4. Eleusis

The procession from Athens arrives in Eleusis well before dawn. Before the festivities begin, each initiate must demonstrate their understanding of the journey of Demeter. Each must place the Eleusinian Sigils on one of the great stones encircling the pyre in accordance with the tale of Demeter and Persephone. Having not studied the Mysteries before, you hope the Knowledge Stone given to you by Kleio can help you demonstrate the knowledge you need to complete the initiation.

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Objective: Complete the initiation rite.

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Kleio

I am Kleio, the proclaimer, glorifier and celebrator of history. Though the location of the great jar and the hope it contains remains hidden to me, the fates have revealed that your quest will parallel that of Demeter, the mother of Persephone. To elevate yourself above the human sphere and complete your quest, you must undergo the initiation rites of the Eleusinian Mysteries.

To aid you, I have provided you the knowledge stone. With it, you will have access to knowledge that would otherwise be hidden from you. The procession to Eleusis begins at dusk on the 18th day of the month of Anthesterion. You have 24 hours before the procession begins. Make haste!

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Calliope

I am Calliope, daughter of Zeus, and the first muse. I have been seeking a savior to be a hero to all mankind. In these dark days, there is little hope in the world of men. I beseech you to undertake a quest to find Pandora’s jar and return hope to the world. This quest can only be accomplished by a mortal - a mortal who is brave and clever and committed to the cause of mankind. I and my sisters shall support your efforts with the knowledge and skills that we alone can impart during your campaign.

To guide you on your journey, I have provided you the quest stone. It now reveals merely the past and present, as only the Fates can spin the thread of your future. You must go now to the altar of the fates, and prove yourself worthy to receive their gifts. Prove that you mean to bring balance to mankind, and they will reveal your destiny, written into the quest stone. Go now, and bring hope to mankind.

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Hints

Hint #1

Each sigil stone represents one line in the Prayer of Demeter.

Hint #2

Some sigils are self-explanatory, but others may require knowledge you don't possess. Tapping symbols on the Knowledge Stone should give you an idea of their meaning.

Hint #3

The first line - "Oh, Demeter, goddess of agriculture and fertility" is represented by three symbols: god, agriculture, fertility. Only one sigil stone contains only those three symbols.

Hint #4

Fertility is represented by pictures of babies in the Knowledge stone. The symbol doubles as a representation of a child.

Hint #5

The 2nd line: "Oh Demeter, Mother of Persephone" is represented by the sigil stone showing the symbol for baby/fertility in the womb of the symbol for mother.

Hint #6

Hades is the god of death, and is represented by a sigil combining the death symbol with the god symbol.

Hint #7

The donut symbol references the power to command, and is used to signify the leader of the gods, Zeus, and any commanding he may do.

Hint #8

Drought results in the death of plants, and is therefore represented by the plants symbol placed within the death symbol.

Answer

The alphabetic slots on the sacred stone should contain the following sigil stones:
Top Row: Sigil 6, Sigil 5, Sigil 3, Sigil 8
Bottom Row: Sigil 1, Sigil 2, Sigil 4, Sigil 7
The revealed location is: underworld