Catwalk Caves and Dungeon

What do I do with the pedestal near the entrance to level 1?
Where do I find the keys for the double-locked door on level 1?
What do I do when I see a handprint in the wall?
How do I kill these spark creatures?
How do I operate the teleporters in level 1?
How do I operate the "activate and replicate" niche?
What's with all of the secret walls on level 1?
Should I side with the Knowles or the Xeobs?
Is there any alternative to fighting these creatures?
Where do I find the home territory for my "sponsor"?
So how can I get to Scotia's castle from the dungeon?

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