THE CITADEL
by
Jack Lockerby
Zenobi Software
Spectrum 48
Like all of Jack's games, this is relatively complex, well written, and a
challenge to play. It uses adverbs, and frequently more than two words are
needed. There is the added pressure of time constraints, so type quickly
or press the "pause" button. SAVE/RESTORE are necessary functions as often
you get a hint what you need when you "die" or when you examine an object.
However, there are one or two times when there is no clue about what to
do. Several objects are needed more than once. The backpack can hold an
unlimited number of objects. However, to take everything from the
backpack, you need to put everything in it.
Zuron is laying siege to the citadel. The dragon statues need to be
activated. You are given a torch (horn), which can only be ignited at the
everlasting flame that burns in the northern mountain range. Once lit, it
will transport you back and ignite the dragons' fires. You must ignite the
torch before the last wall (there are five) is breached. The King fixes a
gold necklet around your neck to let you know when a wall falls.
INVENTORY (you have the horn, your usual outfit, and the necklet), N, W,
N, EXAMINE GRASS, TAKE GLASS, EXAMINE GLASS (magnifying), W, TAKE BRACELET
(it is enveloped in flames), HELP (fire – douse – cover), NE, EXAMINE
VINE (strong enough to support your weight), CLIMB VINE (need both hands
free), DROP ALL, CLIMB VINE, ENTER, EXAMINE HUT, TAKE BACKPACK, WEAR
BACKPACK, LEAVE, DOWN, EXAMINE BACKPACK, PULL VINE HARD, EXAMINE VINE
(helpful in repair job), TAKE ALL, PUT ALL IN BACKPACK, E (you see a
hole), S, ENTER (you see a sword suspended over a man), EXAMINE SWORD,
EXAMINE MAN, TAKE SWORD (it's too risky), SAY HELLO (the man tells you to
hurry), REMOVE BACKPACK, THROW BACKPACK AT SWORD, UNTIE MAN (he says you
will need a password and it is Zuron).
EXAMINE HUT, TAKE LAMP, EXAMINE LAMP (you need a flint to light it), N,
TAKE BACKPACK, WEAR BACKPACK, EXAMINE TABLE, TAKE GLASS FROM BACKPACK,
LOOK UNDER TABLE (you see a key), EXAMINE HUT (you see a spade), TAKE ALL,
LEAVE, E, N, EXAMINE BUILDING, EXAMINE DOOR (you see a keyhole), UNLOCK
DOOR (don't go in there yet), W, EXAMINE HOLE (made by a dung beetle), N,
N (you see a broken rope bridge), EXAMINE BRIDGE (the guides are missing),
DIG, TAKE FLINT, PUT ALL IN BACKPACK, S, S, S, S, E, E (you see a beetle),
FOLLOW BEETLE, TAKE DUNG, EXAMINE DUNG (greasy and full of insects), S, S,
W, W, EXAMINE TREE (see garlic and a bird), EXAMINE BIRD (it's fond of
insects found in dung).
DROP DUNG, TAKE GARLIC, EXAMINE GALRIC (wards off bats), WAIT (until the
bird flies off), TAKE DUNG, PUT ALL IN BACKPACK, E, E, E, EXAMINE WELL
(you see the rung of a ladder), DOWN (it's dark), TAKE LAMP FROM BACKPACK,
TAKE FLINT FROM BACKPACK, LIGHT LAMP, EXAMINE LADDER (a rung is missing),
DOWN, DOWN, E, E, TAKE VASE, EXAMINE VASE (there is a drawing of a dung
beelte, and enough room to feel around in it), SHAKE VASE (it rattles),
HELP (you need to rub your arms with something greasy), TAKE DUNG FROM
BACKPACK, RUB DUNG ON HANDS, FEEL AROUND IN VASE (you get a large key),
DROP VASE ( it breaks), PUT ALL IN BACKPACK, W, W, UP, UP, UP, EXTINGUISH
LAMP.
