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OK you need to go back into the room with the table and statues...one of the statues will have it's hammer lowered. Click on the hammer and then the stairs will open in the puzzle room.
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The line between good and evil is razor sharp. Be careful of misteps,
lest you find yourself spitted upon your own blade.