Levels 1-3: The Sewers

Hint: The door in front of the first ladder keeps closing!

Nested hint: How do I get out of the 'Figure 8' on level 2?
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Hint: How do I get out of the starting area on level 2?

Hint: What's with this stone dagger?

Nested hint: What are the dagger imprints for?
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Hint: What's with this writing that changes when I press the button?

Nested hint: How do I get down to level 3?
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Hint: What do these three locks without a door do?

Hint: How do I get through this room with all the pits?

Hint: Why are all these monsters just standing around?

Hint: What do I do with this blue gem?