🚀 go-pugleaf

I'm currently playing Serpent Isle, and might be able to help.

: 	1. Where are those items at and what purpose do they serve besides
: this one?

You can find one in Moonshade, and one in Fawn, after completing the 
town's "mini-quest". Try talking to all the mages in Moonshade after you 
are a mage (have a spellbook); there's a clue there somewhere.

: 	2. How am I supposed to get past the swamp to the area beyond it?

You need to finish the dream world before you can go further in the game.

: 	3. What is the key of ice and the key of fire needed for?

Apparently, you put both of the keys on the altar near the Pillar of 
Fire, and you get -- well, I don't know because I didn't find the Key of 
Ice. I don't *think* it's one of the "important" items in the game.

: 	4. Are all these Serpent items actually good to use in combat
: or are they just novelties to keep the game going?

I've found the Black Sword to be much better than the Serpent Staff in 
combat. Definitely equip all the Serpent jewelry, though.

: 	5. And finally, is the maximum party limit 5? Back in the Black
: Gate I had about 7 or 8 members? if so that sux!

There's just not that many people willing to join you. Hey, look up; at 
least Boydon has a 30 strength! (Can you say "pack horse"?)

(dragon)