THE SORCERY OF OLD in King's Quest III from Sierra-on-line ********************************************************** To perform any spell, open the book to the appropriat page and follow the directions precisely. Any deviation from the correct procedure, including the EXACT recitation of the empowering verse, can cause fatal (if sometimes humorous) results. (EX: open book to page ii) Note: parentheses indicate descriptive text, not instructions you need to type into the computer. UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE OF CREATURES: ---------------------------------------- INGREDIENTS: page ii - one small feather from a bird - one tuft of fur from any animal - one dried reptile skin - one rounded spoonful of porodered fish boue - one thimbleful of dew - one magic wand DIRECTIONS I. Put the small feather in a bowl II. Put the fur in the bowl III. Put the reptile skin in the bowl IV. Add a spoonful of powered fish bone V. Put a thimbleful of dew in the bowl VI. Mix with hands (mixture will now be doughy) VII. Separate mixture into two pieces VIII. Put dough pieces into your ears. IX. (Recite this verse) Feather of fowl and bone of fish, Molded together in this dish, Give me wisdom to understand Creatures of air, sea and land X. Wave the magic wand YOU WILL NOW BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE SPEECH OF ANIMALS, BIRDS AND FISH. YOU WILL NOT, HOWEVER, BE ABLE TO SPEAK TO THEM. THE SPELL WILL LAST AS LONG AS THE DOUGH IS IN YOU EARS. FLYING LIKE A BIRD: ------------------- INGREDIENTS: page iv - one tail feather from any eagle (to become an eagle) - one pair of fly wings (to become a fly) - one pinch of saffron - rose petal essence - one magic wand DIRECTIONS I. Put a pinch of saffron in essence II. (Recite this verse) Oh winged spirits, set me free Of earthly bindings, just like thee In this essence, behold the might To grant the precious gift of flight III. Wave the magic wand. YOU NOW HAVE A POTION WHICH WILL ALLOW YOU TO CAST THE TRANSFORMATION SPELL. TO CAST THE SPELL ANY TIME LATER: DIP THE EAGLE FEATHER IN THE ESSENCE (IF YOU WANT TO BECOME AN EAGLE). OR DIP THE FLY WINGS IN THE ESSENCE (IF YOU WANT TO BECOME A FLY). TO RETURN TO YOUR OWN FORM BEFORE THE SPELL WEARS OFF, RECITE THIS VERSE: Eagle begone! Myself, return or Fly, begone! Myself, return! TELEPORTATION AT RANDOM: ------------------------ INGREDIENTS: page vii - one spoonful of salt grains - one sprig of dried mistletoe - one smooth rounded stone of unusual color - one magic wand DIRECTIONS I. Grind a spoon of salt in a mortar (with a pestle) II. Grind the mistletoe in the mortar III. Rub the stone in the mixture IV. Kiss the stone V. (Recite this verse) With this kiss, I thee impart, Power most dear to my heart. Take me now from this place hither, To another place far thither. VI. Wave the magic wand YOU NOW OWN A CHARM WHICH WILL ALLOW YOU TO CAST THE RANDOM TELEPORTATION SPELL. TO CAST THE SPELL, RUB THE STONE. IT WILL INSTANTLY WISK YOU AWAY FROM WHERE YOU ARE. REMAIN ALERT, HOWEVER -- EVEN THOUGH YOU CAN USE THE SPELL TO RUN AWAY FROM DANGER, NOTHING GUARANTEES THAT YOU WILL NOT ARRIVE IN A MORE PRECARIOUS SITUATION THAN THE ONE YOU LEFT. THE POWER OF THE CHARM REMAINS FOR AS LONG AS YOU RETAIN THE STONE. CAUSING A DEEP SLEEP: --------------------- INGREDIENTS: page xiv - three dried acoms - one cup nightshade juice - one magic wand - one empty pouch DIRECTIONS I. Grind