Mystery of the Earl Walkthrough

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With the help of the Fairy Queen, it’s up to you to solve the Mystery of the Earl!

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This document contains a complete Mystery of the Earl game walkthrough featuring annotated screenshots from actual gameplay!

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Introduction

General Tips

• There are several Puzzles in the game which can be skipped once the Skip button is fully charged.
• If you need to read the instructions for a Puzzle, click on the Help button in the upper left corner.
• Click on the Hint button in the lower right to receive item-finding assistance from a fairy! The Hint will not tell you where to place an inventory item though.
• If there are no more items to find in a scene, the Hint will guide to another location.
• Each scene contains 10 Diamonds. Find all the Diamonds to unlock screensavers. You will get a notification each time a screensaver has been unlocked.
• The counter in the lower right side displays the number of Diamonds left in each scene. This information can also be found on the map screen.
• The items written in gray can be found by zooming into other areas. Once that hidden area has been opened, the writing will turn black.

Map

• Click on the Map button in the upper right to view all available locations.
• Click on a Map section to travel to that location.
• The Map screen shows you how many quests need to be completed, how many diamonds have been found, and the amount of fragmented items left to find.
• The sections on the Map with golden locks attached to them will be revealed after certain tasks have been completed.

Chapter 1

The Garden

• The 10 DIAMONDS are circled in yellow.
• Pick up all the fragmented items in the scene.
• Place the BROOM on the LEAVES (A) to zoom into that section. Drag your cursor around the leaves to reveal the last GARDEN SHEARS fragment.
• Cut the BUSHES (B) on the left with the GARDEN SHEARS to add the BLUEBIRD to your inventory.
• Place the BLUEBIRD on the NEST (C) in the upper left.
• April will appear in the lower right corner from now on; click on her to obtain Hints.
• Pick up A PIECE OF LILLIAN’S DIARY on the left side of the ground.

• Pick up the 10 BOUQUET FLOWERS marked in red.
• Click at the bottom of the scene to move to the next location.

Lillian’s Chamber

• There are several hidden areas in this scene. Move your cursor around the scene, clicking on the glowing areas to view them.
• The 10 DIAMONDS are circled in yellow.
• Pick up the rest of the items on the list.
• Make sure to open the boxes on the ground (once you’ve zoomed in) to find items on your list.
• Pick up the DIARY PAGE (A) in the close-up view of the boxes.

• Pick up all the fragmented items in the scene.
• Place the CANDLESNUFFER on the CANDLE on the left to extinguish the fire and complete the KNIFE.
• Zoom into the dresser on the left; pick up the last FLASK fragment.
• Open the TOP DRAWER with the KNIFE to trigger a puzzle.

• Run your cursor over the gems, clicking on the 10 KEYS as you find them.
• Once that puzzle is solved another will appear.

• Place the keys into the correct locks. The last key without a match is the key you need.
• The KEY will be added to inventory.
• Pour the FLASK contents into the GLASS in the lower right to create the POTION.
• Give the POTION to the lady by the door.
• Open the door with the DOOR KEY to return to the Garden. Go to the Cottage on the left.

The Cottage

• The 10 DIAMONDS are circled in yellow.

• Pick up all the fragmented items in the scene.
• Dig up the SOIL in the lower right with the TROWEL to obtain the last SEED fragment.
• Give the SEEDS to the HEN to add a piece of the EMPTY LADLE to inventory.
• Pry open the LOOSE BOARD in the lower left with the CROWBAR to obtain the last EMPTY LADLE fragment.
• Place the EMPTY LADLE on the barrel on the left.
• Place the FULL LADLE in the fireplace.
• Use the HAIRPIN to unlock the BOX in the fireplace and obtain a DIARY PAGE.

Chapter 2

Christian’s Parlor

• The 10 DIAMONDS are circled in green.
• Pick up all the fragmented items in the scene.
• Place the PORTRAIT on the FRAME in the back wall to trigger a puzzle.

