The Bloody Baron

The final puzzle has been posted, our time together is drawing to a close. Don't forget to check the spreadsheet to make sure you receive points for all the tasks you have done. There are 12 puzzles and 12 puzzles pieces. Once you have all of the pieces together you can send the final solution of the final puzzle to beth.shearer14 @ gmail.com (without the spaces) to earn yourself 20 scales. If you have any issues or questions, please do not hesitate to ask in the questions forum.

Now that you have narrowed down the location to one spot, you’ve spoken with some staff (who I’m sure were buckets of help to you), guarded key Snakes, and found a package for the party. A hearty congrats to you. Alas, there is one more task waiting for you before you complete the final puzzle. There are still many hours before the party starts and the best way to pass time for something exciting is a countdown, so try your hand at this Hidoku. Starting with the number 40, fill each block with the next number down until you get to the 1. Cells with consecutive numbers must touch each other either horizontally, vertically or diagonally, and all cells must be filled. The password to get the 12th and final piece is all the numbers in the grey row from left to right, no spaces (for example: 123456789 though that isn't the answer). Don't forget, to earn 10 scales you need to send a screenshot of the completed puzzle or phrase to beth.shearer14 @ gmail.com (without the spaces) by 11:59PM HOL time on October 31

One of the Guards you stationed found a package labeled “Slytherin Staff.” Solve this nonogram to find out what it contains. The password is “THELETTER__” with the letter shown in the puzzle in the blank spot; all caps! This link if you want to do it online or you can use this image: Don't forget, to earn 10 scales you need to send a screenshot of the completed puzzle or phrase to beth.shearer14 @ gmail.com (without the spaces) by 11:59PM HOL time on October 31.

After speaking with the Slytherin Staff, you have a good idea of where the party might be. Just in case, the Head Office has assigned each member of the Inquisitorial Squad (Guard) to a Slytherin (Snake) who might have info on this party. However, their assignment list isn’t the most organized. You need to figure out where to post each Squad member on this chart. Each Snake gets one Guard which is always horizontally or vertically adjacent to it. A Snake can be adjacent to more than one guard, but no guard can be horizontally, vertically or diagonally adjacent to another guard. The numbers for each column/row indicate the total number of guards within that column/row. The password is the number of Guards that appear in the light grey squares, spelled out, all caps. Don't forget, to earn 10 scales you need to send a screenshot of the completed puzzle or phrase to beth.shearer14 @ gmail.com (without the spaces) by 11:59PM HOL time on October 31.

It is almost Halloween, which means it is nearly party time. You are very close to busting this case wide open. You should think about your disguise. For 10 scales, describe/post a picture of your costume for the party once you find it by 11:59 HOL Time Oct. 31. (Please remember to keep graphics no larger than 600x600)

While wandering around the Dungeons, you foolishly run into Professor Snape. When you asked him about the rumored party, he had this to say: Solve the Letter Sudoku to find out what he said-the letters in the middle row (light grey boxes) will spell it out and are also your password (all caps, no spaces!) Don't forget, to earn 10 scales you need to send a screenshot of the completed puzzle or phrase to beth.shearer14 @ gmail.com (without the spaces) by 11:59PM HOL time on October 31.

Three Slytherin Professors and myself, the Bloody Baron, were overheard talking to four students in several halls (one being the East Hall) about a party at different times Wednesday Night. It is your task to figure out who talked with who, when, and where. The password is who was talking with Will and what time spelled out, in all caps, no spaces. (For example, BOBTWOAM, though that isn't the answer) 1. Prof. Scarlet didn’t see Cody at 7:30pm, but Prof. Amy did. 2. Of the Bloody Baron and Arianna, one was overheard in the West Hall, and the other was speaking around 8pm. 3. Neither Prof. Saeir nor Aurelia were overheard around 6pm. 4. Prof. Scarlet either spoke to Aurelia or Will at 5:30pm. 5. The South Hall was occupied later than the West Hall. Prof. Saeir was heard in the North Hall. Should you have any questions or need additional help, do not hesitate to post in the "Questions" forum. Don't forget, to earn 10 scales you need to send a screenshot of the completed puzzle or phrase to beth.shearer14 @ gmail.com (without the spaces) by 11:59PM HOL time on October 31.

As part of your investigation, it would behoove you to speak with some of the staff about these rumors. Describe/create a graphic of an encounter you've had (or tried to have) with a Slytherin Staff member while trying to figure out the location and post it below for 10 scales.

As we get closer to the possible party date, you should really stop and think about the original Inquisitorial Squad. Find these words associated with the first Squad to reveal a hidden message and the password (which is one word, all caps!) Don't forget, to earn 10 scales you need to send a screenshot of the completed puzzle or phrase to beth.shearer14 @ gmail.com (without the spaces) by 11:59PM HOL time on October 31.

Now that you’ve found the pathways, you should test some out! Find your way through this maze and see if you can find any clues! The words along the path form a sentence, and the last three words are your next password! (All caps, no spaces!) Don't forget, to earn 10 scales you need to send a screenshot of the completed puzzle or phrase to beth.shearer14 @ gmail.com (without the spaces) by 11:59PM HOL time on October 31.

The Head Office has created a map of possible party locations in the Dungeons. It is your task to figure out the placement of possible entrances to each location (the circles with numbers in them) by drawing lines (the bridges) between each location. The password is the number of bridges that run north/south (up/down) spelled out, all caps, no spaces! If you’ve never done a Bridges/Hashi puzzle, here are the rules: The goal is to connect all of the islands into a single connected group by drawing a series of bridges between the islands. The bridges must follow certain criteria: They must begin and end at distinct islands, travelling a straight line in between; They must not cross any other bridges or islands; They may only run north/south or east/west; At most two bridges connect a pair of islands; and The number of bridges connected to each island must match the number on that island. Don't forget, to earn 10 scales you need to send a screenshot of the completed puzzle or phrase to beth.shearer14 @ gmail.com (without the spaces) by 11:59PM HOL time on October 31

No, your score is the highest number tile you get to.

There are many classic icons associated with Halloween/Slyth-o-ween. Play this 2048 and you will see a few of these different items. The password is the name of the item in the 512 square (two words, uppercase, no spaces). To earn 10 scales, you must get to AT LEAST 1024 and send a screenshot with that image. Ms. Stonewater will send 20 beans to anyone who manages to get the impressive 2048. Click here to get to the puzzle!

As you are searching the dungeons for clues, you should really think about for what you are searching. Describe/create a graphic of what decorations/food/activities you think might be at this party and post below. If you are uncomfortable sharing with everyone, you can send your graphic/description to beth.shearer14 @ gmail.com (without the spaces) To earn 10 scales, please post by 11:59pm HOL time October 31.

There is one final test before your sleuthing really begins. The Head Office wants you to find the location of the numbers 1-9 in this Math Square. The sum of the numbers in the rows and columns must equal the numbers on the right/bottom. Remember to use the order of operations (multiplication/division first, then addition/subtraction) and you can only use every number (1-9) once in the puzzle. Don't forget, to earn 10 scales you need to send a screenshot of the completed puzzle or phrase to beth.shearer14 @ gmail.com (without the spaces) by 11:59PM HOL time on October 31.