After the introduction revealing Atrus' recent activities--which include writing a new age, Releeshahn, for the D'ni survivors--Myst 3: Exile opens inside Atrus and his wife Catherine's home in beautiful Tomahna. It's time to learn what Atrus has been up to and to learn perhaps of his plans for you!
You meet Catherine, Atrus' wife, upon your arrival in Tomahna. |
This section contains specific instructions for completing the Tomahna section. There are no puzzles to complete in Tomahna; instead, simply follow a linear path to trigger the main story element. Because this section presents a specific walk-through for completing Tomahna, it's filled with spoilers about the tasks required to finish the age and begin the main storyline.
TOMAHNA HINT: If you don't want to glance at the walk-through but just want a hint on how to proceed, then simply follow Catherine's instructions and examine Atrus' study thoroughly until you propel the story along.
When the game begins, turn around and face Catherine, who is currently embracing her (and Atrus') child, Yeesha. Listen to her comments about Tomahna and Atrus' whereabouts. After sitting down on a bench, she suggests that you enter Atrus' study and await his arrival.
Search Atrus' desk for clues. |
Before entering the study, explore the area. You can hear more from Catherine by moving forward and facing her. You can also attempt to enter the door across from her bench. It's locked, and she corrects you by guiding you toward the other door. Approach the door across from your start position and open it; enter Atrus' study.
Don't approach the left side of Atrus' study (from the entrance) just yet. Instead, approach Atrus' desk and examine the papers, pictures, and items strewn about the room and on the desk. You'll find a letter from Atrus to Tamon about security and locks; you'll discover a picture of Atrus' two sons, Sirrus and Achenar, the "stars" of the original Myst. You'll even find the Riven linking book, now darkened from the sequel to Myst, Riven.
The Releeshahn linking book: a big part of your adventure in Myst III: Exile. |
After exploring Atrus' desk, walk to the small alcove across from the desk (left from the study entrance) and discover the Releeshahn linking book enclosed in a cage. Examine the Releeshahn book closely to trigger the sound of footsteps behind you. Turn around and spot Atrus walking into the study!
You automatically engage in a brief conversation with Atrus. During the discussion, Atrus hands you his journal. This is an important clue for Myst III: Exile's future puzzles. An intruder interrupts your conversation--apparently Atrus' security measures weren't flawless. The intruder steals the Releeshahn book and links away to another age.
Examine the intruder's linking book, which is now dropped on the floor. Click on the linking book's "window" to follow the intruder to Myst III: Exile's first age.
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