• Reconstruct the painting by dragging the pieces into the correct spots.
• Correct pieces will lock into place.
• A RIBBON fragment will be added to inventory after the puzzle has been solved.
• This is all you can find for now; click at the bottom of the scene for the next location.

Christian’s Chamber

• The MARBLES are marked in white. You cannot pick up the Diamonds in this scene at the moment.

• Look for all the fragmented items in the scene.
• The 10 DIAMONDS are circled in yellow.
• Zoom into the MIRROR on the wall and pick up the last STOOL fragment in the upper right side of the frame.
• Place the STOOL in front of the dresser to obtain the last fragment of the CLOTHES PILE.
• Place the MAGNET on the BLUE RUG to obtain a fragment of the SWORD.
• Pick up CHRISTIAN’S HANDKERCHIEF from the bed.
• Place the CLOTHES PILE in the drawer on the left to complete the SWORD.
• Go left to return to Christian’s Parlor.

• Cut the PILLOW on the armchair with the SWORD to find the last RIBBON FRAGMENT.
• Tie up the RIGHT CURTAIN with the RIBBON to obtain the last WHIP fragment.
• Place the WHIP below the ARMCHAIR on the left to obtain the last GOLDEN ANGEL fragment.
• Go down to return to Christian’s Chamber.

Sequence Puzzle

• Zoom into the MIRROR on the right and place the GOLDEN ANGEL in the top center to trigger a puzzle.
• Look at the sequence in which the gems light up; click on the gems around the frame in the same order.
• Repeat three sequences to beat the game.
• Go through the mirror.

Secret Room

• You cannot pick up DIAMONDS at this time.
• Pick up the 15 MAGIC SYMBOLS marked in red.

• Pick up the 10 DIAMONDS circled in green.
• Pick up the fragmented items in the scene.
• Place the GEM on the BOOK next to the diagram on the ground to receive a fragment of CHRISTIAN’S NOTE.
• Place the HEAVY BROOCH on the JAR in the upper left to receive the last STATUETTE fragment.
• Place the STATUETTE on the ground to trigger a puzzle.

Stone Puzzle

• Press on the Buttons in the right order to solve the puzzle.
• Click on the two bottom buttons on the right side (numbers 5 and 6).
• You will receive the last fragment of CHRISTIAN’S NOTE after completing the puzzle.

• You are automatically returned to Christian’s Parlor.
• Click on the Maid and the Witch will place a spell.
• Pick up the 15 CLOCKS marked in red to break the spell.
• You will be transported back to the Castle.

Chapter 3

Lillian’s Chamber

• You don’t have to find the DIAMONDS in this scene (you found them previously).
• Pick up all the fragmented items in the scene.
• Zoom into the BOXES on the floor; pick up the fragmented items.
• Zoom into the DRESSER on the left; pick up the fragmented items.
• Place the PAINTING on the spot in the back wall to light up the candles in the lower left.
• Go through the back door.

Garden

• Pick up all the fragmented items.
• Give the MAGIC WAND to the Queen Fairy to receive the last fragment of the GROWING POWDER.
• Go back to the Cottage.

The Cottage

• Pick up the fragmented items in the scene.
• Place the LILY BULB and the GROWING POWDER in the pot in the lower right corner.
• The LILY is added to your inventory.
• Break the VASE with the STONE to obtain the last SICKLE fragment.
• Place the LILY in the BARREL OF WATER on the left.
• Go right; then down.

Lillian’s Chambers

• Cut the CANDLE on the left, with the SICKLE, to obtain the last CANDLE fragment.
• Place the FRAME around the small oval painting on the back wall to obtain the last RING fragment.
• Zoom into the dresser on the left.
• Place the CANDLE and the SPELL on the mirror; the MYSTERIOUS SPELL will be added to inventory.
• Go back to the Cottage.
• Place the MYSTERIOUS SPELL and the CLOAK in the BARREL OF WATER in the lower left.

