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Mar. 21, 2000
                                                                       
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* WHO'S BETTER? NA-KRUL OR DIABLO? PLS EMAIL ME YOUR ANSWER AND GIVE
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* This society does not care if you're the dumbest vegetable on earth,             
  if you do something wrong, someone will make you pay the price! ;)               
                                                                                   
* Diablo has been out for a long time now. But since the sequel ain't
  out yet, and since, upon playing on battle.net I noticed that there
  still are beginners to the game, I decided to write this faq. Hellfire,
  the expansion to Diablo is a great game that, although involves a lot
  of fighting, requires less fighting skill compared to the conventional
  arcade fighting games. Rather, it is more of knowing your own abilities,
  comparing them with the opponents', and deciding to back out or not
  from a fight or to ask for help. It's quite complicated, but once you
  learn to like the basics the rest will simply follow.
                                                                       
                                                                       
Why read this guide:
    I. Commands
   II. Definitions
  III. Town
   IV. Labyrinth
    V. Quests
   VI. Basic Items
  VII. Special Names  
 VIII. Unique Items   
   IX. Other Items    
    X. Spells         
   XI. Shrines        
  XII. Unique Creatures
 XIII. Books
  XIV. Journals on Na-krul
   XV. Ending
  XVI. Credits
 XVII. Revision History
XVIII. Final Words
  XIX. Na-krul vs. Diablo poll
                                                                       
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(____)()   \___)(_____)(_/\/\_)(_/\/\_)(__)(__)(_)\_)(____/ (___/
                                                                       
                                                                       
        Simply put, Hellfire is a point-and-click game. Click on items and
you'll pick them up; click on friends and you'll talk to them; click on
enemies and you'll kill them. Right clicking causes you to cast your spell
and nothing else. You can, however, make use of the keyboard since the
game utilizes hot keys as well. These hotkeys are stated on your "message
bar" (that black rectangle at the bottom of the screen) as you point on
something that can be clicked.
                                                                       
        One exception would be the shift key. Holding this while attacking
will cause your player to refrain from walking while you attack. Normally,
your player will move toward the enemy and strike---not so when you hold
the shift key. It's very useful if you're using arrows so you won't have
to get close before you fire.
                                                                       
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1. Character Classes:
   a. Warrior - your typical knight in shining armor---only he doesn't
                have a shining armor yet. You'll have to either fight for
                it or raise the money to buy it. Good at swords as well
                as axes and other heavy weapons.
   b. Rogue   - every game that allows you to select from different players
                must include a female, otherwise its creators will be called
                sexists. Good only at bows, but very good at that.
   c. Sorceror- you're dealing with the supernatural, so what else do you
                expect? A magician, of course! Good only at staves, but
                as good at that as a rogue is with her bows.
   d. Monk    - another magician? Not quite. Another warrior or maybe
                a bow user then? Not quite either. The monk is the most
                balanced character class and is therefore a great choice
                for beginners. I did not say he isn't for the experts
                though. The monk is the second best in every aspect of
                the game which means that even if he does not have any
                ability that outranks the rest, he doesn't have any
                qualities that are outranked BY the rest either!
                                                                       
2. In game buttons:
   a. Char   - Character Stats; displays your name, class, level, experience,
               and other things about your player
   b. Quests - displays a menu of all the quests that are known to you
               at present. If you click on any of these quests, a replay
               of what any person or book told you about this quest will
               be presented to you
   c. Map    - Automap; displays what part of the current level you are
               in have you already passed through and where you are in
               the map right now
   d. Menu   - click this if you want to save, load, quit, and stuff like
               that
   e. Inv    - Inventory; displays the items you have and where you have
               put them
   f. Spells - displays what spells you can do, their damage, and casting
               cost. If the icon of the spell you're looking at is white,
               that spell isn't available for the moment
                                                                       
3. Character Stats:
                                                                       
        The box on the upper-left most contains your name, and your class
   is next to it. Your level determines how well you will fare against
   different monsters. Max level: 50. Experience is basically the number
   of points you have gather via slaughtering numerous demons. A certain
   number of experience points, stated in the Next Level box, is your goal
   to raise your level by one. Here's a table:
                                                                       
                       _________________________                       
                       |_Level_|_Experience____|                       
                       |   1   |             0 |                       
                       |   2   |         2,000 |                       
                       |   3   |         4,620 |                       
                       |   4   |         8,040 |                       
                       |   5   |        12,489 |                       
                       |   6   |        18,258 |                       
                       |   7   |        25,712 |                       
                       |   8   |        35,309 |                       
                       |   9   |        47,622 |                       
                       |  10   |        63,364 |                       
                       |  11   |        83,419 |                       
                       |  12   |       108,879 |                       
                       |  13   |       141,806 |                       
                       |  14   |       181,683 |                       
                       |  15   |       231,075 |                       
                       |  16   |       313,656 |                       
                       |  17   |       424,067 |                       
                       |  18   |       571,190 |                       
                       |  19   |       766,569 |                       
                       |  20   |     1,025,154 |                       
                       |  21   |     1,366,227 |                       
                       |  22   |     1,814,568 |                       
                       |  23   |     2,401,895 |                       
                       |  24   |     3,168,651 |                       
                       |  25   |     4,166,200 |                       
                       |  26   |     5,459,523 |                       
                       |  27   |     7,130,496 |                       
                       |  28   |     9,281,874 |                       
                       |  29   |    12,042,092 |                       
                       |  30   |    15,571,031 |                       
                       |  31   |    20,066,900 |                       
                       |  32   |    25,774,405 |                       
                       |  33   |    32,994,399 |                       
                       |  34   |    42,095,202 |                       
                       |  35   |    53,525,811 |                       
                       |  36   |    67,831,218 |                       
                       |  37   |    85,670,061 |                       
                       |  38   |   107,834,823 |                       
                       |  39   |   135,274,799 |                       
                       |  40   |   169,122,009 |                       
                       |  41   |   210,720,231 |                       
                       |  42   |   261,657,253 |                       
                       |  43   |   323,800,420 |                       
                       |  44   |   399,335,440 |                       
                       |  45   |   490,808,349 |                       
                       |  46   |   601,170,414 |                       
                       |  47   |   733,825,617 |                       
                       |  48   |   892,680,222 |                       
                       |  49   | 1,082,908,612 |                       
                       |  50   | 1,310,707,109 |                       
                       |       |               |                       
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        Everytime your level is raised by one, you gain five stat points
   which you should distribute wisely among your strength, magic, dexterity,
   and vitality. Just click on the red button that appears to distribute
   when possible. The numbers under Base tell you how high that specific
   stat really is, while those under Now tell how high that specific stat
   is when under the influence of the different magical weapons and items
   in the game.
                                                                       
   * warrior  - max strength  : 250
                    magic     :  50
                    dexterity :  60
                    vitality  : 100
                                                                       
     rogue    - max strength  :  55
                    magic     :  70
                    dexterity : 250
                    vitality  :  80
                                                                       
     sorceror - max strength  :  45
                    magic     : 250
                    dexterity :  85
                    vitality  :  80
                                                                       
     monk     - max strength  : 150
                    magic     : 80
                    dexterity : 150
                    vitality  : 80
                                                                       
        Ok, on to the other parts. The life box explains in numbers
   what the red liquid explains in amount---how much more damage can you'
   take without dying. The same goes with mana, which is the amount of
   "magic" you can use to pay for a spell's casting cost. Gold and Damage
   are self-explanatory, while armor class is your chance of evading an
   enemy's attack and To Hit is your chance of landing a hit everytime
   you attack. The Resist to boxes tell you how much damage from a said
   form of attack can you be invulnerable to.
                                                                       
4. Belt:
                                                                       
        The small boxes just above your "message bar" is your belt. They
   pretty much work just like your inventory, but they cannot be hidden,
   cannot hold gold coins, rings, amulets, and everything larger, and can
   be accessed quickly by pressing the number corresponding to the box
   whose item you'd like to use.
                                                                       
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        This is where you're at whenever you start from scratch. You are
in front of a house, the back of which is where half the town's population
is gathered. Yes, there are four is already half of them. Sorry, but this
town is rather low on inhabitants. Here's the cast:
                                                                       
   Ogden the Tavern Owner - he's not much use, except for the fact that
                            you'll get info on some of the game's quests
                            from him
                                                                       
   Griswald the Blacksmith - the main man of the town, this guy is especially
                             useful warriors and rogues because it is he
                             trades weapons of interest to them. You can
                             also ask him to repair your damaged items,
                             but of course nothing is for free nowadays. 
                             Be careful when choosing something to buy.
                             If you decide to re-sell it, he will only
                             pay you one-fourth the original price.
                                                                       
   Cain the Elder - his main use is the identification of unidentified
                    items (of course, what else?) but even that has a
                    cost---100 gold to be exact. Quite worth it since
                    you got a 99.99% chance of increasing the value of
                    your item by more than a hundred once it is identified.
                    Not to mention take advantage of its special abilities.
                                                                       
   Pepin the Healer - this guy's the ONLY one who'd serve you for free!
                      Talk to him and you're healed instantly! He also
                      sells items that heal, but won't buy anything from
                      you.
                                                                       
   Gillian the Barmaid - a little further from the center with Ogden as
                         the nearest neighbor, this lass does not have
                         a single dam use in the whole game! Rather not
                         talk to her.
                                                                       
   Wirt the Peg-legged - doesn't the barmaid's position tell there's more
                         to be seen in the town? You're right. Go beyond
                         her and eventually you'll find this boy in the
                         upper-left part of the town. He's just like Griswald,
                         except for three things: he doesn't buy, doesn't
                         repair, and sells only one item at the time. He
                         doesn't even show you what he's selling if you
                         don't pay him 50 bucks.
                                                                       
