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The Black Cauldron Hints

So where is this magic sword, anyway?

  • 1 of 5: First, read the previous hint.
  • 2 of 5: Next, LOOK.  Did you notice anything metallic in the description?
  • 3 of 5: Walk up to the coffin and DO to take the sword.
  • 4 of 5: Eilonwy will leave either before or after you do this, depending on how fast you do it.
  • 5 of 5: Now you should leave the tunnels.