An Epic Request (Rogue)  

The difficulty of "Trial 5 - Sense of Touch" is definitely ambiguous in nature, mischievous as you will see from the previous trials. Note: I DO NOT recommend averaging out the damage done to each Halfling and then picking the one that took the least damage. Critical hit variations, evasions / misses, and straight out RNG will work against this method!

I agree with the strategy posted above - the Halfling that appears to be the most resilient after cycling them all many times is what got it for me. I took many consistencies and inconsistencies into account, and I used my Ragebringer Epic 1.0 to Backstab from the front.

#1) Damage taken normal - lowest outcome (sometimes the same with multiple Halflings).

#2) Damage taken normal - highest outcome (not exceeding the highest outcome of other Halflings) (sometimes the same with multiple Halflings as well).

#3) Critical - I disregarded most Critical hits, unless it was an obvious consistency Critical of an exact number regardless of the Halfling. Critical hits can vary widely and do not indicate reliable consistency, so that was my reason not to depend on them as a resistance factor.

#4) Multiple Hits - I used the same method as above, (minimum hit, maximum hit, or a critical hit if it matched exactly with other critical hits - also taking into account that multiple hits are not an exact indicator, much like critical hits).

#5) Misses - questionable. These I looked at as similar to randomized critical hit damage. If it was hit once did it evade a second hit? If it was hit twice did it evade a third hit? I did try and keep this in mind, but after so much stabbing it seemed the least important. However, after narrowing it down to two, the one I missed the most and took less multiple hits was the correct Halfling.

In the end, my success looked something like this after hitting them all many times
- Lowest regular damage taken most often (low end).
- Lowest regular damage taken most often (high end).
- Critical matching consistency that was exact and did not exceed the highs and low critical hits on the other halflings.
- The least multiple hits.
- 3 misses on the halfling I chose, 2 misses on my other option that looked very similar in the above outcomes.

If stuck on #5 - I hope this helps!

If stuck on #2 with a laptop - I hope you have a headset or good speakers (unlike me) lol XD

Edited, Mar 22nd 2024 12:59pm by Ersatz

RE: the PoMischief portion

At the moment, I just completed this task (out of the game for many years) and can confirm a few things. Mainly, you only need to complete one of the tasks to "prove" Pinky's innocence. I chose the candy. Very simple to complete - you walk over to the robot behind the Mayor, use your [Sense Trap] skill, then target the chest that spawns off to the right, and follow with [Disarm Trap]. The chest should open and reveal a smaller chest. Target it and [Pick Lock] to open it. When you are successful, the robot will step over and collect the contents, and you'll get a message in green text stating that you are free to grab the candy. Walk behind the robot to reach the candy and you'll get an update. Walk over to the Mayor and tell him that you are [done]. Confirm it in the dialog that follows and you should get another update. I believe the room also despawns. Walk back out of the room and continue on by hailing the dude you followed. The rest is already covered in other posts (follow him and the human, run behind the curtain on stage and open the chest, kill the jester, etc etc... He is a kitten but it took me a few rounds of the joke/backstab emote thing to finish the fight. After that I was ported to zone in and the task updated.)

If I can solo this whole thing at only 85 with old-school raid gear, then anyone at least 85+ should have zero trouble.

***Below is the event text and NPC names. I've also notated what actions need to be done.***
***The answers to challenge 3 are random. Yours will most likely be different that what is listed.***

