This page is a complete list of every Gold Hoarder riddle clue that I know about.
The list is still far from complete, but growing all the time.
A Gold Hoarder riddle sheet contains three types of clue, which are revealed one by one, as you solve them:
May clues contain a phrase that indicate that the landmark is underground, that is, in a cave. These phrases vary, depending on the action you must take when you get there. For example:
Click on an island name, below, to open the list of key phrases indicating landmarks on the island. These key phrases will be woven into clues, often in the form of rhyming couplets. Click on the phrase itself to see a map and screenshot. Click on these for a bigger view. The screenshots are designed to show the landmark at its best. For most landmarks, especially larger ones, you will have to move closer than the point from which the screenshot was taken.
at the North scarecrow... underground
artifact(s):
the cave of Bones to the North... underground
location:
the fisherman's long forgotten wares to the West
artifact(s):
the greedy looter's remains to the North
human skeleton / skulls:
animal bones:
signpost, totem or flag:
the unfortunate adventurer at the west pool
human skeleton / skulls:
dock or jetty:
the abandoned rowboat on the North West shores
wrecked rowboat:
the campfire near the cave entrance to the East
campsite / fire:
the cavern below Cannon Peak... underground
location:
dock or jetty:
the fallen climber in the cavern below Cannon Peak... underground
human skeleton / skulls: This guy is a skeleton to the left of the "forbidden tomes" in "the cavern below Cannon Peak"
the forbidden tomes (books)... underground
artifact(s): in "the cavern below Cannon Peak"
the forgotten castaway on the East shores
human skeleton / skulls:
the grove beneath the tip of Cannon Peak
location: Stand in the middle of a grove of trees, underneath the prominent tip of rock of Cannon Peak. The precise location can be hard to get right. You need to look up through the trees.
the impaled adventurer to the South East
human skeleton / skulls:
campsite / fire:
the painted tale of a monstrous foe
rock painting: Halfway along the vally leading up from the cove
the unfortunate explorer at the abandoned rowboat on the North West shores
human skeleton / skulls: nearby "the abandoned rowboat on the North West shores"
at the top of the rock pool waterfall to the North
water feature:
five barnacled pots on the East beach
artifact(s):
the anglers camp on the North East beach
campsite / fire:
the grassy outcrop, atop the cavern mouth looking to the sea
location:
the headless traveller taking shade atop the island
human skeleton / skulls: This chap is sitting against "the tallest tree at the highest point"
the hidden storage chamber... underground
location: See also: "the wooden bridge" (underground)
water feature:
the rowboat shooting range to the North East
artifact(s):
the sun starved palm... underground
tree(s) or rock(s): in the cave system, in the side cavern, on the North side of "the wooden bridge"
the tallest tree at the highest point
tree(s) or rock(s): This is quite distinctive; the only oak tree on an
the three skull totem near the tunnel entrance
signpost, totem or flag:
the unfortunate angler on the North East beach
human skeleton / skulls:
the water well to the South East
structure:
the wooden bridge... underground
structure: Note the entrance to the "hidden storage chamber" just beyond the bridge.
the anchor at the Kraken slayer's grave
artifact(s):
artifact(s):
the cavern with three exits where there is no sky
location:
the dead tree far below the bridge
tree(s) or rock(s):
human skeleton / skulls:
location:
rock painting: Just a little way down from "the highest ground",
the North West grave of the Kraken’s prey
grave: This is on the North West side of the valley betwe
the Skull Shrine where there is no sky
human skeleton / skulls: In a cave at the Southern end of the island
the tale of the storm painted on the North rocks
rock painting: between the grave of the Kraken's slayer and the d
rock painting:
location: Stand under the bridge
signpost, totem or flag:
upon the ancient bridge between the peaks
structure:
the Call of the Trumpets up high... underground
rock painting:
the cavern camp’s forgotten prisoner... underground
human skeleton / skulls: Enter the cave opposite the jetty, and proceed straight ahead into the chamber with the Endless Lizard painting and the cavern campfire.
