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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
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