   Adria the Witch - you explored the left part of the town, but how about
                     the right? Only one person resides there, the witch.
                     She's especially useful to sorcerors, but since she
                     buys or sells almost everything Griswald doesn't,
                     she's quite an all-around useful gal too. As the
                     blacksmith repairs weapons, so can she recharge staves.
                     And again, not without a "reasonable" fee.
                                                                       
   Farnham the Drunk - I forgot about this guy, but then again maybe I
                       should have. Just as useless as the barmaid is,
                       this guy (I know you don't care already but) is
                       found just beside the house you started from.
                                                                       
   Lester the Farmer - This new addition to the town's cast is found
                       only in Hellfire. He triggers quite a series of
                       quests, all unnecessary to defeat Diablo, yet all
                       yield tons of gold, items, and experience points.
                                                                       
        Another feature of this town is its links to the labyrinth below.
There are a total of four links, one of which is the chapel located in
the north. The other three are not accessible when you start from scratch
because they can only be opened from the other side which is down there.
        In Hellfire, there are to additional links from the town, namely
to the Hive where numerous giant bugs reside, and the Crypt, a place
the undead call "home". There is only one link from the town to these
two places which means you'll have to town portal yourself out of it
when you're through.
                                                                       
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        Nothing much can be said about the labyrinth as it is randomly
generated by software. The only pattern I can observe is the fact that
the level's ambience changes dramatically every after four floors. The
type of monster you will battle also changes in accordance with this
pattern. For levels 1-4, you are in the dungeon level of the chapel,
surrounded by skeletons, zombies, and goblins. Move on to levels 5-8 and
you'll find yourself in the catacombs battling your way through hundreds
of goatmen, bats, and dogs. Levels 9-12 puts you in a cave with lotsa lava
and a multitude of rhinomen, gargoyles and storm demons. The final four
levels are expectedly in hell itself. It's a different interpretation
of hell, as it is not burning, just filled with dead bodies and lotsa
blood. Here, you face witches, mages, and dark knights (no, not batmans)
There will always be exceptions to the rule of distribution of monsters,
as Blizzard tries to stick to the randomness of the game.
        As I have mentioned above, the labyrinth has links to the town
above and are opened only from the inside. These links also follow the
same four-level pattern. Levels 1,5,9, and 13 will always have a link
to the town, though there's no telling where it is in the vast area.
                                                                       
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        Even the quests in Diablo have a somewhat random quality. There
is only one set of quests the computer has in store, but you'll get to
be assigned only about two-thirds of it. You'll have to beat the game
over and over before you finally are sure you've successfully witnessed
all there is to the game's quests. Don't worry, whatever you've achieved
in previous battles (i.e. items, gold, experience) you'll carry on to 
your next game even if you start all over---pretty cool. Below is a list
of quests and how to predict which you'll be assigned to.
* tonsfolk's comments: found after each quest is activated and before
                       they are completed by talking to who else but the
                       townsfolk!
                                                                       
  DUNGEON QUESTS A (you'll get to solve one of these)
                                                                       
King Leoric
                                                                       
        You start the game and look at the fountain beside Cain. If there's
  nothing wrong with it then you're sure you won't have to go through
  the Poisoned Water Supply quest. Instead you'll face King Leoric. Ogden
  the Tavern Owner will tell you about him. He's one tough guy he doesn't
  even need buldging muscles to give you a hard time. In fact, he doesn't
  have any muscles at all...he's all bones! He's got a big sword, which,
  unfortunately, you can't acquire after defeating him. He also has the
  ability to raise his minions from the dead so keep him away from them
  to avoid unnecessary obstacles. He's best dealt with using your Holy Bolt
  Spell.(refer to spells section) He'll give you his crown when he finally
  rests in peace, the "UNDEAD CROWN" It's a unique item.
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
   Odgen - As I told you, good master, the king was entombed three levels
           below. He's down there, waiting in the putrid darkness for
           his chance to destroy this land...
                                                                        
   Griswold - I made many of the weapons and most of the armor that King
              Leoric used to outfit his knights. I even crafted a huge
              two-handed sword of the finest mithril for him, as well
              as a field crown to match. I still cannot believe how he
              died, but it must have been some sinister force that drove
              him insane!
                                                                        
   Cain - Ahh, the story of our king, is it? The tragic fall of Leoric
          was a harsh blow to this land. The people always loved the king,
          and now they live in mortal fear of him. The question that I
          keep asking myself is how he could have fallen so far from the
          light, as Leoric had always been the holiest of men. Only the
          vilest powers of hell could so utterly destroy a man from within...
                                                                        
   Pepin - The loss of his son was too much for King Leoric. I did what
           I could to ease his madness, but in the end it overcame him.
           A black curse has hung over this kingdom from that day forward,
           but perhaps if you were to free his spirit from his earthly
           prison, the curse would be lifted...
                                                                        
   Gillian - I don't like to think about how the king died. I like to
             remember him for the kind and just ruler that he was. His
             death was so sad and seemed very wrong, somehow.
                                                                        
   Wirt - Look, I'm running a business here. I don't sell information,
          and I don't care about some king that's been dead longer than

          I've been alive. If you need something to use against this king
          of the undead, then I can help you out...
                                                                        
   Adria - The dead who walk among the living follow the cursed king.
           He holds the power to raise yet more warriors for an ever
           growing army of the undead. If you do not stop his reign, he
           will surely march across this land and slay all who still live
           here.
                                                                        
   Farnham - I don't care about that. Listen, no skeleton is gonna be
             my king. Leoric is king. King, so you hear me? Hail to the
             king!
                                                                       
Poisoned Water Supply
                                                                       
        If notice the fountain's color is yellowish, then you'll know
  that the passageway towards the King is nowhere to be found and in its
  place is a crack leading to the underground the water from which springs
  to the town. It's Pepin who informs you of this quest, and also he who
  rewards you for it---with a "RING OF TRUTH", another unique item. All
  you have to do is rid the place of monstrosities and move on.
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
  Odgen - I have always tried to keep a large supply of foodstuffs and
          drink in our storage cellar, but with the entire town having
          no source of fresh water, even our stores will soon run dry.
          Please, do what you can or I don't know what we will do.
                                                                        
  Griswold - Pepin has told you the truth. We will need fresh water badly,
             and soon. I have tried to clear one of the smaller wells,
             but it reeks of stagnant filth. It must be getting clogged
             at the source.
                                                                        
  Cain - Hmm, I don't know what I can really tell you about this that
         will be of any help. The water that fills our wells comes from
         an underground spring. I have heard of a tunnel that leads to
         a great lake---perhaps they are one and the same. Unfortunately,
         I do not know what would cause our water supply to be tainted.
                                                                        
  Pepin - Please, you must hurry. Every hour that passes brings us closer
          to having no water to drink. We cannot survive for long without
          your help.
                                                                        
  Gillian - My grandmother is very weak, and Garda says that we cannot
            drink the water from the wells. Please, can you do something
            to help us?
                                                                        
  Wirt - For once, I'm with you. My business runs dry---so to speak--- 
         if I have no market to sell to. You better find out what is going
         on, and soon!
                                                                        
  Adria - The people of Tristram will die if you cannot restore fresh
          water to their wells. Know this---demons are at the heart of
          this matter, but they remain ignorant of what they have spawned.
                                                                        
  Farnham - You drink water?
                                                                       
  DUNGEON QUESTS B (you'll get to solve two of these)
                                                                       
The Butcher
                                                                       
        There's supposed to be a wounded townsman outside the chapel, and
  he's the one who's gonna tell you about the genocidal maniac known only
  as the Butcher. Otherwise, you'll be quite sure you'll get to solve the
  remaining two quests of the dungeon. The Butcher carries with him a giant
  axe---cleaver as you may call it, and this time you can pick it up after
  he falls. It's a cool weapon but only until the 7th or 8th level. By
  that time you should already have sold it for something else. How to
  kill him without suffering a single cut? First, get yourself a bow.
  Then show yourself to him and he'll chase you. Go into a room that has
  bars for a wall and close the door. Dam demon is too dumb to know how
  to open doors so you'll be fine. The arrows will go through the bars
  and hit him. You have to be patient for he does not easily yield to
  beginners. By the way, his unique weapon is, quite dumbly, named, "The
  BUTCHER'S CLEAVER"
                                                                       
  *wounded townsman's last words: (I'm justing writing this from memory
                                   so forgive any errors)
                                                                        
   Please, listen to me. The Archbishop Lazarus, he led us the down there
   to find the lost prince...bastard led us into a trap. Now everyone
   is dead---killed by a demon he called the Butcher. Avenge us! Find
   this Butcher and slay him, so that our souls may finally rest...
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
  Odgen - Yes, Farnham has mumbled something about a hulking brute who
          wielded a fierce weapon. I believe he called him a butcher.
                                                                        
  Griswold - I saw what Farnham calls the Butcher as it swathed a path
             through the bodies of my friends. He swung a cleaver as
             large as an axe, hewing limbs and cutting down brave men
             where they stood. I was separated from the fray by a host
             of small screeching demons and somehow found the stairway
             leading out. I never saw that hideous beast again, but his
             blood-stained visage haunts me to this day.
                                                                        
  Cain - It seems that the Archbishop Lazarus goaded many of the townsmen
         into venturing into the labyrinth to find the king's missing
         son. He played upon their fears and whipped them into a frenzied
         mob. None of them were prepared for what lay within the cold
         earth...Lazarus abandoned them down there---left in the clutches
         of unspeakable horrors---to die.
                                                                        
  Pepin - By the light, I know of this vile demon. There were many that
          bore the scars of his wrath upon their bodies when the few
          survivors of the charge led by Lazarus crawled from the cathedral.
          I don't know what he used to slice open his victims, but it
          could not have been of this world. It left wounds festering
          with disease and even I found them almost impossible to treat.
          Beware if you plan to battle this fiend...
                                                                        