***Crossing the rogue explore location will start the Event.***
A quiet voice whispers to you from the corner of the room, 'Hey you, over here! Don't let them see you. We've got business to discuss.'
Targeted (NPC): Drenick Nyrae
Right click on the NPC to consider him.
You say, 'Hail, Drenick Nyrae'
Drenick Nyrae says, in Thieves Cant, 'Soon as I saw you walk in here I knew you were like me... Tonight is our chance to strike it rich. Come with me and I shall explain more. Stay close, and don't let the locals see you.'
Drenick Nyrae says, in Thieves Cant, 'I'm glad to see another likeminded treasure hunter has made it here. You see, tonight the King is distracted, as he is preparing for a game. Thus, this is the perfect opportunity to exercise our right to 'explore' his domain and 'liberate' some of his 'excess goods'...'
Drenick Nyrae says, in Thieves Cant, 'The King's obsession with his ancient game is bizarre. He's never once won, despite his best efforts to 'sway the game' in his favor. He's quite bitter about it, ridiculously funny really.'
Drenick Nyrae says, in Thieves Cant, 'Now then, we'll not be doing this job alone.' The strange individual knocks thrice on the door and stares at it intently.'
Drenick Nyrae says, in Thieves Cant, 'Our friend shall be with us shortly. I suggest not looking at him too often, he can be easily upset.'
Drenick Nyrae says, in Thieves Cant, 'Now then, this is where we'll be counting on you. Go get the Mayor's Key and bring it back to us, see if he'll give it up willingly or not. Either way, we'll continue from there. What, me, help? No, I must... uhh... Stand watch, get going now!'
An eruption of laughter assaults you as the door is swung open. Before you is Bristlebane's grand dining hall. Around the table are the most revered members of his court. At the head of the table sits a distinguished looking halfling.
Mayor Onaise shouts, in Halfling, 'ORDER? CHAOS! There will be CHAOS in the court! Will jury please rise!'
I Like This One shouts, in Combine Tongue, 'Rise!? Let's see you stand your lazy hide up first!'
Mayor Onaise shouts, 'Need I remind the court that my chair fell asleep an hour ago!? Hmm... You there, Barbarian, come speak with me.'
The court bursts into random laughter!
Targeted (NPC): Mayor Onaise
Right click on the NPC to consider him.
You say, 'Hail, Mayor Onaise'
Mayor Onaise says, 'Greetings, __________. It took you longer to arrive than I would have expected. No matter, I do still expect a convincing [argument] though!'
You say, 'argument'
Mayor Onaise says, 'Indeed, the charges against your client are severe. We don't take kindly to knock-knock jokes around here. Lest we all forget what happened to Ekkolofezznaboten I." (The room erupts with laughter.) "Bring me at least one of the three pieces of [evidence] that your client has a sense of humor, and I shall consider alleviating [his sentence].'
You say, 'evidence'
Mayor Onaise says, 'To prove he is funny, you will have to bring me at least one of the following, [funny bone], the [adornment] off of a jester's hat, and a piece of the King's [candy].'
You say, 'funny bone'
Mayor Onaise says, 'Aye, a comical clavicle, a hilarious humerus, a silly scapula, a ridiculous rib! I really don't care which bone, but it better be a funny one!'
You say, 'adornment'
Mayor Onaise says, 'Whatever it is you call those side-splittingly funny spheres on a jester's hat, I must own one.'
You say, 'candy'
Mayor Onaise says, 'Who doesn't love candy? Who couldn't love candy? You've no business in my court asking such questions!'
You say, 'his sentence'
Mayor Onaise says, 'Aye, should you fail to convince me of his guilt he'll never be allowed to watch the puppet show again. When you are [ready] to begin collecting evidence to make your case, say so. Remember, you must bring me AT LEAST ONE piece of evidence... Of course you could also just [give up], but I don't recommend that...'
You say, 'ready'
Mayor Onaise says, 'Wake me up when you've finished building your case by telling me that you are [done]. Or if you're [absolutely, positively, completely, entirely sure] you want to give up, you can do that. Again I don't recommend that, though...'
Around this and the adjacent room appear several challenges. Each challenge will unlock a piece of evidence that will exonerate Pinky on the charges of being un-funny. The Jester's Adornment is watched by two attentive guards. The Funny Bone is defended by some clever puzzle-crafters. The King's Candy is guarded by a clever gnomish toy. Each of these objects is unusually heavy, so you'll need to be VERY CLOSE in order to pick them up...

Challenge 1: Candy - Key to broken toy

***Use sense trap to discover the Trapped Toy Chest, then disarm trap to disarm the trap and finally pick lock to unlock the Toy Chest. Open the chest with /open.***

You sense a trap in this direction.
Targeted (NPC): Trapped Toy Chest
Right click on the NPC to consider it.
You have disarmed Trapped Toy Chest!
The broken toy bounces excitedly as it watches your progress. Inside of the trapped box you notice, a smaller locked box...
Targeted (NPC): Locked Toy Chest
You cannot open Locked Toy Chest, it is locked.
You have successfully picked Locked Toy Chest!
You peer inside the now unlocked smaller box to find: a miniature statuette of Rolfron Zek, a small etching of Dorn B`Dynn standing beside Ambassador DVinn, a set of fear-touched puppet strings, a child sized replica of the SoulFire, and a Shiny New Clockwork Wind-Up Key! You place the key within the back of the large broken toy and it begins to dance and give its thanks. The candy is yours for the taking.
The Gnomework toy thanks you heartily for your assistance in recovering its wind-up key and allows you to take the King's delicious candy! You are one step closer to proving Pinky's humorousness.