the cavern campfire... underground
campsite / fire: Enter the cave opposite the jetty, and proceed straight ahead into the chamber with the Endless Lizard painting and the "cavern camp's forgotten prisoner"
the cavern entrance beneath the rickety bridge
location: On the South beach, there are two cave entrances. This is the one to the right.
the cavern entrance hidden in the North jungle
location:
the duelling crabs on the South West beach
rock painting:
the Endless Lizard painting... underground
rock painting: Enter the cave opposite the jetty, and proceed straight ahead into the chamber with the cavern campfire and the nearby "forgotten prisoner"
location:
the lone painted crab on the North Beach
rock painting:
the painted fire in the high cavern... underground
rock painting: The entrance to this cavern is a little way South
the path between two pincers to the South West
rock painting: stand between the painted pincers to trigger this location properly.
the rock stairway in the high cavern island deep... underground
location: The entrance to this cavern is a little way South
the small stone mouth on the bay
location: This is the opening to the cave nearest the "weathered pier in the bay"
rock painting:
the tunnel atop the wooden staircase
location: This is obvious from the bay
rock painting: As you come to the top of the wooden stairs on the Eastern side of the island, this is a little way to the left.
dock or jetty:
Twin Palms sandbank to the West
tree(s) or rock(s):
cavern opening, hidden by tears... underground
location: Cave opening half-way up waterfall, entrance on no
the Battle of the Boar on the South (East) grassy slope
rock painting:
the Boars trekking through the South grove
rock painting:
human skeleton / skulls: The X marks the entrance to "the overgrown entrance to the North cave". Follow the passage in
human skeleton / skulls: The X marks the entrance to the cave system.
animal bones: The X marks the entrance to the cave system. Follo
human skeleton / skulls: The X marks the entrance to the cave system. Follo
the Legendary Lone Hunter on the North beach
rock painting:
rock painting: The X marks the entrance to the cave system. Follo
the mysterious (cave) waterfall
water feature: The X marks the entrance to the cave system. Follo
the overgrown entrance to the North cave
location:
the painted spears on the South West beach
rock painting:
the Sunstone on the North East shores
rock painting:
the trumpeters atop the rocks of the East coast
rock painting: This is on the middle level, not right on top. Its hard to see from nearby because the painting faces the sky.
location: The top of the waterfall
the arrow felled pirate in the West narrow crevasse
rock painting:
the castaway's remains on the North West shore
human skeleton / skulls:
the collapsed monolithic head To The South
statue or stone carving:
the Dawn of the Mermaid on the West beach
rock painting:
the hidden cave on the West beach
location:
location:
the Marmaid savior atop the island
rock painting:
the Mermaid Gatekeepers at the North East beach
rock painting:
the North East rock pass guarded by sea life
rock painting: the screenshot looks up to the "source of the river stream"
the rock pass through the small island to the West
location:
the Seahorse on the East beach
rock painting: The clue says "seahorse" (singular), but there are several in the painting.
the source of the river stream
water feature: Look for the large carved stone fish, also visible in the screen shot
the watcher made of stone on the highest cliff
statue or stone carving:
Lookout point to North East seas
location:
something like "three skulls painted on stone to South"... underground
rock painting:
dock or jetty:
the cook's West abandoned cart
artifact(s):
the hanging cage tree overlooking South seas
tree(s) or rock(s):
the makeshift camp to the North East
campsite / fire:
the monstrous skull to the South
animal bones:
signpost, totem or flag:
the North West shrine of the sea... underground
artifact(s): There are two entrances to this cave, both within
the painting of the first eruption to the South West
rock painting:
the remains of "Fetcher" Farley to the West
human skeleton / skulls:
signpost, totem or flag: Not 100% sure about this one, but it is not far fr
the tale of the fire tree painted on rock to the East
rock painting: location approximate
structure:
three skull shooting range on North island
artifact(s):
Uncover the fate of "Fetcher" Farley
human skeleton / skulls:
unlit beacon to the North (East) ???
