Pirkka Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) The strange activity of the stone portal in the Clan Camp has been the subject of much debate and conjecture for many sages and scholars across Gielinor. The most vocal and passionate of these learned individuals is Avalani. Avalani has been researching the mysterious stone portal with great interest and has begun to piece together some information about the structure. While she was working on the portal, a mysterious stranger delivered a strange stone tablet. Unfortunately for Avalani, the tablet appears to be some sort of cryptic clue. Never being proficient at solving such puzzles herself, she has decided to put out a call for any who have the mental dexterity to tackle some confusing conundrums, as well as a little test to make sure they are up for the task. The Cryptic Clue Fest is back, but with a clan twist! We wanted to bring some focus to Avalani’s studies at the Clan Camp. We know you love clue fests, so we’ve taken your feedback from last year and used it to make an even delightfully teasing story for you to enjoy. This time around, Avalani’s studies will take 7 days and 6 gruelling clues must be solved in order to understand the mystery of the stone portal. Like last year, new clues will be posted each day and you will need to solve them to find out who to talk to and what key items they want you to bring. To start this Cryptic Clue Fest, head over to Avalani’s thread (Quick find code: 199-200-460-62991183), posted as a call to sleuths across Gielinor. Day One - "Avalani seeks help": Avalani Needs YOU! - Adventurers needed at Clan Camp - Hello there! My name is Avalani and you may have seen me investigating the portal at the newly erected 'Clan Camp'. I'm new to these "forums" that you're so fond of using so I'll make it as brief as I can. I'm in need of brave adventurers to help me on an adventure to solve the mystery of the stone portal. It has recently been reconstructed but something is missing; all of the chickens that I've been throwing in to the portal i returned. It's all a bit odd really. There is a test that you must face so I can ensure that you are up to the challenge ahead. The test will be a 'cryptic clue', like those that the infamous Roddeck enjoys with a good cup of tea and a cooked shark. Normally you would need to find out whom you are going to with the clue but for this test you simply need to bring me the correct items. I may be a 'newb' (a fancy word I've learnt walking around Gielinor. I've heard it means distinguished but inexperienced wizard) with these 'cryptic clues' but I've been working on a really tough challenge! The test will be revealed tomorrow on 19th Fentuary (19th July for you strange folk) so make sure to come back then to solve my test! Avalani Ruin Specialist and Clan Historian Day One - "Avalani seeks help" So, you think you're prepared for the test ahead of you? Then get ready for a mind-melting, brain-teasing challenge. I won't judge you if you leave this place a gibbering wreck; just looking at it makes my brain hurt and I created it! Good luck! JHF NTRR WXXE PH OLTWM CX UTIX SQOOQMXY, UHFL HWTHWY QWE 3 SHN BTEXY Answer: You will need to bring me five cabbages, four onions and 3 cow hides. Day Two - "The Stone Tablet" Avalani, daughter of the renowned gardener Gustav shunned life amongst the flowers to follow in her brother "Tim the Wizard"'s footsteps, although she wasn't as interested in Fire Strikes. Little did she know where this path would lead; certainly not to years of research into a non-functional portal located at the Clan Camp. She just couldn't shake the feeling that it was somehow significant. All knowledge of the portal had disappeared into history and legend. Some say it was actually part of a magic mirror that was smashed after Guthix asked if he was the most beautiful in the land, while others thought that maybe the famed artist Goldy Andsworthy had created it centuries ago. But how does this tie into Avalani's request for help? You shall soon see... Congratulations on solving the puzzle I gave you, I'm impressed that you managed to solve it so quickly. You are clearly the person I'm looking for to help me! It's been three weeks since I was given this strange tablet and I'm still no closer to understanding the meaning behind the text shown. It was given to me by a most peculiar stranger. All they said to me was "Justice through his judgement". Useless really, why can't people be more direct? Why is there a need to be so mysterious? Anyway, to the task at hand; here is the text shown on the stone tablet that I've transcribed for these 'forums'. Can you make anything of it? I certainly can't. Avalani Ruin Specialist and Clan Historian Across I1 (5 letters) - A wooden way of making food Across A3 (4 letters) - A miner necessity for transporting Across K8 (3 letters) - A legal travel document Across I10 (3 letters) - I hear you really have to work for this vessel Across A6 (3 letters) - Initially an internal document that helps Across I3 (5 letters) - A stone who sells cold chocolate Across C2 (4 letters) - Forward is not how you wear this cape Down K5 (7 letters) - The skill that never was Down G3 (5 letters) - Rune, Dragon, God, all warriors need one Down D1 (3 letters) - A cradle's owner in start of a disaster Down E5 (6 letters) - I hear a musical piece that has a ball Oh, I almost forgot to mention; when I was examining the tablet I had a strange vision. Perhaps it will mean something to you. I'm quite good with a paintbrush, if I do say so myself. Answer: 5 (cooked) Anchovies, 2 Bread and 1 Garlic to Murky Matt in Grand Exchange Day Three - "Beadromancy" Who would have thought that part of this portal would end up in such a place? And to try and sell it...the travesty! It's just lucky that no-one recognised the worth