- Type: Mixed puzzle
- Location: Halloween setting
- Difficulty: Easy
Background:
The players have been hired by a wealthy collector to retrieve a rare, magical broomstick from an abandoned witch’s hut deep in the woods. As they approach the hut, they feel a chill run down their spine and hear a faint cackling laughter.
The Puzzle:
Upon entering the hut, the players find themselves in a room filled with strange, ancient artifacts and potions. In the center of the room, they see a broomstick suspended from the ceiling by a chain. However, the chain is locked in place by a series of intricate, magical locks.
The Solution:
To unlock the chain and retrieve the broomstick, the players must solve a series of puzzles scattered throughout the hut. These puzzles, which may include riddles, code-breaking, and enchanted objects, are all related to the theme of witches and magic.
Once the players have solved all of the puzzles, they will be able to unlock the chain and claim the broomstick. However, they must be careful – the witch who once inhabited the hut is rumored to still haunt the premises, and she will not give up her prized possession easily. The players may need to use their wits and magic to fend off any supernatural threats and make their escape with the broomstick in hand.
2nd Halloween Puzzle
Background:
The players have stumbled upon a hidden witches chamber in a creepy old mansion on the outskirts of town. As they explore the cluttered room, they can’t help but feel a sense of unease – the air is thick with the smell of strange, unidentifiable potions, and the cauldron in the corner seems to bubble and steam with an otherworldly energy.
The Puzzle:
Upon closer inspection, the players notice that the cauldron is bubbling but no ingredients have yet been added to the water. In order to brew a potion, they must solve a riddle etched into the base of the cauldron:
“I am the keeper of secrets, the vessel of life and death. To unlock my secrets, you must first uncover the hidden path. But beware, for to do so invites danger and strife. The key to unlocking me is the ingredients of the wise, But add the wrong mixture will only bring more sorrow and lies.”
The Solution:
To solve the puzzle, the players must search the room for clues and gather a series of mysterious ingredients scattered throughout the chamber. However, not just any ingredients will do – they must find the specific ingredients that hold the key to brewing the potion.
Once the players have located the correct ingredients, they must carefully mix them together in the correct order and pour the resulting mixture into a vial. If they have succeeded, they brew the potion they seek. But be warned – the cauldron is said to contain powerful, potentially dangerous magic, and the players will need to be careful not to succumb to its temptations.