Esoteric Ebb – Sphinx Riddle Correct Answer

During your visit to the Lower Tolstad Tavern in Esoteric Ebb, you’ll meet Olzis, Vault Guardian a.k.a the Drunk Sphinx, who will ask you to solve a riddle to prove your worth. This riddle is a part of the quest “An Easy Riddle”, and to solve it, you need to be alone and visit the Tavern during the day. However, before you solve it, you will require the Tavern Key to get access, so here’s how you can easily obtain the Key and solve the riddle in Esoteric Ebb.

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Esoteric Ebb – Sphinx Riddle Overview

Location	Lower Tolstad
Prerequisite	Tavern Key
Day	Day 1

Easiest Way to Solve the Sphinx Riddle in Esoteric Ebb

The easiest way to solve Olzis, the Vault Guardian a.k.a. the Drunk Sphinx’s riddle is by lighting the two unlit braziers behind the NPC with the following Spells/Cantrips in the order listed below:

• Arcane Spell (Light/Mage Hand)
• Primal Spell (Druidcraft)
• Divine Spell (Any Divine Spell)

It’s worth noting that you need to solve the riddle alone during the daytime when the Tavern is closed. This means you cannot bring Snell, your companion, with you to the Tavern when you’re solving the riddle. If you aren’t aware of what the riddle is, here you go:

“Found within the ARCANE flare.
“Twin toungues of flame that scorch the air.
Burrowed deep within the earth,
A PRIMAL String to show your worth.
Folk and gods in thronging herds,
A man DIVINE, alone, howls his words…”

This riddle makes it clear that you need to use Arcane, Primal, and Divine Spells in order, but it doesn’t specify the location. So, all you have to do is go around the Drunk Sphinx when she’s sleeping and light the braziers according to the order mentioned above. Ensure you save beforehand so you can reload if you fail the riddle.

How to Get the Tavern Key in Esoteric Ebb?

You’ll get the key to the Tavern from Olzis, Vault Guardian, after answering her first riddle correctly. On Day 1 at nighttime, head to the Tavern at Lower Tolstad to meet the Drunk Sphinx. Your first conversation with her will lead to your first riddle that you must answer correctly to pass the test. Since Olzis deals in riddles to prove one’s worth, this is mandatory. Here’s the riddle:

“Once I had the sun’s favor, my creed clung close the wall.”
“Matured in shadows, I’ve witnessed empires rise and fall.”
“Once left in silence, now the life of the ball.”
“Yet I remain a draught of remembrance. A history’s thrall.”
“What am I?”

You’ll be presented with numerous choices, but the answer is Wine. After you’ve solved the first riddle, she’ll ask you to accept a Sphinx Quest, called “An Easy Riddle”, and give you the Tavern Key. “An Easy Riddle” is basically the Sphinx riddle that you need to complete alone during the day, and here’s where the Tavern Key will come in handy.

FAQs

Why can’t I solve the Sphinx riddle?

It’s because you need to visit the Tavern in Lower Tolstad during the day, when the place is empty, and the Drunk Sphinx is sleeping, allowing you to sneak behind her and light the unlit braziers.

What happens if I fail the Sphinx riddle?

If you fail to solve it, Olzis will wake up, and you need to reload your save to try again. This is why saving before attempting the riddle is important.

Can I cast the Spells in any order?

No, you need to cast the Spells in the following order to light the braziers: Arcane, Primal, then Divine.