Chapter 4

The Drawing Room

• The 10 DIAMONDS are circled in yellow.
• Pick up CHRISTIAN’S POEM BOOK, marked in magenta, in the lower right corner.
• Clean the SOOT above the doorway with the CLEANING RAG to obtain a BOOK fragment.
• Light the CANDLE in the FIREPLACE.
• Open the ENVELOPE WITH WAX SEAL with the LIT CANDLE to obtain the last BOOK FRAGMENT.
• Place the BOOK on the BOOKCASE SHELF to discover the secret passage to the Witch’s Lair.
• Go through the back door to enter the Cursed Bedchamber.

• Pick up the 15 WEBS marked in red.

• The DIAMONDS are circled in green.
• Pick up all the fragmented items.
• Place the POKER in the FIREPLACE to receive the last PAPERWEIGHT fragment.
• Go to the Witch’s Lair behind the bookcase in the Drawing Room.

Witch’s Lair

• Pick up the MISLETOE in the lower center.
• Pick up the 20 FAIRY WINGS marked in white.

• Pick up the 10 DIAMONDS circled in red.
• Pick up all the fragmented items in the scene.
• Extinguish the FIRE on the right with the SAND to obtain the last CENSER fragment.
• Hang the CENSER on the NAIL in the back of the scene to rid the place of evil magic.
• Go back to the Drawing Room.

• Place the PAPERWEIGHT on the HOURGLASS to obtain the last RING fragment.
• Place the RING on the CHEST to break the lock.
• Collect 21 LOCK PIECES marked in yellow.

Gear Puzzle

• Click on the scene after all the pieces have been collected to trigger a puzzle.
• Place all the GEAR pieces into the correct slots.
• Click on the pieces to attach them to your cursor; click the spot in which you want to place it (look for the glow around the item before you click it in place).
• Some pieces will automatically rotate when placed in the correct spot.
• The SCREWS belong in the center of the gears.
• Not all pieces will be used.
• Click on the DIARY PAGE inside the box.
• Go to the Cursed Chamber.

• Open the CHEST with the CHEST KEY to obtain the last AMULET fragment.
• Place the TROWEL on the bear’s head, in the lower right, to obtain the last fragment of the DIARY PAGE.
• Go back to the Witch’s Lair.
• Place the AMULET on the JAR on the left to trigger a puzzle.

Fairy Wings Puzzle

• Find the set of wings that belong to each of the Fairies.
• Move your mouse around the wings to sort through them. Pick up the correct wing and attach it to the Fairy once you see the wing silhouette glow.

Chapter 5

Castle Hall

• Pick up all the food items on the list.

• The 10 DIAMONDS are circled in yellow.
• Pick up the fragmented items in the scene.
• Pick up the DIARY PAGE on the first bench.
• Place the HELMET on the HEADLESS KNIGHT on the left to obtain the last ORNAMENT fragment.
• Click on the door in the upper left.

The Observatory

• Pick up all the items on the list.
• You do not have to find diamonds in this section.

• The 10 DIAMONDS are circled in yellow.
• Pick up the fragmented items in the scene.
• Click on the SKETCH (A) on the lower left to trigger a puzzle.

• Place the Zodiac Constellations in their corresponding spots.
• Correct pieces will lock in place.

• The last GEAR fragment will be added to inventory after the puzzle has been solved.
• Place the GEAR on the TELESCOPE to obtain a fragment of the LENS.
• Open the DRAWER on the right with the ORNAMENT to obtain the last OCTANT piece.
• Place the OCTANT on the GLOBE in the lower right to obtain the last LENS fragment.
• Go back to the Library.

Library

• Find the 15 SCROLLS marked in red.
• You cannot find DIAMONDS in this section.

