Bonus Answers:
1. The Panathenaic
2. Harvest and agriculture
3. The owl
4. Juno
5. Fire
6. Leto, goddess of night and childbirth

Total cost: 246 $$$ + 150 Fee'z

Cost of 7A ending: 196 $$$
Cost of 7B ending: 196 $$$

1. 8
2. 5 + 7 = 12
3. 5 + 5 + 10 = 20
4. 5 + 6 + 10 + 7 = 28
5. 10 + 12 + 14 = 36
6. 5 + 10 + 10 + 9 + 8 = 42
7A. 4 + 12 + 10 + 10 + 14 = 50
7B. 5 + 12 + 10 + 13 + 10 = 50

                                                                            FULL GUIDE

Quest Name: The gods of Olympus
Store Used: Tales
Two Endings: Yes
Job: No
Room: Yes
Can be obtained by doing either end. Doing both gives extension.
Talent: No

                                                                            Step One: Hades
                                                                           
Today everyone is gathered on Olympus to celebrate Athena's birthday. As the priestess of the goddess, I have to make sure that the party goes off without a hitch. The waiters swarm while carrying the dishes, the decorators hang up banners, the goddess's friends prepare themselves… Everything is going for the best. Suddenly, Zeus and Poseidon tumble in a deafening uproar. They are screaming that they have been stolen and demanding justice. Athena calmly asks them not to spoil her party. The King of the Gods declares that there will not be any until the thief is identified and his Lightning Bolt and Poseidon's Trident are returned. Aphrodite suggests going and questioning Hades, because such a thing sounds a lot like him.
So the investigation is mine, because the feast in honor of my goddess cannot take place if two of the main gods refuse to participate. I arrive in Hell, a place appalling where it is stifling heat. I walk towards the Styx where I meet Charon, the ferryman of the Underworld, and ask him to lead me to Hades. It leads me to the heart of the kingdom of the dead. I discover the god of this land, slumped in a gigantic throne. When I ask him if he is the perpetrator of the affront to his two brothers, he laughs out loud.
- Obviously, I'm being accused! I have always been the Pantheon's scapegoat, and even more so since I made Persephone the Queen of the Underworld. Her mother, Demeter, can't stand being separated for half the year.
- So you have nothing to do with this theft?
- No! Of course not! What would I gain by alienating my brothers? It's Demeter again who wants to get me into trouble. She knew that I would be accused and that she would finally have her revenge.
Confused, I promise to look into this lead and go interview Demeter. Before leaving, Hades advises me to bring a gigantic bone to Cerberus if I want him to let me out.

You need:
- one of the following for 8 $$$



Gifts:


Cost of this step: 8 $$$
Cost so far: 8 $$$

Bonus 1:
Q: During Antiquity, in Athens, the goddess Athena was celebrated during festivities called:
A: The Panathenaic
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                                                                            Step Two: Demeter


It is in a field on the edge of Olympus that I find Demeter. Using a scythe, she threshes the wheat with elegance and agility. The scent of fresh straw intoxicates me, the scorching heat of summer envelops me. The atmosphere is very pleasant, you can easily clear your mind to think.
I walk towards her, greeting her. The goddess looks up at me and her face lights up when she recognizes me. Her broad smile reveals a row of white teeth and locks of sweaty hair fall in curls before her eyes. She didn't sound guilty about anything, but I explained the situation to her and reported Hades' accusations to her. Demeter rolls his eyes before answering:
- Cursed be that one! The quarrels between my brother and I are known to all and do not date from yesterday, it was smart of him to try to make me wear the hat... Unfortunately for him - she continues - it is not me. The weather is good, the sky is blue, and my Persephone is by my side. I'm in a good mood when she's there, but maybe I would get upset this winter when this thug takes her back from me.
I must admit that I am relieved that Demeter is not guilty because I have always gotten on well with her. Only I came back to the starting point of my investigation.
- Having said that - she continues, rubbing her chin - I may have something for you: Hermès is often responsible for transporting precious objects. In addition, he travels a lot and has access to the most important places of Olympus. You should dig on this side.
Hermes! Obviously, how did I not think about it sooner? In exchange for this information, I ask him how I can show her my gratitude. After a short reflection, she asks me if I can bring her the crown that she had prepared for her daughter and that she wanted to give her on the occasion of the party.

