Riddle Riches

*An inscription on the wall seems to be the first of a series of riddles leading the way to a treasure. If you follow each clue you might be able to find it.*

**Riddle Riches** is a side quest discovered by the player by following a series of cryptic plaques. The first plaque can be found in an entrance hall directly above the Potions Classroom, though it might be easier to find it by going to the Great Hall, exiting into a courtyard, and then crossing the bridge in the far left corner. The plaque, and a student investigating it, can then be found on the left (the student is at x=769, y=65, z=184).

## Steps

* Read the first clue
* Find the second clue
* Find the third clue
* Find the fourth clue
* Find the fifth clue
* Find the Treasure

## Conversation

[——— *First Clue* ———]

Gryffindor Student: *Hmm... Have you seen this strange inscription on the wall? I wonder what it means. I think it might be some kind of clue.*

First Clue: *The first clue is found, though four yet remain;
Follow these clues, for each shall explain;
Where next to go in this hunt for riches;
Pursued by determined wizards and witches.
For this first of clues you must go to a place;
Where wisdom and wit the occupants grace.*

[——— *Second Clue* ———]

Second Clue: *The second clue found, you are well on your way;
Where do bravery and valour keep evil at bay?*

[——— *Third Clue* ———]

Third Clue: *The third clue is this, there's three yet to find;
Where does noble blood look down on those less refined?*

[——— *Fourth Clue* ———]

Fourth Clue: *You're under the ground, and here you should tarry;
Though the House you should visit is far less scary.*

[——— *Fifth Clue* ———]

Fifth Clue: *You're near the end, I did enjoy this treasure hunt of ours;
Now look atop the tower that reaches for the stars.*

[——— *Treasure* ———]

Final Plaque: *Well, look at you, you find at last the gold of which spoke;
And when the chest you open up, appreciate the joke.*

## How to Complete the Task

### Second Clue

**WARNING:** **The following section contains spoilers**
The answer is The Ravenclaw Common Room. If you have not yet found The Ravenclaw Common Room, check this page for directions to the common room. The plaque can be found in the entrance stairwell next to the sitting area (x=785, y=129, z=156).

### Third Clue

**WARNING:** **The following section contains spoilers**
This plaque can be found in the Gryffindor Common Room. If you have not yet found The Gryffindor Common Room, check this page for directions to the common room. The plaque is immediately to your right after climbing the stairs (x=716, y=135, z=305).

### Fourth Clue

**WARNING:** **The following section contains spoilers**
This plaque is in the Slytherin Common Room. If you have not yet found The Slytherin Common Room, check this page for directions to the common room. If you face the entrance to the common room, the plaque will be on the right (x=705, y=21, z=288).

### Fifth Clue

**WARNING:** **The following section contains spoilers**
The Hufflepuff Common Room. If you have not yet found The Hufflepuff Common Room, check this page for directions to the common room. The plaque is in the lower, plant-filled area. If you turn away from the fireplace, you will see a piano. The plaque is on the left (x=808, y=18, z=151).
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### Treasure

**WARNING:** **The following section contains spoilers**
The treasure is in the Astronomy Tower, near the very top. Fly with a broom if you wish, but if you climb the stairs, ignore the Astronomy classroom with its starry wallpaper and continue climbing the main stairs to the next landing (not the one after). Fans of the Harry Potter films will recognize this as the place Harry hid during the climax of Half-Blood Prince. There is a barred-off section in the opposite corner. The plaque can be found to the right of it (x=720, y=171, z=138). The large chest contains three Monster Book of Monsters, while the small chest contains your actual rewards.