(6 months ago)

The Rune Circle

made by Stormcaller

Description:

The players find themselves in a circular chamber with a series of glowing runes inscribed on the floor. Some runes are glowing brighter than others.

Objective:

Activate the runes in the correct order to unlock a magical barrier or door.

Puzzle Type: Logic

Puzzle Type: Visual

Difficulty:

Moderate

Solution Method: Creative Thinking

Solution Method: Deductive Reasoning

Solution Method: Exploration and Investigation

Solution Method: Knowledge and Lore

Clues:

A verse on the wall says, “From darkness to light, the path must be taken, lest the runes lead astray and the circle be broken.”

Success criteria:

The magical barrier or door unlocks when the runes are activated in the correct order.

Failure consequences:

Incorrect activation could trigger a magical trap, such as a curse or the summoning of a guardian.

Timelimit in minutes:

None

Optional info:

The runes could be tied to the elements, phases of the moon, or other thematic aspects of the campaign.