Goblin Golem of Obsidian giveaway puzzle


Pathfinder Adventure Card Game General Discussion


Pathfinder Adventure, Adventure Path, Lost Omens, PF Special Edition, Starfinder Adventure Path Subscriber

I have 2 codes for Goblin Golems of Obsidian for use in the Pathfinder Adventures app. Because I feel like it, I'm going to make a puzzle to figure out which will lead to the codes; the puzzles will test your knowledge of Golarion lore (some of the hints may contain minor AP spoilers).

Each puzzle (once decoded) asks a question. If you post the correct answer to the question, I'll PM you a code.

PUZZLE 1

ZT IPJD UIDK, I AFHXJT VHFG, KQJ GJIKQ HN UFHUQJOB.
I PHWGJT IPJ HN SIT ITG PWHFB TJMJF OISJ KH AJ.
OHTKIOKZTP SJ ZSUHDDZAWJ, KQHRPQ SITB DKZWW SIB KFB.
WHTP KQHRPQK GJIG, KQJ LRJDKZHT DKITGD: VQH IS Z?

Hints: The first letter of the answer can be swapped into the above puzzle. For example, the answer for the hint "D = Ameiko's Hometown" would be "Sandpoint" as that is where Ameiko Kaijitsu was born. Thus, you would be able to replace all D's with S's in the above puzzle. (D = S is valid, so you get a freebie)

K = Father turned into twisted mockery, now a herald of his son (original name)
S = Barzillai's most hated foodstuff
H = The Land of the Pharaohs
I = Origin of Divinity
F = Robes, masks, and steps identify those who worship this person

(Puzzle 2 will be posted sometime after Puzzle 1 is answered successfully. Due to post edit limits, you'll need to dig a bit to find it)

Feel free to discuss / collaborate / whatever if you want :)


I think I solved it, but I don't need the prize, so I'm encouraging everyone to give it their best shot ;)

Thanks for the nice riddle skizzerz, it was fun to solve :)


I also think I got it, but I also have at least 3 GGO in PA (and a couple non-registered from MM), so I'll abstain from posting. Thanks for the puzzle!


Yeah, you get a bunch with purchase of the Windows version. I don't believe I'd used the code on my physical card.


Riddle:
IN AGES PAST, A BROKEN WORD, THE DEATH OF PROPHECY.
A GOLDEN AGE OF MAN AND GLORY NEVER CAME TO BE.
CONTACTING ME THOUGHT IMPOSSIBLE, THOUGH MANY STILL MAY TRY.
LONG THOUGHT DEAD, THE QUESTION STANDS: WHO AM I?

Answer:
Aroden

Assuming my answer is correct:

Thoughts:
The puzzle becomes really easy once you realize the last three words are "who am I". At that point the 5 hints you provided are meaningless because solving the riddle becomes a matter of cryptography and no knowledge of Golarion is even strictly necessary. I'd suggest that the next puzzle not include something that makes it easy to solve without the knowledge you want people to be using.


Pathfinder Adventure, Adventure Path, Lost Omens, PF Special Edition, Starfinder Adventure Path Subscriber

Sent you a PM. I'll post the second puzzle in a bit (probably tomorrow to give me time to think of it)

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