Sail to the Isle of Deeds in the west and enter Serpent's Hold.

Serpent's Hold:

Toede: Job > I helped build Blackthorn's castle, before I was captured. Captured > I was shipwrecked on this isle and captured by ones who did not share my belief in the righteousness of Blackthorn's rule. Dost thou support Blackthorn? = No;  Heretic. Build > The largest, strongest, most impregnable fortress ever constructed in the history of Britannia. Fortress > Built on the isle of the three volcanoes, in the southeast of Britannia. Yes, I was the foreman for trap-door construction. There are many placed on common passage ways. Blackthorn's castle, beware. If thou doth fall, think of me. Bye

Gardner: Job > I am the keeper of the flame of courage. Flame > I tend this flame of virtue against the darkness of Blackthorn and the Shadowlords. Blackthorn > Within the flames I often see visions. Visions > Avatar, I can offer thy me vision of the Shard of Cowardice. Cowardice > Upon the Isle of the Avatar lies a Dungeon. At its bottom lies a small, cavernous room of the Underworld. However, there are many more such small chambers, near enough to be reached by one with the proper magic. With many uses of such magic, and a great deal of exploration, one may find the Shard of Cowardice. It lies at the location which upon the surface would be recorded as L'A",L'I". Bye (The Dungeon on the Isle of the Avatar is Hythloth, search for the Shard of Cowardice later.)

Maxwell: Job > I am a student here at Serpent's Hold. Student > I study the many arts and styles of fighting under Monsieur  Loubet. Fighting > My favorite  weapon is the axe. Loubet > He is a well known Master of Arms. Serpent > Here we study the principle of courage. Bye (Maybe you want him in your party, then let him join.)

Kristi: Job > I cook for the hungry mouths in this castle. Castle > The inhabitants as well as any visitors. Visitors > We dont have too many these days. What is thy name? = Your Name;  A few weeks ago there was a strange, silent mage who ate here, he gave me 5 skull keys as payment. He said they are magic and powerful, worth many gold pieces. I have no use for them. I well sell them to thee for 100 gp. Wouldst thou like to buy them? = Yes;  The mage said that they could open even magically locked doors. Bye

Monsieur Loubet: Job > I am the fencing master. Fencing > I am the best. As an enfant I learned fencing from my father who was tutor to the king of a distant land. Land > I lived here in my childhood, and came to Britannia upon a magical carpet. Carpet > Ah, an interesting tale. Unfortunately, I sold it soon after my arrival in Britannia. I did not know they were so scarce here, or I would not have sold it. Monsieur, dost thou seek to discover the fate of Lord British? = Yes;  Perhaps then my magic carpet would be of some use? = Yes;  I sold it to a mage named Bandaii. He lived in a village named Paws. Strange fellow, he was looking for a talking horse. If thou canst find him, he might be willing to sell thee my carpet. Bye

Lord Malone: Job > I am the lord of this castle and surrounding land. Lord > I fear that Lord British is no more. He has been missing for some time. I feel sure if he still lived he would deal with the impostor Blackthorn. Blackthorn > This castle, a vastion of courage, is one of the last redoubts against the evil of the Shadowlords. Shadowlords > Even Nosfentor dares not cross the sacred threshold of Serpent's Hold. Nosfentor > Speak not that name too loudly, for this the name of the Shadowlord of Cowardice. Land > This area of the kingdom was entrusted to my ancestors by Lord British in payment for their deeds of Valor. Valor > My great grandfather was the famous Sir Percy, who cleared the local countryside  of dragons many decades ago. Bye (Remember the name of the Shadowlord of Cowardice later.)

Thol - Siege Crafters Armoury: You can buy following Armoury here: Chain Coif, Chain Mail, Crossbow, Quarrels, Halberd, Throwing Axe, Morning Star.

Now sail to the westcoast of Britannia, northeast of Jhelom and search for the Entrance of the Dungeon Destard between the Mountains. Stand in front of the Entrance and yell the word "INOPIA". Enter Dungeon Destard now.