- Type: Logic puzzle
- Location: A dragon’s lair
- Difficulty: Easy
Background:
You are a group of adventurers who have been tasked with retrieving a great hoard of gold from of a powerful dragonborn merchant hidden in a dragon’s lair. The hoard is guarded by a series of puzzles and traps, and you must navigate them in order to reach the hoard.
The Puzzle:
As you make your way through the dragonborn’s hoard, you come across a room filled with statues of dragons in various poses. There is a door on the other side of the room, but it is locked and there is a strange riddle inscribed on the door: “To pass through this door, you must match the statues to the correct type of dragon.“
Solution:
To solve this puzzle, you must study the clues written on the pedestals beneath the statues and use your knowledge of different types of dragons to match the statues to the correct type.
- The first statue depicts a dragon with wings spread wide, as if ready to take flight. This pose could be a match for a dragon that is known for its aerial prowess, such as a brass dragon or a green dragon.
- The second statue depicts a dragon with its mouth open, revealing rows of sharp teeth. This pose could be a match for a dragon that is known for its ferocity, such as a red dragon or a black dragon.
- The third statue depicts a dragon curled up, with its tail wrapped around its body. This pose could be a match for a dragon that is known for its cunning and stealth, such as a copper dragon or a shadow dragon.
- The fourth statue depicts a dragon with its wings folded against its body, as if it is resting. This pose could be a match for a dragon that is known for its calm and patient nature, such as a gold dragon or a silver dragon.
- The fifth statue depicts a dragon rearing up on its hind legs, with its front claws extended. This pose could be a match for a dragon that is known for its physical strength and agility, such as a blue dragon or a bronze dragon.
Once you have matched the statues to the correct type of dragon, the door will unlock and you will be able to continue your journey through the dragonborn’s hoard.