Alright, I am so close for finishing the game with the best ending! Got the...
[le spoiler territory]
...Silver Crown, and I do have a good idea of where the Golden Wand might be! I even beat the Tower of Gargax (very neat game as well) to figure out what the book said... shields and serpents!
Problem is... which ones?... oh boi...
Edit: ...oh, you devious lad! Such a clever idea! Really nicely done! All in all, super fun game! Really enjoyed it!