Every door I was skeptical at opening because during my journey here I was without a thief, although I'm not even sure one would have helped me in the situation I found myself in, as door after door greeted me and I could not tell one from the other as my eyes darted around the rooms.

     Eventually, I realized that by looking closely at each door, I could see the light of torches flickering from the other side, telling me exactly which doors to open for if you open the incorrect one, nasty things can surely happen to you so be careful!

Lost in the Maze

     Now without the completed BURIAL MASK, the remaining Guardian that blocks your passage will be undetectable to you or even magic and its invisible attacks will tear through each and every member of your party one by one, so do keep an eye out for these parts so you may complete the BURIAL MASK and get into King Strohm's Chamber.

Valygar! Heads up!

     Now other than the Gate Keepers who are each guarding a piece of the BURIAL MASK, you will also encounter a round eyeball creature who has eye stalks coming out of its circular body and you will have to battle hard if you plan to get past this foul creature and take it down as quickly as possible before any harm comes to you. Your other threat is the Guardian but once you have found all six parts of the BURIAL MASK, the Guardian will be able to be seen and then and only then will you be able to beat this magical beast down and be safely on your way and into King Strohm's Chamber.

     Once you've managed to make your way into the chamber, you may notice something is a little strange as this book that Samia wanted you to find for her is not in King Strohm's Chamber and rather is a Dragon Scale Shield +2 and a Dragon Slayer Sword, which as soon as you take for yourself will introduce you to the true nature of this Samia. Prepare yourself for one great battle, because she lies in wait with her companions just outside of the door and getting out for yourself won't happen since there are no exits in King Strohm's Chamber.

Flank! Flank!

     This battle for me was so much fun because I had my Half-Orc Barbarian Grub enter King Strohm's Chamber alone to find out exactly what was inside of this tomb and when I saw what I saw, you're damn right I was going to fight my way out of that jam as it was five on one, a battle I won't ever forget because of how things turned out! Now the rest of my party was waiting outside of the room, but two corridors south, away from any harm in case something happened, I knew Grub could take whatever was thrown at him, but I was not ready for this at all! Immediately Minsc, Valygar, Korgan and Jaheira raced to get behind Samia and her own gathering. Grub was already going after the closest member of her party to engage and do as much damage before I got dealt a death blow. The tactic was working well as some of Samia's party members headed down to intercept my own party members and that battle began inside of another room.

     Now this is where I changed things up a bit because Kaol, the Mage of Samia's party was unleashing spell after spell while I was going toe to toe with Samia herself, that backstabbing bitch was going to feel what it was like to be gutted by a crazy insane Half-Orc Barbarian! Korgan quickly slammed the door as Kaol's spell fell on Grub my own Half-Orc Barbarian character and the next thing I knew, I was Dire Charmed! With Kaol and now Grub after my party, it was the best thing Korgan could do to save the other party members. I wasn't dead yet and Kaol wasn't about to go after me now that I was on his side and I thought I had it all figured out. With the door closed, Kaol could do no more harm and I could finish the rest of the party until Grub and the Dire Charm spell ended.

     Now that was my idea, but Kaol had other ideas because what I didn't realize is that Kaol could simply walk around the maze and come from behind, and he did just that. While I was concentrating the rest of the party's attacks on Chak, Akae and Legdoril, Aerie was standing in the hallway, protecting the back end of the battle that I was winning already.

     Things changed in a heart beat and the battle suddenly paused, I scratched my head as to what was going on, I didn't hit the spacebar and when I look at the screen, I see a notice that Aerie has spotted an enemy. I quickly move the mouse to her location and who do I see? Kaol weaving his hands already attacking Aerie as he had just flanked my party after I had just flanked his! Beautiful! Aerie and Kaol now started to have a magic duel, back and forth until I was able to squeeze another member from my own party away from the current battle they were involved in and dash to attack Kaol. Aerie though, stood her ground and was well protected due to her defensive spells she had at the ready and once they were up, the offensive battle began as Aerie assisted Valygar who quickly showed up on the scene.

A sneak attack!

     Shortly after, Grub returned to his normal state and I rushed him through the closed door to join what was the end of the battle, Korgan, Minsc and Jaheira had done a great job finishing off Chak, Akae and Legdoril while Aerie and Valygar brought down Kaol. Samia was taken care of by Grub just before I was Dire Charmed myself.