You need:
- one of the following for 5 $$$

- one of the following for 7 $$$



Gifts:


Cost of this step: 12 $$$
Cost so far: 20 $$$

Bonus 2:
Q: Demeter is the goddess of:
A: Harvest and agriculture
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                                                                            Step Three: Hermes


Once the crown has been delivered to Demeter, I can resume my investigation. I have a new suspect:
Hermes, god of thieves! If anyone has had a chance to steal the items, it’s him. After a vain search on Mount Olympus, I find him on a rocky peak, ready to leave for the world of men.
- Hermès!
- Are you coming for your investigation? I didn't doubt that with my title you would come to see me. I have work and nothing to tell you. You understand?
He looks like he's about to fly away, and I can't help but notice the wings of his sandals flapping. Since I seem to be staring at his feet, he lowers his gaze.
- Are you interested in my shoes? You know what, I really have to go to work. So if you have any questions for me, just follow me.
In his hands appears a pair of sandals identical to his and he hands them to me. Once I'm ready, Hermès explains how they work. Somehow, I am in the air.
- Well? Now if you have any questions, I'll listen to you.
So I ask him the questions for which I sought him: what was he doing when the objects disappeared? What interest could one have in stealing them? Unfortunately his answers do not help me a lot.
- What I was doing ? But I don't know. I am a messenger from the gods, I remind you, I spend my days going from one place to another, and I do not keep track of my movements. I even had to go see Zeus if you want to know everything, but I didn't steal anything from him. However, I was able to witness an argument between him and Hera...
At this point, a peacock passes by flying just above us and dives to grab the god's caduceus.
- Since the Moirae put you there - he sighs - wouldn't you want to help yourself and get my caduceus back? If you bring it back to me, I'll tell you more. But out of the question that I will approach this bird of doom, especially since he appeared when I started talking about his mistress.

You need:
- one of the following for 5 $$$

- one of the following for 5 $$$

- one of the following for 10 $$$



Gifts:


Cost of this step: 20 $$$
Cost so far: 40 $$$

Bonus 3:
Q: What does not represent Hermes?
A: The owl
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                                                                            Step Four: Hera


After recovering the caduceus for Hermes, he advises me to visit the goddess Hera directly. So here I am in the courtyard of her home. The goddess takes care of peacocks, one in particular white, smaller than the others. She sees me coming and beckons me to approach. Within earshot, she said:
- Do not scare the animals, they are so sweet and beautiful.
I obey her and sit in the place she shows me.
- Did you find Poseidon's Trident and Zeus Lightning? I think no, they're hard to find - she smiles.
- Indeed. Hermès advised me to come and interview you.
- That doesn't surprise me. I argue with him more often than with Zeus, but I don't know what he's blaming me for. Wanting revenge for my husband's deviations, maybe.
- So you didn't steal them?
The goddess laughs as she hands me a bag of seeds.
- Feed the animals with me, rather than talking nonsense. I didn’t steal the Trident or the Lightning you are looking for, I don’t know how to handle them, and I am used to Zeus’s deceptions. If I wanted revenge, I would do it another way and he would know where the trouble is coming from.
- You have no idea who might be interested in these items?
- I don't know, I'll think about it… In the meantime, follow me and pick some lilies.
Hera doesn't seem responsible for the theft, but who could be and who would have an interest? At her request, I help him pick the flowers from her garden. Once our bouquets are prepared and the vases completed, I politely take my leave, although I haven't found any other clues.
- Hold on. Go see Dionysus. He is Zeus' favorite son and loves to party a lot. Maybe with the madness that sometimes reached him, he would use Poseidon's trident as a stirrer for his aperitif and Zeus's Lightning bolt to make fireworks - Hera said with a laugh.
After greeting the goddess, it's time for me to visit Dionysus.