artifact(s):
rock painting:
(three skull painting to North)
rock painting:
the anchor resting at the shipwreck
shipwreck:
the barnacled pots on the South shores
artifact(s):
structure: The broken part of the jetty is where it bends to
the burning skull grave to the North East
grave: The burning skull grave is the one to the left in the screenshot, with a small flame in the upturned skull.
the campfire to the South East
campsite / fire:
the cave's monstrous skull shrine... underground
animal bones: The cave is accessible from either the East or West
the grave of the snake to the North East
grave: The grave of the snake" is the one to the right in the screenshot.
the leftovers of an exotic fish towards South East
animal bones:
shipwreck:
the rock trapped remains of 'Flintlock' Bert near the North beach
human skeleton / skulls:
water feature:
signpost, totem or flag:
the three skull post to the North East
signpost, totem or flag:
the white flag near the South crystal pool
signpost, totem or flag:
three abandoned rowboats on the South West beach
artifact(s): These are close by the broken jetty
the castaway's camp to the East
campsite / fire:
the excavated treasure chest to the North East
artifact(s):
tree(s) or rock(s): This is sometimes a key location in Tall Tale #7: The Fate of the Morningstar.
grave:
the impaled remains on the North West beach
animal bones: This is a Kraken skull impaled on the ship's bowsprit
the monstrous jaw on the West shore
animal bones:
the overgrown giant backbone to the East
animal bones:
the poisioned pirate by the murky pool
human skeleton / skulls:
the scarecrow facing the South East
signpost, totem or flag:
the skull pile near the South East wooden barricades
signpost, totem or flag:
the tattered flagpole looking out to the North seas
signpost, totem or flag:
the three skulled totem high up overlooking the bay to the South East
signpost, totem or flag:
the X on the shores of the East bay
animal bones: large bones in the sand not far from "the castaway's camp to the East"
the battered rowboat in the North coastal cave... underground
wrecked rowboat:
the Captain’s hammock at the campfire to the North
campsite / fire:
the grave of the beloved boar to the South West
grave: Not to the far South West of the island, but closer to the large central rock.
the hilltop campfire to the North
campsite / fire:
the lone rock that stands tall
tree(s) or rock(s): This is the same as the "large central rock" mentioned in other clues
the rowboat left behind on the South beach
wrecked rowboat:
the rum lover's grave near the large central rock
grave:
the settler's campfire near the large central rock
campsite / fire:
the skull of the candlemaker in the graveyard to the West
grave: Not to the far West of the island, but just to the West of the large central rock.
the sloped rocky path on the North East beach
location:
location:
the swordsman’s stony grave near the large central rock
grave:
location: Stand on the sand: Not on the rock at the very tip
the watery chamber in the North coastal cave... underground
water feature:
(the targets at) the shooting range
artifact(s):
campsite / fire:
location: This is the same as "the foot of Withered Tree Roc
tree(s) or rock(s):
location:
the cursed skull shrine up high
human skeleton / skulls:
the edge of the sinkhole on the perilous rock path
location:
the foot of Withered Tree Rock
location: This is sometimes a key location in Tall Tale #7: The Fate of the Morningstar
the graveyard looking out to North shores
grave:
the rocky pass between two beaches to the North East
location:
the rope covered grave looking out to North shores
grave:
signpost, totem or flag:
the vantage point underneath the highest peak
location:
the washed up buoy on the South West beach
artifact(s):
the weathered flagpole on the North West beach
signpost, totem or flag:
signpost, totem or flag:
structure:
the abandoned birdcage near Mermaid's Lagoon
artifact(s):
the abandoned homesteads to the South
structure:
the anchored captive to the North East
human skeleton / skulls:
the caged prisoner's remains to the South
human skeleton / skulls:
the camp fire at the trapper's camp
campsite / fire:
the camp near Mermaid's Lagoon
campsite / fire:
the climber's descent to the underwater tunnels
location:
the drunken sailor on the North shore
human skeleton / skulls:
the fallen adventurer at the North West high point
human skeleton / skulls:
the high ground above Siren's Arch
location: Stand on the South-by-South-West side of the arch, on the rock ledge
the passageway beneath Siren's Arch
location:
the scarecrow at the South abandoned homestead
signpost, totem or flag:
the thrice skulled totem to the North East
signpost, totem or flag:
at Castaways Hideout underneath the Arch... underground
location: This can be hard to find. If you approach the arch from the Northern side, look for a crevice in the rock on the left-hand side as you enter the arch.
