Mineral Maze Earth Trial

As you step into the room, your eyes are drawn to the serene, almost sacred atmosphere that envelops the space. The walls are adorned with intricate carvings of earth motifs, and the air carries a subtle scent of moist soil and fresh greenery, grounding you in the essence of nature. The light here seems to emanate from the stone itself, casting a gentle, diffused glow across the chamber.
On the opposite side of the room, atop a stout stone plinth, rests a perfect orb that pulses with a glowing, earthen energy. Its surface gleams with the clarity of a diamond, capturing and reflecting the chamber's ambient light in hues of deep greens and rich earth tones, evoking the vibrant life force of the natural world outside.
As you move forward, those among you with the gift of flight feel a noticeable resistance as you cross the threshold. It's as if you've pushed through a thin, invisible membrane. A sudden heaviness settles over you, a reminder that the earth's embrace is an immutable presence beneath your feet.

Room Description: The trial takes place in a long, narrow chamber, the floor of which is intricately laid out with numerous tiles. Each tile is crafted from different combinations of minerals and bears unique symbols. Each tile is 2ft x 2ft and the room is composed by 5 tiles wide and 10 tiles deep, on each end is a 5ft deep section of floor with no tiles. On the far side of the room is a stone plinth with a fist sized orb of diamond floating 2 inches above.
Tile Composition: Tiles are made from a variety of minerals: 

• Granite: A sturdy tile that boasts a mottled pattern of interlocking grains in shades of gray, white, and black, giving it a rugged yet refined appearance.
• Marble: This tile exudes elegance with its smooth, lustrous surface and striking veins of contrasting colors weaving through a creamy backdrop.
• Limestone: This tile offers a softer, porous texture with subtle fossilized impressions and a pale beige to sandy color palette.
• Jasper: Rich in earthy reds, this tile has a smooth, polished surface that highlights its intricate, banded patterns.
• Slate: Dark and durable, this tile presents a fine-grained texture with a natural cleft finish in shades of gray and blue.
• Quartz: Radiating brilliance, this tile shimmers with a glassy finish and is speckled with tiny, reflective crystals embedded within.
• Obsidian: This tile has a glass-like luster and a smooth surface, showcasing a deep black color that absorbs light.
• Turquoise: This tile stands out with its bright blue-green color speckled with veins of brown matrix, giving it an earthy yet vibrant appeal.
• Lapis Lazuli: Richly colored in royal blue with flecks of golden pyrite, this tile is luxurious and carries the mystique of ancient treasures.

Symbols:

• Four Leaf Clover
• Spade
• Earth
• Air
• Fire
• Water
• Lotus
• Tree
• Hand
• Leaf
• Vase
• Fish
• Anchor
• Infinity
• Moon
• Sun
• Male
• Female
• Star
• Waterdrop
• Windmill
• Paw
• Cloud
• Lightning
• Wings

Clues and Mechanism: Clue Distribution: At the entrance of the room, engraved on the wall are a series of clues in a riddle form. Each clue corresponds to a series of tiles that form a safe path across the room.

Only those who tread with reverence to earth's embrace, Will navigate the trial that lies ahead in this sacred space. Begin your journey where leaves rest lightly on sands of time, Next step where moon's dark sheen guards the night's silent shrine. Seek the crimson star set upon earth, it beckons forth the way, Follow where dawn's light caresses the northern stone's cold sway. A drop of water upon ancient stone, the world's tear revealed, Circle round where infinity's azure stone unveils truths concealed. Chase the breeze where grey mills spin, beneath skies they play, Ascend through clouds on the firmest stone, as night shifts to day. Trace the marks where beasts roam within sapphire fields wide, Conclude your path where a gentle touch meets the scarlet tide. Thread your steps through these silent sentinels of stone, Each symbol a testament to the earth's enduring tone. Their essence weaves a path of elemental grace, A homage to the foundation, the keeper of this sacred place.

Path Following: Players must use their knowledge of the clues and the properties of the minerals to decide their path across the room. Each wrong step triggers 2ft cube of the ceiling to fall upon the player causeing 6d6 bludgeoning damage and the player to be incapacitated for the remainer of this trial.
End of the Maze: At the opposite end of the room, a stone plinth awaits with a small, perfectly round diamond. As soon as any one person touches it, everyone in the room is teleported to the main chamber with the Earth Elemental.
Successfully navigating the tile maze without mistakes demonstrates the party's understanding and respect for the balance and diversity of earth’s elements.

Type

Room, Secret, Chamber

Parent Location

Earth Sanctuary