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How do I save Maggie?

  • 1 of 18: It would first help to look for her.
  • 2 of 18: Seen any place that monsters might live?
  • 3 of 18: How about that nest in the map spire?
  • 4 of 18: It looks like this task is more than you can handle on your own.
  • 5 of 18: You're going to have to get Brink to help you again.
  • 6 of 18: Now that you have Brink, go see Maggie.
  • 7 of 18: They always say that two heads are better than one.
  • 8 of 18: Talk to Brink and see if he has any advice.
  • 9 of 18: If you mention the monster to him, he'll hold back the monster while you go to try to rescue Maggie.
  • 10 of 18: Notice that grate near Maggie?
  • 11 of 18: There was also a grate next to the falls source.
  • 12 of 18: Go over to the source and notice that the grate opens when you step on that seesaw-like rock near it.
  • 13 of 18: There's also a large rock near the seesaw.
  • 14 of 18: So push over the rock and the grate by the falls will stay open permanently.
  • 15 of 18: Finally, you should be able to use that water to get rid of the monster.
  • 16 of 18: All you need to do is open the grate.
  • 17 of 18: Maggie might be able to help you.
  • 18 of 18: Talk to her, and she'll open the grate and kill the monster in the process.