Stuck in the silver mountains

[Brurzell]

First of all, I want to express my deep thankfulness for this game, which brings back the good old times, when I played Bards Tale on my old C64 35 years ago.

My current problem is that I got stuck in the silver mountains. I explored almost everything with exception of some areas, where I currently do not have any access to. I answered at the riddle with “secrof live” but nothing happened. Additionally, it seems that I got pushed back somehow by the magic mouth. After answering the question is there a hidden door to find?

I also visited Digger, but I detected that I do not have the round gadget. I only have the cogwheels and the red lens. In the forum I read, that the round gadget is obtained after defeating the Jabberwok. Where do I find that Jaberwok? Is he located in the deadly zone of the lair of Morthammr?

Any help or input is highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Visstar]

Hi Brurzell, welcome!

I don’t know why you can’t get through the magic mouth. According to my map, you have the right answer. (My map says “Secrof live” with a capital S, but I don’t think that’s important.) once you get through, though, yes, there is a secret door.

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just east of the magic mouth, facing south between some greenery and some water

After the magic mouth, be careful to check you map frequently, even every step. There are rotates everywhere.

[Brurzell]

Thank you for your quick response. Since I'm playing the game in German, I tried the answer now in German " etfärk esöb = Böse Kräfte“ and now it worked.

[Visstar]

Wow, that’s hard to type! Glad you made it. Now go get that Jabberwock!