***Walk behind the Gnomework toy to pick up the candy.***

Challenge 2: Adornment - Jester's Adornment

***Sneak past two (2) see SoS deputies and walk over the Jester's Adornment (red sphere) which is on top of the left bookcase along the back wall. Use the planters to gain a bit of height to get up on the bookcase. Once you have the adornment another see SoS deputy will spawn, sneak out.***

Targeted (NPC): Deputy Staley
Right click on the NPC to consider him.
Deputy Staley scowls at you, ready to attack -- looks like he would wipe the floor with you! (Lvl: 95)
You suspect that this being can see you.
The adornment is now in your possession. Leave the room without being seen!
Deputy Byren Di`Vad roars angrily, 'WHO'S MESSED WITH THE JESTER'S ADORNMENT!? GUARDS, FIND THE INTERLOPER!'
Having successfully snuck away with the Jester's Adornment, the guardians sink back into the shadows. You are one step closer to proving Pinky's humorousness!

Challenge 3: Funny Bone
A Luclin tsetsiantrap regards you indifferently -- You could probably win this fight. (Lvl: 50)
You say, 'Hail, a Luclin tsetsiantrap'
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'Welcome, __________. I suppose you are looking to take the Funny Bone. Rather than simply kill you for your unentertaining arrogance, I will allow you to attempt the [trial of senses]. Should you pass, the bone is yours. Should you fail, you walk away a humiliated joke. I'll even be so kind as to give you a single [hint] along the way should you need it.'
You say, 'trial of senses'
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'Aye, a simple series of tests to see if you have what it takes to be the rightful owner of the Funny Bone. There will be five questions, and you must answer all of them correctly. Failure to answer even a single one of the questions shall force you to start the trial over again. You should know the answers are rarely the same each time, so don't think you're clever by trying to remember the results of previous attempts. Throughout the ordeals you may ask me for a single [hint], are you [ready] to begin?'
You say, 'ready'
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'Very well...Bill, Will, William, Billiam, prepare yourselves.'

***Four halfling NPCs will spawn.***
Billiam Wilson
Will Billiamson
Bill Williamson
William Bilson

***Failing any of the five trials will result in the challenge reseting and restarting at Trial 1.***

Challenge 3 - Trial 1 - Trial of Sight
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'The trial of Sight: Pay close attention to each of the four cousins. You should notice none of these cousins are the same height. Even when you're in a competitive family like they are, it's not about being the tallest or smallest, but how much you yourself have improved as an individual. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with their heights. Then let me know when you are ready to undergo [the first] trial.'
You say, 'the first'
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'Very well... Look again at each cousin, they've changed! Now tell me, who has changed the most? Hail that individual...'

***Pay attention to which halfling changes size the most. Use the block wall for a guide.***

Targeted (NPC): William Bilson
Right click on the NPC to consider him.
You say, 'Hail, William Bilson'
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'You have a keen eye and a decisive wit. Your selection is correct and we proceed to the trial of hearing.'

Challenge 3 - Trial 2 - Trial of Hearing
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'The cousins have worked for a long time to perfect their beautiful halfling singing voices. However, one of them simply cannot sing along! Determine which brother is ruining the chorus.'

***There are different ways to finding out which halfling to pick. I stood next to one halfling and listened for the off key halfling and moved in that direction to the next halfling until it sounded like it was coming from right in front of me.***

Targeted (NPC): Billiam Wilson
Right click on the NPC to consider him.
You say, 'Hail, Billiam Wilson'
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'You have clearly got a strong sense for sound, perhaps you should have been a bard? Anyway, prepare yourself for the trial of taste... and no, you will not be dining on Halfling Toe Stew...'

Challenge 3 - Trial 3 - Trial of Gluttony
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'One of the cousins has a dirty little secret, he tends to over-eat, often leaving his family to dine on scraps and smaller portions. Which cousin do you feel holds an unfair share?'

***Pick the pockets of Billiam, Will, Bill, William until you find the one with two (2) Jumjum Stalks.***

Targeted (NPC): Bill Williamson
Right click on the NPC to consider him.
You say, 'Hail, Bill Williamson'
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'You're proving to be quite adept at these trials, and with only two trials left you're sure to win! Right?'

