rolando I

I have a problem. I can get through one gate (to be informed the water is rising). I can crawl under the next gate to be met by some local ogres and the water keeps rising). I'm trying to fight my way down the corridor and am told the water is advancing; the next moment all my roster of characters disappear. Drowned? Any hints/solutions gratefully recieved.

I'm having a problem getting past the barrier to enter the Hidden Tower. I've drunk from the pool, been enlightened but I still end up sticking to the barrier. Any help appreciated.