Entry Drain and Tree

Hint: I keep falling in the monster pit! How can I avoid this?

Nested hint: Can I destroy the monster?
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Hint: Where am I supposed to go in the tree?

Nested hint: How does the kitchen oven work?
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Hint: How can I get through the clock pendulums?

Hint: What is expected of me in the plant room?

Hint: Where does the lift elevator go?

Nested hint: What does the door want?
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Hint: Where is Shield 3?

Hint: How do I get back to the Orrery with Shield 3?