You need:
- one of the following for 5 $$$

- one of the following for 6 $$$

- one of the following for 10 $$$

- one of the following for 7 $$$



Gifts:


Cost of this step: 28 $$$
Cost so far: 68 $$$

Bonus 4:
Q: What goddess is equated to Hera in Roman mythology?
A: Juno
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                                                                            Step Five: Dionysus


I set out for this famous Dionysus, whom I imagine to be the favorite son of Zeus. Once arrived in the world of Men, music is heard. It is melodious but… loud. As I follow it, I discover the god at the center of a ring of feasting women and men. I greet them, but no one can hear me above the clatter of instruments. I step forward and raise my voice.
- Excuse me? I would like to speak with Dionysus. Hello!
Suddenly the music stops and everyone turns to me.
- Oh sorry I didn't hear you! Welcome! The party couldn't be complete without you!
- What do you mean?
- Hera warned me that you were coming! You come to party, right?
I look at the god with a lot of astonishment. It is very different from what I imagined.
- No, I'm not here for that.
- Why did you come then?
- I'm looking for the Trident of…
- These stories again… - sighs Dionysus. - Go squeeze some grapes, let me cash in on these disputes…
I pick a few bunches from a vine and crush them to get the juice. The god tastes it and seems ready to listen to me.
- I was told you could have taken Poseidon's trident for fun.
- How? I didn't think that suspicion would fall on me. I don't care about these stories… My only goal is to party and have fun!
Dionysus seems sincere and busy with his entertainment. I would be very surprised if he was guilty.
- Do you have any more questions? Before my guests riot because the party was stopped?
- Yes one last question! Do you have any idea who could have stolen the relics?
- I have an idea, yes. Go see Artemis and Apollo! Knowing them, they may have stolen the Lightning to throw lightning strikes, or the Trident to hunt!
After having received this precious help, well at least useful help, I continue my journey in order to meet my next interlocutors.

You need:
- one of the following for 10 $$$

- one of the following for 12 $$$

- one of the following for 14 $$$



Gifts:


Cost of this step: 36 $$$
Cost so far: 104 $$$

Bonus 5:
Q: Originally, Dionysus is the god:
A: Fire
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                                                                            Step Six: Apollon and Artémis


Resuming my journey, I arrive at a beautiful sunny glade and discover a magnificent garden filled with flowers and greenery. Intrigued, I step forward quietly until my gaze comes to a young man reclining in a gorgeous wooden deckchair, and a young woman on a carved seat. I quickly deduce that they are Artemis and Apollo, and they seem to be in the middle of a conversation. Trying to quietly approach to listen to them, I walk on a branch. It snaps under my foot and immediately stops the discussion I was watching.
- We know you're here.
I come out of my hiding place and introduce myself to the gods who gaze at me for a moment.
- Instead of trying to listen to us, how about bringing back the arrows for our competition? Go Go!
I go in search of the lost arrows and bring them back to them as quickly as possible. Artemis and Apollo ask me what I was doing around here, so in all honesty I tell them that I suspect they have stolen the famous Lightning and Trident. I tell them how my investigation led me to them, unfortunately for me neither stole them. I find myself at a loss and don't know what to do. Apollo then asks me:
- Did you ask our stepsister, Athena, if it was her?
- Do you think it could be her?
- At first glance, she seems to be the victim, but when you know her well, you know that this party was not really to her liking.
Artemis nods and adds:
- Each year the party in her honor attracts more and more people, but it also moves further and further away from what she would like. We try to please all the guests, and we forget it.
I am amazed at this news! Finally I have a lead that seems to me to be the right one. I ask for the way to find Athena and the gods show me the way to the resolution of this mystery.