and power of this item. Why would they though? Until you brought it here it looked like a normal, boring, run of the mill, dull, grey rock. I certainly never expected the results of your find to affect the tablet directly, revealing this diagram. What do you make of this? The structure of the clue looks familiar, I think this is an older version of the vastly popular "RuneSquares" game; something about no duplicates in each row, column and box or terrible things would happen... Avalani Ruin Specialist and Clan Historian PS. If you're struggling to comprehend or solve the puzzles below, the two grids are called 'Sudoku' and 'Rune-Doku' which I know because I've had some experience with them before. Here is a handy page that will help you if you're not 100% sure. The 'Rune-Doku' is simply a 'Sudoku' with numbers being replaced by runes, the runes are Air Rune, Fire Rune, Water Rune, Earth Rune, Nature Rune, Body Rune, Cosmic Rune, Chaos Rune and Law Rune. Hope this helps! Body = I7 | Fire = B1 "There are a lot of white keys and 1/4 of them are black. Where do they go? "What is in chalices, seats and platters but not in urns, buckets or thrones?" | L - (X + X) - XXII It captures you. It moves you. Then it's done. It tingles in the back of your head, tempting you to chase it. What is it?" "I am the beginning of the end, and the end of time and space. I am essential to creation, and I surround every place. What am I?" | X - (V + III) "If you say my name I am no more." "What is the end of everything?" | (X - VII) + (V - II) Again, I had a strange vision during the night. I've done my best to give an accurate picture of what I saw. I hope it's of some use to you. Answer: 7 water runes, 4 fire runes, and 6 body runes to Wizard Mizgog on the top floor of the Wizards' Tower. Day Four - "The Shiniest of the Shinies" Hello adventurer, it's so good to see you again - ready for another I shan't wonder? The wizard was certainly generous in giving up his portal piece. The strange activity is getting more intense as we get closer to finishing the portal. I haven't had enough time to study an active rock to determine what type of magic it is, if it even is magic at all. It's certainly going to be causing some trouble if it gets any more powerful. The tablet has cleared up now and left a bamboozler of a clue, I had a fair idea on the previous clues but I am completely stumped by this one! I was never too good at treasure trails... Avalani Ruin Specialist and Clan Historian Ah, this appears to be a bit of a reoccurring problem. Here's another piece of my amazing artwork that came to me through a vision. They're vague, yet also clearer than before; it's enough to give someone a headache! Answer: 3 Ropes, 4 Leather gloves, 4 Logs and 2 Mind runes to the Gem trader in Al Kharid. Day Five - "A Heavy Drink" Hello and welcome back to Avalani & Co Adventures, I thought of the name while waiting for the tablet's clue to clear up this morning. I think it really is a good representation of the amount of effort that we've put in to discovering the secret of the portal. I was surprised at the side effects of having one of the portal pieces nearby, making things shinier than they would normally appear would certainly be a valuable magic. Due to the potency of these rocks, I can only foresee that obtaining the final pieces of the portal will be a challenge. There are other scholars, historians, wizards and - shall we say - entrepreneurs out there who would desire to have such abilities. The latest clue has revealed itself on the tablet. Keep your wits about you; it's not only what you cannot see but also what you can see. (See, I'm getting good at this cryptic stuff!) Avalani Ruin Specialist and Clan Historian The Gods toy with us, ferrying their messages to and fro. I had a vision, I'm an amazing painter - we both know the drill by now. Our priority must be completing the portal! Answer: Talk to Barnabus Hurma in the Varrock museum when having 14 Air Runes, 2 Iron Pickaxes, 3 Empty Beer Glasses and 7 Knives. Day Six - "Justice through his judgement" This is it. This is the day that all of my years of research and investigating can finally come to an end. It's almost a sad day for me; my research is what has kept me going for so many years. Whatever shall I do... Regardless, we need to get the portal finished and find out where it leads. My studies have led me to believe that it isn't to somewhere dangerous but I am not 100% on that. With a mysterious stranger, sparking rocks and stone tablet that can change itself at will - it's going to be something magnificent whether for good or evil. I'm hoping it's good though. *you interject* When we open the portal to the wonderful gold-piece dropping tree realm, we'll be rich. Rich beyond our wildest dreams! It's amazing that you can even get out of bed in the morning never mind solving these clues. Here's the final clue, I hope you're up to the challenge. Avalani Ruin Specialist and Clan Historian A ghost speaking in front of its lair was told to be quiet, so it gave in without a why. Six, sibling from New Zealand and Spain's promise. I hear them eating our arm about twice. Bring me these items to solve their greed. I'm hoping this *is* the final clue, not only are the visions a little distracting but I'm beginning to run out of paint. Here is, hopefully, the final vision. Answer: 1 Wooden Shield , 6 Bronze swords , 2 Goblin Mails (undyed brown version) to Sir Wyvin in Falador Castle Day Seven - "Thanks for all the rocks" Thank you so much for solving the clues and retrieving the portal pieces; the portal is close to fully repairing itself I think. I hope that you enjoy the reward that I gave you, it was the least I could do. During the night, I had another strange vision but this time it wasn't of the world of RuneScape that we both know and