• The DIAMONDS are circled in green.
• Pick up the fragmented items in the scene.
• Click on the DRIED ROSES on the third shelf of the leftmost bookcase.
• Place the LADDER on the center bookcase on the right side to obtain the last TAPESTRY fragment.
• Place the LENS on the MAGNIFYING GLASS in the lower center.
• Exit on the right.

Castle Hall

• Place the TAPESTRY on the left side of the wall to obtain a fragment of the STRINGS.
• Remove the STONE on the ground with the DAGGER to receive the last STRINGS fragment.
• Zoom into the HARP on the right.

• Place the STRINGS on the Harp to trigger a puzzle.
• Repeat the sequence shown by clicking on the harp strings.
• Only correct strings will light up when touched.
• The solutions for this puzzle are random.
• The last KEY fragment will be added to inventory after the puzzle has been solved.
• Return to the Library.

Library & Observatory

• Place the KEY on the GLOBE in the lower left to trigger a puzzle.
• Rotate the discs until the image is restored.
• Start from the center and work your way out.
• Correct pieces will lock in place.
• The last FEATHER DUSTER fragment will appear after the puzzle has been solved.
• Clean the large PORTRAIT with the FEATHER DUSTER to complete the MAGIC POTION.
• Go back to the Observatory.
• Place the MAGIC POTION on the LETTER WITH INVISBLE INK in the lower left corner.

Chapter 6

Dining Hall

• Pick up the 20 WATER DROPS marked in green.
• Pick up the 10 DIAMONDS circled in red.

• Pick up the fragmented items in the scene.
• You will not pick up any ROPE pieces at this time.
• Go right.

Cellar

• The 10 DIAMONDS are circled in yellow.
• Pick up the fragmented items.
• Place the POTION BOOK on the HERBS (A) hanging on the left to add them to inventory.
• Place the HERBS in the BARREL (B) in the lower left to add the POTION to your inventory.
• Sweep the GARBAGE PILE (C) on the right with the BROOM to obtain the last OPENER fragment.
• Place the OPENER on the LOOSE BARREL TOP (D) on the left to obtain the last COMB fragment.
• A chest appears in the center of the scene. The Philosopher’s Stone is missing from the necklace.

• Pick up the 15 JEWELS marked in magenta.
• Go back to the Dining Hall.

• Talk to the Monk.
• Untangle the PELT behind the chair in the lower center with the COMB to obtain a ROPE fragment.
• Give the POTION to the MONK at the table to obtain another ROPE fragment.
• Place the SHAFT on the WINDOW in the upper left to obtain the last ROPE fragment.
• Go back to the Cellar.
• Place the ROPE and the HOOK on the PULLEY in the upper right to open the trapdoor to the Dungeon.
• Go to the Dungeon.
• You will be transported back to Castle Hall.

Chapter 7

Castle Hall

• Look for the fragmented items in the scene.
• The CROWN will be added to inventory at the end of your search.
• Go to the Observatory.

• Pick up all the fragmented items in the scene.
• The FEATHER, SCYTHE, and MEDALLION will be added to your inventory.
• Go to the Library.

• Pick up all the fragmented items from the scene.
• The OILER, POTION, and SHIELD will be added to inventory.
• Place the CROWN on the LEFT GOLD BUST.
• Give the MEDALLION to the RIGHT GOLD BUST.
• Place the FEATHER on the BOOK in the lower center to obtain the MAP.
• Place the MAP on the GLOBE in the lower left for the missing bookcase on the right to appear.
• Go back to Castle Hall.

Castle Hall, Library & Observatory

• Place the SHIELD on the left side of the wall to obtain the last RING fragment.
• Place the OILER on the RUSTY VISOR, on the knight on the left, to obtain the last LENS fragment.
• Cut the VALANCE on the right with the SCYTHE.
• Go to the Observatory.
• Place the LENS on the TELESCOPE and beam of light will shine on the right SPHERE.
• Place the RING and the POTION on the MAGIC SPHERE in the upper right to obtain the LEVER.
• Go back to Castle Hall.
• Place the LEVER on the right side of the wall to obtain the CRYSTAL.
• Go to the Observatory.
• Place the CRYSTAL on the MAGIC SPHERE in the upper right to obtain the CHARGED CRYSTAL.
• Go to the Library.