Challenge 3 - Trial 4 - Trial of Hunger
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'Now that the halflings have had their fifth daily meal, they appear to be 'mostly' sated. In the previous trial you uncovered the cousin who hoards food away from his family. In this trial you must find the cousin that cannot eat as much as the others. This individual might even be the same person, you never know for sure! Perhaps a mention of [jumjum pie] will be enough to oust the easily sated one...'

***Say Jumjum Pie and watch which halfling moves the slowest then hail them.***

You say, 'jumjum pie'
Targeted (NPC): William Bilson
Right click on the NPC to consider him.
You say, 'Hail, William Bilson'
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'A fast wit and keen eye you have, __________. With one trial left you are all but sure to be the new owner of the Funny Bone, or so you think...'


Challenge 3 - Trial 5 - Sense of Touch
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'We've arrived at the final trial, the sense of touch. I've seen many adventurers pass through here, and I've seen ones obviously don't like to be touched. You certainly seem like one of them. No matter, let us hope for your sake you're familiar enough with the sensation to pass the trial. One of the first challenges any halfling will face in life is battling against bixie foes. Because they are among the first enemies any young halfling will face in life, the wee-warriors will often build up a resistance to the painful stings. I leave it to you to select the brother most adept at bixie-battling.'

***It is unclear what is the best way to deal with this trial. Some say it is the halfling that takes the most damage. Others say the halfling that takes the least damage. I chose the halfling that took the least damage since it is more in line with the trial in regard to resistance. Backstab the four halflings from the front.***

You say, 'Hail, Bill Williamson'
A Luclin tsetsiantrap says, 'Fizzlethorpe be praised! We have found an individual truly funny enough to wield the majestic, magnificent, and infinitely grand Funny Bone. You may walk away with this gift knowing you earned it __________!'
Having bested the egotistical fern's rather unorthodox puzzles, you walk away the proud owner of The Funny Bone! You are one step closer to proving Pinky's humorousness! ...Now if you could just find a gardener willing to deal with that annoying brute...

***Event text implies that only passing one challenge is needed. Did not verify this as I did all three challenges. After successfully passing at least one challenge go back to Mayor Onaise.***

Targeted (NPC): Mayor Onaise
Right click on the NPC to consider him.
You say, 'Hail, Mayor Onaise'
Mayor Onaise says, 'Wake me up when you've finished building your case by telling me that you are [done]. Or if you're [absolutely, positively, completely, entirely sure] you want to give up, you can do that. Again I don't recommend that, though...'
You say, 'done'
Mayor Onaise says, 'Heh, hah! You've all the evidence available, this looks promising for Pinky!'
Mayor Onaise says, 'Heh... hah... hahaha! Will... Will who?! The defendant is guilty! Guilty of being hilarious! He shall be front and center for tonight's theatre performance!'
Having completed the 'trial' you notice a small brass key hanging off of the Mayor's belt. As the room erupts into a burst of chaotic laughter you take the opportunity to liberate the key from his belt buckle. In a flash the entire court room is empty! Whatever madness that was is probably better forgotten than dwelled on...
Drenick Nyrae shouts, in Thieves Cant, 'Excellent, looks like you got what we need. Let's get going now.'

***Head out of the room and back to Drenick Nyrae.***

You say, 'Hail, Drenick Nyrae'
Drenick takes a moment to inspect the newly acquired key, 'Yes, this will certainly do. Let us continue on now.'
Drenick Nyrae says, in Thieves Cant, 'So that key ya got there, quite important, but anyway... Normally the King spends his days watching the puppet shows and enjoying the wealth his devoted mischief-makers 'collect'. But tonight, tonight is much different. Every few hundred years the good King has a chess match to play with Old Man Serilis. Sometimes he holds it here, sometimes in the Underfoot. Legend has it they've even played in Faydwer...'
Drenick Nyrae says, in Thieves Cant, 'When planning his strategy, the King gathers together all of his craftiest minions. They work to devise novel means to victory, by means of deception, distraction or outright trickery. I've heard that the closest game the two have played lasted over three weeks. That was, until the Duke realized that the King had managed to sneak in several additional castles when he wasn't looking.'
Drenick Nyrae says, in Thieves Cant, 'The plan is to strike his hoard while he is deep in thought. Most think his throne room holds his greatest treasures, but little do they know the value of what lies behind the theatre curtains!'
Drenick Nyrae says, in Thieves Cant, 'It looks like our friend is here. Remember, best not to make much eye contact with him.' The half elf quickly dawns a new disguise before making odd hand signals toward the false wall.'
A familiar human says, in Thieves Cant, 'Well done Drenick, it seems you've found the third we needed. Let's be off then.' The familiar human looks at you and nods, keenly aware of who you are and what you've done...'
Drenick Nyrae says, in Thieves Cant, 'This is where you'll come in again __________. While the King is away you'll be able to sneak backstage and look for the chest that matches the Mayor's key.'
A familiar human says, in Thieves Cant, 'While you're back there doing the easy work, we'll be out here playing the part of audience members to quell any suspicions. HURRY up and go back stage now, before the show starts. If you brought any allies along then this is their only chance to sneak back there with you. We cannot have them interrupting the puppet show once it starts! We do not want to raise any suspicion in the crowd and have our cover blown.'
An engrossed audience member says, in Thieves Cant, 'If you hurry you might make it back in time to see act two. Get going now!'
A hushing sound echoes out from the theatre hall before the booming voice of The Impresario speaks, 'Ladies, gentlemen, rabbits, knaves, scholars, gorillas, friends, and enemies... Tonight, we are blessed with the rare opportunity to see the whole cast of the pantheon in a rare performance of, 'The Pains of Power'. Please keep talking to a minimum, and enjoy the show.'

