Exiting the Dark Forest in King’s Quest 5 is very odd. The only reason I know what to do is because of a note I wrote to Sierra. To exit the forest, you need:
- Amulet (from fortune Teller)
- 3 Emeralds (In the Witch’s House)
- A Brass Bottle (from the temple)
- A Honeycomb (From the bees)
Wear the Amulet before entering the forest. The Amulet will block dark magic. Be sure to have gotten the Brass Bottle from the temple and also be sure that you saved the bees from the bear so you have the honeycomb. Use the bottle on the witch when you deflect her magic. Go to her house, grab the key, spinning wheel, and sack of emeralds.
When on the screen, with the eyes peeking out of the bushes, use the honeycomb there, then throw the emeralds. You’ll get to exit, plus a pair of shoes.