     Over all, this was one of the better battles and surprises that I had encountered in a while and hats off to the backstab to the party by Samia because I had no idea at all. Make sure you've searched everything and everyone you came across in The Maze then be on your way. You are finished with this place.

     If you are looking to take on Samia on a different level, simply give her the key back and tell her that you no longer need it. This will cause the events and the battle to happen outside of The Maze and perhaps make things a little easier on the party during this battle.

Thanks to Chris for pointing this out!

Windspear Hills  -  The Maze  |  Area Statistics... Gate Keeper [8,000xp/each] Director [10,000xp] Samia [8,000xp] Chak [6,000xp] Akae [8,000xp] Legdoril [6,000xp] Kaol [9,000xp] 2 Potions of Extra Healing Oil of Speed Plate Mail +1 Large Shield +2 Battle Axe +2 Medium Shield +1 Wand of Fear Dragon Slayer Long Sword Dragon Scale Shield +2 Wizard Eye Spell [Wizard] Stone to Flesh Scroll BURIAL MASK PARTS SAMIA'S KEY 1 exit

Guardian's Gates

     This hallway is protected by an invisible Guardian, who cannot be detected by normal means and who will continue to attack you and do some severe damage to the party if you remain here. The Guardian is fightable but you'll have to be able to see him to be able to do so and that will require some exploring on your part through the entire maze to locate all six parts to the BURIAL MASK, which once completed, will give you the ability to see The Guardian that guards this hallway.

     Now if you want to pass up the experience you receive from killing the Gate Keepers and putting the BURIAL MASK together, you can do so by casting True Sight or using an item that does the same. This method will also reveal The Guardian to the party and you'll be able to see him as if you had completed the mask and were wearing it too.

     Once this threat is removed, you may continue onward into King Strohm's Chamber.

     The locations of all six parts of the BURIAL MASK can be learned by reading the Burial Mask Chambers information provided below.

Windspear Hills  -  Guardian's Gates  |  Room Statistics... Guardian [10,000xp] No items found 2 exits

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Windspear Hills  -  Level Two  -  Burial Mask Chambers

Burial Mask Chambers

     Throughout your exploration of The Maze and its twisting passages and hidden secrets, you will eventually run into a Gate Keeper, entombed in its crypt and also guarding a part of the BURIAL MASK, which you will need to get your hands on if you wish to complete it and get into King Strohm's Chamber that is being guarded by The Guardian. Now every part you will be looking for can all be found within The Maze so if you're searching for the last part or two, you will have to do a little more searching within these passages to find them.

Burial Mask Chambers

     I have marked them out for you, the exact location of where you can find each part of the BURIAL MASK both in screen shots as you can see here as well as on Firkraag's Dungeon Level Two Enlarged Map, so check that for references as well if you're wandering about looking for one or all of them. The Gate Keepers who guard each piece are not very difficult at all and I found removing them fairly easy and trouble free, so hopefully you have an easy time with them as well.

Burial Mask Chambers

     You need not worry about having to put all of the six parts of the BURIAL MASK together for once you attain all six pieces, the BURIAL MASK will be completed and can be found in your inventory. This item should be then worn on the face of one of your party members, which will allow them to see The Guardian who waits for you at the Guardian's Gates.

Sylvus Moonbow was last seen resting here. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please contact Sorcerer at www.sorcerers.net

Windspear Hills  -  Burial Mask Chambers  |  Room Statistics... Gate Keeper [9,000xp/each] BURIAL MASK PARTS 1 exit

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Windspear Hills  -  Level Two  -  King Strohm's Chamber

King Strohm's Chamber

     This chamber is the deepest found within The Maze and is where King Strohm lies and is also where Samia needed you to go for her and gain the items she requested found within. Oddly enough, the books she had asked you to find are not located here and rather than bound pages, a shield and a sword can be found here instead. Not a bad exchange, but you will have to fight your way out of this room if you happen to take these items from King Strohm's Chamber.

     Samia has other plans, using you and the members of your party to help find all six parts of the BURIAL MASK and gain entry into the last chamber in The Maze. She will turn on you here so be ready, the details of this battle can be read as well as viewed here.