***After a familiar human says his bit, go through the door that was behind the familiar human and quickly run behind the stage curtain. Once the show is under way Fizzlethorpe's Shiny Hoard will spawn.***

Targeted (NPC): Fizzlethorpe`s Shiny Hoard

***Use /open to open Fizzlethorp's Shiny Hoard. This will spawn Bristlebane's Jovial Jester which you must defeat using your epic weapon. During the fight you will be presented with the option of telling a Knock-Knock joke to get the Jester to turn around and land some backstabs.***

Heh, HAH, HAHA! FOOL! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING!?
Bristlebane`s Jovial Jester says, 'As much as I love a good joke, stealing from the boss is no laughing matter! Hah, hah, hah...'
Targeted (NPC): Bristlebane's Jovial Jester
'Erm... That's not funny at all!' The jester writhes furiously in reaction to your epic weaponry!
Bristlebane`s Jovial Jester says, 'Well then, thought of any better [knock knock] jokes yet? Or are you still an unamusing little thief?'
You say, 'knock knock'
Bristlebane`s Jovial Jester says, 'Hah, hah! Who's there?' The Jester TURNS HIS BACK to you and awaits the conclusion of your joke.'
You backstab Bristlebane`s Jovial Jester for 3897 points of damage.
You find a small satchel on the body of the Jovial Jester. You open it and uncover something of unimaginable worth. In that instant you are lifted off of the ground and placed gently into a front row seat of the theatre. You quickly close the satchel and stash it in your belt for safe-keeping...
Bristlebane`s Jovial Jester says, 'Arg, hah... Hah... Tell Herkanor his daughter is still waiting for him!'
You pierce Bristlebane`s Jovial Jester for 1254 points of damage.
You have slain Bristlebane`s Jovial Jester!

An engrossed audience member leans over and whispers to you, 'I can tell by the grin on your face it was a success back there, and you're just in time for act two! Sit and watch the play, we'll discuss the loot afterwards...'
The tingling fades.
The booming voice of The Impresario echoes throughout the plane, 'We hope you have enjoyed this presentation of the 'Pains of Power'. Allow us just a moment to prepare for Act two, 'The Adventurer's Life'.'
A quiet, friendly sounding voice echoes off the theatre walls, 'This is a tale of Norrathian life, of friendships, challenges, and the great adventures we all share together...'
Early in life we face many trials, not the least of which are the seemingly insurmountable challenges that await us just outside our hometown gates...
As we grow, so do our ambitions. At first just leaving the safety of our city walls for the first time seems like an impossible dream...
After that first leap of faith out of our homes, we often find ourselves thrown into new adventures. Many times in lands we've only heard tales of from wandering troubadours...

