Post by Bouyo on Aug 8, 2015 23:56:53 GMT
Congratulations to those who completed the Scavenger Hunt! Those riddles were designed to be challenging, yet achievable if you use a healthy combination of critical thinking, deduction, process of elimination, and a little bit of google.
For those off you who weren't quite up to the snuff; It's alright. Take these answer and learn from them.
1.
Question: Warning! Anyone who is pregnant or elderly should not participate in this scavenger hunt! If you happen to be pregnant and have already found the first item, don’t worry! You can sell it back to the shops for 50s. I only need one of these items.
Answer: Dizziness box 2 x1
How: The key phrase is "sell it back to the shops", meaning that this item comes from the various lunia shops. The item description for Dizziness boxes states that anyone who is pregnant or elderly should not handle the item. Finally, It is only Dizziness box 2 that sells for 50s.
2.
Question: Bring me 99 remains of that which is attracted to beautiful things.
Answer: Shamurloc Soul stone x99
How: In 4-9 Dainn states in the on screen dialogue that Shamurlocs are attracted to beautiful things (much to Eir's chagrin)
3.
Question: This item received its name from Arabic and holds a special connection to a particular aquatic mammal. “Call Me Ishmael,” Knowing who said this will help bring you steps closer. Twenty steps to be exact.
Answer: Amber x20
How: "Call me Ishmael" are the first three words written in Moby Dick, a classic about a man's obsession with a white sperm whale. Sperm whales produce a waste matter in their bodies called Ambergris (meaning "gray amber") which was once very valuable. It's name derives from the arabic name "Amber". Twenty steps closer=20
4.
Question: I am played with by children and adults alike, but be careful; Play with me incorrectly and face the wrath of Sachiko. Bring me one item for each for each letter in the name of the cursed elementary school.
Answer: Paper Doll x12
How: Paper dolls date back hundreds of years, and were played with by children and adults. Those of you familiar with the familiar franchise "Corpse Party" know that the game to summon Sachiko-Sachiko Ever After- is played with paper dolls as well. However, if you play the game incorrectly, you will summon the wrath of Sachiko and be transported to the "Heavenly Host elementary school" to meet your fate. Finally, Heavenly Host has 12 letters, ergo 12 paper dolls.
5.
Question: This item shares its name with a song, whose music video’s open casting call brought out over 38,000 applicants! Bring me a stack of these items equal to the position this song debuted on the Billboard’s Hot 100
Answer: Firework x57
How: Katy Perry's firework achieved a landmark when it's open call for it's music video brought over 38,000 applicants. The song also debuted at number 57 on the billboards hot 100
6.
Question: Has this scavenger hunt made you huff and puff yet? Hopefully your house is made out of this type of material, otherwise it’ll be blown away. Three houses, three brothers, there sends to be a trend here…
Answer: Endurance Straw 3 x3
How: Huff anf puff, blown away, three brothers, three houses, all referenced to the 3 little pigs and the big bad wolf. The materials used in the houses were straw, sticks, and brick. what made the brick house great is that it was able to endure the wolf's breath. While there aren't any bricks in lunia, there are staws that can "endure". of course the 3 would be via the "rule of three" used in the story.
7.
Question: 02 18 09 14 07 13 05 T 09 14 20 05 18 13 05 04 09 01 20 05 20 01 12 13 15 14 03 12 01 23 19
Answer: Intermediate talmon claws x20
How: Throughout the original post, there were subtle hints; Letters that were replaced with numbers. Figuring out that the letters a,b,c translated to 1,2,3 made decoding this riddle simple. The "T" threw people off, but if you only reverse the rule, you'll see that T=20.
8.
Question: This item is said to shine with golden brilliance; but I wouldn’t know. My kindergarten teacher refuses to give me one because I never hand in my homework on time. Oh well, how many grades are left until graduation?
Answer: Gold Star x12
How: in most kindergartens, the reward to doing well was usually a big gold star sticker. Also, The gold star item description states that they "shine with golden brilliance". Finally, there are 12 years in a traditional American k-12 education.
9.
Question: This item was given to Tia to help her brave the immense heat of Wildur’s lair. Pretty quick thinking of Seig, but I think we need one for each member of the party. (hint: Henry needs one too!)
Answer: Soul of Wind x7
How: In chapter 27 of the Lunia Myth lore, it states that Seig gave Tia the Soul of Wind to help her cope with the intense flames of Wildur's volcanic lair. During that time there were 7 members in the lair: Dainn, Seig, Tia, Dacy, Krieg, Lir, and Henri.
10.
Question: As you gaze onto my face remember that we must all die, for there is no greater “momento mori” than I. I come in forms of Hope, Blood, and Starlight; For the Love of God please get this one right. Bring me an amount equal to the number of letters in this item’s name
Answer: Diamond x7
How: This riddle was probably the hardest, yet easiest to solve. Most of you didnt know what a "momento Mori" is, but if you look it up you'll find that it's a latin phrase meaning "remember (you must) to die". It also is the name of an object or artwork that represents this notion. Of all the Momento Mori's in the world there is perhaps no greater one than the famous piece "For the Love of God". A platinum skull covered by 8,601 flawless diamonds(It's truly an impressive and beautiful work of art). The riddle says that the item comes in forms of Hope, Blood, and Starlight. What Diamond is more well known than the legendary Hope Diamond? Or more controversial than the African Blood diamonds? Not to mention the famous Amarillo Starlight. Finally, the word Diamond has 7 letters in it.