Windspear Hills  -  King Strohm's Chamber  |  Room Statistics... No creatures moving about Dragon Slayer Long Sword Dragon Scale Shield +2 1 exit

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Windspear Hills  -  Level Two  -  Werewolf Way

Werewolf Way

     Snarls, barks and howls will echo down this hallway as the party opens the door as Werewolves bound down the stone floor, their fur covered in matted, dried blood and their teeth long and sharp. Yellow eyes lock on yours and they'll show no fear as they advance, so draw your weapon, weave your spells and launch those arrows to bring these foul beasts to the ground!

     Once you've taken care of them, secure the hallway because you may want to use it to fall back into for there is a large wave of beasts who will come from The Lost Well room.

Windspear Hills  -  Werewolf Way  |  Hallway Statistics... Werewolf [1,400xp/each] No items found 2 exits

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Windspear Hills  -  Level Two  -  The Lost Well

The Lost Well

     Hold your ground here for the door will be rushed by a large pack of Orogs and Stone Golems and if one isn't careful, they may find themselves surrounded with no escape so be ready! Two strategies that I found useful was holding the rush off at the door with my two most powerful front line fighters which was Grub and Minsc who battled hard and when both needed to fall back, I knew that Korgan and Valygar could take their place while Jaheira healed the first line of fighters. I used the hallway to my advantage as well, falling back into it so I could get better range with spell attacks as well as arrows if I needed to switch it up a bit.

     Before I knew it, I had a slew of dead Orogs lying all around as well as Stone Golems who had joined them, leaving The Lost Well for me to explore safely and without worry, which I suggest you do the same. The well itself can be used, pulling up a bucket of water but that won't be all. It seems an Air Elemental has also come up for the trip and once you've gotten the bucket up to the top, the Air Elemental will unleash itself on any who are near by. Battle hard to finish off this threat and search the area and take anything of interest.

Windspear Hills  -  The Lost Well  |  Room Statistics... Orog [600xp/each] Stone Golems [8,000xp/each] Air Elemental [7,000xp] Dragon Helm 3 exits

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Windspear Hills  -  Level Two  -  Forgotten Room

Forgotten Room

     Silence is the only thing you'll find here as this room is bare and unoccupied by any foul beasts or items of magical power. A single closed, wooden door exits this room along with the opening you have come through to get here. Stairs lead downward on the other side of the door and will take you to Tazok's Room so prepare yourself and the party for a pretty good duel.

Sorcerer loves goats! I prefer cats. -ed.

Windspear Hills  -  Forgotten Room  |  Room Statistics... Empty 2 exits

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Windspear Hills  -  Level Two  -  Tazok's Room

Tazok's Room

     Down the stairs one will go to reach this room, which holds Iltha, Garren Windspear's daughter, inside of a caged cell but to get her out, you'll have to take care of the occupants in the room. Orcs, an Orc Chieftain and Tazok will move from their seats, drawing their weapons to stop you from entering the room but show them that they stand no chance against you and your party by ripping their bodies in two!

     Search the room afterwards and make sure you pick up the SEWER KEY which you should store for a while for this very key is used for a door found within the sewers under the Temple District in Athkatla.

     Now Iltha cannot be freed right away for you will need FIRKRAAG'S PRISON KEY, which can be found on Conster who is a level deeper in Firkraag's Lair.

     Once you have met Conster down in the lower depths, it is here he shall return to do battle with you, so be ready when you climb back up the stairs and knock his block off to get FIRKRAAG'S PRISON KEY and free Garren Windspear's daughter Iltha.

Windspear Hills  -  Tazok's Room  |  Room Statistics... Orc [94xp/each] Orc Chieftain [2,000xp] Tazok [6,000xp] Conster [6,000xp] Teleport Field Spell [Wizard] Minor Sequencer Spell [Wizard] Delver's Plate +2 Full Plate Mail +1 Two-Handed Sword +2 SEWER KEY 2 exits

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Windspear Hills  -  Level Two  -  Cavern

Cavern

     You'll spot the Captain, Gerg and a Troll speaking here of the matters at hand and all three of them will get into an argument and then initiate battle, the Captain obviously dropping the two disloyal members of rank and Gerg and the Troll will soon hit the dirt. I found it odd how after this battle, the Captain remained blue and nothing could be done about it in terms of dialog options to turn him red against the party, but I didn't really think too much of it and continued to let him stand there.

Foul beasts feel Sylvus Moonbow's wrath!

Battling Hard!

