The Locked Library
A scholar needs a rare book from a library that has been magically sealed. The only way in is through a series of riddles that test knowledge of history, magic, and literature. Solve the puzzles, retrieve the tome, and avoid the guardian constructs that protect the collection.
Suggested NPCs
Owen Moonstone
- Human
- Male
- Adult
Role
- Occupation
- Solstice timekeeper
Character
- Motivation
- Pursuing knowledge and discovery
- Personality
- Kind-hearted and generous
- Background
- Scholar studying ancient ruins
Details
- Quirk
- Names every horse they meet
- Speaking style
- Talks faster when the sun is high
- Private fear
- Crowds during festivals
- Secret
- Has never slept—only trances in daylight
- Signature item
- Knife that cuts only rope and promises
Nora Ironheart
- Human
- Non-binary
- Adult
Role
- Occupation
- River toll clerk
Character
- Motivation
- Pursuing knowledge and discovery
- Personality
- Methodical planner who panics when plans change
- Background
- Scholar studying ancient ruins
Details
- Quirk
- Offers everyone sunscreen unsolicited
- Speaking style
- Uses regional slang thickly
- Private fear
- A name spoken by fireflies
- Secret
- Runs the black market in summer memories
- Signature item
- Canteen that never empties on Tuesdays
Nora Goldleaf
- Human
- Male
- Adult
Role
- Occupation
- Curse removal broker
Character
- Motivation
- Pursuing knowledge and discovery
- Personality
- Stubborn and proud
- Background
- Scholar studying ancient ruins
Details
- Quirk
- Refuses to step on cracks in cobblestones
- Speaking style
- Whispers recipes when nervous
- Private fear
- Growing old alone
- Secret
- Has never slept—only trances in daylight
- Signature item
- Umbrella that points toward lies