For those off you who weren't quite up to the snuff; It's alright. Take these answer and learn from them.
1.
Question: Warning! Anyone who is pregnant or elderly should not participate in this scavenger hunt! If you happen to be pregnant and have already found the first item, don’t worry! You can sell it back to the shops for 50s. I only need one of these items.
Answer: Dizziness box 2 x1
How: The key phrase is "sell it back to the shops", meaning that this item comes from the various lunia shops. The item description for Dizziness boxes states that anyone who is pregnant or elderly should not handle the item. Finally, It is only Dizziness box 2 that sells for 50s.
2.
Question: Bring me 99 remains of that which is attracted to beautiful things.
Answer: Shamurloc Soul stone x99
How: In 4-9 Dainn states in the on screen dialogue that Shamurlocs are attracted to beautiful things (much to Eir's chagrin)
3.
Question: This item received its name from Arabic and holds a special connection to a particular aquatic mammal. “Call Me Ishmael,” Knowing who said this will help bring you steps closer. Twenty steps to be exact.
Answer: Amber x20
How: "Call me Ishmael" are the first three words written in Moby Dick, a classic about a man's obsession with a white sperm whale. Sperm whales produce a waste matter in their bodies called Ambergris (meaning "gray amber") which was once very valuable. It's name derives from the arabic name "Amber". Twenty steps closer=20
4.
Question: I am played with by children and adults alike, but be careful; Play with me incorrectly and face the wrath of Sachiko. Bring me one item for each for each letter in the name of the cursed elementary school.
Answer: Paper Doll x12
How: Paper dolls date back hundreds of years, and were played with by children and adults. Those of you familiar with the familiar franchise "Corpse Party" know that the game to summon Sachiko-Sachiko Ever After- is played with paper dolls as well. However, if you play the game incorrectly, you will summon the wrath of Sachiko and be transported to the "Heavenly Host elementary school" to meet your fate. Finally, Heavenly Host has 12 letters, ergo 12 paper dolls.
5.
Question: This item shares its name with a song, whose music video’s open casting call brought out over 38,000 applicants! Bring me a stack of these items equal to the position this song debuted on the Billboard’s Hot 100
Answer: Firework x57
How: Katy Perry's firework achieved a landmark when it's open call for it's music video brought over 38,000 applicants. The song also debuted at number 57 on the billboards hot 100
6.
Question: Has this scavenger hunt made you huff and puff yet? Hopefully your house is made out of this type of material, otherwise it’ll be blown away. Three houses, three brothers, there sends to be a trend here…
Answer: Endurance Straw 3 x3
How: Huff anf puff, blown away, three brothers, three houses, all referenced to the 3 little pigs and the big bad wolf. The materials used in the houses were straw, sticks, and brick. what made the brick house great is that it was able to endure the wolf's breath. While there aren't any bricks in lunia, there are staws that can "endure". of course the 3 would be via the "rule of three" used in the story.
7.
Question: 02 18 09 14 07 13 05 T 09 14 20 05 18 13 05 04 09 01 20 05 20 01 12 13 15 14 03 12 01 23 19
Answer: Intermediate talmon claws x20
How: Throughout the original post, there were subtle hints; Letters that were replaced with numbers. Figuring out that the letters a,b,c translated to 1,2,3 made decoding this riddle simple. The "T" threw people off, but if you only reverse the rule, you'll see that T=20.
8.
Question: This item is said to shine with golden brilliance; but I wouldn’t know. My kindergarten teacher refuses to give me one because I never hand in my homework on time. Oh well, how many grades are left until graduation?
Answer: Gold Star x12
How: in most kindergartens, the reward to doing well was usually a big gold star sticker. Also, The gold star item description states that they "shine with golden brilliance". Finally, there are 12 years in a traditional American k-12 education.
9.
Question: This item was given to Tia to help her brave the immense heat of Wildur’s lair. Pretty quick thinking of Seig, but I think we need one for each member of the party. (hint: Henry needs one too!)
Answer: Soul of Wind x7
How: In chapter 27 of the Lunia Myth lore, it states that Seig gave Tia the Soul of Wind to help her cope with the intense flames of Wildur's volcanic lair. During that time there were 7 members in the lair: Dainn, Seig, Tia, Dacy, Krieg, Lir, and Henri.
10.
Question: As you gaze onto my face remember that we must all die, for there is no greater “momento mori” than I. I come in forms of Hope, Blood, and Starlight; For the Love of God please get this one right. Bring me an amount equal to the number of letters in this item’s name
Answer: Diamond x7
How: This riddle was probably the hardest, yet easiest to solve. Most of you didnt know what a "momento Mori" is, but if you look it up you'll find that it's a latin phrase meaning "remember (you must) to die". It also is the name of an object or artwork that represents this notion. Of all the Momento Mori's in the world there is perhaps no greater one than the famous piece "For the Love of God". A platinum skull covered by 8,601 flawless diamonds(It's truly an impressive and beautiful work of art). The riddle says that the item comes in forms of Hope, Blood, and Starlight. What Diamond is more well known than the legendary Hope Diamond? Or more controversial than the African Blood diamonds? Not to mention the famous Amarillo Starlight. Finally, the word Diamond has 7 letters in it.