     What I found more interesting was the secret door found in the very rocks of the cavern, which lead to another smaller cavern with two Stone Golems and an Adamantite Golem, the latter of the foul beasts the hardest to bring down. Now I had come across many messages already which spoke of this Adamantite Golem and just how tough he was, so when I spotted him, I quickly darted off to save my game as I had done a lot of work clearing out the areas to get where I was and wasn't about to lose all that time and effort.

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Jaheira casts Cure Light Wounds

     I quickly went through all my spells and prepared them, slept and began casting. This is how I defeated the Adamantite Golem and if you have your own BATTLE TIPS! to add, feel free to send me a note, but please do not send me notes that you attacked with a Sling +3 or any ranged weapon and stood outside of the doorway where the Adamantite Golem could not pass through because it was too big for I want tales of brave warriors, not cowards. Unless the Adamantite Golem has the ability to strike at the party members, I don't want to read it. I'm getting tired of people boasting about killing a Dragon with the Cloudkill/Fog of War exploit and these only fuel to my own annoyance. Certainly you understand and do realize that these foul beasts are killable by normal means or else they wouldn't be in the game in the first place.

     Protection from Evil, Greater Malison, Protection from Normal Weapons, Bless, Doom, Chant, Slow Poison, Defensive Harmony and Protection from Evil 10' Radius.

     Now out of the spells above, Protection from Evil, Protection from Normal Weapons, Slow Poison were all casted on Grub, my Half-Orc Barbarian. I had heard the Adamantite Golem had a Poison attack and wanted to be ready just in case this was true, but not once was I hit with any poison attack during the battle. The rest of the spells were targeted on Grub, but are radius effect spells so the other members of the party were able to benefit from them as well. I drank a Potion of Fire Giant Strength and rubbed an Oil of Speed all over me then ended off with a Potion of Armor which lowers your AC base to 0.

     My tactic now? Attack! Grub went straight for the Adamantite Golem while Minsc and Valygar took care of each Stone Golem on their own and Korgan flanked the Adamantite Golem. Jaheira stood behind Grub and was ready with healing spells, but in all honesty, she only had to cast it once and that was at the start of the battle where I wasn't too sure what to expect. I never had to heal again nor quaff any of my healing potions as the Adamantite Golem rarely connected to me. Once the Stone Golems were done, it was just Minsc and Grub who were dealing damage to the Adamantite Golem, Grub using the Flail of Ages +3 and Minsc using the talking Two-handed Sword +3.

The Golem's Resting Place

     With a few good blows by both party members, the Adamantite Golem didn't have much of a chance and with all the protective spells glowing around us, and the Doom spell cast on the Adamantite Golem, things were going our way since the start of this battle. Character levels for this battle fell roughly between tenth and eleventh level with no loses on my first attempt.

     Search this area once the Adamantite Golem has been taken down and enjoy the treasure you come across.

Windspear Hills  -  Cavern  |  Room Statistics... Stone Golem [8,000xp/each] Adamantite Golem [25,000xp] Potion of Insulation Composite Long Bow "Heartseeker" +3 1 exit

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Windspear Hills  -  Level Two  -  Werewolf Ambush

Werewolf Ambush

     A strange greeting will be waiting for you as you open the door into this room, but don't fall for this because it is a trap and you don't want to get yourself trapped in these rooms surrounded by the very Werewolves that are attempting to trick you. See through their schemes and battle hard until the last one has been dropped!

     Search the room once you've cleaned your blade.

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Windspear Hills  -  Werewolf Ambush  |  Room Statistics... Wolfwere [1,400xp/each] 20 Bolts of Lightning 40 Arrows of Ice 20 Darts of Wounding Chaos Spell [Wizard] 2 exits

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Windspear Hills  -  Level Two  -  Office Room

Office Room

     More beasts will ravage the party as they tear through the air with their claws and snap at the air before them, quickly making their way to your front ranks, these Werewolves not as deadly as the first wave, but deadly enough to cause some damage if you don't defend yourself. Beds line the walls here, no doubt where they slept and will be sleeping for good after you've shown them the edge of your blade.

     Search the room when the battle is done and take anything you find of interest that may help you later on in your travels.

