1. Amulet of Echoes
- Code Form: Amulet
- Puzzle: The amulet is engraved with symbols that represent echoes of the past. Players must decipher the inscriptions by visiting specific locations and listening to the whispers of the ancients.
- Punishment: Players lose the ability to recall recent events, making it difficult to remember quest details or conversations with NPCs (non-player characters). This may lead to missed opportunities and confusion in future quests. [Memory Drain]
- Time limit: 15 minutes.
2. Stone Tablet of Winds
- Code Form: Stone Tablet
- Puzzle: A large tablet carved with Aelithar script lies atop a windswept mountain. Players must solve a riddle that involves aligning the tablet with the direction of the winds at specific times of the day.
- Punishment: Players experience a temporary disorientation effect, causing them to become lost in the environment. Their minimaps are scrambled, making navigation incredibly challenging for a set duration. [Disorientation]
- Time Limit: 20 minutes.
3. Coral Fragment of Depths
- Code Form: Coral Fragment
- Puzzle: Deep within an underwater cavern, players find a coral fragment embedded with ancient runes. To unlock the code, they must interact with the bioluminescent creatures around it, matching their patterns to the symbols on the coral.
- Punishment: Players suffer a debuff that reduces their swimming speed and increases stamina consumption while underwater. They may also take periodic damage from the crushing pressure of the ocean depths. [Breath of the Abyss]
- Time Limit: 20 minutes.
4. Shard of Celestial Light
- Code Form: Crystal Shard
- Puzzle: A radiant crystal shard, hidden in a temple of light, requires players to align mirrors in a specific configuration. The reflection must illuminate the Aelithar symbols inscribed on the walls, revealing the code.
- Punishment: Players are enveloped in a shadowy aura, causing their light-based abilities to fail. They may also become susceptible to shadow attacks from enemies, increasing damage taken. [Shadow Affliction]
- Time Limit: 15 minutes.
5. Gilded Scroll of Shadows
- Code Form: Scroll
- Puzzle: Players must find a scroll that contains Aelithar writings but is written in invisible ink. They must use a special potion that reveals the text when exposed to the correct light source.
- Punishment: Players lose the ability to cast spells or use skills that require verbal components for a set period. They must rely on physical combat and items, limiting their effectiveness in battles. [Curse of Silence]
- Time Limit: 10 minutes
6. Tidal Sphere of Reflection
- Code Form: Tidal Sphere
- Puzzle: This spherical artifact can only be activated by creating specific tidal patterns. Players must interact with the water's movement, utilizing their knowledge of currents to reveal the inscriptions within the sphere that contain the code.
- Punishment: The environment becomes flooded, making certain areas inaccessible and altering the terrain. Players may also experience a reduction in movement speed due to the difficult conditions. [Flooded Path]
- Time Limit: 15 minutes.
7. Rune-Inscribed Shell
- Code Form: Shell
- Puzzle: Found on a remote beach, the shell is etched with Aelithar runes. Players must use a series of conch shells to create a melody that resonates with the shell's energy, unlocking the code through sound.
- Punishment: Players are plagued by echoes that distract them during combat and skill checks, resulting in increased chances of failure for a duration. This can lead to critical failures in important encounters. [Echoing Misfortune]
- Time Limit: 20 minutes.
8. Celestial Compass
- Code Form: Compass
- Puzzle: This ancient compass points to hidden stars rather than cardinal directions. Players must solve celestial alignments and navigate by night to reveal the coordinates corresponding to the Aelithar inscriptions.
- Punishment: Players attract the attention of celestial beings, leading to random encounters with hostile star creatures. These beings may ambush players at inopportune moments. [Star's Wrath]
- Time Limit: 15 minutes.
9. Enchanted Ring of Thalassa
- Code Form: Ring
- Puzzle: An intricately designed ring requires players to gather elemental essences (water, air, earth, fire) from various locations. When combined and infused into the ring, the Aelithar symbols will illuminate, providing the final code.
- Punishment: Players become susceptible to elemental damage corresponding to the essences they failed to gather (e.g., water, air, earth, fire). This could lead to increased vulnerability in future battles against elemental enemies. [Elemental Reversal]
- Time Limit: 20 minutes.