[Knarfling]

I have tried various methods and here is the one that works best for me. Sorry Saz, I am not a firm believer in the Guardian Angel spell. I love the effect and how it works, but EVERY time I use it, the monster I am fighting targets someone else. I use it on the fighter, and my ranger is ganged up on. The next round I use another on my ranger and my monk is the next target. After a that, I have no more spell points for healing. That leaves no time for blesses or other spells. If there was a higher level spell that would cast Guardian Angel to the whole party (or at least to the front three), I would swear by it. Only time will tell if that happens.

My method is simple. Postpone the meeting with Saffy long enough to raise a couple of levels. I do this by circling around. When I get to that room below Saffy, I just open the barred door and go through the "sewers" again. Every time I go through, there is usually at least one new group of monsters. Once my magic users are up to level 7, I camp out to rest up, cast some protective spells and charge in. I use my razor cloaks on my monk and ranger and blast him as hard and as quick as I can. My bard will play pipes while my priest blesses and my mage blasts.

I often end up with at least one person swallowed, but I usually rescue them before anyone dies.

If you do want to use the guardian angel spell and don't have it, you can always find the book. Instead of going up the ramp to Saffy, you can go straight and find the beach. To your right there is a room with all kinds of good stuff and there is always a book with the guardian angel spell there.

Good luck.

Knarfling