• Place the CHARGED CRYSTAL on the bookcase on the right.

Chapter 8

Christian’s Parlor

• Pick up all the fragmented items in the scene.
• The ½ oz. WEIGHT, LEAVES, and CORKSCREW will be added to inventory.
• Go to Christian’s Chamber.

• Pick up all the fragmented items in the scene.
• The MEASURING GLASS, EDELWEISS, and CHISEL will be added to inventory.
• Go through the mirror to the Secret Room.

• Pick up all the fragmented items in the scene.
• The PIPETTE and MANDRAKE ROOT will be added to inventory.
• Place the ½ oz. WEIGHT on the SCALE in the lower left to obtain the ASH.
• Use the CORKSCREW on the CORKED BOTTLE WITH SNAKE VENOM in the upper left to obtain the SNAKE VENOM.
• Go to Christian’s Parlor.

• Use the MEASURING GLASS on the BOTTLE in the lower left to obtain the POTION BASE.
• Use the CHISEL on the DESK to obtain the last BOTTLE fragment.
• Go to Christian’s Chamber.
• Place the PIPETTE on the INK BOTTLE in the lower right to obtain the INK.
• Place the POTION BASE in the center window to obtain the SUN TINCTURE.
• Go to the Secret Room.
• Place the LEAVES, EDELWEISS, MANDRAKE ROOT, SUN TINCTURE, INK, SNAKE VENOM, ASH, and BOTTLE in the BEAKER in the lower left.
• The EARL’S POTION will be added to inventory.
• You are transported back to the Dungeon.

The Dungeon

• The 10 DIAMONDS are circled in light blue.
• Pick up all the fragmented items in the scene.
• The TWINE, HORN, and JUG will be added to inventory.
• Give the POTION to EARL CHRISTIAN.

• Pick up the 15 BAGS OF GUNPOWDER marked in white.
• Place the TWINE on the GUNPOWDER in the back table.
• Go to the CULTIC CAVE in the back of the scene.

Cultic Cave

• You cannot find the DIAMONDS at this time.
• Find the first BATS (marked in red in this scene) and go through the door on the right.
• Find the rest of the BATS in this section.

• Pick up the DIAMONDS circled in yellow.
• Place the JUG on the JAR in the lower left to obtain a fragment of the AMULET.
• Go through the entryway on the right.

• Pick up the 3 DIAMONDS circled in yellow.
• Break the ICICLE on the left with the HAMMER to obtain a GLASS fragment.
• Unlock the entryway with the AMULET. Go through the entryway.

• Pick up the DIAMONDS circled in yellow.
• Pick up the last GLASS fragment in the upper left.
• Place the GLASS on the beam of light in the center.
• Pick up the CELL KEY fragment marked in light blue.
• Go back to the Dungeon.

Cave & Dungeon

• Place the HORN on the left side of the CELL to complete the SWORD.
• Go back to the Cave.
• Place the SWORD in the center of the mechanism to complete the CELL KEY.
• Go back to the Dungeon.
• Place the CELL KEY on the LOCK on the bars to free Earl Christian.
• You are transported back to the Cursed Bedchamber .

Cursed Bedchamber

• Pluck a FEATHER from the OWL with the TWEEZERS.
• DUST the FRAMED PORTRAIT on the table to make the Witch sigh. Give the BOTTLE to the Witch to capture that emotion.
• Give the ONION to the Witch to make her cry. Give her the SIGH BOTTLE to capture that emotion.
• Tickle the Witch with the FEATHER to make her laugh. Give her the BOTTLE to capture that emotion.
• Place the EMOTIONS on the CRYSTAL BALL.
• Congratulations! You Have Completed Mystery of the Earl!