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The Paradox Tower Quest

A legendary intellectual and lore challenge created by the Mad Mage. Adventurers must decipher surreal mathemagics from A Prisoner in Mintwallin, align the four mystery floor levers, and answer the three esoteric seals of The Riddler at the tower apex. Giving a wrong answer instantly teleports the seeker to the treacherous Hellgate dungeon.

Location
Paradox Tower (near Kazordoon) & Mintwallin
Floor +6 (Tower Top) / Mintwallin
Team Requirement
Solo or duo for tower levers
Any
Difficulty
Hard
Server Verified
Rewards Type
Choice of 1
4 items cataloged

Quest Rewards (Choice of ONE reward)

Treasures inside the quest chests from map sector files.

Wand of Cosmic Energy
Wand of Cosmic Energy
Sorcerer wand dealing energy damage.
100 Platinum Coins
100 Platinum Coins x100
Equivalent to 10,000 Gold Coins (10k gp).
32 Talons
32 Talons x32
Precious blue gemstones worth 320 gp each (10,240 gp total).
Phoenix Egg
Phoenix Egg
Sacred relic egg; reduces blessing costs with the hermits.

Required & Recommended Items

Tools, keys, sacrifices and supplies needed to complete the quest.

Red Apple
Red Apple
Bribe for A Prisoner in Mintwallin to reveal his surreal mathemagics formula.
Rope & Shovel
Rope & Shovel
Required to enter Mintwallin and reach the Paradox Tower exterior.

Key Area Maps & Objectives

Exploration map overviews showing key chambers and quest destinations.

A Prisoner's Cell in Mintwallin

-6 (Underground)

The deep dungeon cell in the minotaur city where the Mad Mage is held.

Paradox Tower Exterior & Levers

Ground Floor (Surface)

The mountainous spire between Kazordoon and Femor Hills.

The Riddler's Pinnacle Sanctum

+5 (Above Ground)

The highest chamber where The Riddler challenges seekers with the 3 seals.

NPCs & Dialogue

NPC appearances, locations, and conversation keywords.

The Riddler

The Riddler

Guardian Spirit of the Paradox Tower
Dialogue Flow (Keyword → Response)
Player: "hi / hello"
The: "%N! HEHEHEHE! Another fool! Excellent!"
Player: "test" (Topic=1)
The: "Death awaits those who fail the test of the three seals! Do you really want me to test you?"
Player: "yes" (Answer: goshnar)
The: "Let's start out with the Seal of Knowledge and the first question: What name did the necromant king choose for himself?"
Player: "goshnar" (Answer: demonbunny (requires Quest 211=4))
The: "HOHO! You have learned your lesson well. Question number two then: Who or what is the feared Hugo?"
Player: "demonbunny" (Answer: Tha'kull)
The: "HOHO! Right again. All right. The final question of the first seal: Who was the first warrior to follow the path of the Mooh'Tah?"
Player: "Tha'kull" (Topic=5)
The: "HOHO! Lucky you. You have passed the first seal! So ... would you like to continue with the Seal of the Mind?"
Player: "yes" (Answer: breath)
The: "Here is my first question: Its lighter then a feather but no living creature can hold it for ten minutes?"
Player: "breath" (Answer: silence)
The: "That was an easy one. Let's try the second: If you name it, you break it."
Player: "silence" (Requires the 1+1 answer from A Prisoner)
The: "HOHO! Excellent! And now for the final riddle: The Seal of Numbers!"
A Prisoner (Mad Mage)

A Prisoner (Mad Mage)

Imprisoned Arcane Scholar in Mintwallin
Dialogue Flow (Keyword → Response)
Player: "hi / hello"
A: "Huh? What? I can see! Wow! A non-mino. Did they capture you as well?"
Player: "apple" (Say yes to give item 3585)
A: "Apples! Real apples! Man I love them! Can I have one? Oh please say yes!"
Player: "math / number" (Reveals the exact 1+1 mathemagic answer for your character (QuestValue 1).)
A: "My surreal numbers are based on astonishing facts. Are you interested in learning the secret of mathemagics?"

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Complete chronological guide from preparation to claiming the rewards.

Phase 1: Mathemagics from Mintwallin

  1. Prepare 1 Red Apple and travel deep underground to Mintwallin.
  2. Find A Prisoner in his cell. Say "hi" -> "apple" -> "yes" to give him the apple.
  3. Ask him for "math" or "number" -> "yes". Memorize the surreal number he reveals.

Phase 2: Hugo's Secret Lore

  1. You must learn the lore regarding Hugo from the scholars and monks before confronting the tower.
  2. Warning: If you attempt to answer without knowing the lore, the Riddler detects you as a cheat and casts you into Hellgate!

Phase 3: The Tower Switch Levers

  1. Ascend the mountain to Paradox Tower (near Kazordoon).
  2. Coordinate the external and internal levers to reveal the ladder and teleporters upward.

Phase 4: Confronting The Riddler

  1. Step into the top room and greet The Riddler: "hi" -> "test" -> "yes".
  2. • Seal of Knowledge Q1: "What name did the necromant king choose for himself?" -> Answer: **goshnar**
  3. • Seal of Knowledge Q2: "Who or what is the feared Hugo?" -> Answer: **demonbunny**
  4. • Seal of Knowledge Q3: "Who was the first warrior to follow the path of the Mooh'Tah?" -> Answer: **Tha'kull**
  5. • Seal of the Mind: Say "yes".
  6. • Seal of the Mind Q1: "Its lighter then a feather..." -> Answer: **breath**
  7. • Seal of the Mind Q2: "If you name it, you break it." -> Answer: **silence**
  8. • Seal of Numbers: Say "yes", then state the exact number learned from A Prisoner!

Phase 5: Selecting Your Reward

  1. Upon answering correctly, the door to the treasure vault unlocks. You may choose ONE reward chest:
  2. • Wand of Cosmic Energy
  3. • 100 Platinum Coins (10k gp)
  4. • 32 Talons
  5. • Phoenix Egg

Creatures & Threats Encountered

Be prepared for these enemy encounters throughout the quest.

Minotaur Guard & Mage
Guarding Mintwallin prison
Moderate
Ghoul & Skeleton
Surrounding the tower base
Low
Bonelord (Hellgate penalty)
In Hellgate if you fail any riddle
Deadly if unprepared
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