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Shadowgate Hints
How the heck do I use this rope?
1 of 16: It seems to be both heavy and attached to the floor.
2 of 16: However, there is a way to raise it.
3 of 16: Maybe by magic?
4 of 16: Try some.
5 of 16: Don't have any that will do?
6 of 16: Maybe the sign has something to do with it?
7 of 16: Take a close look at it.
8 of 16: Might need to do a double-take.
9 of 16: Did you find the spell?
10 of 16: Now what does that spell's name suggest?
11 of 16: Try looking in the mirror.
12 of 16: Correction: A mirror.
13 of 16: So what do you think it might do?
14 of 16: Something with what's lying on the floor.
15 of 16: Maybe THAT would raise it up.
16 of 16: CAST THE EPOR SPELL (FOUND BY LOOKING AT THE SIGN TWICE).