Though, no matter how far we progress in life on our own, there will come a time when those friendships we have cultivated, those strangers we've met, those whose lives we have touched will all flourish into something greater than we could have ever hoped for...
Whether we learn the importance of companions in a day, in a year, or on our deathbeds is of little consequence... That is of course, unless that lesson could have spared you from your deathbed...
You often never know in what ways allies will come into your life. The stranger you pass on your weekly visit to town may become an acquaintance for a day, or your lifelong companion. It is this expansive, endless world of opportunity that gives Norrathians their unique and indomitable strength...
Your allies will always be there to pick you up, dust you off and help you through a new day. Even in your darkest times, times of fear, times of defeat and devastation, it is your companions who will help you along...
An engrossed audience member says, in Thieves Cant, 'Wait here... I'll be right back...'
Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane shouts, 'This play bores me! Now where be the Cazic-Thule puppet?! Ridiculously funny!'
Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane shouts, 'Now then, let's see something amusing!'
Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane shouts, 'Stanos, ye' did well to bring 'em here, but I don't much care for yer attempt to take my treasures! Here's a little something for yer troubles though...'
Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane shouts, 'As for you, __________, give me one good reason why I shouldn't feed yeh to Stomples!'
Fizzlethorpe Bristlebane shouts, 'Hah, hah, hah! Well, there is nothing more to see here! Go home everyone!'
The King of Thieves finding the Cazic-Thule Puppet should make for a more interesting telling of this tale.
Having been finally reunited with his long lost Cazic-Thule puppet, Bristlebane decides not to feed you to the rabbits. He casts you out into the garden and forgets about your attempted interference in his realm... Really though, you should have known better than to chase the treasures of the King of Thieves. You finally understand the reality of the situation when you look down toward your belt-pouch to find the infinitely valuable loot is missing!
Your task 'An Epic Request' has been updated.

I have max sense traps skill. The chest would never spawn

The fastest way after telling the mayor ready is to go in thru the fake wall to where the 2 halflings are guarding the shiny red ball. Steal the ball without being caught.

Go back to the mayor get the key

I did the Halflings first. Didn't go too well. I got as far as the sense of touch. There are no hints as to what you are to do here. Asking for a hint, the plant tells you that Bixies use their stingers to do damage to halflings, tried hailing one, and got sent back to start over. The only thing I can suggest is stabbing them all to decide which one takes the least damage. Didn't try that, as it would be hard to figure out based on weapon damage differences which one took the least damage. Also, I was afraid I might one shot one and lose anyway. Probably the easiest one to do is the Broken Toy. Sense Traps, Disarm Traps and Pick Lock. For me anyway, since I have all those skills maxxed

You have a choice (or you may choose to do all ) of three puzzles

After you speak with the mayor and say ready a broken toy with candy behind it will appear by the mayor.
You have to sense traps to get a chest to spawn. Disarm the trap.
A smaller chest will spawn and you will need to pick the lock using your hotkey.
Once the chest is unlocked you can /open and get the candy.

In the east room through the invisible wall on the east side of the dining room are your next two puzzles

At the far side of the room is an alcove with 2 halfings guarding the entrance. In the back of the room on the top of the bookshelf is the adornment you seek
You must get past the two guards while using hide/sneak and get the adornment. If you don't successfully do this you are sent back to the entrance of the room
After you get the adornment a third guard spawns in between the other 2 initial guards and you must get past all three without getting sent back to the entrance.
This really isn't hard to do. The guards to change their view slightly and you can sneak behind one. From there lev up to the top of the bookshelf. Walk over the
adornment to get credit or obtaining it. The rest is timing on getting past the guards.

On the other side of the room are 4 halfings. Each of different heights. The plant in the corner is who you need to speak with to start these trials.
Follow the text with Luclin tsetsiantrap. Saying "the first" will begin the trial of sight. The halflings heights will change and they will change positions. Hail the one that has changed
the most. If wrong, you have to start again. If right you move onto trial #2.
Trial 2 is hearing. You have to distinguish which halfling does not sound like the others. You must have sound on for this. (I could not tell which one it was so I just guessed) If
wrong you have to start over at trial 1 again. If correct you move onto trial #3
Trial 3 is easy - pickpocket the halfings until you find the one with 2 jumjum stalks
Trial 4 - find the halfling who eats the least. Say jumjum pie to them and watch who is the slowest. Hail that halfing.
Trial 5 - is sense of touch. (I didn't make it this far so you're on your own)
At any point you fail during the trials you have to start over at the beginning with trial #1

It is not necessary to get all 3 pieces of evidence by doing all three puzzles. You can do only one and tell the mayor done. He will ask you if you're sure and tell you that it may not go
well. I did two of them and passed this section without any problem. You can do only one and should be able to progress through this part

Hail Drenick and follow him to the stage area. You can watch the play. There are two acts and it's pretty cute. Behind the stage curtain is a chest. Open the chest and a very large
jester will spawn. Kill it using your epic. Go back and finish watching the play.

The rest of it is just watching. The treasure you steal from the chest is stolen from you and you are thrown out of the castle and end up back at zone in. All done