Tangled Tales/Fairhaven Valley

The beginning


The game starts in your room. Before moving, [L]ook at the things around you, then [A]ct: open the chest and collect starting equipment, then open the drawer for the mirror (you can leave it there and come back later).

Leave the room and do what Jacob tells you: go upstairs. There, you can meet the Archmage Eldritch, who gives you your first quest. You should find some adamantite dust (the word "adamantite" has the same etymology of "adamantine" and "diamond"). His words are pure gold: use the commands [L]ook and [T]alk as much as you can (also remember to try out [A]ction). As in Realms of Darkness, you will be rewarded if you step on every single tile.

"Light" spell
The floor below the starting one is the library. [L]ook (read) any book in the room, and you should easily learn the Light spell, among other things.

"Heal" spell
Talk to Drek the Magician, and he will speak about a specific establishment in town: Moe's Magic Shop. Leave the tower and go there (to the north-west of the village). Pick up ([G]et) the items and [D]rop one in front of Drek. He will disappear, and you are free to search his room for the second spell.

Recruit companions
If your strength and speed are low, but your charisma is high, then you might consider recruiting Sedrick. He asks 10 or more Gold Coins per day (depending on your charisma), but you have nothing. Visit the pub, enter the kitchen, and explore the basement for a pouch with 40 gold coins.

Talk to Mayheco the bartender. He relays you to Billy Bob, the bucket seller. The latter gives you clear directions to find Alvin out of town. This party member has light equipment, but he regularly gives you information about the various areas of Fairhaven Valley. With one free-of-charge companion, Sedrick becomes less useful.

Eldritch suggested to look for Riley's help. Visit the Sleeping Dragon Inn and talk with Mary. Pay her to access the rooms. Riley will join you only if you help Sir Isaac. The latter can be met in the pub, and he asks for some apples. Leave town, go north-west, release the shapeshifting Idunn from the cage, get the apple seeds and plant themin the nearby enchanted garden.

Come back later (explore the valley surface, grind enemies, or sleep in the tower), and get the apples. [D]rop the fruit in front of Sir Isaac, then go back to the inn with him and talk to Riley. Sir Isaac has limited usefulness, but Riley is a strong fighter and also he will give you precious information when the occasion arises.

You can definitely dismiss Sedrick now.