Sep 28, 2024 3:11 pm
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Yas. Go ahead, get us murdered by a sphinx :DDeeper Underdark
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Sep 28, 2024 5:13 pm
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Truth be told, I suck at these. Logic puzzles are more my jam. But I do admire the artistry of them, and so enjoy working with them. I did have to rework the last two to fit the form I wanted, but I didn't invent any of these. And you have already succeeded twice, so you've already earned your lives. This is just extra credit. :-)
Sphinx
Sep 28, 2024 11:12 pm
Sphinx
At this point, she is not surprised. Fortunately, neither is she displeased. "Very impressive. You may exit from the other side." She pauses for a moment and says, "Would you be interested in one extra riddle? If you succeed at this one, I will give you a gift for being so good at the game."
Sphinx
Sep 28, 2024 11:51 pm
Sphinx
She simply replies, "Then you don't get the gift."
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You've already succeeded and she's happy with your performance. This is just a bonus for her own amusement.
Sphinx
Sep 29, 2024 12:09 am
Sphinx
"Wonderful!
Who makes it has no need of it.
Who buys it has no use of it.
Who uses it has no knowledge of it."
Sep 29, 2024 12:26 am
Looks at the Sphinx"That is a good one. We need sometime."
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I think I heard this one in a movie before. I think it is a coffin.
Sep 29, 2024 12:41 am
Grin comes out of his daydream about becoming a sphinx and thinks into his communicator to the others: Could it be forgiveness?
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Oh good one - coffin sounds right.Last edited September 29, 2024 12:42 am
Sep 29, 2024 11:53 am
"This damn riddles make my head hurt!" Brewner says frustrated with his arms folded
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Coffin his a good suggestion
Sphinx
Sep 29, 2024 6:34 pm
Sphinx
She thinks for a bit, then says, "I'm feeling generous. That is not the answer I was looking for, but it is close enough that I will accept it as correct."
She pads over to an area behind a different tapestry and pulls out a crystal orb about 2 inches in diameter. She gives it to Stee and says, "If you are ever in desperate straights, destroy the orb. It will make everything within 20 feet of you become immobile and unaware for three minutes. Only someone touching you will not be affected. You cannot harm anyone while they are effected by this, but you can move freely and move them around some if you need to. When the effect ends, anyone affected will not know any time has passed."
With that she leads you over to another door, which silently opens at her approach.
"This will lead you in the direction you desire. You did well with my games! If we meet again, there is no guarantee you will be so lucky!"
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In case you are wondering, the answer I was looking for was "a grave" or "the grave". But, really, the intent was the same, so I counted it as correct.Sep 29, 2024 7:05 pm
"Thank you so much, hopefully we will not run into each other again then." Stee will stash the orb in his pack. Stee looks at the group"Let's not wear out our welcome and get moving."
Sep 29, 2024 7:16 pm
Oliver bows to the sphinx respectfully as they leave through the door.
"You really outdid yourself there, Stee. Mind you, she was very nice; we should come back and play again someday. Maybe think a riddle of our own to ask back."
"You really outdid yourself there, Stee. Mind you, she was very nice; we should come back and play again someday. Maybe think a riddle of our own to ask back."
Sep 29, 2024 7:50 pm
"Thanks Oliver, my father and I used to do riddles back in the day while out in the wilderness training. More training of the mind my father would say. Looks like he knew what he was talking about."
Sep 30, 2024 8:42 am
"Farewell wise creature, if our paths cross again, remember us, hopefully with no hostility in your heart. Do you have a name we can call you?"
Sphinx
Sep 30, 2024 7:41 pm
Sphinx
"I have no name, nor do I have need of one. I am simply the Guardian of the Gate."
With that, she looks over to a side of the room, where you see an ornate entry way that you had somehow not noticed before. It is decorated in many hieroglyphs that none of you are familiar with. It seems like it could have religious significance, but, again, none of you are familiar with which one it could be.
"If our paths cross again, you would again have to prove your worth to pass through. If you were to need access to the gate, however, the test is much, much greater."
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