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Fable Hints

Can I persuade the Grim Reaper to let me pass?

  • 1 of 12: Carry on to the left after the broken bridge.
  • 2 of 12: You get to the banks of the River Stynx.
  • 3 of 12: Look at and talk to The Grim Reaper.  His name is Von Hexter and he's Chax's messenger or bodyguard.
  • 4 of 12: The only way to traverse the River Stynx is by using the Hell Rail.
  • 5 of 12: But he won't let you cross without getting proper authorization.
  • 6 of 12: You need some sort of a pass.
  • 7 of 12: The skeleton-guards had identification papers.
  • 8 of 12: Bill might get Bull to give you his ID card.
  • 9 of 12: Present it to the Grim Reaper.
  • 10 of 12: New guard, eh!  He gives you permission to use the Hell Rail.
  • 11 of 12: So Use it --- you can return on it as well if you need to.
  • 12 of 12: Enter the Fire Demon's chamber.