April 2024
Solve mildly challenging puzzles to unlock the mystery.
Lord Splendor, renowned for his extravagant masquerade balls, hosts the most eagerly awaited event of the year. Yet, what begins as a night of opulence takes a sinister turn when the esteemed host mysteriously vanishes amidst the grand gala. A fleeting moment of darkness shrouds the ballroom, and when the lights flicker back to life, Lord Splendor is inexplicably absent. Simon, a detective with a penchant for solving unusual cases, steps forward to seek the truth behind the disappearance. Will you join Simon on this thrilling quest to uncover the fate of Lord Splendor?
Part One
This is Part One of a three-part series. Be sure to check out Parts Two and Three to unlock the complete mystery.
Clue:
Simon's keen eye catches streaks on the carpet, evidence of something dragged along its surface, ending at a shelf-lined wall.
The shelf is adorned with a collection of antique items, cherished relics from the illustrious Splendor family:
- Pocket watch
- Porcelain figurine
- Brass compass
- Quill
- Cameo brooch
- Bronze statuette
- Teacup and saucer
- Crystal decanter
- Keepsake locket
- Silver candlestick
- Ceramic vase
- Ornamental dagger
- Map
- Opera glasses
- Silver flatware
- Oil lamp
An inscription beside the shelf cryptically beckons:
Into hidden hallways, where silence speaks,
Characters unique, each mystery seeks.
Twist these items with a curious hand,
Let the whispers guide, as you understand.
Feathered but doesn't fly, ink's silent ally.
A blade's whisper near, the harbinger of fear.
Tucked in a vest, tracing time and space.
Where memories are enshrined, all secrets confined.
Can you assist Simon in deciphering the meaning behind these clues, guiding him to unlock the secrets concealed within the Splendor Manor's walls?
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Hint
| The streak on the carpet indicates that Lord Splendor was dragged through a secret entrance within the wall. Investigate the inscription beside the shelf for clues. Each line corresponds to a specific object on the shelf, guiding the sequence of twists required to unlock the hidden compartment. Pay close attention to the descriptions and select the objects accordingly. |
Solution
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The streak ends at the wall, indicating that Lord Splendor was dragged through a secret entrance within that wall. Simon scrutinizes the inscription beside the shelf, pondering its cryptic message. After careful consideration, he begins to decipher the clues provided:
Arranging these items in the correct sequence according to the clues, Simon begins to twist each object on the shelf:
As Simon follows the instructions, a subtle click is heard, and a hidden compartment in the shelf slides open, revealing a hidden hallway leading further into the mysteries of Splendor Manor. |
Check out Part Two and Part Three to complete Hidden Hallways.
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