Windspear Hills  -  Office Room  |  Room Statistics... Wolfwere [420xp/each] 40 Bolts of Lightning 40 Bullets +2 40 Arrows of Piercing 40 Darts of Wounding Horn of Blasting Hold Undead Spell [Wizard] Domination Spell [Wizard] 1 exit

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Windspear Hills  |  Map | All Quests | All Items | All Monsters

Houses

Dryad's Grove

Firkraag's Dungeon Level One

Firkraag's Dungeon Level Two

Firkraag's Dungeon Level Three

Firkraag's Lair

The People

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Windspear Hills  -  Level Three  -  Firkraag's Lair

Firkraag's Lair

     The warmth will slowly make its way to your party, the den of Firkraag the Red Dragon will greet you here with his close ally Conster, the one who holds FIRKRAAG'S PRISON KEY that you will need to snag to free Iltha up in Tazok's Room.

     Now listen well to Firkraag as he praises his perfect plan to you as well as mocks you, perhaps enough for you to draw your blade and attack this foul beast? That of course, is left up to you and Conster will make his way back to Tazok's Room where he will await your return. Unfortunately for myself, at the time of print I have not yet killed Firkraag and I would like to thank those at www.sorcerers.net for sending me the info as well as the items gained from slaying Firkraag. I'll get around to him when I'm good and ready, but for the time being if you have a BATTLE TIP! send it in as to how you brought Firkraag down. I will not accept Cloudkill/Fog of War tactics or setting traps around him as I want hard nosed battles and if you have a screen shot, all the better and of course, you will get full credit for your tale.

     Now if you happen to be evil, you can kill Garren Windspear and take the WINDSPEAR HILLS DEED to Firkraag. He will hand over the Cloak of the Shield +2 and the party will also receive 42,000xp for doing so.

Thanks to Nick for sending in this juicy information!

BATTLE TIP! - Sent in by Draco Vlasavius I left my party by the main door. My Monk has: 19Str w/Girdle and 18Dex and 92 hit points. The Potions (Fire Giant Strength and Mind Focusing) gave me 22 Strength & 21 Dexterity. Draw Upon Holy Might Spell gave a +4 to both attributes, leaving me at 25 Strength (+7 to hit +14 to Damage) and 25 Dexterity (-6 AC). Equipment on my Monk was: Ring of Mercy Killing which gives +20% Silent/Hide Boots of Stealth +20% Silent/+15%Hide Ring of Protection +1 Ioun Stone pearly white +2/hp min regenerate Sensate Amulet +5hp, +2Char, Protection from Evil Gloves of Healing Cloak of Non Detection I opted not to have my spell casters give any of the normal protections as this was my first 'Quivering Palm' attack. My Monk had just sworn that he would return and seek revenge against FirKraag for being manipulated and besmirched by him. And to avenge and right all those whom FirKraag had wronged. FirKraag mockingly laughs as if he was dealing with a mere mortal. Justice had to be meted out, Goodness must prevail. I'm a Monk after all. So I spoke to him..."Lo there do I see your Father, Lo there do I see your Mother and you Sisters and your Brothers before you. Lo there they do call to you. They bid you to take there place beside them. And I'm gonna expedite that journey and you should arrive there in a few seconds! So my Monk focused his KI Power, stepped back a bit to go into stealth mode and then attacked. Not only did my MONK deliver a critical hit but an even more devastating blow was delivered. The Quivering Palm. FirKraag locked in pain and tried to let out a bellowing roar but he couldn't, he was gagging on his massive tongue. If the tremendous beast could clutch the unbelievable pain in his belly he would. But he couldn't. The KI power effect was traveling through his body, disrupting every part of him. Every part that had made him powerful, to be feared as well as arrogant and evil was being disrupted. His eyes still rolling he crashed to the floor and when his eyes stopped they set upon the 'mere mortal' before him. The 'mere mortal' with a slight smile on his face. Enlarge the death of Firkraag as done by Ki Shaka Khan