  Gillian - When Farnham said something about a Butcher killing people,
            I immediately discounted it. But since you brought it up,
            maybe it is true.
                                                                        
  Wirt - I know more than you'd think about that grisly fiend. His little
         friends got a hold of me and managed to get my leg before Griswold
         pulled me out of that hole. I'll put it bluntly---kill him before
         he kills you and adds your corpse to his collection.
                                                                        
  Adria - The Butcher is a sadistic creature that delights in the torture
          and pain of others. You have seen his handiwork in the drunkard
          Farnham. His destruction will do much to ensure the safety of
          this village.
                                                                        
  Farnham - Big! Big cleaver killing all my friends. Couldn't stop him,
            had to run away, couldn't save them. Trapped in a room with
            so many bodies...so many friends...nooooo!
                                                                       
Ogden's Sign
                                                                       
        Just before you go down to the 5th level, you notice there are
  no entrances to the room that contains the stairway. You try the adjacent
  room and find a single goblin named Snotspill standing in front of you
  He can trigger this quest, but so can Ogden if you talk to him first.
  Anyway, Snotspill tells you to beat the crap out of the monsters in the
  other adjacent room, get Ogden's sign, and bring it to him, or else...
  Does that sound much of a threat? Not really. What you do is kill the
  monsters, get the sign, and bring it back to Ogden. At first he'll hurt
  your feelings by saying he didn't need the sign anymore, but then he
  gives you a unique helm for your effort, the "HARLEQUIN CREST" Quite
  useless, though, and should only be sold to get its worth. When you
  get back to Snotspill, the walls guarding the stairway have already been
  lowered, and replacing them are a multitude of goblins. Just stay where
  you are when you first saw him (the doorway) and you're ready to take
  them all on! (one by one, that is)
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
  Griswold - Demons stole Odgen's sign, you say? That doesn't sound much
             like the atrocities I've heard of---or seen! Demons are
             concerned with ripping out your heart, not your signpost.
                                                                        
  Cain - I see that this strange behaviour puzzles you as well. I would
         surmise that since many demons fear the light of the sun and
         believe that it holds great power, it may be that the rising
         sun depicted on the sign you speak of has led them to believe
         that it too holds some arcane powers. Hmmm...perhaps they are
         not all as smart as we had feared...
                                                                        
  Pepin - My goodness, demons running about the village at night, pillaging
          our homes---is nothing sacred? I hope that Odgen and Garda are
          all right. I suppose that they would come to see me if they
          were hurt.
                                                                        
  Gillian - Oh my! Is that where the sign went? My grandmother and I must
            have slept right through the whole thing. Thank the light
            that those monsters didn't attack the inn.
                                                                        
  Wirt - What...is he saying I took that? I suppose that Griswold is on
         his side, too. Look, I got over simple sign stealing months ago.
         You can't turn a profit on a piece of wood.
                                                                        
  Adria - No mortal can truly understand the mind of the demon. Never
          let their erratic actions confuse you, as that too may be their
          plan.
                                                                        
  Farnham - You know what I think? Somebody took that sign, and they gonna
            want lots of money for it. If I was Odgen...and I'm not, but
            if I was...I'd just buy a new sign with some pretty drawing
            on it. Maybe a nice mug of ale or a piece of cheese.
                                                                       
Gharbad the Weak
                                                                       
        You notice this odd-colored goatman who isn't supposed to be around
  yet since you're only in the dungeons. He won't attack and you can't
  kill him, yet. Talk to him and he'll say, "Please don't kill me, I will
  prove to be useful to you." (I already translated that to formal English)
  Walk away and turn in a corner to make sure he doesn't see you. Walk
  back and talk to him the second time. He'll give you a weapon and make
  the same plea. Do this several times. Sometimes, you'll get a weapon,
  sometimes, you won't. Finally, he creates a weapon that he thinks is
  too powerful for you so he decides to use it for himself---against YOU!
  As his name suggests, he IS weak. You'll find it easy to defeat him,
  now that you've defeated the Butcher (if you got his quest). He'll
  drop one last weapon when he dies to which you'll murmur, "I am not
  impressed."
                                                                       
  CATACOMB QUESTS (you'll get to solve three of these)
                                                                       
Magic Rock
                                                                       
        Griswold tells about some sky rock that had fallen to earth and
  was nowhere to be found. This is a very easy quest. All you have to
  do is look for the said rock somewhere down in the catacombs. It will
  be handed to you on a silver platter---literally. Griswold crafts these
  stones into another unique ring, the "EMPYREAN BAND"
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
  Odgen - The caravan stopped here to take on some supplies for their
          journey to the east. I sold them quite an array of fresh fruits
          and some excellent sweetbreads that Garda has just finished
          baking. Shame what happened to them.
                                                                        
  Griswold - I am still waiting for you to bring me that stone from the
             heavens. I know that I can make something powerful out of
             it.
                                                                        
  Cain - Griswold speaks of the heaven stone that was destined for the
         enclave located in the east. It was being taken there for further
         study. This stone glowed with an energy that somehow granted
         vision beyond that which a normal man could possess. I do not
         know what secrets it holds, my friend, but finding this stone
         would certainly prove most valuable.
                                                                        
  Pepin - I don't know what it is that they thought they could see with
          that rock, but I will say this: if rocks are falling from the
          sky, you had better be careful!
                                                                        
  Gillian - Well, a caravan of some very important people did stop here,
            but that was quite a while ago. They had strange accents and
            were starting on a long journey, as I recall. I don't see
            how you could hope to find anything that they would have carried.
                                                                        
  Wirt - If anyone can make something out of that rock, Griswold can.
         He knows what he is doing, and as much as I try to steal his
         customers, I respect the quality of his work.
                                                                        
  Adria - The heaven stone is very powerful, and were it any but Griswold
          who bid you find it, I would prevent it. He will harness its
          powers and its use will be for the good of us all.
                                                                        
  Farnham - I used to have a nice ring; it was a really expensive one,
            with blue and green and red and silver. Don't remember what
            happened to it, though. I really miss that ring...
                                                                       
Valor
                                                                       
        For this and the rest of the catacomb quests, you'll have to read
  a specific book on a stand somewhere on the level before you get assigned
  for the task. For this quest, you'll find it in a long, rectangular
  room with two doors at the lower width. Entering these doors will reveal
  room with a "blood stone" (seems useless at first) and another door to
  go further on. Enter that second room and find a pedestal of blood to
  which you will place the blood stone (just click the pedestal while
  your blood stone is in your inventory) It turns out that the long,
  rectangular room is actually a group of adjacent rooms, and placing
  the blood stone on the pedestal unveiled on of them. Go to that room,
  get a second blood stone, and again place it on the pedestal. Another
  room is uncovered. That room will also contain a blood stone, the last
  one which, when placed on the pedestal, reveals a passageway beyond the
  wall you are facing. Venture forth, killing the demons on your way, and
  be rewarded by the only unique armor that can be acquired through a
  quest---the "ARMOR OF VALOR"
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
  Odgen - Every child hears the story of the warrior Arkaine and his mystic
          armor known as Valor. If you could find its resting place, you
          would be well protected against the evil in the labyrinth.
                                                                        
  Griswold - The armor known as Valor could be what tips the scale in
             your favor. I will tell you that many have looked for it---
             including myself. Arkaine hid it well, my friend, and it
             will take more than a bit of luck to unlock the secrets that
             have kept it concealed these many years.
                                                                        
  Cain - The gateway of blood and the halls of fire are landmarks of mystic
         origin. Wherever this book you read from resides it is surely
         a place of great power. Legends speak of a pedestal that is carved
         from obsidian stone and has a pool of boiling blood atop its
         bone-encrusted surface. There are also allusions to stones of
         blood that will open a door that guards an ancient treasure.
         The nature of this treasure is shrouded in speculation, my friend,
         but it is said that the ancient hero Arkaine placed the holy
         armor Valor in a secret vault. Arkaine was the first mortal to
         turn the tide of the Sin War and chase the legions of darkness
         back to the burning hells. Just before Arkaine died, his armor
         was hidden away in a secret vault. It is said that when this
         holy armor is again needed, a hero will arise to don Valor once
         more. Perhaps you are that hero...
                                                                        
  Pepin - Hmm...it sounds like something I should remember, but I've been
          so busy learning new cures and creating better elixirs that
          I must have forgotten. Sorry...
                                                                        
  Gillian - The story of the magic armor called Valor is something I often
            heard the boys talk about. You had better ask one of the men
            in the village.
                                                                        
  Wirt - You intend to find the armor known as Valor? No one has ever
         figured out where Arkaine stashed the stuff, and if my contacts
         couldn't find it, I seriously doubt you ever will either.
                                                                        
  Adria - Should you find these stones of blood, use them carefully. The
          way is fraught with danger and your only hope rests within your
          self-trust.
                                                                        
  Farnham - Zzzzz...
                                                                       
Chamber of Bone (always included)
                                                                       
        This is the only quest the rewards you with a spell rather than
  an item. Here's what you have to do: Read the book regarding it, find
  the stairway between eight pillars, and go down. When you're in, massacre
  all the skeletons and rhinomen by staying directly in front of the door
  of their respective rooms, That way you'll fight only one of them at
  a time. When you're through, look for another book on a stand and read
  it. (This will give you the Guardian Spell)
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
  Odgen - I am afraid that I don't know anything about that, good master.
          Cain has many books that may be of some help.
                                                                        
  Griswold - I know nothing of this place, but you may try asking Cain.
             He talks about many things, and it would not surprise me
             if he had some answers to your question.
                                                                        
