Well yes and no.You must go through it one time unless you don't want the mavin.Which can work but I don't mean to suggest as best.The doors to the goodies on top are locked from the inside.
As you face the spire,turn left follow the woodline eventually you will be at the back door(uper left side of map).Word of advice in advance you will need to do the stout mines(lower left side of map)so you get fire resistant armor from giving dragon ore (which you must find)to the king.If this makes climbing sound foolish it isn't because untill you can create portals and teleport(moon spells) it is a nice shortcut to brimloch moore.
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Trust is indeed a shiny jewel,set in the stone of friendship.And much like any other stone can be use to crush the skulls of those unsuspecting.To clear the path for me to claim my rightfull place as master of all I survey.
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[This message has been edited by sageridder (edited 04-04-2001).]