The Black Sage/Paths to victory

Castle exits
There are three different exits from the Black Sage's castle. None of them requires to face the Black Sage himself (he is invincible, anyway).

Sword exit

 * Room 19: talk to the man and get a clue to one exit.
 * Room 6: get the item as instructed in room 19.
 * Room 5: use the item (option E). You get no extra points.

This is the exit that gives the lowest score, even if you obtain a magic sword.

Mirror exit

 * Room 28: talk to the old man and get a clue to one exit
 * Room ..: chase away the ghost (option D), then read the scroll for another clue; it requires a die roll against intelligence quotient, though.
 * Room 27: cast "Where Art Thou" or look for traps; the latter case involves a luck roll
 * Room 13: use the item (option E). You will also get 50 points upon leaving the castle.

Tower exits

 * Room 14: watch the puppet show and get a clue to one exit.
 * Room 3: talk to the fire lizards, and they will follow you.
 * Room 7: climb the stairs, then talk to the your lizards again. You will also get 50 points upon leaving the castle.

If you choose the other tower (room 8), you have to pass through room 24. In that room, you have to pass a die roll against intelligence quotient, and if you fail, you will either lose all your gold or lose your life.