A Macabre Mystery

Greetings, Seeker of Mysteries.

As the wheel of the year turns once more, the esteemed role of Keeper of Mysteries is poised for transition. And as per our tradition, a challenge has been issued to those daring enough to assume this sacred responsibility.

This year’s challenge is a riddle born not merely of words but of our cherished values. It seeks your discernment and understanding.

Should you deem yourself worthy, you must acquire or create a symbol of the riddle’s answer and pass it secretly to the current Keeper of Mysteries. But be warned, discerning the Keeper of Mysteries’ identity is a challenge unto itself. Seeking assistance from the spirits is encouraged.

At midnight’s toll, the mantle shall be bestowed upon the challenger who exhibits the greatest display of cunning.

Will you journey through the labyrinth and yield to the flames of Iacchus?


Once a hall of dreams, now silence in its stead,

Once held a lover's gaze, I now inspire dread.

Laughter ran in summer's warmth, in joyful bright embrace

Now I herald reaping, and autumn's solemn grace.

What am I?