DRAGON DIAMOND
Written by Kenneth Pederson
Walk Through by Dorothy Millard (C64 Version)

Scenario
You are Bash the Barbarian. Your evil wife Queen Drana wants you to find the fabled Dragon Diamond or you will finish up stuffed like her other twelve husbands. You are driven to the outskirts of the forest of fear where your adventure begins.

Walk Through
PART 1
(Start at the outskirts of the forest of fear), N, EXAMINE BUSH (there's something under it but the thorns prevent you from getting it), W, W, DIP HANDS IN MUD (it hardens), E, E, EXAMINE BUSH (you find a big axe under it), EXAMINE AXE (sharp), W, W, NW (waterfall), WASH HANDS (now clean), SE, CLIMB SAPLING, CUT BRANCH (it falls to the ground below), D, EXAMINE MUD (find the branch), GET BRANCH, E, E, E, N (by very tall tree), EXAMINE BASKET (very big), ENTER BASKET (see line stuck in the bottom which stretches up into the tree), EXAMINE BASKET (you find the blade of a spade), EXAMINE BLADE, LEAVE BASKET, MAKE SPADE (using the branch, axe and blade), S, W, S (to where the carriage is), EXAMINE CARRIAGE, EXAMINE LEON, HIT LEON (he will now follow you), N, N (by lake), KILL LEON, EXAMINE BODY (find a long rope), EXAMINE LAKE (filled with crocodiles), EXAMINE CROCODILES (hungry), THROW BODY IN LAKE, EXAMINE CROCODILES (satisfied, but don't swim across as you won't be able to get back).

S, E, N (to where the basket is), MOVE BASKET (it turns over), EXAMINE BASKET (see a hook), TIE ROPE TO HOOK, S, GET STRING, PULL STRING (you raise the basket), TIE STRING TO TREE, DROP STRING, N, CLIMB ROPE (you just make it to the platform), ENTER COTTAGE (see two stinking dead bodies), MOVE BODIES (see a locked hatch), EXAMINE WINDOW, JUMP THROUGH WINDOW (you land on the other side of the lake without attracting the crocodiles), N, N, W, NE, N, NE (edge of volcano), EXAMINE EDGE (see ledge), EXAMINE LEDGE (there is a cave), FELL BIRCH, MOVE BIRD (it wedges on the ledge), D, S (into cave where you meet an old dwarf), EXAMINE DWARF, TALK TO DWARF, SHAKE HANDS (he gives you a ring which enables you to fly - note your hands must be clean), N, U (back to edge of volcano), SW, N, S, W (to where there is a narrow crack in the ground), EXAMINE CRACK, LISTEN (hear a little voice screaming for help), THROW RING IN CRACK (a pixy thanks you, returns the ring and gives you a key), E, S, SWIM (across the river).

S, E, N (beside a very tall tree), EXAMINE STICKS (the remains of the basket), LOOK, GET ROPE, WEAR RING (you rise to platform), ENTER COTTAGE, UNLOCK HATCH, ENTER HATCH (on the lawn), SW (bamboo hut), EXAMINE TABLE, GET BOOK, READ BOOK (tells about a diamond guarded by a dragon), LOOK UNDER BED, GET SPEAR, NE, S (wood), THROW SPEAR (kills archer), S (clearing), GET TWIGS, N, N, SE (quicksand pool), EXAMINE POOL (see a tree on the other side), THROW ROPE (hook catches on the tree), JUMP ONTO ROPE (you land safely on the other side), NE (magical part of forest of fear), U (branches of tall tree), S, D, E (beach), DIG (make big hole), W.

SE (entrance to dragon's residence), S (can't because you hear voices), LISTEN (you overhear a conversation between the dragon and his assistant), EXAMINE MOUNTAIN (see smoke coming from the chimney), WEAR RING (up to roof), DROP TWIGS INTO CHIMNEY (they get stuck), WEAR RING (back at the entrance), EXAMINE MOUNTAIN (no more smoke), NW, E (beach), D (the hole you dug earlier), WAIT (it goes dark as the dragon who is overcome by smoke comes out and falls in the hole… you hear a knocking sound), LISTEN (sounds like a beating heart), KILL DRAGON, U (beach), EXAMINE DRAGON (has only got one eye - the Dragon Diamond), GET DIAMOND, W, W (by quicksand pool), JUMP ONTO ROPE (even though you can't see it - you land on the other side), NW (lawn), ENTER HOLE (in cottage), LEAVE COTTAGE (on platform), WEAR RING (beside tall tree), S, W, S (outskirts of forest), ENTER CARRIAGE (congratulations you have finished part one - the password  for part 2 is ZYLKTYYBAG).

PART TWO:  The Way Home
(Start on the outskirts of the forest of fear), U (Leon's ghost appears and asks for the password), ZYLKTYYBAG, LOOK, ENTER CARRIAGE, GET REINS, DRIVE (you drive for awhile but then are attacked and tied to a tree), EXAMINE TROLLS (playing cards), TALK TO TROLL, TALK TO TROLL, SHAKE (you are given a blanket), EXAMINE ROPE (worn), EXAMINE STONE (sharp), GET STONE (can't reach), GET BLANKET, THROW BLANKET AT STONE (you drag it close and pick it up), CUT ROPE WITH STONE (you escape).