  Cain - A book that speaks of a chamber of human bones? Well, a chamber
         of bone is mentioned in certain archaic writings that I studied
         in the libraries of the east. These tomes inferred that when
         the lords of the underworld desired to protect great treasures,
         they would create domains where those who died in the attempt
         to steal that treasure would be forever bound to defend it. A
         twisted, but strangely fitting, end?
                                                                        
  Pepin - This sounds like a very dangerous place. If you venture there,
          please take great care.
                                                                        
  Gillian - I am afraid that I haven't heard anything about that. Perhaps
            Cain the storyteller could be of some help.
                                                                        
  Wirt - A vast and mysterious treasure, you say? Maybe I could be interested
         in picking up a few things from you...or better yet, don't you
         need some rare and expensive supplies to get you through this
         ordeal?
                                                                        
  Adria - You will become an eternal servant of the dark lords should
          you perish within this cursed domain. Enter the Chamber of Bone
          at your own peril.
                                                                        
  Farnham - Okay, so listen. There's the chamber of wood, see. And his
            wife, you know---her---tells the tree...cause you gotta wait.
            Then I says, that might work against him, but if you think
            I'm gonna pay for this...you...uh...yeah.
                                                                       
Halls of the Blind
                                                                       
        I kinda like the poem that triggers this quest and have quite
  memorized it by heart; here goes:
                                                                       
                     I can see what you see not,
                     Vision milky then eyes rot.
                   When you turn they will be gone,
                    Whispering their hidden song.
                    Then you see what cannot be,
                 Shadows move where light should be.
                    Out of darkness, out of mind,
                Cast down into the halls of the blind
                                                                       
        In this quest you just have to eradicate a bunch of demons that
  can go invisible (quite simple yet challenging as well) You'll find
  in a small room your reward---the "OPTIC AMULET"
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
  Odgen - I never much cared for poetry. Occasionally, I had cause to
          hire minstrels when the inn was doing well, but that seems like
          such a long time ago now. What? Oh, yes...uh, well, I suppose
          you could see what someone else knows.
                                                                        
  Griswold - I am afraid that I have neither heard nor seen a place that
             matches your vivid description, my friend. Perhaps Cain the
             storyteller could be of some help.
                                                                        
  Cain - You recite an interesting rhyme written in a style that reminds
         me of other works. Let me think now...what was it? Darkness shrouds
         the hidden. Eyes glowing unseen with only the sounds of razor
         claws briefly scraping to torment those poor souls who have been
         made sightless for all eternity. The prison for those so damned
         is named the Halls of the Blind...
                                                                        
  Pepin - This does seem familiar, somehow. I seem to recall reading
          something very much like that poem while researching the history
          of demonic afflictions. It spoke of a place of great evil that...
          wait...you're not going there are you?
                                                                        
  Gillian - If you have questions about blindness, you should talk to
            Pepin. I know that he gave my grandmother a potion that helped
            clear her vision, so maybe he can help you, too.
                                                                        
  Wirt - Lets see, am I selling you something? No. Are you giving me money
         to tell you about this? No. Are you now leaving and going to
         talk to the storyteller who lives for this kind of thing? Yes.
                                                                        
  Adria - This is a place of great anguish and terror, and so serves its
          master well. Tread carefully or you may yourself be staying
          much longer than you had anticipated.
                                                                        
  Farnham - Look here...that's pretty funny, huh? Get it? Blind---look
            here?
                                                                       
  CAVE QUESTS (you'll get to solve two of these)
                                                                       
Zhar the Mad
                                                                       
        Ok, sorry. This guy's nowhere to be found in the caves (he appears
  on the level preceeding it) but he's included in this group of quests
  that the computer choses from so I included him. You'll find him in a
  library, busy reading. He'll give you a book, and tell you to be on your
  way. Something tells me you wouldn't, and try to click on his library.
  He becomes enraged, and throws fireballs at you. Non-warriors won't have
  much problems with him, as they'd probably be using a bow or a staff that
  can throw something as well. If you chose to be a warrior, you'd probably
  be using a short range weapon and therefore will have to chase him down.
  Just remember that when he teleports, a faint light can be seen moving
  on the floor. Follow that light for it will lead you to where he'll
  appear next.
                                                                       
Black Mushroom
                                                                       
        The most insulting quest of all, this one makes you look like a
  gullible errand boy that blindy follows the whims of his master. First,
  you find a Fungal Tome which you should present to Adria. She then asks
  you to look for big black mushroom somewhere in the same area and bring
  it to her. This big black thingy is found along with a patch of smaller
  ones. Pick it up (it's actually as big as your shield!) and give it to
  the witch. She appreciates what you've done and remembers Pepin telling
  her something about needing the brain of some demon to experiment on.
  She also "requests" you to give her a sample of the elixir Pepin will
  make from the brain. You then kill any demon after that conversation
  its brain can automatically be picked up. Bring (starting to get tired
  now?) this brain to the healer who will, in turn give you a spectral
  elixir which you should fetch to the witch. The dam bit...uh witch tells
  you she doesn't need it anymore and that you should keep it. The spectral
  elixir will increase all your stats by three so maybe it was worth the
  effort.
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
  Odgen - Let me just say this. Both Garda and I would never, ever serve
          black mushrooms to our honored guests. If Adria wants some
          mushrooms in her stew, then that is her business, but I can't
          help you find any. Black mushrooms...disgusting!
                                                                        
  Griswold - If Adria doesn't have one of these, you can bet that's a
             rare thing indeed. I can offer you no more help than that,
             but it sounds like...a huge, gargantuan, swollen, bloated
             mushroom! Well, good hunting, I suppose.
                                                                        
  Cain - The witch Adria seeks a black mushroom? I know as much about
         black mushrooms as I do about red herrings. Perhaps Pepin the
         healer could tell you more, but this is something that cannot
         be found in any of my stories or books.
                                                                        
  Pepin - The witch told me that you were searching for the brain of a
          demon to assist me in creating my elixir. It should be of great
          value to the many who are injured by those foul beasts, if I
          can just unlock the secrets I suspect that its alchemy holds.
          If you can remove the brain of a demon when you kill it, I would
          be grateful if you could bring it to me.
                                                                        
  Gillian - I think Odgen might have some mushrooms in the storage cellar.
            Why don't you ask him?
                                                                        
  Wirt - I don't have any mushrooms of any size or color for sale. How
         about something a bit more useful?
                                                                        
  Adria - It's a big, black mushroom that I need! Now run off and get
          it for me so that I can use it for a special concoction that
          I'm working on.
                                                                        
  Farnham  - Odgen mixes a mean black mushroom, but I get sick if I drink
             that. Listen, here's the secret---moderation is the key!
                                                                       
The Anvil of Fury
                                                                       
        The best of the quests as I would see it. Fairly easy. Griswold
  tells you about it and all you have to do is find and bring it to him
  and voila...a powerful sword, "GRISWOLD'S EDGE" is at your disposal.
  On my opinion, there are only two other swords better than this, namely
  the "Grandfather" and "Grizzly Sword" and these are very hard to find.
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
  Odgen - Don't you think that Griswold would be a better person to ask
          about this? He's quite handy, you know.
                                                                        
  Griswold - Nothing yet, eh? Well, keep searching. A weapon forged upon
             the anvil could be your best hope, and I am sure that I can
             make you one of the legendary proportions.
                                                                        
  Cain - Griswold speaks of the Anvil of Fury---a legendary artifact long
         searched for, but never found. Crafted from the metallic bones
         of the razor pit demons, the Anvil of Fury was smelt around the
         skulls of the five most powerful magi of the underworld. Carved
         with runes of power and chaos, any weapon or armor forged upon
         this anvil will be immersed into the realm of chaos, imbedding
         it with magical properties. It is said that the unpredictable
         nature of chaos makes it difficult to know what the outcome of
         this smithing will be...
                                                                        
  Pepin - If you had been looking for information on the pestle of curing
          or the silver chalice of purification, I could have assisted
          you, my friend. However, in this matter, you would be better
          served to speak to either Griswold or Cain.
                                                                        
  Gillian - Griswold's father used to tell some of us when we were growing
            up about a giant anvil that was used to make mighty weapons.
            He said that when a hammer was struck upon this anvil, the
            ground would shake with a great fury. Whenever the earth moves,
            I always remember that story...
                                                                        
  Wirt - If you were to find this artifact for Griswold, it could put
         a serious damper on my business here. Aw, you'll never find it.
                                                                        
  Adria - There are many aftifacts within the labyrinth that hold powers
          beyond the comprehension of mortals. Some of these hold fantastic
          power that can be used by either the light or the darkness.
          Securing the anvil from below could shift the course of the
          Sin War towards the light.
                                                                        
  Farnham - Griswold can't sell his anvil. What will he do then? And I'd
            be angry too if someone took my anvil!
                                                                       
  HELL QUESTS (you'll get to solve three of these)
                                                                       
The Warrior of Blood
                                                                       
        Another book-on-a-stand triggered quest, this one yields a LOT
  of high-priced items(none unique though) that's sure to catch your
  attention. You fight the Warrior of Blood, along with his own band of
  minions just before you locate the stairway to the next level. The trick
  is not to enter his room. Lure one knight at a time to chase you, and
  you'll be fine.
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
  Odgen - I am afraid that I haven't heard anything about such a vicious
          warrior, good master. I hope that you do not have to fight him,
          for he sounds extremely dangerous.
                                                                        
  Griswold - Dark and wicked legends surround the Warlord of Blood. Be
             well prepared, my friend, for he shows no mercy or quarter.
                                                                        
  Cain - I know of only one legend that speaks of such a warrior as you
         describe. His story is found within the ancient chronicles of
         the Sin War---stained by a thousand years of war, blood and death,
         the Warlord of Blood stands upon a mountain of his tattered
         victims. His dark blade screams a black curse to the living;
         a tortured invitation to any who whould stand before this executioner
         of hell. It is also written that although he was once a mortal
         who fought beside the legion of darkness during the Sin War,
         he lost his humanity to his insatiable hunger for blood.
                                                                        