love. This was a vision that I have only imagined but does look like what I have been studying for a number of years. Vast 'Citadels' in the sky, bastions of Armadylian power from an era long lost to us. I am not certain about this so I cannot go in to great detail at the moment, we will know more when the portal has finished calibrating and we step through. What do you think? I'll continue to ensure that the portal is calibrated and I'll be here ready for when it is done. If I am correct about the 'Citadels', then it certainly would make a fitting home for the clans that have been created here at the Clan Camp. You will need to align your clan to a 'Citadel' through an ancient ritual but don't worry about that now, should the time come I have all the necessary scriptures to ensure a safe ritual - no-one will need to be sacrificed. You should return tomorrow to me at the Clan Camp to see if anything has changed. For now, so long and thanks for all the rocks. Avalani Ruin Specialist and Clan Historian Edited July 25, 2011 by Pirkka 40,919th person to access Turmoil. 21,559th person to access Overloads. Are there any hidden bonuses here? No bonuses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saradomin_Mage Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 It looks like they're only releasing the first clue tomorrow, though. Hello there! My name is Avalani and you may have seen me investigating the portal at the newly erected 'Clan Camp'. I'm new to these "forums" that you're so fond of using so I'll make it as brief as I can. I'm in need of brave adventurers to help me on an adventure to solve the mystery of the stone portal. It has recently been reconstructed but something is missing; all of the chickens that I've been throwing in to the portal haven't returned. It's all a bit odd really. There is a test that you must face so I can ensure that you are up to the challenge ahead. The test will be a 'cryptic clue', like those that the infamous Roddeck enjoys with a good cup of tea and a cooked shark. Normally you would need to find out whom you are going to with the clue but for this test you simply need to bring me the correct items. I may be a 'newb' (a fancy word I've learnt walking around Gielinor. I've heard it means distinguished but inexperienced wizard) with these 'cryptic clues' but I've been working on a really tough challenge! The test will be revealed tomorrow on 19th Fentuary (19th July for you strange folk) so make sure to come back then to solve my test! AvalaniRuin Specialist and Clan Historian In real life MMO you don't get 99 smithing by making endless bronze daggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I've missed the previous two CCF, should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ermy Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Looks like tif will be periodically going down like it did last year :thumbsup: Those with a little bit of knowledge are more dangerous than those with none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askthedude Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I can't remember, were the last 2 F2P? If so this might spark my intrest in playing again. Why can't the Big Bang be done by the hand of God?It could have, but it is next to impossible because it also could have been caused by the flying spaghetti monster, or one of the other infinite number of deity possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frede173 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I can't remember, were the last 2 F2P? If so this might spark my intrest in playing again.Both of them were F2P. Owner of a comp cape since February 11th 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathknell Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Oh, it has a clan theme. There's a shock. Jagex is so good at ramming things down our throats they could give pornstars lessons. I'm like a hot mess, but without the alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Well shock, it is supposed to be the "Year of the clans", or did you NOT GET THE MEMO? I didn't participate in the last one, but I did the first. I suppose I'll bother trying for this one. RIP Michaelangelopolous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooferfish Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Yawn, ill look for the answersMore items to hide in our houses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambler Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Inb4TIFCrashes. ^^My blog of EoC PvM, lols and Therapy.^^My livestream- Currently: Offline :(Offical Harpy Therapist of the Mad[hide=Lewtations]Barrows drops: Dharok's helm x2, Guthan's helm, Ahrim's top, Hood and skirt, Torag's hammers, Karils skirt, Karil's top, Torag's helm, Verac's skirt, Verac's Flail, Dharok's Platebody.Dag kings drops: Lost count! :wall:4k+ Glacors, 7 Ragefires, 4 Steadfasts, 4 Glaivens, 400+ shards![/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathknell Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Yawn, ill look for the answersMore items to hide in our houses... And F2P will Diango that crap. I'm like a hot mess, but without the alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thus Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'll return in 6 days. Then I'll do all of em in a row. What a cop out update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alg Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Yawn, ill look for the answersThis, for the most part. They were fun the first time and a couple of days into the second one, but they get old fast. And this one looks like it's even more advertising for the citadels :wall: I wouldn't be surprised if you needed to be in a clan to finish it. I painted some stuff and put it on