BATTLE TIP! - Sent in by Wayne The characters: Allana Ironwolf: Elven 9th level Fighter, 10th level Mage, 11th level Thief Minsc ( and Boo! ): 10th level Ranger Jaheira: 9th level Fighter,12 th level Druid Aerie: 9th level Cleric, 11th level Mage Nalia: 11th level Mage, 4th level Thief Yoshimo: 11th level Bounty Hunter Stats for Allana Ironwolf: Str 18/78 Dex 19 Con 17 Int 16 Wis 9 Char 18 Having already spoken with Firkraag, and recovered Iltha, my party returned to Gavin Windspear’s cabin. While overjoyed to see his daughter, he spoke of "sleeping uneasily in bed" while the beast ruled nearby. Jaheira reminded me, too, that the leader of the Nymphs had declared there was a evil nearby. While not wishing to take an ancient red dragon on, my heart spoke that to protect the innocents, we had to challenge one of the mightiest beasts to live on Faerun. The strategy. While preferring the "heat of battle" stragety, and thinking on the fly, in this case extra help was needed. Having Firkraag wipe out your character party in one minute flat on repeated occasions ensures a lateral approach. Firkraag has a wide, wide variety of ways to hurt you and your party. He has very low AC, high magic resistance, low saving throws, and multiple physical attacks. Add his breath weapon, and spell casting, and you can see a multi layered approach is required. Allana cast Monster Summoning Two, and brought Kisranth, the spider-figurine, to her aid. Jaheira cast Summon Fire Elemental, and then Allana taxed herself and conjured two Air Elementals using memorised spells. This meant, a full character party, three elementals, a phase spider, and two Elite Hobgoblin archers against the Dragon. Allana Ironwolf, Misc, and Jaheira all were hasted by potions, and drank Potions of Cloud Giant strength. Jaheira bestowed Bless on all character members. There were various degrees of fire protection already in place, between the Dragon shield found earlier and worn by Allana, Nalia's bonded ring, the Dragon helm donned by Jaheira, and Ring of Fire Protection used by Minsc. Yoshimo was equipped with Gauntlets of Archery, the Tuigan bow, and Arrows of Piercing. Minsc wielded Namarra, and Flame Tongue swords, one in each hand. Allanna brandished Dragonslayer, while Jaheira gripped the Staff of Thunder and Lightning tightly. In the first wave of attacks, I sent in Allanna and Jaheira in. Yoshimo went to the rear of Firkraag. Both Aerie and Nalia were on either side of the room, for reasons explained in a minute. The monsters were flung in from Firkraag's right side. Their purpose was not to damage or injure him, and indeed they couldn’t, but more to absorb any breath weapons and some physical attacks. Jaheira I kept back, near the entrance archway, so she could heal any wounded characters, or raise and use her Heal spell as requested. Firkraag’s first strategies are to cast StoneSkin on himself (as if he needs it!!) and then to lower any Fire Resistance the characters posess. So, if you have a potion of Fire Resistance, as Allana did, it may be wise to hold onto that until after the initial wave of attacks is over. The Dragon employs a wing buffet early and again later that knocks the characters nearby off their feet and sends them sprawling to the other side of the room. Typically, after the first few rounds, it means Minsc and Allana are both lamenting their pain somewhere near Jaheira. At this stage, both Aerie and Nalia cast Lightning Bolts at Firkraag. And hope. Hope it passes his magic resistance, and his saving throws. Perhaps, if you're lucky, one or two will get through. Once Misc and Allana are back on their feet, you're also hoping Firkraag is laying into the elementals. Perhaps he's even used a breath weapon on them. And the Elementals have removed several layers of Stoneskin from Firkraag. Our damaged party retreated to the entrance area, and healed those needing it, while Aerie and Nalia continued to cast Lightning bolts, more in hope than expectation. As a note, Yoshimo is basically useless against Firkraag: would recommend Anomen or Keldorn. While recovering your injured party, also cast any Monster Summoning spells, and again send them back into the fray. By now, between your characters' hits and the summoned Elementals, the Stoneskin should be wearing off. You may be able to thump the dragon with the Dragonslayer and bring him down to his knees! Keeping Nalia and Aerie to either side of the dragon ensures that a single breath weapon doesn’t destroy your major spell weapons, at least not before the Stoneskin wears away. It took me several hours over two days to kill Firkraag, and as you can see, even when it finally happened my party was on it's knees!! (And the difficulty setting was set to lowest, for this battle only!!). Doubtless you other adventurers will have other strategies, that will work much better. But at least it gives you something to base your gameplay on Best of luck! Enlarge the death of Firkraag as done by Allana Ironwolf

BATTLE TIP! - Sent in by Chris Mead To kill Firkraag I summoned 2 Fire Elementals, 2 aerial servants and had Anomen Gate a couple of pit fiends. The Elementals Kept Firkraag busy from the front whilst the pit fiends ate into his health from the back. While this was going on I'd cast lower magic resistance on him and pounded him with magic missiles, acid arrows and chain lightning - this also hit the fiends. This is the clincher, the pit fiends attracted Firkraag's attention when the Elementals perished and he kicked hell into them. Before the last one croaked he inflicted Demon Fear on the dragon. At this point he was "near death" and Brauhex (my paladin from BG1 and old friend) went in to reclaim the Carsomyr and the 64, 000 experience points with his trusty (non-adamamite and remains whole in light) drow sword. I did come back and do this at a later date of course.

