This section includes puzzle hints for Myst III: Exile's Narayan age. This section doesn't offer complete solutions to the puzzles and problems you'll face in Narayan. Thus, it's free of storyline spoilers and complete puzzle-solution spoilers. Use this section if you just need a nudge in the right direction.

Be careful when browsing through the questions; although the questions are presented in chronological order (from things you will likely accomplish first to things you will likely accomplish last), it's possible to be slightly spoiled from the questions themselves. Don't read ahead unless you're still perplexed!

Where to Start in Narayan

Q: I'm confused! Where should I go first?

A: Try going up.

Operating the Consoles

Q: OK, I've opened some sort of panels where I can switch on and off certain lines. What in the world should I do here?

A: This is a challenging puzzle that requires a combination of several pieces. Here's one piece of the puzzle: Look carefully at the bold phrases inside Atrus' journal.

Deciphering the Symbols

Q: I think I understand the codes, but I can't seem to enter them properly into the panels.

A: You must use the codes in conjunction with the symbols you sketched. Does something look familiar?

Q: Is the order of codes important?

A: No.

Q: One of the shields lowered! What should I do now?

A: Explore the new area.

Q: I found a linking book back to Tomahna. Should I use it?

A: Heed Saavedro's warning.

Q: OK, I've found a bunch of new symbols, but I'm not sure what to do with that second panel. I entered the only three symbols and codes I had...didn't I?

A: You're in a fourth age. Perhaps there's a fourth code.

Q: The second shield lowered! What now?

A: The ending depends on your actions. There are several "good" and "bad" endings, and the choice is up to you.

The End Sequence

Q: What should I do to complete the game with a "good" ending?

A: Try cutting power to the code panels, which raises the shields. You used the power switch earlier in the age.

Q: Is there a way to get the Releeshahn book back from Saavedro?

A: Yes.
 

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