Neopets: The Darkest Faerie

Escaping the endless staircase
To escape the endless staircase, you see those quiggle statues? Go to the second one. If his hand is pointing down, go down. If his hand is pointing up, go up. Repeat this process until you see a door. Go through it.

Four sword pieces location
The first three pieces are on the west bridge that you take in front of the Meridell Castle Gate. You must go in-between two houses and climb up the wooden ladder, then jump onto the wooden plank. When you are on the plank, walk to your left and get that piece. Then, walk back across. Next, climb up the ladder in front of you. Collect the piece up there, then grab the rope. Slide down until you get to the last platform and collect that piece. For the fourth piece, you must go to the recruitment center. When you walk in, go directly ahead and turn right. You will be in the jail. Talk to one of the prisoners and he will trade you 100nps for the hilt. Take all of these pieces to the blacksmith. After you have the completed sword, take it to the master in the pub and he will sign your sponsor papers.