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 Two
This is Part Two of a three-part series. You may choose to first solve Part One. Otherwise, you may just start with this puzzle. Be sure to check out Part Three to unlock the complete mystery with the final puzzle.
Please note: The answer to Part One may have been been shared below.
Clue:
Simon meticulously follows the trail of clues previously shared, leading him to a hallway hidden behind a movable wall. The hallway is lined with aged portraits, each depicting a member of the esteemed Splendor lineage.
However, upon closer examination, Simon discerns peculiar anomalies within some of these portraits—subtle yet significant omissions of certain features:
- Lord Francis Splendor (1618-1677) - Missing right eyelashes
- Lord Edward Splendor (1795-1845) - Missing left nostril
- Lord George Splendor (1509-1564) - Missing left index fingernail
- Lord Henry Splendor (1862-1934) - Missing laces on right shoe
- Lord Philip Splendor (1704-1771) - Missing the top button on the shirt
At the end of the hallway, Simon's attention is drawn to one final portrait, marred by greasy fingerprints over certain parts of the subject’s body, hinting at a recent interaction. Below the portrait, streaks on the floor indicate recent movement of the wall.
Can you utilize these clues to decipher the method of accessing the locked wall?
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Hint
| The streaks on the floor suggest the wall was moved during Lord Splendor's abduction. The final portrait exhibits greasy fingerprints on specific areas, potentially the unlocking mechanism. Simon observes missing features on other portraits, likely serving as clues. Pay attention to the chronological order of the portraits' dates. Each missing feature corresponds to a specific body part to unlock the wall. |
Solution
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The presence of streaks on the floor strongly suggests that the wall was shifted to facilitate Lord Splendor's abduction. Notably, the final portrait bears greasy fingerprints on specific areas of the subject's body, indicating the unlocking mechanism. Simon deduces that the missing features from the other portraits serve as clues for the correct sequence and body parts to activate the wall. Following the chronological order provided by the dates associated with each portrait, Simon initiates the unlocking process:
As Simon follows the prescribed sequence, the wall bearing the final portrait shifts aside, revealing yet another hidden hallway beckoning further exploration. |
Check out Part One and Part Three to complete Hidden Hallways.
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