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The Longest Journey Hints

Now how am I supposed to get to Alais?

  • 1 of 10: You won't be in any trouble until a storm starts approaching.  See this hint if the storm hasn't arrived yet.
  • 2 of 10: Have you looked at the compass?
  • 3 of 10: No?  Well, do so.
  • 4 of 10: Be sure to talk to Tun after you look at it.
  • 5 of 10: Try tricking them into going to Alais.
  • 6 of 10: She said the compass points to the magic north pole.  Maybe you could make the compass point in another direction.
  • 7 of 10: Do it by using something with magical powers.
  • 8 of 10: What do you have that is very magical and can hang on the compass?
  • 9 of 10: The talisman!
  • 10 of 10: But you have to get Captain Nebevay and Tun to go somewhere where they can't see you.