4. Corinthian Market

You have only 24 hours to get from Corinth to the processional in time for the initiation into the Mysteries. You spy Tychon's Travel Tent just outside the temple. Hopefully you can make travel arrangements there. You have 300 drachmas from the box you opened. Hopefully that will get you what you need to arrive in time.

Objective: Arrange travel to the festival.

Enter your ticket number.
image/svg+xml

Sorry! [PW1] is not correct.

[PW2] is correct!
You must leave immediately!

Travel to Athens

image/svg+xml

Archive

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!

My Image

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.

My Image

Hints

Hint #1

You will need to consult a map to purchase the right travel items to get you from Corinth to the start of the processional for initiation into the Mysteries.

Hint #2

The initiation starts with a processional from a cemetery in Athens to Eleusis, so you need to get to Athens.

Hint #3

The bulk of your journey will need to be by sea, as horses, winged or otherwise, are too expensive, and walking would take too long.

Hint #4

There is no ferry to Athens, but if you look on your map of Greece, you will see that Athens is served by the port at Piraeus.

Hint #5

To get from Piraeus to Athens, you will need to rent a donkey.

Hint #6

There are two ways to get from Corinth to Isthmia to catch the ferry: a walking tour and a donkey ride.

Hint #7

Check the Quest Stone to see if you will need any accessories to help with the initiation rites.

Hint #8

Between the ferry ride, donkey rental and prayer, you have spent 270 drachmas. With only 30 left, you will need to hoof it to Isthmia, as you cannot afford another donkey ride.

Hint #9

Add the following to your order form and click the BUY button:
* Poseidon Trek (30dp)
* Isthmia-Piraeus Ferry (200dp)
* Donkey Route #3 (50dp)
* Prayer of Demeter (20dp)

Answer

Your ticket # is 7775