The Zythum is a magical drink which, when imbibed, generates unknown powers. It lies hidden in the depths of a forbidding
castle, which can only be reached by crossing four extremely hostile territories, each of which is guarded by custodians who
must be never allowed to touch you.	

You have 8 minutes to cross each land. If this time runs out, you will have failed in your quest and the game will end. If a
custodian gets you, you will lose one of your 3 lives.

The screen shows you and your surroundings, and scrolls as you move. Beneath this is a map of the lands that you are in (two on screen at any one time). Your position on the map is shown by an arrow and the time left in the current land is above it. Your quota of light bombs is on the right, and lives on the left. You start out with three lives, extra lives are awarded for every 10,000 points scored. Your score and the current hi-score are shown at the top of the screen. Just belows the main screen area is a indicating which mode you are in (levitation, invisibility, or immunity), highlighted in green.

USEFUL OBJECTS
MAGICAL STAFF - fires energy bolts
LIGHT BOMB - kills any custodian ion the area. You start with 4, but you may find others around which you pick up to replenish
your dwindling arsenal. You can carry a maximum of 5.
CHALICE - gives power of temporary levitation
CROSS - temporary immunity against the custodians
MONEY BAGS - 1000 bonus points
TREASURE CHESTS - 2000 bonus points

HAZARDS
There is a great deal of quicksand and a number of pits scattered about each level. You must jump across these. If you walk into
a marsh your feet will get stuck in the mire. Spring pools send you springing uncontrollably into the air. In the later stages, you
may also come across landmines which will explode if you step on them, and poisonous branches whose touch makes you invisible.


Zythum Request