Trials of the Gifted: Test of Wit is a Quest given by Imperial Assessor of Wit .
Steps[]
- Call back in town and go to the Assessor of Wit there.
- Trade your Riddle Token for the answer to the first riddle, then return to the Assessor of Wit.
- You will receive a note item with a different riddle and a Riddle Token for each riddle you must answer. For the riddles and answers see the "Riddles and Answers" section below.
- Trade your Riddle Token for the answer to the second riddle, then return to the Assessor of Wit.
- You'll receive another Riddle Token and another riddle.
- Trade your Riddle Token for the answer to the third riddle, then return to the Assessor of Wit.
- You'll receive another Riddle Token and another riddle.
Rewards[]
- Craft Experience: 25
- Adventure Experience: 25
- Money: 75c
- Item: Imperial Token of Wit
Riddles and Answers[]
First Riddles[]
- Riddle of Night
- Without signal, flag or call, at night we come to play. And though we do not flee at all, at dawn we go away
- The answer to this riddle would be the Star. They come out at night, but during daylight they (mostly) cannot be seen.
- Riddle of Silver
- If man carried my burden, he would break his back; I am not rich, but I leave silver in my track.
- The answer to this riddle would be the Snail. A man carrying his "home" would break his back, and a snail leaves a silvery trail in its track.
- Riddle of Teeth
- I am no fearsome beast, but my thin teeth are bared; I can't befriend the bald, but find love with the haired.
- The answer to this riddle is the Comb. A comb has many thin teeth, but is no friend of the bald and loved by those with hair.
Second Riddles[]
- Riddle of the Search
- I walked and walked, and at last I got it; I didn't want it, so I stopped and looked for it; When I found it, I threw it away.
- The answer to this riddle is the Thorn. If you walk and walk and get a thorn in your foot, you wouldn't want it. You'll look for it, and when found you would throw it away.
- Riddle of Holes
- You would not think that one like me, with holes all riddled through; Would keep water within my bounds; It's strange, but yes, I do.
- The answer to this riddle is the Sponge.
- Riddle of the Dancer
- Throughout the day, across the floor; With my lady I dance; Yet this is naught but humble work; I've no thought of romance.
- The answer to this riddle is the Broom.
Third Riddles[]
- Riddle of the Cow
- Though my cow has long since died, I beat her to this day. The loud report she gives in turn scares birds and beasts away.
- The answer to this riddle is the Drum, which traditionally is made from the hide of an animal such as a cow.
- Riddle of Flight
- It flies without wings, drops without fear, but held in warm hands, it will soon disappear.
- The answer to this riddle is the Snowflake.
- Riddle of Eyes
- Flat as a leaf; Round as a ring; Has two small eyes; But can't see a thing
- The answer to this riddle is Button