artifact(s):
campsite / fire:
the cramped cavern above the South East shipwreck
location:
the East gatehouse barricade above the beach
structure:
the ground beneath the South West prisoner's cage
location:
the high ground above Old Faithful arch
location:
the high murky pool to the far South East
water feature:
structure: This is a tall skinny tower with no ramp access
the monstrous skull on the West outcrop
animal bones:
location:
tree(s) or rock(s): Two leafless trees, with their branches tangled, and a flame in a pot, suspended between them.
the pile of skulls on the peak
human skeleton / skulls:
the shipwreck's anchor on the East shores
artifact(s):
the small island to the South West
location:
the South beach surrounded by towering cliffs
location:
the tale of the shark painted on a rocky peak
rock painting:
the white flag at the barrel platform where rock encases
signpost, totem or flag:
the wrecked rowboat to the North
artifact(s):
upon the platform flanked by burning fires
structure: The picture does not show this: but there is now a Relic Shrine used in Tall Tale #8 to the right of this platform.
in the shadow of the Eagle Peak to the West
location: stand on the bridge at the waterfall, under the eagle-shaped peak
the bat painted on tunnel walls to the West... underground
rock painting: If you go in via "the cave mouth looking to the North,
the cave mouth beneath the overhang in Canyon Pass
location:
the cave mouth looking to the North West sea
location:
the cliffside camp overlooking North East seas
campsite / fire:
the colossal bird shrine... underground
statue or stone carving: The "X" marks an entrance to the cave system at th
the eagle hunter high to the East
rock painting:
the hidden scarab on the North East shore
rock painting:
the large shipwreck on the East beach
shipwreck:
the Mark of the Blood Red Hand on the North coast
rock painting:
the painted butterfly in Canyon Pass
rock painting:
the painted feathers high to the North West
rock painting: four black feathers on a rock
the skull shrine near the highest peak
artifact(s):
the stone guardian of canyon Pass
statue or stone carving:
the Sunstone resting on the East shore
rock painting:
the top of Eagle Peak to the West
location:
the trumpeters in the shadow of the West Peak
rock painting:
the tunnel mouth at the centre of Canyon Pass
location:
underneath the stone gate to the North
location: Turn around from the stationary canons on the nort
rock painting:
artifact(s):
human skeleton / skulls:
human skeleton / skulls: Is this the "North scarecrow"?
rock painting:
the campfire to the North East
campsite / fire:
the crushed explorer to the North East
human skeleton / skulls: This unfortunate chap is on the left hand side of
the discarded anchor near the North West shore
artifact(s):
signpost, totem or flag: Not found yet, unless this is the skulls hanging i
signpost, totem or flag:
the perilous plank walk high to the South East
structure:
the remains of the cave dweller... underground
human skeleton / skulls: Enter the cave from the North beach
the rum stash near the North West shores
artifact(s):
the South East adventurer protecting her loot
human skeleton / skulls:
the steaming pot near the West shores
artifact(s): A pot hanging from a stick, but not really steamin
rock painting: just below the camp site
lost explorer in shrine chamber... underground
human skeleton / skulls:
the anchor resting on the ship's remains to the far North East
artifact(s):
the balancing rocks on the small island to the far North East
tree(s) or rock(s):
the cursed skull piles on the main island
human skeleton / skulls:
the derelict barrel cache on the North East island
artifact(s):
the deserted beach fishing camp on the main island
campsite / fire:
the dry ground behind the waterfall... underground
location:
the high point overlooking the rocky stream... underground
location:
the North cave entrance in the sinkhole
location: Go to the cave entrance on the left of the picture
the shaded beach hammock on the main island
artifact(s):
the shrine hidden from the sun's rays... underground
animal bones: If you head into the cave system, take the right-h
the source of the stream... underground
water feature: This is second of two waterfalls in the cave system
the tallest of the four rocks on the far West island
tree(s) or rock(s):
the torn galleon flagpole on the main island
signpost, totem or flag:
the washed up rowing boat shaded by palms to the North East
artifact(s):
the wooden bridge over cascading waters... underground
structure:
at the top of the waterfall on the South East outer ring
water feature:
Seashell Rock on the South West inner atoll
rock painting:
the barnacled chests on the North West inner ring
artifact(s):
the campfire at the remains of the fishing camp on the South West shores
campsite / fire: This is where Merrick camped during The Hungering Deep.