the acorns in a mortar (with a pestle) II. Put the acorn powder in a bowl III. Put the nightshade juice in the bowl. IV. Stir the mixture with a spoon V. Light a charcoal brazier VI. Heat the mixture on the brazier (boil the mixture until the nightshade juice almost gone, then remove from heat) VII. Spread the mixture on a table (wait until dry) VIII. (Recite this verse) Acorn powder ground so fine Nightshade juice, like bitter wine, Silently in darkness you creep To bring a soporific sleep IX. Wave the magic wand X. Put the sleep powder in the pouch (for safekeeping) YOU HAVE NOW MIXED A POWDER FOR CASTING A SLEEP SPELL OVER WHOEVER IS NEARBY. TO CAST THE SPELL, POUR THE SLEEP POWDER ON THE GROUND (OR FLOOR) IN A DANK, DARK PLACE. THEN RECITE: Slumber, henceforth! TRANSFORMING ANOTHER INTO A CAT: -------------------------------- INGREDIENTS: page xxv - one-half cup mandrake root powder - one small ball of cat hair - two spoonfuls of fish oil - one magic wand DIRECTIONS I. Put mandrake root powder in a bowl II. Put the cat hair in the bowl III. Put two spoons of fish oil in bowl IV. Stir the mixture with a spoon (dough will be oily) V. Put the dough on the table VI. Pat the dough into a cookie (let harden on table) VII. (Recite this verse) Mandrake root and hair of cat Mix oil of fish and give a pat A feline from the one who eats This appetizing magic treat VIII. Wave the magic wand YOU HAVE JUST CREATED A COOKIE THAT, WHEN EATEN, WILL TURN THE VICTIM INTO A CAT. FOREVER! BREWING A STORM: ---------------- INGREDIENTS: page lxxxiv - one cup of ocean water - one spoonful of mud - one pinch of toadstool powder - one magic wand - one empty jar DIRECTIONS I. Put a cup of ocean water in bowl II. Light a charcoal brazier III. Heat the bowl on the brazier (heat slowly, but not to boiling, then remove from heat). IV. Put a spoon of mud in the bowl V. Add a pinch of toadstool powder VI. Blow into the hot brew VII. (Recite this verse) Elements from the earth and sea, Combine to set the heavens free. When I stir this magic brew, Great god Thor, I call on you VIII. Wave the magic wand IX. Pour the storm brew into the jar (to store) YOU HAVE MIXED A POTION THAT YOU CAN USE TO BREW A STORM. TO ACTIVATE THE SPELL, STIR THE STORM BREW WITH YOU FINGER AND RECITE: Brew of storms, Churn it up! OUTDOORS, A RAINSTORM COMPLETE WITH THUNDER AND LIGHTING WILL OCCUR. IT WILL LAST FOR SOME TIME, BUT WILL EVENTUALLY RAIN ITSELF OUT. IF YOU WISH IT TO SUBSIDE EARLIER, RECITE: Brew of storms, Clear it up! BECOMING INVISIBLE: ------------------- INGREDIENTS: page clxix - one jar of lard - one cactus - one spoonful of cactus juice - two drops of toad spittle - one magic wand DIRECTIONS I. Cut the cactus with a knife II. Squeeqe the cactus juice on spoon III. Put the cactus juice in a bowl IV. Put the lard in the bowl V. Add two drops of toad spittle VI. Stir the mixture with a spoon VII. (Recite this verse) Cactus plant and horny toad I now start down a dangerous road Combine with fire and mist to make Me disappear without a trace VIII. Wave magic wand IX. Put ointment in the empty lard jar YOU NOW HAVE A MAGIC OINTMENT THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO TURN INVISBLE (BUT BEWARE, THE OINTMENT ONLY WORKS IN A PLACE WHERE THERE IS BOTH FIRE AND MIST). TO CAST THE INVISIBILITY SPELL, RUB THE OINTMENT ON YOUR BODY. YOU WILL BE INVISIBLE FOR A SHORT WHILE. YOU HAVE ENOUGHT FOR ONE APPLICATION.