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| ====== Crown chakra puzzle ====== | ====== Crown chakra puzzle ====== | ||
| ===[iron labyrinth module]=== | ===[iron labyrinth module]=== | ||
| - | ~~NOTOC~~ | + | ~~NOTOC~~\\ |
| - | //**This page contains spoilers for the Iron Labyrinth one-shot**//\\ | + | //**This page contains spoilers for the Iron Labyrinth One-shot**// |
| The Iron Labyrinth has six puzzles for players to solve. Of these, the Crown Chakra Puzzle is the only straightforward puzzle. The puzzle is a simple riddle that requires logical thought to complete | The Iron Labyrinth has six puzzles for players to solve. Of these, the Crown Chakra Puzzle is the only straightforward puzzle. The puzzle is a simple riddle that requires logical thought to complete | ||
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| - | ==== The setup ==== | + | ==== Puzzle setup ==== |
| {{ :wiki:crown_chakra_b.png?nolink|}} | {{ :wiki:crown_chakra_b.png?nolink|}} | ||
| - | When the players enter the room, it is mostly empty. There is a large crown chakra symbol carved into the floor, which covers more than half the floor. In the center of the room their is a pedestal on which is carved the riddle: | + | When the players enter the room, it is mostly empty. There is a large crown [[chakras|chakra symbol]] carved into the floor, which covers more than half the floor. In the center of the room their is a pedestal on which is carved the riddle: |
| > One hundred elemental binders attend a tryout for the Caireal City Owlcats | > One hundred elemental binders attend a tryout for the Caireal City Owlcats | ||
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| The players need only to speak the correct answer and there will be a pleasant chime sound and the glass case will slide open. If the players give an incorrect answer, a harsh sounding bell sounds and nothing happens | The players need only to speak the correct answer and there will be a pleasant chime sound and the glass case will slide open. If the players give an incorrect answer, a harsh sounding bell sounds and nothing happens | ||
| - | For each incorrect answer given, reduce the points awarded when the puzzle is solved by 2 points | + | For each incorrect answer given, reduce the points awarded when the puzzle is solved by 1 points |
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| - | ==== The solution ==== | + | ==== Puzzle solution ==== |
| 10 cannot bind air, 20 cannot bind water, and 25 cannot bind earth. Since we do not know how many of these people overlap, and the question asks us **//at least//** how many can bind all four elements, the worst case scenario is that these groups have no overlap. Therefore, as many as 45 cannot bind all four elements (10+20+25), which means that the remaining 55 would be able to bind all four elements | 10 cannot bind air, 20 cannot bind water, and 25 cannot bind earth. Since we do not know how many of these people overlap, and the question asks us **//at least//** how many can bind all four elements, the worst case scenario is that these groups have no overlap. Therefore, as many as 45 cannot bind all four elements (10+20+25), which means that the remaining 55 would be able to bind all four elements | ||
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| + | ==== Reward ==== | ||
| + | The amethyst inside the glass case has six facets and [[keystones#Sharp Mind]] 3. This grants a +3 bonus to a player's intelligence //score// if the stone is bound to the player's crown [[chakras|chakra]]. It can also be bound to the lotus chakra. An increase to a player's intelligence //modifier// grants: | ||
| + | * Six skill points. If you would like to simplify this bonus, allow a player to distribute 3d6 among their skills as desired | ||
| + | * A bonus to all [[abilities#Intelligence Checks]] | ||
| + | * A bonus to all Intelligence based [[skills]] | ||
| + | * A bonus to all Intelligence based talents | ||
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| + | **Points**\\ | ||
| + | This is a straightforward puzzle and requires no special tricks | ||
| + | ^Method of solution^Points^ | ||
| + | |Solved on first guess|6| | ||
| + | |Solved on second guess|5| | ||
| + | |Solved on third guess|4| | ||
| + | |Solved on fourth guess|3| | ||
| + | |Solved on fifth guess|2| | ||
| + | |Solved on sixth guess|1| | ||