> Sack
> Silver Key
> Scroll
> Arrow
> Ticket
>
> Rope
> Gold Key
> Hammer
> Fishing Pole
> Sunstone
>
> Hook
> Sword
> Nails
> Magic Stone
>
> Branch
> Shovel
> Bow
> Club
>
> That's what I'm carrying. I've read the FAQ, but still can't figure out why I can't do anything. I've been inside the tower, spoken to the voiceless man, given the gnome a fish, etc. I also know you need a certain amount of gold coins to get anything out of the soothsayer--
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> If I could have some clues as to where I could get some more coinage (I've looked in every bush and pile of leaves, I think)and how I could get past this block, I'd be grateful!
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> --Jackie

Four gold coins, specifically.

Where you got the leaves, change for a diamond, clearing in the forest, dead end in the garden. (I know you got the "change for a diamond" coin. You may be missing one of the other three.)

You've got the hook, so you've been to the garden. Have you encountered a certain feline there? It's not just there for show. But if you have fed a crunchy treat to ALL the animals who might like veggies (not just the unicorns), if you buy your rescuer time to get there, he'll repay the favor when you're facing the cat.

As for the tower, it has three floors. I don't see the item you obtain on the third floor in your inventory. Go back to the tower and muck about til you get to the third floor. If you did get there, go back, there's an item you can obtain there.

-Mandi "reading is fundamental!" aka Chaos