the entrance to Sharkbait Cave
location:
the fisherman’s grave on the North West outer ring
grave:
the looted stores on the West outer ring
artifact(s):
the painted adventurous divers on the North outer ring
rock painting:
the painted stingray on the South inner ring
rock painting:
the remains of fishing camp on the South West shores
campsite / fire: This is where Merrick camped during The Hungering Deep
the Rumrunner's Cache on the North West outer ring
artifact(s):
the Seahorse Lookout on the East outer ring
rock painting:
the shark statue on the East outer ring
statue or stone carving:
the shark statue on the North outer ring
statue or stone carving:
the shark statue on the South outer ring
statue or stone carving:
the shark statue on the West outer ring
statue or stone carving:
the shores of the waterfall on the South East outer ring
water feature:
the skull summoning totem on the South east outer island
signpost, totem or flag:
the spearfisherman looking to the South West sea
rock painting: This is at Merrick's old camp site
rock painting:
the three fishermen overlooking the eye of the island
rock painting:
the top of the waterfall on the South East outer ring
water feature:
the twin fish boulder on North West outer ring
rock painting:
the twin red sharks inside Sharkbait Cave to the North... underground
rock painting: The entrance to Sharkbait Cave is marked with the cross
the anchor resting on stone near the Blackwyche’s remains
artifact(s):
the archway on the North West beach of the largest isle
location:
the bird cage in Captain Pendragon’s quarters
artifact(s): To get to the captain's cabin, climb to the first...
the bowsprit of the legendary ship the Blackwyche
shipwreck: Climb up through the forecastle as if heading to t
the broken remains of the The Blackwyche’s mainmast
shipwreck:
the caged remains of the mutinous pirate to the West
human skeleton / skulls:
shipwreck: To get here, climb to the first level of the forec
the crossed rib bones in the shadow of the largest peak
animal bones:
the Kraken bones washed ashore the South West Beach
animal bones:
the perilous collapsed foremast of the Blackwytche
shipwreck:
the remains of the sea monster on the North shores
animal bones:
the scarecrow beside the inner shallow pool
signpost, totem or flag:
the skull pile in the shadow of the largest peak
human skeleton / skulls:
the washed up buoy on the South shores
artifact(s):
the wrecked rowboat on the South West shores
artifact(s):
location: I am guessing this is the bridge you sail under to get into the bay.
