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Shadowgate Hints

How do I get rid of this wyvern?

  • 1 of 16: The wyvern is powerful and fast.
  • 2 of 16: You can't defeat it with normal weapons.
  • 3 of 16: You need something magical.
  • 4 of 16: A celestial force, actually.
  • 5 of 16: Isn't there an item that would seem celestial?
  • 6 of 16: It's in another section.
  • 7 of 16: In the right tower, to be specific.
  • 8 of 16: Haven't unlocked it yet?
  • 9 of 16: Still stuck at the sphinx?
  • 10 of 16: Where would it be besides the astronomer's lab?
  • 11 of 16: No, the telescope isn't helpful here.
  • 12 of 16: This is a place where you have to be silly.
  • 13 of 16: Try taking a gander at the star chart.
  • 14 of 16: Yes, you can remove the stars.
  • 15 of 16: Take the star off the chart. (It must be a ninja star.)
  • 16 of 16: Now, just throw that at the wyvern.