Harold, Therese, Marsha, and Lucius cautiously navigated the twists and turns of a dark cave, guided by the flickering light of their torches. Their mission was to find the legendary weapon said to be hidden within these very walls—a weapon capable of ending the dark reign of the demon lord.

As they delved deeper into the cave's heart, the air grew colder and the path more treacherous. Their only sounds were the occasional drip of water and their own steady breaths. Suddenly, their lights revealed a grim discovery—a lifeless body clutching an old sword. In its other hand was a metal plate inscribed with the name "David," perhaps a fallen warrior who had once sought the same weapon.

Driven by a mix of fear and curiosity, Harold touched the plate. At first, nothing happened, and a brief sigh of relief passed through the group. But then, a brilliant white light enveloped Harold. He began to shout for help, "HEL-", but his call was abruptly cut off as he disappeared, leaving his friends in stunned silence.

Now alone, Harold found himself in a dimly lit room. His heart raced as his eyes adjusted to the sparse light. On a table, a piece of paper lay with a message.

"I have been looking for you, Harold, the hero. In my travels, I discovered a valuable item that you need for your quest. However, you must prove your wisdom to earn it. Complete this task, and you will gain the power to defeat the demon lord."

[Task 1 ]

Complete the word puzzle to obtain password to next page.

1. Large vessel used for traveling over water, often seen in stories of pirates or explorers.

2. A strong metal that was crucial for making tools and weapons in ancient times.

3. A key symbol in Christianity often seen on top of churches. It can be made up of two straight lines.

4. A tall structure often part of a castle, used for defense and as a lookout point.

5. A numeral that represents the absence of quantity and is crucial in the base-ten number system.

The password is the word in horizontal.

The password should be input as lower case.

(If you find the passwrod to be Harold, then the password will be "harold".)

Link to Part 2