Legend has it that the sphinx was a great oracle, consulted by pharaohs and sorcerers for centuries. However, after a fateful prophecy foretold the fall of the Caliph, the oracle was silenced by a powerful curse, turning it to stone. The sphinx holds the key to ancient knowledge, but only those who can understand the whispers in the wind can unlock its secrets. Many seek it to learn forgotten spells or prophecies, but the price for disturbing its silence is said to be steep. This colossal sphinx is carved from black basalt, its surface worn smooth by centuries of sandstorms. Its eyes, made of gleaming gold, seem to glow under the sun, and intricate hieroglyphs cover its legs and paws, depicting long-forgotten wars and dynasties.

Side Quest: The Curse Unraveled

A powerful wizard seeks your help to break the curse that silenced the sphinx. The adventurers must pass a series of puzzles and tests of worthiness tied to the sphinx's ancient role as an oracle. Each challenge reflects an aspect of the prophecy that led to its curse. Only by solving the riddles and proving themselves worthy can the adventurers hope to lift the curse and unlock the sphinx’s forgotten knowledge.