Puzzle: Performing the ritual correctly using clues from the captain's log and mage’s notes.

##### Description:

* Brief Overview: Perform a ritual to break the curse binding Captain Elaina's spirit to the "Maiden's Woe."
* Setting/Location: The Mystic Docks, Glimmerport.

##### Objectives:

* Primary Objective: Reverse the curse's magic and free Captain Elaina's spirit.
* Secondary Objectives: Understand the elements that led to the curse.

##### Components and Mechanics:

* Physical Components: Enchanted Astrolabe, token of true love, Shimmering Beacon’s light.
* Mechanics: Ritual involving magical and emotional elements, aligning objects and conditions.

##### Clues and Texts:

* Captain's Log (Final Entry of 'Maiden's Woe'):
	+ "The seas were unforgiving that night, as the stars hid behind the clouds. Our only guide was the Lighthouse's faint glow and the Enchanted Astrolabe, a gift from my beloved. In desperation, I turned the Astrolabe thrice towards the Shimmering Beacon, seeking guidance."
	+ "A storm unlike any other descended upon us. Lightning struck, igniting the sails. As I clutched the Astrolabe, its runes glowed with an otherworldly light, and I whispered a wish into the heart of the tempest."
* Mage's Notes (Elowen Seastar’s Diary):
	+ "My spell to reach beyond the veil required the alignment of three elements: The light of the Shimmering Beacon, the power of a tempest, and a token of true love. On that ill-fated night, all three aligned, but something went amiss."
	+ "To break the curse, one must replicate the conditions of that night but reverse the flow of magic. The Astrolabe must be set under the Beacon’s light during a storm, and a wish of release must be spoken with a token of true love."

##### Difficulty Level:

* Rating: Medium.
* Skills and Abilities Required: Arcana, Insight, Investigation.

##### Solution Process:

* Step-by-Step Guide:
	1. Wait for a storm or magically induce one at The Mystic Docks.
	2. Place the Enchanted Astrolabe under the Shimmering Beacon, turn it opposite to Captain Elaina’s original direction.
	3. Use a personal item of Captain Elaina as the token of true love.
	4. Speak a heartfelt wish of release, focusing on the intention to free her spirit.

##### Consequences of Failure:

* Immediate Consequences: Magical backlash, worsening storm.
* Long-term Consequences: Continued haunting of Glimmerport by "Maiden's Woe."

##### Rewards for Success:

* Tangible Rewards: Possible magical artifacts from the ship.
* Intangible Rewards: Knowledge of an ancient spell, improved reputation.

##### Variations and Adaptations:

* Scaling Difficulty: Vary complexity of clues, adjust environmental conditions.
* Alternate Solutions: Finding alternate magical methods or items to aid in the ritual.

##### Role in Campaign:

* Connection to Storyline: Resolves "Maiden's Woe" mystery, enriches Glimmerport lore.
* Impact on World/Characters: Affects magical balance in Glimmerport, alters city’s haunted history.

##### Dungeon Master Notes:

* Preparation Tips: Ensure clarity in clues, prepare for ritual and environmental effects.
* Adaptation for Player Actions: Be flexible with players' creative solutions or interpretations.
* Potential Plot Hooks: New mysteries or adventures linked to the Astrolabe, Captain Elaina’s past.