You need:
- one of the following for 5 $$$


- one of the following for 10 $$$

- one of the following for 10 $$$

- one of the following for 9 $$$

- one of the following for 8 $$$



Gifts:


Cost of this step: 42 $$$
Cost so far: 146 $$$

Bonus 6:
Q: The mother of Artemis and Apollo is:
A: Leto, goddess of night and childbirth
G:
   





                                                                            Step Seven A: Zeus
                                                                           
Seeing me arrive, Athena guesses that I am coming for my investigation and admits to being the culprit. She leads me to the place where the objects were hidden and hands me a beautiful chest where I find finally the Lightning.
- You knew the brothers would cancel your party without their relics. Is it true that these festivities are not to your liking?
- No one wants my opinion on this anymore. People no longer try to do me honor, so I decided to deprive everyone of the party.
Following Athena's confession, I go to Zeus to return his Lightning to him, which he must impatiently await. He is known to be uncompromising and not very patient. Once in front of Zeus’s palace which is difficult to access as it is located in the clouds, I am led into the large main hall. In the middle of this room, I see a large table with all around red velvet armchairs and gilding, and a little further a throne, certainly that of Zeus.
I move forward cautiously but I can't see anyone, when suddenly I hear a voice behind me.
- Here you are at last, do you have any news about my Lightning Bolt?
I proudly hand it to him, and he skillfully grabs it.
- Oh finally! I missed it so much, I'm really happy to see it again. Thank you very much for your help. Come follow me and sit down so that you are more comfortable and explain to me how, who and why.
I follow him and settle into one of the velvet armchairs he presented to me. So I explain the different stages of my investigation to her and explain to her that Athena stole it and why she did it. He listens to me without interrupting me. Once finished a long silence is done, and I see lightning passing in the eyes of Zeus.
- Athena acted like a child, it is not worthy of her or all of us. She should have come and talked about it - he said angrily. - It is true that Poseidon and I do things our way, but we also like that those for whom we are planning a party to feel good and to have a wonderful memory of it, but I imagine that on this point you can help us? How about helping Poseidon and I organize her birthday party for her? It will be of great help to us and prevent us from further problems, but it will also make my dear Athena more joyful and it will be a way of making us forgive. So what do you say? He asks me with a big smile.

You need:
- one of the following for 4 $$$

- one of the following for 12 $$$

- one of the following for 10 $$$

- one of the following for 10 $$$

- one of the following for 14 $$$



Gifts:


Cost of this step: 50 $$$
Cost so far: 196 $$$





                                                                            Step Seven B: Poseidon
                                                                           
Seeing me arrive, Athena guesses that I am coming for my investigation and admits to being the culprit. She leads me to the place where the objects were hidden and hands me a beautiful chest where I finally find the Trident.
I go to the domain of the god of the oceans to return his Trident to him and explain to him why it had disappeared. Poseidon's palace is located under the sea so a charming creature responsible for leading me there is waiting for me by the beach. The trip goes smoothly thanks to her and she accompanies me to a heavy door covered with mother-of-pearl. Before I have time to knock on it, I see it open and a man greets me. It takes a few moments for me to realize that it is actually Poseidon and politely bow as I hand him the Trident I brought.
- Ah, you found it!
Glad to have his hand back on his scepter, he waved it in front of him before making a few strokes as if to practice. I take a step back as a precaution because after having worn it I know that a blow received with it should not be pleasant.
- Excuse me, I forget the politeness of it - he said to me. stopping - Thank you very much for your help. Come in, and tell me who dared to steal from me, and why?
I follow him and find that what I had taken for a lavish living room was actually a bedroom, but just as lavish. Admiring the rich décor that rivals the most beautiful temples I have visited, I look for a way to answer him without arousing his wrath.
- It was actually your niece, Athena.
- Why did she do this?
Explaining the goddess's reasons to him, I see that he is understanding.
- Very well - he replies after a short reflection. - She's not wrong. Zeus and I tend to do things the way we want to without really considering the opinions of others. I thank you once again. Thanks to you we have avoided many problems. But, I will abuse your kindness if you will allow it. You had the opportunity to chat with Athena… Would you mind helping me throw a party she would like?
I gladly accept, hoping that this little attention will help soothe Athena's weariness.

You need:
- one of the following for 5 $$$

- one of the following for 12 $$$

- one of the following for 10 $$$

- one of the following for 13 $$$

- one of the following for 10 $$$



Gifts:


Cost of this step: 50 $$$
Cost so far: 246 $$$ + 150 Feez

Last edited by haelina (2021-08-24 16:50:47)