King's Quest III ~ To Heir is Human


I have noticed that some of the instructions for the spells that Gwydion casts in KQ3 are not *quite* right.  If you write *exactly* what I've written here, the spells will work just fine.  Have fun with your magical mischief!  *grins*


Spells:

Understanding the Language of Creatures      Teleportation At Random

Transforming Another Into a Cat             Flying Like An Eagle Or a Fly

Causing a Deep Sleep         Brewing a Storm         Becoming Invisible



Understanding the Language of Creatures:

PAGE NUMBER: II

INGREDIENTS:

One small feather from a bird
One tuft of fur from any animal
One dried reptile skin
One rounded teaspoon of powdered fish bone
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 powdered fish bone

V.

Put a thimbleful of dew in the bowl

VI.

Mix with hands (the 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 your ears.  Listen to them carefully ... they might help you!


Teleportation At Random:

PAGE NUMBER: VII

INGREDIENTS:

One spoonful of salt grains
One sprig of dried mistletoe
One smooth rounded stone of unusual colour
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, simply rub the stone.  It will instantly whisk you away from where you are.  Remain alert, however -- even though you can use the spell to run away from danger and get yourself out of tricky situations, nothing guarantees that you will not end up in a more precarious situation than the one you left.  The charm's power lasts as long as you retain the stone.


Transforming Another Into a Cat:

PAGE NUMBER: XXV

INGREDIENTS:

One half cup mandrake root powder
One small ball of cat hair
Two spoonfuls of fish oil
One magic wand

DIRECTIONS:

I.

Put the mandrake root powder in a bowl

II.

Put the cat hair in the bowl

III.

Put two spoons of fish oil in the bowl

IV.

Stir the mixture with a spoon (the dough will now 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!


Flying Like An Eagle Or a Fly:

PAGE NUMBER: IV

INGREDIENTS:

One tail feather from an 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).  You will turn into an eagle or a fly.  If you do not transform back into yourself, the spell will wear off after some time.  You can use this spell as much as you like until your rose petal and saffron potion is gone.

To return to your own form before the spell wears off, recite this verse:
    Eagle begone!  Myself return!  or
    Fly begone!  Myself return!  depending on which you were.


Causing a Deep Sleep:

PAGE NUMBER: XIV

INGREDIENTS:

Three dried acorns
One cup of 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 is almost gone, then remove from the 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 dark, dank place (but do be very careful about where you put it).  Then recite:

    Slumber henceforth!


Brewing a Storm:

PAGE NUMBER: LXXXIV

INGREDIENTS:

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 a 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 now mixed a powerful potion that you can use to brew a storm whenever you like.  To activate the spell, find a safe spot (indoors or under something much larger than you), stir the storm brew with your finger and recite:

    Brew of storms, churn it up!

Outdoors, a rainstorm complete with thunder and lightning will occur, so make sure you're in a safe spot!  The rainstorm will last for some time, but will eventually rain itself out.  If you wish the storm to subside earlier, recite:

    Brew of storms, clear it up!


Becoming Invisible:

PAGE NUMBER: CLXIX

INGREDIENTS:

One jar of lard
One cactus
Two drops of toad spittle
One magic wand
One spoonful of cactus juice

DIRECTIONS:

I.

Cut the cactus with a knife

II.

Squeeze the cactus juice onto a 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 the magic wand

IX.

Put ointment in the empty lard jar

You now have a magic ointment that will allow you to turn invisible (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 enough for one application, so make truly sure you want to cast the spell.
 

Well that's it for the KQ3 spells.  I do hope they worked for you -- as I said, if you followed my directions exactly, you should have had no problems getting the spells to work.  If, even after following my directions you haven't managed to get the spell to work, or you would like to know where to find one of the ingredients (if you haven't read the walkthru) just e-mail me and I'll be happy to help.  Now just click one of those buttons down there to head somewhere else.  The first button will take you back to the main KQ3 page, and the other to my site's main page.