilton and adjoining Pentere quite well to reach
the underground lairs. After defeating many a critter, you will emerge
in the northwest corner of the city, and fight quite a horde of monsters!
The tapstone is then yours, and the Golden Tree will spring back to life!
What do you do with the seven tapstones you ask? Well you will use them upon
arriving at Sariloth's doorstep. If you confront him before placing them upon
their dais' - he will defeat you and rule over Ffar for eternity.
THE GOLDEN APPLES
IrrasstikanThis black dragon is located in the deep reaches of Amber
Castle, and keeps a legion of undead guarding it. You must fight and
defeat Irrasstikan to obtain its Golden Apple. Best of luck, a dragon's
breath is death!
KaidarKaidar is one of the Drow leaders, and you must defeat him to
retrieve his Golden Apple. And as an afterthought, the guards 'may' not
like you too much after you defeat him! He is located in the Drow Cave to
the south.
RoskaRoska is but of course in his Castle to the Northwest reaches of
Ffar. You must fight through his annoying guards to get to him, and then
defeat him to get his Golden Apple.
What good are the apples you ask? Well they allow you access to the
Underworld, which is the Realm of Sariloth, Thorolis's foe! You want neither
Thorolis OR Sariloth to defeat and rule Ffar - but a combination of the two! If
you cannot figure out where to place the apples, go to the statue you started at
in Padavis, and look closer at it!
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