  Pepin - Cain would be able to tell you much more about something like
          this than I would ever wish to know.
                                                                        
  Gillian - If you are to battle such a fierce opponent, may light be
            your guide and your defender. I will keep you on my thoughts.
                                                                        
  Wirt - I haven't ever dealt with this warlord you speak of, but he sounds
         like he's going through a lot of swords. Wouldn't mind supplying
         his armies...
                                                                        
  Adria - His prowess with the blade is awesome, and he has lived for
          thousands of years knowing only warfare. I am sorry...I can
          not see if you will defeat him.
                                                                        
  Farnham - Always you gotta talk about blood? What about flowers, and
            sunshine, and that pretty girl that brings the drinks. Listen
            here, friend...you're obsessive, you know that?
                                                                       
Lachdanan
                                                                       
        Just when you've readied your best weapons, you find out this guy's
  on your side, and needs your help. He begs of you to find a golden elixir
  which is the only thing that could finally put him to rest (poor guy)
  This elixir is found on the next level so you have to remember where
  he was standing so you could come back up for him. He'll reward you with
  one of these, "VEIL OF STEEL" and "GOTTERDAMERUNG" Both are helms and
  both are worth trying.
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
  Odgen - You speak of a brave warrior long dead! I'll have no such talk
          of speaking with departed souls in my inn yard, thank you very
          much!
                                                                        
  Griswold - If it is actually Lachdanan that you have met, then I would
             advise that you aid him. I dealt with him on several occasions
             and found him to be honest and loyal in nature. The curse
             that fell upon the followers of King Leoric would fall especially
             hard upon him.
                                                                        
  Cain - You claim to have spoken with Lachdanan? He was a great hero
         during his life. Lachdanan was an honorable and just man who
         served his king faithfully for years. But of course, you already
         know that. Of those who were caught within the grasp of the king's
         curse, Lachdanan would be the least likely to submit to thedarkness
         without a fight, so I suppose that your story could be true.
         If I were in your place, my friend, I would find a way to release
         him from his torture.
                                                                        
  Pepin - A golden elixir, you say. I have never concocted a potion of
          that color before, so I can't tell you how it would effect you
          if you were to try to drink it. As your healer, I strongly
          advise that should you find such an elixir, do as Lachdanan
          asks and do not try to use it.
                                                                        
  Gillian - I've never heard of a Lachdanan before. I'm sorry, but I don't
            think that I can be of much help to you.
                                                                        
  Wirt - Wait, let me guess. Cain was swallowed up in a gigantic fissure
         that opened beneath him, he was incinerated in a ball of hellfire,
         and can't answer your questions anymore. Oh, that isn't what
         happened? Then I guess you'll be buying something or you'll be
         on your way.
                                                                        
  Adria - You may meet people who are trapped within the labyrinth, such
          as Lachdanan. I sense in him honor and great guilt. Aid him,
          and you aid all of Tristram.
                                                                        
  Farnham - Lachdanan is dead. Everybody knows that, and you can't fool
            me into thinking any other way. You can't talk to the dead,
            I know!
                                                                       
Archbishop Lazarus (always included)
                                                                       
        This time an item---a "Vile Staff" that rests on a stand triggers
  your quest. Well, not exactly. You still have to present this staff to
  Cain who'll identify it by saying it belongs to the Archbishop himself.
  When you get back to the level where you found it, walk along to find
  a red portal that leads to his corruptness' lair. Exit through the only
  door you see, fighting your way through succubuses. You can go either
  to the left or to the right, they contain the same problems. Just ignore
  the jailed witches for a while, continue fighting, and when all's over,
  stand on that grey circle and read the book on the stand beside it. You'll
  be taken inside the room with the witches but this time the bars are lowered.
  fight your way through them, go to the other side of the lair and do
  just the same. When both sides are cleaned up, go back to where you
  started and step on the grey circle. No book-on-a-stand to read this
  time, you are instantly teleported beyond the wall---where Lazarus is.
  Accompanying him are the unique succubuses, Red Vex and Black Jade
  (boy, I'm starting to like this guy) and a multitude of succubuses
  (oh yeah baby) along with fellow mages (yuck!) After he finishes talking
  you can commence with the fight. I'd rather stay in the middle and
  honorably fight them all at the same time, but I'd suggest, for beginners,
  running away even before he finishes his speech. That way you can, one
  by one, lure the witches, and the mages, and the uniques, into their
  deaths. Deal with the playboy himself just as you did with Zhar (if
  you faced him) and you're on your merry way to the Dark Lord.
                                                                       
  *townsfolk's comments:
                                                                        
  Odgen - Lazarus was the archbishop who led many of the townspeople into
          the labyrinth. I lost many good friends that day, and Lazarus
          never returned. I suppose he was killed along with most of the
          others. If you would do me a favor, good master, please do not
          talk to Farnham about that day.
                                                                        
  Griswold - I was there when Lazarus led us into the labyrinth. He spoke
             of holy retribution, but when we started fighting those hellspawn,
             he did not so much as lift his mace against them. He just
             ran deper into the dim, endless chambers that were filled
             with the servants of darkness!
                                                                        
  Cain - You must hurry and rescue Albrecht from the hands of Lazarus!
         The prince and the people of this kingdom are counting on you...
                                                                        
  Pepin - I was shocked when I heard of what the townspeople were planning
          to do that night. I thought that of all people, Lazarus would
          have had more sense than that. He was an archbishop, and always
          seemed to care so much for the townsfolk of Tristram. So many
          were injured, I could not save them all...
                                                                        
  Gillian - I remember Lazarus as being a very kind and giving man. He
            spoke at my mother's funeral, and was supportive of my grandmother
            and myself in a very troubled time. I pray every night that
            somehow, he is still alive and safe.
                                                                        
  Wirt - Yes, the righteous Lazarus, who was sooo effective against those
         monsters down there. Didn't help save my leg, did it? Look, I'll
         give you a free piece of advice. Ask Farnham, he was there.
                                                                        
  Adria - I did not know this Lazarus of whom you speak, but I do sense
          a great comflict within his being. He poses a great danger,
          and will stop at nothing to serve the powers of darkness which
          have claimed him as theirs.
                                                                        
  Farnham - They stab, then bite, then they're all around you. Liar! Liar!
            They're all dead! Dead! Do you hear me? They just keep falling
            and falling... their blood spilling out all over the floor...
            all his fault...
                                                                       
Diablo (always included)
                                                                       
        Of course this is always included! Why'd they call the game Diablo
  in the first place? After you defeat Lazarus, go back through the red
  portal and notice that the pentagram near it is now red, flashing, and
  opened in the middle. Go through the opening and you land in the center
  of another lair---Diablo's. It's made up of four rooms, each containing
  a skull lever that opens the next. First thing you do is eradicate all
  who are outside these rooms. They don't come in groups and if they do,
  they're only composed of two to three members and that only happens if
  you don't walk slowly and lure more than one at a time. One of the rooms
  is already opened so you'll have to clear that too. Once everything's
  quiet, it's time to turn on the noise again: Click on the next lever
  to open the next room, eradicate all that moves, repeat the process for
  the third room, create a town portal (by this time you must already know
  what that is) to go back, prepare all you want, and get ready to face
  the final challenge, er, challenges. Two skull levers are to be clicked
  in order to open the last room. Both these levers are in the third room
  so no sweat. Go to the last room, walking around it, one by one luring
  knights ang mages alike to their deaths, and finally barging in to kill
  the big red machine (no, not KANE!) inside. Don't forget to save the game
  at the moment you killed him to maximize the number of experience points
  you'll carry with you to your next adventure.
                                                                       
  what Cain say's about this quest: (not required to acivate it)
                                                                       
          Your story is quite grim, my friend. Lazarus will surely burn
  in hell for his horrific deed. The boy that you describe is not our
  prince! But I believe that Albrecht may yet be in danger. The symbol
  of power that you speak must be a portal---to the very heart of the
  labyrinth. Know this, my friend---the evil that you move against is
  the dark Lord of Terror. He is known to mortal men, as Diablo. It was
  he who was imprisoned within the labyrinth many centuries ago and I
  fear that he seeks to once again sow chaos in the realm of mankind.
  You must venture through the portal and destroy Diablo, before it is
  too late...
                                                                       
  FARMER'S QUESTS (you may choose not to solve these)
                                                                       
Farmer's Orchard
                                                                       
        Actually, this is the only quest that comes from the farmer. I
  just included the other quests in this category because they all stem
  from it. If you don't complete this quest, you can't access the next.
  Obviously, its Lester the Farmer who triggers this quest and he'll
  tell you about it when you reach a certain level. Until then, talk
  to him and he'll just give crap messages. When the time is right,
  he'll tell you about an overgrown thingy that prevents him from getting
  to his orchard. He gives you a Rune Bomb which Adria gave him. This
  bomb is supposed to blast that thingy into pieces. Just drop the bomb
  on the swelling part of the ground next to the bridge near where you
  start from scratch and boom! the ground opens. Go back to the farmer
  and he'll give you an AURIC AMULET. It's unique in the sense that it
  cannot be found anywhere else in the game but it isn't because it's
  just written in white.
                                                                       
Defiler
                                                                       
        Go through the hole (named, "The Hive") and you'll discover yet
  another threat to the lives of innocent townsfolk: the Defiler. He/She
  Whatever it is (I think it's a female) is the queen of the bugs---giant
  bugs! You'll be greated by giant scorpions and giant spiders, followed
  by some non-bug minions like the shredded, a ghost-like creature, and
  the torturer, something like a giant hotdog with a monstrous face.
  The hive is composed of four floors, the third of which will feature
  a Hork Demon that continously produces Horks, brain-like creatures.
  Kill the hork demon and you'll be rewarded with a random yet neat price.
  The floor below will predictably feature the Defiler herself. She's a
  pretty tough opponent but fill your belt with potions of full healing
  and you'll be fine. She'll yield a MAP that triggers the next quest.
                                                                       
Grave Matters
                                                                       
        Look at the map and see the instructions: "Put me here (pointing
  to the graveyard near the church)" You directly follow the instructions
  and drop the map on the largest tombstone near the church, or, if you'd
  like to see the Grave Matters quest listed in your quests log, talk
  to Gillian first. Wow, Gillian? She actually has a use? I still think
  she's useless cause you can skip her part and solve the quest by
  yourself. Once you've dropped the map on the designated place, it opens
  up and once again you can descend to another four levels which leads to
  the next quest.
                                                                       
Na-krul
                                                                       
        Woah, this guy is tough, and he may even beat the crap out of
  Diablo. And he doesn't fight cheap---no instant bursts of flame wherever
  you go, just plain hack and slash till you can no longer move. He has
  two extra arms that stem from his back and look a lot like scorpion's
  tails. If these hit you, you'll be knocked back and hurt---HARD. He's
  a very cool-looking guy, but his skin doesn't look like it could sustain
  a cut, unlike Diablo and his rubber-like-reptilian-skin. You can also
  freely cast spells on Na-krul, but be warned: he's immune to some and
  resists most of your best spells. Another reason why I like him more
  than the Dark Lord himself is because he's a lot more generous. Killing
  him will yield lots of high-priced goodies and most of the time, one
  unique---very cool!
                                                                       
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* for the rest of the item sections I won't be including much strategies
  because that's what the game is all about---building your OWN strategy
  and relying on the items of YOUR choice.
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( \/ )(_  _)    (  _ \  /__\  / __)(_  _) / __)  (_  _)(_  _)( ___)(  \/  )/ __)
 \  /  _)(_      ) _ { /(__)\ \__ \ _)(_ ( (__    _)(_   )(   )__)  )    ( \__ \
  \/  (____)()  (____/(__)(__)(___/(____) \___)  (____) (__) (____)(_/\/\_)(___/
                                                                       
                                                                       
* These are the items whose description in the message box is written
  in plain white text. Only for beginners who still cannot afford or haven't
  chanced upon an item described in blue (magic) or better yet gold (unique)
  text. It does nothing besides what it should (inflict damage, increase
  armor, etc.)
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Type___|_Name______|_Damage_|_Armor_|_Dur_|_Requirements_|_Handed_|
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
sword  | Bastard   | 6-15   | n/a   | 60  | str: 50      |   1    |
       | Sword     |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Blade     | 3-8    | n/a   | 30  | str: 25      |   1    |
       |           |        |       |     | dex: 30      |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Broad     | 4-12   | n/a   | 50  | str: 30-40   |   1    |
       | Sword     |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Claymore  | 2-12   | n/a   | 30- | str: 35      |   1    |
       |           |        |       | 36  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Dagger    | 1-4    | n/a   | 15  | none         |   1    |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Falchion  | 4-8    | n/a   | 15- | str: 25-30   |   1    |
       |           |        |       | 20  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Great     | 10-20  | n/a   | 100 | str: 75      |   2    |
       | Sword     |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Long      | 2-10   | n/a   | 40  | str: 27-30   |   1    |
       | Sword     |        |       |     | dex: 30      |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Sabre     | 1-8    | n/a   | 25- | str: 17      |   1    |
       |           |        |       | 45  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Scimitar  | 3-7    | n/a   | 20- | str: 23      |   1    |
       |           |        |       | 28  | dex: 23      |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Short     | 2-6    | n/a   | 20- | str: 18      |   1    |
       | Sword     |        |       | 24  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | 2-handed  | 8-16   | n/a   | 75  | str: 60-65   |   2    |
       | Sword     |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
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Type___|_Name______|_Damage_|_Armor_|_Dur_|_Requirements_|_Handed_|
bat    | Club      | 1-6    | n/a   | 20  | none         |   1    |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Flail     | 2-12   | n/a   | 30- | str: 25-30   |   1    |
       |           |        |       | 36  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Mace      | 1-8    | n/a   | 30- | str: 16      |   1    |
       |           |        |       | 32  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Maul      | 6-20   | n/a   | 50  | str: 40-45   |   2    |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Morning   | 1-10   | n/a   | 40  | str: 26      |   1    |
       | Star      |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Spiked    | 3-6    | n/a   | 20- | str: 18-20   |   1    |
       | Club      |        |       | 25  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | War       | 5-9    | n/a   | 50  | str: 30-40   |   2    |
       | Hammer    |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
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Type___|_Name______|_Damage_|_Armor_|_Dur_|_Requirements_|_Handed_|
axe    | Axe       | 4-12   | n/a   | 25- | str: 20-22   |   2    |
       |           |        |       | 32  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Battle    | 10-25  | n/a   | 60  | str: 60-65   |   2    |
       | Axe       |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Broad Axe | 8-20   | n/a   | 50  | str: 35-50   |   2    |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Great Axe | 12-30  | n/a   | 75  | str: 80      |   2    |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Large Axe | 6-16   | n/a   | 30- | str: 25-30   |   2    |
       |           |        |       | 40  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Small Axe | 2-10   | n/a   | 20- | none         |   2    |
       |           |        |       | 24  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
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Type___|_Name______|_Damage_|_Armor_|_Dur_|_Requirements_|_Handed_|
bow    | Composite | 3-6    | n/a   | 45- | str: 25-30   |   2    |
       | Bow       |        |       | 50  | dex: 35-40   |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Hunter's  | 2-5    | n/a   | 40  | str: 20      |   2    |
       | Bow       |        |       |     | dex: 35      |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Long      | 1-10   | n/a   | 45  | str: 30-40   |   2    |
       | Battle    |        |       |     | dex: 45-60   |        |
       | Bow       |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Long Bow  | 1-6    | n/a   | 20- | str: 25      |   2    |
       |           |        |       | 35  | dex: 25-30   |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Long War  | 1-14   | n/a   | 60  | str: 45      |   2    |
       | Bow       |        |       |     | dex: 80      |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Short     | 3-7    | n/a   | 45  | str: 30      |   2    |
       | Battle    |        |       |     | dex: 40-50   |        |
       | Bow       |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Short Bow | 1-4    | n/a   | 20- | str: 20      |   2    |
       |           |        |       | 30  | dex: 20-30   |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Short War | 4-8    | n/a   | 55  | str: 35      |   2    |
       | Bow       |        |       |     | dex: 70      |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
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Type___|_Name______|_Damage_|_Armor_|_Dur_|_Requirements_|_Handed_|
staff  | Composite | 5-10   | n/a   | 45  | none         |   2    |
       | Staff     |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Long      | 4-8    | n/a   | 35  | none         |   2    |
       | Staff     |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Quarter   | 4-8    | n/a   | 35  | none         |   2    |
       | Staff     |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Short     | 2-4    | n/a   | 25  | none         |   2    |
       | Staff     |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | War Staff | 8-16   | n/a   | 75  | str: 30      |   2    |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
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Type___|_Name______|_Damage_|_Armor_|_Dur_|_Requirements_|_Handed_|
shield | Buckler   | n/a    | 1-5   | 10- | none         |   1    |
       |           |        |       | 16  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Gothic    | n/a    | 17-18 | 60  | str: 80      |   1    |
       | Shield    |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Kite      | n/a    | 9-14  | 40  | str: 35-50   |   1    |
       | Shield    |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Large     | n/a    | 5-8   | 30- | str: 25-40   |   1    |
       | Shield    |        |       | 32  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Small     | n/a    | 3-8   | 20- | str: 18-25   |   1    |
       | Shield    |        |       | 24  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Tower     | n/a    | 14-9  | 50  | str: 60      |   1    |
       | Shield    |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
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Type___|_Name______|_Damage_|_Armor_|_Dur_|_Requirements_|_Handed_|
armor  | Breast    | n/a    | 20-24 | 80  | str: 40      | n/a    |
       | Plate     |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Cape      | n/a    | 1-4   | 10- | none         | n/a    |
       |           |        |       | 12  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Chain     | n/a    | 22    | 55  | str: 30      | n/a    |
       | Mail      |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Cloak     | n/a    | 3-7   | 15- | none         | n/a    |
       |           |        |       | 18  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Field     | n/a    | 40-44 | 80  | str: 65      | n/a    |
       | Plate     |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Full      | n/a    | 64-70 | 90  | str: 90      | n/a    |
       | Plate     |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Mail      |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Gothic    | n/a    | 52-59 | 100 | str: 80      | n/a    |
       | Plate     |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Hard      | n/a    | 11-12 | 35- | none         | n/a    |
       | Leather   |        |       | 40  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Leather   | n/a    | 12-13 | 30- | none         | n/a    |
       | Armor     |        |       | 35  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Plate     | n/a    | 44-49 | 75  | str: 60      | n/a    |
       | Mail      |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Quilted   | n/a    | 8-10  | 25- | none         | n/a    |
       | Armor     |        |       | 30  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Rags      | n/a    | 2-6   | 6   | none         | n/a    |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Ring Mail | n/a    | 18-20 | 50  | str: 25      | n/a    |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Robe      | n/a    | 4-7   | 9-  | none         | n/a    |
       |           |        |       | 24  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Scale     | n/a    | 25-28 | 60  | str: 35      | n/a    |
       | Mail      |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Splint    | n/a    | 32-35 | 65  | str: 40      | n/a    |
       | Mail      |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Studded   | n/a    | 15-16 | 40- | str: 20      | n/a    |
       | Leather   |        |       | 45  |              |        |
       | Armor     |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
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Type___|_Name______|_Damage_|_Armor_|_Dur_|_Requirements_|_Handed_|
helm   | Cap       | n/a    | 2-3   | 10- | none         | n/a    |
       |           |        |       | 15  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Crown     | n/a    | 8-12  | 30- | none         | n/a    |
       |           |        |       | 40  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Full Helm | n/a    | 6-8   | 35  | str: 25-35   | n/a    |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Great     | n/a    | 11    | 60  | str: 50      | n/a    |
       | Helm      |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Helm      | n/a    | 4     | 20- | str: 20-25   | n/a    |
       |           |        |       | 30  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       | Skull Cap | n/a    | 2-3   | 15- | none         | n/a    |
       |           |        |       | 20  |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
       |           |        |       |     |              |        |
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 _  _  ____  ____      ___  ____  ____   ___  ____    __    __
( \/ )(_  _)(_  _)    / __)(  _ \( ___) / __)(_  _)  /__\  (  )
 \  /  _)(_  _)(_     \__ \ )___/ )__) ( (__  _)(_  /(__)\  )(__
  \/  (____)(____)()  (___/(__)  (____) \___)(____)(__)(__)(____)
             _  _    __    __  __  ____  ___
            ( \( )  /__\  (  \/  )( ___)/ __)
             )  (  /(__)\  )    (  )__) \__ \
            (_)\_)(__)(__)(_/\/\_)(____)(___/
                                                                       