Windspear Hills  -  Firkraag's Lair  |  Room Statistics... Firkraag [64,000xp] Red Dragon Scales Two-handed Sword +5 "Carsomyr" Cloak of the Shield +2 * Thanks to everyone at www.sorcerers.net for the item and experience information! 1 exit

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Windspear Hills  -  The People

     This is a full list of all People found within Windspear Hills.

• Garren Windspear [Notable Information Learned]
• Iltha
• Vaelasa
• Samnia

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Windspear Hills  -  All Quests

     This is a full list of all Quests found within Windspear Hills.

HELP FIND AND RETURN GARREN WINDSPEAR'S DAUGHTER ILTHA

After your run in with the foul beasts which turn out to be knights from the Noble Order of the Radiant Heart, you will be introduced to Garren Windspear who will tell you of the penalties of killing such knights and also invite you back to his cabin where he will give you more information about the surrounding area. He will speak of a possible evil that resides in the Windspear Hills somewhere, perhaps in an old dungeon northeast of his home.

While listening, his very daughter Iltha will be taken away from Garren Windspear as a group of Orc Bandits, Orcs and one named Plath Rededge will suddenly attack! Accepting Garren Windspear's quest to save his daughter should add to the fuel of exploring the region and to find out exactly who was behind the set up, making you slay knights of the Noble Order of the Radiant Heart.

Finding and freeing Iltha from her prison and having her return to Garren Windspear will earn you 23,750xp.

RETURNING THE ACORNS TO VAELASA

Returning the ACORNS to Vaelasa will free the three Dryads that Irenicus trapped in Irenicus' Dungeon and return them to the Dryad Grove found here.

The ACORNS are located on Ilyich's corpse after the battle in The Kitchen but if you did not get them while you were there, you're out of luck in completing this quest.

Returning the ACORNS will earn the party 32,500xp and an additional 9,750xp when the three Dryads return after their trees are replanted.

SAMIA'S QUEST FOR KING STROHM'S BOOKS

Samia wants nothing more than for you to assist her in finding King Strohm's Books detailing his life during his reign and will even give you the key that will open the door to The Maze. Accepting this quest is well worth the time and effort it will take on your party, so I highly suggest you take it, plus The Maze is a lot of fun.

Once you have gained entry into King Strohm's Chamber all the fun will begin. You will find a DragonSlayer Long Sword and a Dragon Scale Shield +2 which is exactly what Samia was really looking for and her as well as her companions will do what they can to get those items.

Your experience for this will be 37,000xp which amounts to the full total after slaying Samia, Kaol, Legdoril, Akae and Chak.

PUTTING THE BURIAL MASK TOGETHER

Six parts make the BURIAL MASK and each part can be found within The Maze while a more in-depth look into the exact resting places can be read in the Burial Mask Chambers.

Completion of the BURIAL MASK will give the party 24,550xp.

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Windspear Hills  -  All Items

     This is a full list of all Magical Items found within Windspear Hills. Their locations can be found by viewing the rooms separately through the solution as they are also covered in the Room Statistics.

• 81 Arrows +1 *
• 120 Fire Arrows
• 40 Arrows of Ice
• 100 Bolts of Lightning
• 40 Bullets +2
• 40 Arrows of Piercing
• 80 Darts of Wounding
• 6x Healing Potions
• 2x Potions of Extra Healing
• 1 Oil of Speed
• Potion of Insulation
• Plate Mail +1
• Large Shield +2
• Battle Axe +2
• Medium Shield +1
• Wand of Fear
• Dragon Slayer Long Sword
• Dragon Scale Shield +2
• Dragon Helm
• Delver's Plate +2
• Full Plate +1
• Two-Handed Sword +2
• Two-Handed Sword +5 "Carsomyr"
• Red Dragon Scales [for armor]
• Cloak of the Shield +2
• Composite Long Bow "Heartseeker" +3
• Horn of Blasting
• Hold Undead Spell [Wizard]
• Domination Spell [Wizard]
• Chaos Spell [Wizard]
• Teleport Field Spell [Wizard]
• Minor Sequencer Spell [Wizard]
• Wizard Eye Spell [Wizard]
• Stone to Flesh Spell [Wizard]
• Charm Person Spell [Wizard]
• Polymorph Other Spell [Wizard]
• Flesh to Stone Spell [Wizard]
• Protection from Normal Missiles Spell [Wizard]
• Magic Missile Spell [Wizard]
• Protection from Normal Weapons Spell [Wizard]
• Grease Spell [Wizard]
• Cure Serious Wounds Scroll
• Protection from Petrification Scroll
• * Arrows +1 vary depending on how many were shot at the party *

