You can get the shield by using a trick. Throw one pyramid beyond the gaurds and drop one outside the castle. Teleport in, get the shield in the south- western most room, grab the pyramid and walk out. They will not bother you on the way out. The house of madness you probably missed by not moving the barrels. There is a spot with a bunch of barrels you must clear. Just out of view is what appears to be a room with spellbooks but it is a lure. You will enter the house of madness. Iona's Pet is the boss monster you fight in her dungeon as you leave it. Good luck <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />