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Where can I find charcoal?
1 of 5: Chances are that Captain Nemo kept some charcoal on hand, for the very same purpose you are seeking it now -- to make gunpowder.
2 of 5: Have you explored all of the rooms of Granite House thoroughly?
3 of 5: In one of the back rooms, you can find some charcoal on one of the bottom shelves.
4 of 5: Go to the farthest storage room beyond, and to the right of, Captain Nemo.
5 of 5: Turn to the shelf on the left, and look on the bottom shelf.
