ok, that was the problem. i never found the key. he didnt drop that time so i couldnt get the chest open. hope it works this time through...... i had thought since i knew what to do from an earlier game , i could just go see the cleric. guess not, lol. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
He must drop the key, but most probably, your location, the wolves and Boratus are critical to the final position of the key, which could be hidden. So you must use the ALT key to find it or sweep the back of the walls with your cursor until a popup text says xxxxx key I think it was sapphire but it could be platinum or composite, I can hardly remember such a minor info.
I hope you still keep the saved game. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />
Cheers.