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Windspear Hills  -  All Monsters

     This is a full list of all Monsters found within the rooms on all levels of Windspear Hills, their locations can be found by viewing the rooms separately through the solution as they are also covered in the Room Statistics.

• Lots of Orcs
• Lots of Orc Archers
• Lots of Werewolves
• Lots of Hobgoblins
• A few Vampires
• A few Shadows
• A few Stone Golems
• A few Orc Bandits
• A few Ankhegs
• A few Mutated Gibberlings
• A few Ogrillons
• A few Kamikaze Kobolds
• Some Mist Vampires
• Some Mummies
• Some Ghasts
• Some Wights
• Some Gate Keepers
• Some Orogs
• Some Wolfweres
• 1x Air Elemental
• 1x Tazok
• 1x Adamantite Golem
• 1x Guardian
• 1x Director
• 1x Greater Wight
• 1x Plath Rededge
• 1x Ruhk the Transmuter
• 1x Troll
• 1x Otyugh
• 1x Samia
• 1x Chak
• 1x Akae
• 1x Legdoril
• 1x Kaol
• 1x Conster
• 1x Firkraag

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Dungeon Master Notes Quick and fast paced, you'll find yourself in and out of Windspear Hills and leaving with good memories of this location. Firkraag's Dungeon alone makes Windspear Hills what it is, the long shadows, the ancient and forgotten crypts alongside of a twisting and winding maze with trapped doors and dead ends. Not once did I feel that the adventure was dragging during my stay here, but I do suggest to have gained a few levels from your escape of Irenicus' Dungeon for the Vampires, Wights and Ghasts can prove to be too much for a lower level party, even I had some trouble at first. Negative Plane Protection will help you greatly while you're exploring the Windspear Hills so keep that handy. As for the whole story about the Noble Order of the Radiant Heart coming after me because I killed their knights, bah to them. If a group of knights doesn't understand the effect of magic and illusions then they aren't worth my time and are simply hiding behind such a name for the sake of rank and prestige. How was I to know that those Ogres, Gnoll Elites and Ogre Mages were illusions and really knights? They certainly didn't fight like knights, that's for sure! Where is the anti-paladin when you need one because that's what I want to play. Wouldn't it be nice to clean The Temple District of all those Radiant Heart tards once and for all? I can't wait to meet them, Grub hates Paladins and Knights!

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Party Advancement A full party joined me on this adventure for I had finally returned to pick up Jaheira who was waiting for me back at the Harpers Headquarters in the Docks District and having her back for the journey to Windspear Hills was great because she is a very useful member to have in the party. Once equipped properly, she can hold her own in close combat and still get off her spells when needed, although I was still missing the power that Nalia offered in her magic casting abilities. The party was fighter heavy as I like them to be, but as stated earlier having a second mage was exactly what I needed to round my group off, or at least to how I like my party to be. My own character, Grub, along with Minsc, Korgan and Valygar was my front line of defense, followed by Jaheira who I've molded to join those up front with Aerie holding up the back throwing spells. My next journey is to Trademeet where I will complete the last of the areas outside of Athkatla, then return to the city and concentrate on each district and of course, getting my second mage back, Nalia. Which fighter will take the boot? Will it be Minsc, Korgan or Valygar? That all depends on how they impress me. My party, after the completion of Windspear Hills was the following: 01 Grub Barbarian Half Orc 02 Minsc Ranger Human 03 Korgan [Berserker] Dwarf 04 Valygar [Stalker] Human 05 Jaheira Fighter/Druid Half Elf 06 Aerie Cleric/Mage Avariel