                                                                       
* These are found on the descriptions of the magic weapons (written in
  blue) There are two kinds: One that appears before the weapon's basic
  name and the other that appears after. They say what special ability
  that weapon has so here is a list:
                                                                       
  descriptions that come before the actual name:
                                                                       
Amber        - +16-20% resist all
Angel's      - +1 spell level to all
Arch-Angel's - +2 spell level to all     {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Awesome      - +131-150% armor
Azure        - +21-30% resist lightning
Bent         - -50-75% damage            {DO NOT USE}
Blessed      - +91-110% armor
Blue         - +10-20% resist lightning
Bountifull   - charges tripled           {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Brass        - -1-5% to hit              {DO NOT USE}
Bronze       - +1-5% to hit
Brutal       - +81-95% damage
Burgundy     - +31-40% resist fire
Champion's   - +126-150% damage ;
               +51-75% to hit
Clumsy       - -50-75% damage ;          {DO NOT USE}
               -1-5% to hit
Cobalt       - +41-50% resist lightning
Crimson      - +21-40% resist fire
Crystal      - +41-50% resist magic
Deadly       - +36-50% damage
Diamond      - +51-60% resist magic      {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Dragon's     - +51-60 mana
Drake's      - +41-50 mana
Dull         - -25-45% damage ;          {DO NOT USE}
               -4-5% to hit
Emerald      - +41-50% resisr all        {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Fine         - +20-30% armor
Frog's       - -1-10 mana                {DO NOT USE}
Garnet       - +41-50% resist fire
Glorious     - +71-90% armor
Godly        - +171-200% armor           {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Gold         - +20-30% to hit
Grand        - +41-55% damage
Heavy        - +51-65% damage
Holy         - +151-170% armor
Hyena's      - -11-25 mana               {DO NOT USE}
Hydra's      - +81-100 mana              {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Iron         - +6-10% to hit
Ivory        - +31-40% resist magic
Jade         - +21-30% resist all
Jagged       - +20-35% damage
King's       - +151-175% damage          {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
               +76-100% to hit
Knight's     - +96-110% damage
               +31-40% to hit
Lapis        - +31-40% resist lightning
Lord's       - +81-95% damage
               +21-30% to hit
Massive      - +96-110% damage
Master's     - +111-125% damage
               +41-50% to hit
Mithril      - +41-60% to hit
Merciless    - +151-175% damage
Meteoric     - +61-80% to hit
Obsidian     - +31-40% resist all
Pearl        - +21-30% resist magic
Platinum     - +31-40% to hit
Plentiful    - charges doubled
Raven's      - +16-20 mana
Red          - +10-20% resist fire
Ruby         - +51-60% resist fire       {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Rusted       - -25-50% armor             {DO NOT USE}
Ruthless     - +125-150% damage
Saintly      - +111-130% armor
Sapphire     - +51-60% resist lightning  {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Savage       - +111-125% damage
Serpent's    - +30-40 mana
Sharp        - +20-35% damage
               +1-5 to hit
Silver       - +16-20 to hit
Snake's      - +21-30 mana
Soldier's    - +66-80% damage
               +16-20% to hit
Spider's     - +10-15 mana
Steel        - +11-15 to hit
Strong       - +31-40% armor
Strange      - +101-150% to hit          {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Sturdy       - +20-30% armor
Tin          - -6-10% to hit             {DO NOT USE}
Topaz        - +10-15% resist all
Useless      - -100% damage              {DO NOT USE}
Valiant      - +56-70% armor
Vicious      - +66-80% damage
Vulnerable   - -51-100% armor            {DO NOT USE}
Warrior's    - +51-65% damage
               +11-15% to hit
Weak         - -25-45% damage            {DO NOT USE}
Weird        - +81-100% to hit
White        - +10-20% resist magic
Wyrm         - +61-80 mana
                                                                       
                                                                       
  descriptions that come after the actual name:
  (starts with "...of..." or "...of the...")
                                                                       
Absorption    - -3 damage from enemies
Accuracy      - +11-15 dexterity
Ages          - indestructible           {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Atrophy       - -1-5 dexterity           {DO NOT USE}
Balance       - fast recovery
Bashing       - 8-24 damage to armor     {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Bat           - steals 3% mana
Bear          - knocks target back
Blocking      - fast block               {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Blood         - steals 6% life           {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Brilliance    - +11-15 magic
Brittleness   - -26-75% durability       {DO NOT USE}
Burning       - 1-16 fire damage         {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Carnage       - +13-16 damage
Corruption    - mana=0                   {DO NOT USE}
Craftsmanship - +51-100% durability
Crusaders     - damage of this attack
                +50% damage of last one
Dark          - -40% light radius        {DO NOT USE}
Dexterity     - +1-5 dexterity
Disease       - -1-5 vitality            {DO NOT USE}
Dyslexia      - -1-5 magic               {DO NOT USE}
Eagle         - +21-30 hit points
Fire          - +1-6 fire arrow damage
Flame         - +1-3 fire arrow damage
Fool          - -6-0/+1-10 magic
Fox           - +10-15 hit points
Fragility     - durability=1             {DO NOT USE}
Frailty       - -6-10 strength           {DO NOT USE}
Giant         - +16-20 strength
Gore          - +9-12 damage
Harmony       - fastest hit recovery     {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Haste         - fastest attack           {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Health        - -1 damage from enemies
Heavens       - +12-15 all stats
Illness       - -6-10 vitality           {DO NOT USE}
Jackal        - -1-10 hit points         {DO NOT USE}
Jaguar        - +16-20 hit points
Leech         - steals 3% life
Life          - -4 damage from enemies
Light         - +20% light radius
Lightning     - +1-10 lightning arrow
                damage
Lion          - +51-60 hit points
Magic         - +1-5 magic
Maiming       - +3-5 damage
Mammoth       - +61-80 hit points
Many          - +100% arrow durability
Might         - +6-10 strength
Mind          - +6-10 magic
Moon          - +4-7 all stats
Night         - -20% light radius
Pain          - +2-4 damage from enemies  {DO NOT USE}
Paralysis     - -6-10 dexterity           {DO NOT USE}
Perfection    - +21-30 dexterity          {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Piercing      - 2-6 damage to armor
Pit           - -1-5 all stats            {DO NOT USE}
Plenty        - +200% arrow durability
Power         - +11-15 strength
Precision     - +16-20 dexterity
Protection    - -2 damage from enemies
Puncturing    - 4-12 damage to armor
Quality       - +1-2 damage
Radiance      - +40% light radius         {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Readiness     - fast attack
Shock         - +1-6 lightning arrow
                damage
Skill         - +6-10 dexterity
Sky           - +1-3 all stats
Slaughter     - +17-20 damage             {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Slaying       - +6-8 damage
Sorcery       - +16-20 magic
Speed         - fastest attack
Stability     - faster hit recovery
Stars         - +8-11 all stats
Structure     - +101-200% durability
Sturdiness    - +26-50% durability
Strength      - +1-5 strength
Spikes        - 1-10 damage to            {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
                attacking enemy
Swiftness     - faster attack
Tears         - +1 damage from enemies    {DO NOT USE}
Thieves       - -1/2 trap damage
Thorns        - 1-6 damage to
                attacking enemy
Thunder       - +1-20 lightning damage
Tiger         - +50 hit points
Titans        - +21-30 strength           {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Trouble       - -10 all stats             {DO NOT USE}
Vampire       - steals 6% mana            {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Vigor         - +16-20 vitality           {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Vileness      - enemy stops healing
Vim           - +11-15 vitality
Vitality      - +1-5 vitality
Vulture       - -11-25 hit points         {DO NOT USE}
Weakness      - -1-5 strength             {DO NOT USE}
Whale         - +81-100 hit points        {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Wizardry      - +21-30 magic              {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
Wolf          - +30-40 hit points
Zest          - +6-10 vitality
Zodiac        - +16-20 all stats          {BEST IN ITS FIELD}
                                                                       
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
 _  _  ____  ____  ____      __  __  _  _  ____  _____  __  __  ____
( \/ )(_  _)(_  _)(_  _)    (  )(  )( \( )(_  _)(  _  )(  )(  )( ___)
 \  /  _)(_  _)(_  _)(_      )(__)(  )  (  _)(_  )(_)(  )(__)(  )__)
  \/  (____)(____)(____)()  (______)(_)\_)(____)(___/\\(______)(____)
                   ____  ____  ____  __  __  ___
                  (_  _)(_  _)( ___)(  \/  )/ __)
                   _)(_   )(   )__)  )    ( \__ \
                  (____) (__) (____)(_/\/\_)(___/
                                                                       
