Endless Fables: Dark Moor is a point-and-click hidden object puzzle adventure that invites players into a mysterious world filled with Scottish folklore, dark secrets, and eerie locations. As Pamela Cavendish, you are drawn into a quest to investigate the strange disappearance of your niece, which ultimately unravels an ancient curse. With its engaging puzzles, interactive environments, and mystical storyline, the game demands careful observation and problem-solving. This walkthrough will guide players through each chapter and challenge, offering tips and solutions to progress smoothly and enjoy the full narrative of Endless Fables: Dark Moor.
Getting Started
Introduction and First Objectives
The game opens with Pamela arriving at her niece’s school in Scotland. After watching the introductory cinematic, players begin exploring the surroundings. The first task is to collect useful items and unlock initial puzzles that establish the gameplay mechanics.
- Check the school gate and note it’s locked.
- Pick up a broken ornament near the gate.
- Inspect the bushes to find a key hidden beneath some leaves.
- Use the key to unlock the gate and enter the courtyard.
Once inside the school grounds, the environment offers clues and hidden objects that begin to reveal the story behind the curse and your niece’s disappearance.
Chapter 1: The School Grounds
Exploration and Item Collection
Explore all interactive zones within the school area. Pay attention to glowing objects or magnifying glass icons which indicate clues or puzzle locations. Begin collecting inventory items that will be used in later puzzles.
- Obtain a crowbar from under the bench in the courtyard.
- Use the crowbar to open a jammed door leading to the science lab.
- Inside the lab, find a strange symbol and a torn note with a coded message.
- Search the shelves for a UV lamp that will be useful later.
Solving the First Puzzle
The torn note contains a cipher that must be solved to unlock a drawer. This drawer contains an amulet that plays a central role in the story. Assemble the pieces of the torn note in your inventory, then align the symbols with clues scattered throughout the school building.
After solving the drawer puzzle, collect the glowing amulet. This artifact triggers visions and hidden memories related to ancient Scottish myths. These moments begin building the game’s lore and hint at your niece’s connection to otherworldly forces.
Chapter 2: The Library and Archives
Unlocking Lore and Hidden Object Scenes
Move from the school to the adjacent library. Use the amulet on a warded door to reveal a secret chamber. Here, you’ll find books, scrolls, and artifacts related to the Dark Moor legend.
- Complete a hidden object scene involving old books, relics, and historical texts.
- Assemble a map from torn parchment found scattered across the archives.
- Discover a coded lockbox requiring a sequence from a Celtic poem found in a journal.
Solving Symbol and Rune Puzzles
Many puzzles in the library rely on aligning runes or matching historical symbols. Use the books around you to interpret which runes correspond with specific emotions or spirits. These puzzles not only open physical paths but also advance the storyline by revealing ancient history related to the dark forces haunting the moor.
Chapter 3: Entering the Dark Moor
Crossing the Threshold
After unlocking the gate leading out of the school, the player enters the Dark Moor itself. This region features twisted trees, magical fog, and scattered ruins. You’ll be required to light specific waystones to find your path through the mist.
- Collect fire crystals to power the waystones.
- Use the UV lamp found earlier to spot magical glyphs on trees and stones.
- Arrange the glyphs in order to create a light path through the moor.
Mini-Games and Timed Sequences
Some segments in the moor include timed mini-games. One such game involves navigating a puzzle wheel that controls the fog density. Another requires assembling a mirror to reflect moonlight onto a seal carved into a rock wall. These elements create tension and require fast thinking and item use.
Chapter 4: The Forgotten Village
Exploring the Cursed Settlement
Deep in the moor lies an abandoned village once inhabited by those who worshipped the spirits of the forest. Here, clues to your niece’s whereabouts grow stronger. You’ll find recordings, old drawings, and cursed artifacts.
- Rebuild a shattered statue using broken pieces scattered across the village.
- Unlock a secret underground bunker with a puzzle involving musical chimes.
- Encounter an apparition of a local druid who offers cryptic guidance.
Revealing the Curse’s Origin
This section focuses heavily on story development. Flashbacks and visions reveal that your niece was chosen as a vessel to awaken an ancient spirit sealed centuries ago. The villagers once made sacrifices to keep this spirit at bay, but those traditions were abandoned leading to its return.
Chapter 5: The Ritual Site
Final Puzzles and Decisions
The climax occurs at the sacred site where the final ritual is set to take place. To stop it, you must disrupt magical totems around a stone circle. Each totem contains a color-based puzzle that ties into emotions such as fear, hope, and sorrow.
- Balance energy between totems by adjusting colored crystals.
- Defeat a guardian spirit using a sequence of logical commands.
- Place the amulet in a hollow to redirect the curse back to its origin.
Rescue and Ending
After solving the final puzzle, you confront the spirit and free your niece. The game ends with a cinematic showing the restoration of balance to the moor and the lifting of the ancient curse. Depending on your choices throughout the game, you may unlock alternate versions of the ending some darker than others.
Tips and Hints for Success
- Always click on sparkling or glowing areas they indicate hidden object scenes or puzzles.
- Use the journal to track puzzle clues and important story notes.
- Revisit earlier locations, especially after unlocking new tools or gaining magical vision through the amulet.
- Combine inventory items by dragging one over another in your backpack.
Endless Fables: Dark Moor offers a rich, atmospheric experience for fans of hidden object and puzzle adventure games. Its balance of lore, gameplay, and immersive visuals makes it a rewarding journey from beginning to end. With this walkthrough, players can navigate each scene with confidence, solve even the most cryptic puzzles, and uncover the secrets buried in the heart of the Scottish moor. Whether you’re a casual explorer or a completionist, this guide will help you unlock the full magic of the game.