Description:
The players find an ancient hourglass in a forgotten temple. The sands within it never seem to run out, and the room contains multiple stone pedestals, each with a symbol representing different times of the day.
Objective:
Set the hourglass on the correct pedestal to unlock the next passage.
Puzzle Type: Logic
Puzzle Type: Time-based
Difficulty:
Moderate
Solution Method: Creative Thinking
Solution Method: Deductive Reasoning
Clues:
A nearby inscription reads, “When the sun stands still, the path will reveal,” hinting that the correct time is either noon or midnight.
Success criteria:
Placing the hourglass on the correct pedestal causes a door to open or a secret path to be revealed.
Failure consequences:
Placing the hourglass on the wrong pedestal could trigger a trap or summon a guardian to challenge the players.
Timelimit in minutes:
None
Optional info:
The correct pedestal could correspond to a significant event in the campaign, such as an eclipse or a moment of prophecy.