Barta, thanks. I hadn't thought of the merchant approach.
Actually, I thought I bleeded all my merchants dry, but I just went to armorsmith in ars magicana and he had lots of cash, so I was able to get the 2002.
Now I can continue.
Many thanks !!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />
** Side note **
It should be mentioned that you cannot touch any of the treasure that is there.
When I picked it all up, then used the portal (still only 2002 gold) ... I was teleported out side at the main entrance, not in the easter egg area.
Just FYI. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