Smuggler's Spring... underground
location:
the barrel maker's grave to the West
grave:
the bell at the wooden ruins on the East beach
artifact(s): NOT the bell on the North beach
the bell at the wooden ruins on the North beach
artifact(s): NOT the bell on the East beach
the cage of the escaped prisoner... underground
artifact(s): In the cave, there is a skeleton suspended in a ca
the campfire at the large North West camp
campsite / fire: This camp is just a little to the West of the entr
the cliffside stony grave to the North East
grave:
structure: Near the top of the ladder which leads down to the
structure:
the drunken sailor at the North West cliffside camp
human skeleton / skulls: This is not the "large North West camp" which is j
the dusty ground beneath the hanging prisoner... underground
location:
artifact(s):
the entrance to Smuggler's Cavern
location:
the grassy cliffs above Smuggler's Cavern
location:
the hermit’s campfire to the North East
campsite / fire: This can be tricky to find. It's actually not far
artifact(s): This camp is also known as "the large North West c
the long forgotten birdcage... underground
artifact(s): This is smaller than the prisoners' cages
the parrot keeper's final resting place to the West
grave: There are feathers on the grave marker, and scatte
the remains of the treasure seeker near the South West shore
human skeleton / skulls:
campsite / fire:
location: This spot is easy to find with your compass, but a
the warning skulls near the centre of the island
signpost, totem or flag: Halfway up the path from the beach to the cave, on
the colossal serpent painting on the far East island
rock painting:
the endless lizard in gunpowder tunnels... underground
rock painting:
the flagpole bearing a tattered flag on the central island
signpost, totem or flag:
the great Snake God overlooking the beach
rock painting:
the Lone Turtle memorial on the East island
rock painting:
the narrow passage guarded by snake heads
rock painting:
the painted red flower on West island
rock painting:
the roaring flame painted on stone on the far West island
rock painting:
the secluded beach of the West island
location:
the secret entrance to the Gunpowder Tunnels
location:
the stone beacon on the far West island
statue or stone carving:
the stone serpent at the highest point
statue or stone carving:
the Sunstone on the South West beach of the largest isle
rock painting:
the three skull warning looking out to South East seas
signpost, totem or flag:
the three tallest palms on the far East island
tree(s) or rock(s):
scarecrow at the North West gate
signpost, totem or flag:
the campfire at the fishing camp on the West shores
campsite / fire:
the campfire in the cave near the lowest point... underground
campsite / fire:
the fishing camp on the West shores
campsite / fire:
the grave on the lonely isle to the West
grave:
the hangman's tree to the West
structure:
the hidden grove at the lowest point
water feature:
the high ground above Mutinous Arch
location: Stand on the rocky edge bordering the sandy path
location:
the monstrous fangs beneath the South East palms
animal bones:
The monstrous remains on the North West beach
animal bones:
the pale tree washed ashore on the West sands
artifact(s):
the three skull totem to the South East
signpost, totem or flag:
signpost, totem or flag:
the wrecked rowboat on the South sands
wrecked rowboat:
Butterfly Lookout under the highest point
rock painting:
Eagles Passage up high to the South East
rock painting:
The ancient diving plank above the inner waters
structure: This is accessible by climbing the internal ramps and stairs from the South inner beach of the lagoon. Its not on top of the island, but about half-way up.
the beetle on the inner pathway
rock painting:
the excavator's grave up high to the West
grave: This is the middle of three graves in "the graveya
the graveyard up high to the West
grave:
the hunters Tale on the north west grassy ledge
rock painting:
the last crewmate at the beach survivor's camp to the East
human skeleton / skulls: The book lying next to the campfire is one of Wand
the North point where four pathways meet... underground
location: From inside harbour, climb the first long ladder a
structure:
the overgrown hut to the North West
structure: This is down low, on the shore of the inner harbou
the painted heavens up high to the North East
rock painting:
the passage between the hanged thieves... underground
location:
the Red Eyed Parrot above the North inner waters
rock painting: From the inner harbour, climb the long ladder. At
rock painting:
the shattered bridge across Haven Arch
structure:
the spearfisherman on the lonely isle
rock painting:
the stone beacon looking out the South West seas
statue or stone carving:
the thrice marked crabs on the East beach
rock painting: This is very near "the beach survivor's camp to th
the twin fish on the North beach
rock painting:
the twin heads atop the stone steps up high
statue or stone carving:
Turtle Rock up high to the East
rock painting:
the desolate wooden shack at the South beach
structure:
the grave adorned with rope to the South East
grave: Several clues point to graves in this little grave
the grave robber to the South East
human skeleton / skulls:
the high ground above the rocky tunnel to the far North East
location:
the high ground above the rocky tunnel to the far South West
location:
the lookout bell at the highest point of the island
structure:
the mutinous snake's lowly shallow grave
grave: Several clues point to graves in this little grave
the narrow rocky tunnel to the South West
location:
the rocky tunnel that cuts through the large island... underground
location:
the small rock pool oasis on the hill to the North East
water feature:
the stone foundation at the North East beach
structure:
the sunken jetty on the North East shore
dock or jetty:
the wandering lovers final resting place to the South East
grave: Several clues point to graves in this little grave
Wanderers Well up high on the large island
water feature:
