> > > > > > > > Stuck Again!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > 17 Onions
> > > > > > > > sack
> > > > > > > > small coin
> > > > > > > > silver key
> > > > > > > > crown
> > > > > > > > float ring
> > > > > > > > sap tap
> > > > > > > > bucket
> > > > > > > > bottle opener
> > > > > > > > cross
> > > > > > > > coconut
> > > > > > > > pliers
> > > > > > > > iron support
> > > > > > > > red & green potion
> > > > > > > > sword
> > > > > > > > rusty key
> > > > > > > > wooden plank
> > > > > > > > sunstone
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I finally got the key for the gate west of valcano but acn't get it to work. Is there somewhere to get oil?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Remember what the soothsayer said just before she gave you the key? You need to get oil from the store. However, you don't have something to trade. You misses something in the tower. Remember what the soothsayer said. Read everything 2 times.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If you are talking about the amethist, I already traded it for the wooden plank. I also read the book another 25 times or so and got nothing but stories. I think I am done there.
> > > > >
> > > > > Sorry about that. I don't think you need oil in
> > > > > Fantasy Quest II. That was in Fantasy Quest I. Just keep trying the rusty key on the rusty lock.
> > > > > What is in your bucket? Water or sap? You can't have both.
> > > >
> > > > whatever I need to have, you tell me.
> > >
> > > Actually you will need both. But you can't have both in your bucket at the same time. When you ask for hints you need to give your inventory.
> >
> > Hear, hear! You're going to need both once you get past the gate to solve different puzzles, so you'll have to go back to refill it anyway at least once. Knowing what you're starting with will allow us to save you a trip without giving out an outright spoiler that will get deleted.
> >
> > The contents of your bucket have nothing to do with getting through the gate, however. You have everything you need to get through. In fact, Gees already told you how to get through the gate. Remember how you found the Crown of Destiny?
> >
> OK I used the sea water in the bog, and now I have nothing in the bucket, I am guessing I need sap against the Giraffe. Also I lost the sunstone in the norhtern cave, what can I do there now?

Get the sap in your bucket. There is another place on the NE side. Make your way around there and see if you can distract the giraffe. If he's occupied in the NE cave entrance he won't pay attention to anyone coming in the main entrance to the valley. I think you can take it from there.