tumblr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyon Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'll return in 6 days. Then I'll do all of em in a row. What a cop out update. This update is more or less an escape from grinding, a chance to have a bit of mind boggling fun. (The difficulty might vary on age, they do have to present it to a wide variety of ages) Just because you aren't looking forward to some fun, doesn't mean it's a bad update. I personally can't wait, I love riddles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathknell Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'll return in 6 days. Then I'll do all of em in a row. What a cop out update. This update is more or less an escape from grinding, a chance to have a bit of mind boggling fun. (The difficulty might vary on age, they do have to present it to a wide variety of ages) Just because you aren't looking forward to some fun, doesn't mean it's a bad update. I personally can't wait, I love riddles. It was a novel idea at first, but 7 days? Ugh. Let the shark jumping commence. I'm like a hot mess, but without the alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyon Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'll return in 6 days. Then I'll do all of em in a row. What a cop out update. This update is more or less an escape from grinding, a chance to have a bit of mind boggling fun. (The difficulty might vary on age, they do have to present it to a wide variety of ages) Just because you aren't looking forward to some fun, doesn't mean it's a bad update. I personally can't wait, I love riddles. It was a novel idea at first, but 7 days? Ugh. Let the shark jumping commence. Like I said, its a diversion from all the training; You don't need to take a full day to solve a riddle. Just take a break from your current project, recieve the riddle, spend a few minutes (give or take 30 minutes in worst case scenarios) then return to your project. I see no reason for cannibalistic aquatic suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathknell Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'll return in 6 days. Then I'll do all of em in a row. What a cop out update. This update is more or less an escape from grinding, a chance to have a bit of mind boggling fun. (The difficulty might vary on age, they do have to present it to a wide variety of ages) Just because you aren't looking forward to some fun, doesn't mean it's a bad update. I personally can't wait, I love riddles. It was a novel idea at first, but 7 days? Ugh. Let the shark jumping commence. Like I said, its a diversion from all the training; You don't need to take a full day to solve a riddle. Just take a break from your current project, recieve the riddle, spend a few minutes (give or take 30 minutes in worst case scenarios) then return to your project. I see no reason for cannibalistic aquatic suicide. Hey, when something jumps the shark it always makes it over the shark, no matter how implausable. Your leather jacket doesn't even get wet. :) I'm like a hot mess, but without the alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyPunchers Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 and I don't even care. It looks like a lot of fun. :) Thanks to all those who have messaged me concerning a revamp of my Range-Slayer guide. Because of you all I will start rewriting it asap.[/color] Formerly RobinHoodie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathknell Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 and I don't even care. It looks like a lot of fun. :) More like this I'm like a hot mess, but without the alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 No sleep till CCF3 is completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will H Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 No sleep till CCF3 is completed. This. I have a worrying fascination of Cryptic Clue Fests. ~ W ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathknell Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 No sleep till CCF3 is completed. This. I have a worrying fascination of Cryptic Clue Fests. As long as they can do it without breaking existing content I'm fine with it. I'm like a hot mess, but without the alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neos_Matrix Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 It lasts for 7 days, just in time for Clan Citidels. Coincidence? Probably. Barrows Items: 1x Dharok's Platelegs, 1x Veracs's Plateskirt, 1x Dharok's Greataxe, 2x Torag's Platelegs, 1x Akrisae's War Mace, 1x Ahrim's Robeskirt, 3x Akrisae's Robetop, 1x Guthan's Warspear, 1x Akrisae's Robeskirt, 1x Torag's Helm, 2x Verac's Brassard, 1x Karil's Pistol Crossbow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardaido Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 "There is a test that you must face so I can ensure that you are up to the challenge ahead. The test will be a 'cryptic clue', like those that the infamous Roddeck enjoys with a good cup of tea and a cooked shark. Normally you would need to find out whom you are going to with the clue but for this test you simply need to bring me the correct items." ...Doesn't that make this kind of easy? If I remember right, wasn't figuring out who to bring the items to half the puzzle the last two times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I do not think the person was ever the 'hard' part of the two previous CCFs. But going to those people and having them referenced in different ways did open up some lore for me so *shrug* Just having a teaser so this, was slightly a let down, I thought it had started. Time to don the clue fighting outfit, turn off all the chats, and grease up the brain(even if it is but a worms) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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