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Zork: Grand Inquisitor Hints
How can I get through the gates?
1 of 6: Before doing that, ask yourself: Are you sure you want to? Oh, you are? Well, you'll never get in the way you are now -- only the dead can pass beyond the gates.
2 of 6: And killing yourself really isn't an option.
3 of 6: So, instead of actually being dead, you need to look like someone who is dead. How many dead people have you seen around?
4 of 6: If you could find some way to look like Charon (the boatman), you might be able to fool the guard at the gate.
5 of 6: Do you have anything that might help you look more like Charon?
6 of 6: Cast SNAVIG on Charon. The spell doesn't last long, so you need to act quickly. Approach the two-headed card, and he'll move aside, giving you access to the time clock. Take Charon's card and punch out. This will open the gates.