                                                                       
* As the name suggests, there is only one set of items of this kind and
  they cannot be found twice in a single game. It's quite hard to get all
  of them, as they can never be bought, only chanced upon while fighting
  your way through the labyrinth or by completing certain quests. They
  can, however, be sold.
                                                                       
* legend:
                                                                       
Reqment -requirement
Hand    -handed
Dam     -damage
HP      -hit points
MN      -mana
AS      -all stats
LR      -light radius
R       -resist
fr      -from
fir     -fire
lng     -lightning
inf     -infinite
SL      -spell level
SC      -spell cost
                                                                       
____________________________________________________________________
Type___|_Name__________|_Traits____|_Damage_|_Dur_|_Reqment_|_Hand_|
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
sword  | Black Razor   | Altered   | 1-4    | 5   | none    |  1   |
       |               |  Dur      |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Vit:+2    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+150% |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Bonesaw       | Str:+10   | 1-12   | 36  | str:35  |  1   |
       |               | Dex:-5    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Mag:-5    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+10   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | HP:+10    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | MN:-10    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Defender      | Armor:+5  | 1-8    | 45  | str:17  |  1   |
       |               | Vit:+5    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:-5%    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Doombringer   | AS:-5     | 6-15   | 60  | str:50  |  1   |
       |               | Dam:+250% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:+25%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | HP:-25    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | LR:-20%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Executioner's | Altered   | 4-8    | 60  | str:30  |  1   |
       | Blade         |  Dur      |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:+150%  |        |     |         |      |
       |               | HP:-10    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | LR:-10%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Falcon's      | Fastest   | 3-7    | 28  | str:23  |  1   |
       | Talon         |  Attack   |        |     | dex:23  |      |
       |               | Dex:-10   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:-33%  |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:+20%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Gibbous Moon  | AS:+2     | 4-12   | 50  | str:40  |  1   |
       |               | Dam:+25%  |        |     |         |      |
       |               | MN:+15    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | LR:-30%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Gonnagal's    | Fast      | 1-4    | 15  | none    |  1   |
       | Dirk          |   Attack  |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dex:-5    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+4    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Rmag:+25% |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Grandfather   | One-      | 10-20  | 100 | str:75  |  1   |
       |               |  handed   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | AS:+5     |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+70%  |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:+20%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | HP:+20    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Griswold's    | Fast      | 4-12   | 50  | str:40  |  1   |
       | Edge          |  Attack   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Knocks    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |  Target   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |  Back     |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Fire Dam: |        |     |         |      |
       |               |  +1-10    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:+25%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | HP:-20    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | MN:+20    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Grizzly       | Knocks    | 8-16   | 150 | str:65  |  2   |
       |               |  Target   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |  Back     |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Armor:-5  |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Str:+20   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Vit:-5    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+200% |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Gryphon's     | Fast      | 4-8    | 30  | str:20  |  1   |
       | Claw          |  Attack   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Knocks    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |  Target   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |  Back     |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dex:-5    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Mag:+2    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+100% |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Ice Shank     | Altered   | 2-10   | 15  | str:30  |  1   |
       |               |  Dur      |        |     | dex:30  |      |
       |               | Str:+5    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Rfir:+40% |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Inferno       | Fire Dam: | 2-10   | 40  | str:30  |  1   |
       |               |  +2-12    |        |     | dex:30  |      |
       |               | Rfir:+75% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | MN:+20    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | LR:+30%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Light Sabre   | Lng Dam:  | 1-6    | 45  | str:17  |  1   |
       |               |  +1-10    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:+20%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Rlng:+50% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | LR:+20%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Shadow Hawk   | Steals 5% | 4-12   | 50  | str:40  |  1   |
       |               |  Life     |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:+15%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Rall:+5%  |        |     |         |      |
       |               | LR:-20%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Wizardspike   | Mag:+15   | 1-4    | 16  | none    |  1   |
       |               | TH:+25%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Rall:+15% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | MN:+35    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
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* you may be wondering why the "Grandfather" sword (mentioned above) has
  "One-handed" included in its traits. What's so special about it being
  one-handed? Almost every sword is one-handed! Well, the fact that this
  unique item takes on the basic form of a "Great Sword" (dam:10-20 ;
  durability: 100) it should also be two-handed like any other "Great
  Sword", but is not. This sword, on my opinion, is the best weapon,
  and probably item, in the game. (not to mention the highest-priced
  unique item; 29,950 gold whereas no other unique item even reached
  the price of 20,000)
                                                                       
____________________________________________________________________
Type___|_Name__________|_Traits____|_Damage_|_Dur_|_Reqment_|_Hand_|
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
bat    | Baranar's     | Altered   | 1-10   | 60  | str:23  |  1   |
       | Star          |  Dur      |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Fast      |        |     |         |      |
       |               |  Attack   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dex:-4    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Vit:+4    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+80%  |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:+12%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Celestial     | Armor:-8  | 2-12   | 36  | none    |  1   |
       | Star          | Dam:+10   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | LR:+20%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Civerb's      | Dex:-5    | 1-8    | 32  | str:16  |  1   |
       | Cudgel        | Mag:-2    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+200% |        |     |         |      |
       |               |  on demon |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Crackrust     | AS:+2     | 1-8    | inf | str:16  |  1   |
       |               | Dam:-25%  |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Rall:+15% |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Cranium       | Str:+15   | 6-20   | inf | str:55  |  2   |
       | Basher        | Dam:+20   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Rall:+5%  |        |     |         |      |
       |               | MN:-150   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Dreamflange   | SL:+1     | 1-8    | 32  | str:16  |  1   |
       |               | Mag:+30   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Rmag:+50% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | MN:+50    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | LR:+20%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Gnarled Root  | Armor:-10 | 3-6    | 20  | str:18  |  1   |
       |               | Dex:+10   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Mag:+5    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+300% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:+20%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Rall:+10% |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Hammer of     | Str:+3    | 6-20   | inf | str:55  |  2   |
       | Jholm         | TH:+15%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+4    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Shaefer's     | TH:+30%   | 5-9    | 50  | str:40  |  2   |
       | Hammer        | Dam:+100% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Lng Dam:  |        |     |         |      |
       |               |  +1-50    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Rlng:+75% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | HP:+50    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | LR:+10%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
--------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       
* unless you have a flare for hammers (like Shaefer's), I don't see any
  reason why you should be using any of those.
                                                                       
____________________________________________________________________
Type___|_Name__________|_Traits____|_Damage_|_Dur_|_Reqment_|_Hand_|
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
axe    | Aguinara's    | SL:+1     | 2-10   | 24  | none    |  2   |
       | Hatchet       | Mag:+10   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Rmag:+75% |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Bloodslayer   | SL:+1     | 8-20   | 50  | str:50  |  2   |
       |               | AS:+5     |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+100% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+200% |        |     |         |      |
       |               |  on demon |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Butcher's     | Altered   | 4-24   | 25  | none    |  2   |
       | Cleaver       |  Dur      |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Str:+10   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Celestial Axe | Str:-15   | 10-25  | 60  | none    |  2   |
       |               | TH:+15    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | HP:+15    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Hellslayer    | Str:+8    | 10-25  | 60  | str:65  |  2   |
       |               | Vit:+8    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+100% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | HP:+25    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | MN:-25    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Mangler       | Dex:-5    | 6-16   | 30  | str:25  |  2   |
       |               | Mag:-5    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:+200% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | MN:-10    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Messerschmidt | AS:+5     | 12-30  | 75  | str:80  |  2   |
       | 's Reaver     | Dam:+200% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:15    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Fire Dam  |        |     |         |      |
       |               |  +2-12    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | HP:-50    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Sharp Beak    | Mag:-10   | 6-16   | 40  | str:30  |  2   |
       |               | HP:+20    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | MN:-10    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Stone Cleaver | Dam:+50%  | 8-20   | 50  | str:50  |  2   |
       |               | TH:+20%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Rlng:+40% |        |     |         |      |
       |               | HP:+30    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Wicked Axe    | Dex:+10   | 6-16   | inf | str:30  |  2   |
       |               | Vit:-10   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Dam:-6 fr |        |     |         |      |
       |               |  enemies  |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:+30%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
--------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       
* Ah, yes...the "Messerschmidt's Reaver"---with the word DAMAGE written
  all over it. You'll definitely agree this baby's worth the low defense
  that comes with it (cause, like other axes, it's two-handed; you can't
  use it with a shield) That is, IF you're absolutely sure you'll be
  engaging in hand-to-hand combat. Otherwise, you'll need the shield---
  still, it's YOUR choice!
                                                                       
____________________________________________________________________
Type___|_Name__________|_Traits____|_Damage_|_Dur_|_Reqment_|_Hand_|
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
bow    | Blackoak Bow  | Dex:+10   | 1-6    | 35  | str:25  |  2   |
       |               | Vit:-10   |        |     | dex:30  |      |
       |               | Dam:+50%  |        |     |         |      |
       |               | LR:-10%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Bow of the    | Altered   | 3-6    | 30  | str:25  |  2   |
       | Dead          |  Dur      |        |     | dex:40  |      |
       |               | Dex:+4    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | Vit:-3    |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:+10%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               | LR:-20%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Celestial Bow | Armor:+5  | 1-6    | 35  | dex:30  |  2   |
       |               | Dam:+2    |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | Deadly Hunter | Mag:-5    | 3-6    | 45  | str:25  |  2   |
       |               | Dam:+200% |        |     | dex:40  |      |
       |               |  on demon |        |     |         |      |
       |               | TH:+20%   |        |     |         |      |
       |               |           |        |     |         |      |
       | E