Go E, N, EXAMINE ROCK (you see a sword), TAKE SWORD (you can't), TURN
SWORD CLOCKWISE, TAKE SWORD, EXAMINE SWORD (you see a trailing snake), NW,
ENTER, E (it's dark), TAKE FLINT FROM BACKPACK, LIGHT LAMP, N, E, UP,
EXAMINE STATUE (it has a ring on its finger), TAKE RING (you can't), PUSH
STATUE (you create an opening north), N, EXAMINE ROOM (you see a trapdoor
in the ceiling), TAKE LADDER, PUT LADDER UNDER TRAPDOOR, TAKE GARLIC FROM
BACKPACK, PUT FLINT INTO BACKPACK, CLIMB LADDER, OPEN TRAPDOOR, UP (the
garlic attracts the bats), EXAMINE DROPPINGS (you see a helmet), EXAMINE
DROPPINGS (you see a knife), TAKE ALL, DOWN, DOWN, DROP GARLIC, EXTINGUISH
LAMP, EXAMINE HELMET (it is empty).
Go S, DOWN, W, S, W (you see a slab covering a hole), EXTINGUISH LAMP,
EXAMINE SLAB (heavy), TAKE SPADE FROM BACKPACK, DIG (you create earth, but
leave it for now), LEAVE, W, N, N, PUT ALL IN BACKPACK, TAKE VINE FROM
BACKPACK, TAKE KNIFE FROM BACKPACK, REPAIR GUIDES, NE, TAKE HELMET FROM
BACKPACK, TAKE WATER, SW, GO S CAREFULLY, S, S, S, W, W, THROW WATER OVER
PENTACLE (the flame sputters), E, E, N, E, ENTER, TAKE EARTH, LEAVE, W, S,
W, W, THROW EARTH OVER PENTACLE (the flames are extinguished), TAKE
BRACELET, EXAMINE BRACELET (Strength), WEAR BRACELET, PUT ALL IN BACKPACK,
E, E, N, E, ENTER, LIFT SLAB, DROP SLAB, DOWN, EXAMINE JUNK, TAKE WAND,
EXAMINE WAND (to dispel mists).
Go UP, LEAVE, W, N, N, GO N CAREFULLY, NE, EXAMINE LAKE (you see a ripple
made by snakes), TAKE SWORD FROM BACKPACK, PUT SWORD IN LAKE, N, N,
EXAMINE WALL, EXAMINE DOOR, TAKE KEY FROM BACKPACK, UNLOCK DOOR, N, N (you
are in the Misty Marshes), WAVE WAND, E, WAVE WAND, N, WAVE WAND, N, WAVE
WAND, NE, WAVE WAND, NE (you see a Troll), EXAMINE TROLL (the sun is
shining on him), TAKE GLASS FROM BACKPACK, SHINE SUN IN EYES (the Troll is
temporarily blinded), ENTER, TAKE TRIANGLE, EXAMINE TRIANGLE )it fits into
something), PUT ALL IN BACKPACK, LEAVE, SW, TAKE WAND FROM BACKPACK, WAVE
WAND, SW, TAKE SPADE FROM BACKPACK, WAVE WAND, DIG, TAKE HAMMER, WAVE
WAND, S, WAVE WAND, S, WAVE WAND, W, WAVE WAND, S.
TAKE KEY FROM BACKPACK, UNLOCK DOOR, S, S, TAKE SWORD FROM BACKPACK, PUT
SWORD IN LAKE, S, PUT ALL IN BACKPACK, SW, GO S CAREFULLY, S, S, E, ENTER,
TAKE LAMP FROM BACKPACK, TAKE FLINT FROM BACKPACK, E, LIGHT LAMP, N, E,
UP, TAKE HAMMER FROM BACKPACK, BREAK FINGER WITH HAMMER, TAKE RING,
EXAMINE RING (place it on the right finger), EAT STATUE, TAKE DISC,
EXAMINE DISC (the size of a small coin), DOWN, W, S, W, LEAVE, EXTINGUISH
LAMP, PUT ALL IN BACKPACK, W, N, N, GO N CAREFULLY, NW, N, N, EXAMINE ROCK
(triangular inset), TAKE ALL FROM BACKPACK, FIT TRIANGLE (a passage
opens), ENTER (your backpack rips), N, NE, N, N, NW, N, EXAMINE ALTAR (the
grille lifts), EXAMINE STATUE (the ring is missing on a finger), PUT RING
ON FINGER, UP, EXAMINE DOOR (the slot is the size of a coin), FIT DISC IN
SLOT, ENTER, SAY ZURON, N, LIGHT HORN.
You are finished.
Terri Sheehan
2005-04-25
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