Trials of the Gifted: Test of Wit
From Istaria Lexica
| Quest type: | Errand |
| From NPC(s): | Imperial Assessor of Wit |
| Locations: | Kion |
| Previous quest(s): | Trials of the Gifted: Test of Endurance |
| Next quest(s): | Trials of the Gifted: The Trials Completed, Trials of the Gifted: Redeem Emblem |
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| Item(s) required to start, progress or finish the quest: |
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| Riddle of Eyes, Riddle of Flight, Riddle of Holes, Riddle of Night, Riddle of Silver, Riddle of Teeth, Riddle of the Cow, Riddle of the Dancer, Riddle of the Search |
A test to determine the capacity of a Gifted citizen's Wit.
Quest text[edit]
Trade your Riddle Token for the answer to the first riddle, then return to the Assessor of Wit.
The riddle is written on this note. Read it and ponder it. When you think you have the answer, speak to my assistant. You may treat him like a merchant and purchase one object from him. Use this Riddle Token as your currency; he will not accept coin.
You will need to read the riddle before deciding what to purchase. Once the item is in your inventory, view the details carefully before deciding which answer fits the riddle best.
Very good, a comb is the answer! Here is your next riddle.
Very good, a snail is the answer! Here is your next riddle.
Very good, stars are the answer! Here is your next riddle.
Trade your Riddle Token for the answer to the second riddle, then return to the Assessor of Wit.
Very good, a sponge is the answer! Here is your next riddle.
Very good, a broom is the answer! Here is your next riddle.
Very good, a thorn is the answer! Here is your next riddle.
Trade your Riddle Token for the answer to the third riddle, then return to the Assessor of Wit.
Very good, a drum is the answer! You have answered all three riddles, proving that the Gifted are not entirely witless. Here is your Token of Wit and a small bonus for your time.
Your last trial is now complete, so you should return to speak with Marshall Krianos now for your reward.
Very good, a button is the answer! You have answered all three riddles, proving that the Gifted are not entirely witless. Here is your Token of Wit and a small bonus for your time.
Your last trial is now complete, so you should return to speak with Marshall Krianos now for your reward.
Very good, a snowflake is the answer! You have answered all three riddles, proving that the Gifted are not entirely witless. Here is your Token of Wit and a small bonus for your time.
Your last trial is now complete, so you should return to speak with Marshall Krianos now for your reward.
Steps[edit]
- Trade your Riddle Token for the answer to the first riddle, then return to the Assessor of Wit.
- You need to trade it to Assistant of Wit.
- Trade your Riddle Token for the answer to the second riddle, then return to the Assessor of Wit.
- Trade your Riddle Token for the answer to the third riddle, then return to the Assessor of Wit.
Riddles[edit]
Riddle of Night[edit]
at night we come to play.
And though we do not flee at all,
at dawn we go away."
Answer: Star
(They come out at night, but during daylight they (mostly) cannot be seen.)
Riddle of Silver[edit]
he would break his back;
I am not rich,
but I leave silver in my track.
Answer: Snail
(A man carrying his "home" would break his back, and a snail leaves a silvery trail in its track.)
Riddle of Teeth[edit]
but my thin teeth are bared;
I can't befriend the bald,
but find love with the haired.
Answer: Comb
(A comb has many thin teeth, but is no friend of the bald and loved by those with hair.)
Riddle of the Search[edit]
I didn't want it, so I stopped and looked for it;
When I found it, I threw it away.
Answer: Thorn
(If you walk and walk and get a thorn in your foot, you wouldn't want it. You'll look for it, and when found you would throw it away.)
Riddle of Holes[edit]
with holes all riddled through,
Would keep water within my bounds;
It's strange, but yes, I do.
Answer: Sponge
Riddle of the Dancer[edit]
With my lady I dance.
Yet this is naught but humble work;
I've no thought of romance.
Answer: Broom
Riddle of the Cow[edit]
I beat her to this day.
The loud report she gives in turn
scares birds and beasts away.
Answer: Drum
(Drums are traditionally made from the hide of an animal such as a cow.)
Riddle of Flight[edit]
drops without fear,
but held in warm hands,
it will soon disappear.
Answer: Snowflake
Riddle of Eyes[edit]
Round as a ring.
Has two small eyes,
But can't see a thing
Answer: Button
Rewards[edit]
- Craft Experience: 25
- Adventure Experience: 25
- Money: 75c
- Reward: Imperial Token of Wit