ENTER SHED, GET STICKS, EXAMINE STICKS (short but strong), EXAMINE SHELF, LOOK, GET NAILS, EXAMINE NAILS, GET HAMMER, EXAMINE HAMMER, EXAMINE TOOLS, LOOK, GET SAW (an icesaw), GET BOARDS, EXAMINE BOARDS (both twice as long as you), LEAVE HUT, MAKE LADDER (with the boards, sticks, hammer and nails), EXAMINE LADDER (could be used as a sled), S (you slide across the frozen lake to the other side), S (top of hill), DROP LADDER, SIT ON LADDER (you set off and shoot through ice wall - you are outside ruined temple), GET LADDER, W (temple), W (dormitory), EXAMINE BEDS, ENTER BOX (lying in the box bed you see an inscription), READ INSCRIPTION (how the spell can be broken), LEAVE BOX, E, S (mass room), EXAMINE IDOL (eye is missing), W (courtyard where there is a big heap of sand), STAND ON SAND (some sticks to your boots), E, N, E (back outside).

ENTER HOLE (in icewall to foot of hill), U, N, N (frozen lake), SAW HOLE IN ICE, N, E (by icetroll's cabin), EXAMINE CABIN (see a window), DROP LADDER, CLIMB LADDER (you go through the window), N (hear voices), EXAMINE FLOOR (discover a secret hatch), OPEN HATCH, EXAMINE HOLE, LOOK, GET DIAMOND, EXAMINE DIAMOND (valuable), D (a vase breaks alerting the owner who sets the dogs on you), W, S (the chasing dogs fall through the hole in the ice and drown), S, S (top of hill), D, ENTER HOLE (in the ice wall), W (temple), S (mass room), INSERT DIAMOND IN IDOL, N, E (note the hot sun), ENTER HOLE, U, N, N, E (snowdrift), EXAMINE SNOWDRIFT, LOOK (see legs sticking out), PULL LEGS (you pull out a troll), EXAMINE ICETROLL, LOOK (see an empty water tank), GET TANK, W (lake is no longer frozen), GET WATER (in tank), S, S, D, ENTER HOLE, W (temple), S (mass room), GET DIAMOND (from the idol), N, E, ENTER HOLE, U, N, N, N, N (by tree), N, N.

ENTER CARRIAGE, GET REINS, DRIVE (you drive back to road fork… a guard asks your name), SAY BASH (the town gate is opened and you enter… you are given 24 hours to kill the beast and return with gold… you are on a street), E, N (town hall), TALK TO MAYOR (wants beasts head and a gold bar), S, W, W, W, S (alley), EXAMINE DUSTBIN, LOOK (see a poster), READ POSTER (the keymaster is wanted for theft), N, E, E, N (tavern), TALK TO MAN (it is the man you pulled out of the snow and he gives you a gold bar), LISTEN TO MEN (talking about the necromancer Louniss), TALK TO TOME (he says to tell him who you would like more information about), SAY LOUNISS (he is skilful but he hasn't seen him for a while), SAY KEYMASTER (he is wanted for theft - now known as Da Mon), S, E, N (town hall), GIVE GOLD TO MAYOR, S, W (street), EXAMINE GARBAGE (see rat), CATCH RAT.

W, EXAMINE HOUSES (there are nameplates on the doors), SEARCH FOR LOUNISS, OPEN DOOR (locked), W, SEARCH FOR DA MON (a staircase leads down to his shop), D, TALK TO DA MON (he wants a gold bar for a picklock), DROP RAT (he chases after it), GET PICKLOCK, U, E, OPEN DOOR (using picklock), ENTER DOOR (to necromancer's house), EXAMINE TABLE (see a book), READ BOOK (written in a strange language), EXAMINE SHELVES (potions), U (bedchamber), EXAMINE LOUNISS (sick), LISTEN (he whispers PSKLOM4), D, GET PSKLOM4 (from the selection of potions), U, POUR LIQUID IN MOUTH (Louniss recovers… as a reward for saving him he gives you the apple of force, then shows you out).

W, W (town gate), TALK TO GUARD (asks if you are prepared to face the fireworm), SAY YES (he opens the gate and you go through), WAIT (something is approaching at high speed), EAT APPLE (a creature rises from the sand… there is an explosion and you come to in the tavern… the beast is dead and the men have got the fireworm's head for you), S, E, N (town hall), GIVE HEAD TO MAYOR, TALK TO MAYOR (he gives you a sealed envelope - note don't open it), S, GIVE ENVELOPE TO GUARD (he lets you through), ENTER CARRIAGE, GET REINS, DRIVE CARRIAGE (you drive into the desert and after three days arrive at your wife's castle… Queen Drana is very proud of you and lets you live, at least until next time).

CONGRATULATIONS
YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE DRAGON DIAMOND