- Type: Mixed puzzle
- Location: a warlock mansion
- Difficulty: Medium
Background:
The party meet a warlock in his mansion; a powerful magic-user who derives their power from a mysterious being known as a patron. The patron is not typically revealed to others, but this warlock has decided to challenge the players to guess their patron’s identity.
The Puzzle:
The warlock presents the players with a series of clues and challenges, each of which is related to the patron’s nature and interests. The players must use their knowledge and skills to deduce the warlock’s patron.
Solution:
To solve the puzzle, the players will need to pay careful attention to the clues and challenges presented by the warlock. They may need to use their knowledge of the various patrons and their domains, as well as their skills in divination, investigation, and other areas.
Some possible clues and challenges that the warlock might present include:
- A riddle that relates to the patron’s nature or interests.
- A series of symbols or objects that represent the patron’s domain or influence.
- A magical effect that is characteristic of the patron’s power.
- A test of the players’ knowledge or abilities in a subject related to the patron’s domain.
With careful observation and deduction, the players should be able to deduce the warlock’s patron and reveal their identity.