Quest
Group: 113055 — 29 steps
Please explain.
Gyeonghoeru was constructed with the principles of nature.
If you count the pillars, there are 24 each on the outer and inner sides.
The outer pillars symbolize the 24 seasonal shifts.
The west pillar in the center of the north side represents the winter solstice, or winter.
The center of the east side represents the vernal equinox, or spring.
Quest Walkthrough
Step 1
Quest Text
Step 2
Your Excellency, i-it's all a misunderstanding.
I mean... I have committed a grave sin!
I mean... I have committed a grave sin!
Step 3
Hmm, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, frozen solid like this... still beautiful.
Wait, is that a cat walking on the frozen pond?
Wait, is that a cat walking on the frozen pond?
Step 4
Y-your Excellency!! Y-you're here?! I-uh... Well... the thing is...
The p-pavilion pond has apparently... f-frozen over...
The p-pavilion pond has apparently... f-frozen over...
Step 5
But how can one endure the urge to see this beautiful place?
...If it's alright, would you like to explore Gyeonghoeru together?
...If it's alright, would you like to explore Gyeonghoeru together?
Step 6
Now, let us start by looking at the pillars of Gyeonghoeru.
I will explain each one in detail.
I will explain each one in detail.
Step 7
Objective
Please explain.
Summary
Gyeonghoeru was constructed with the principles of nature.
If you count the pillars, there are 24 each on the outer and inner sides.
The outer pillars symbolize the 24 seasonal shifts.
The west pillar in the center of the north side represents the winter solstice, or winter.
The center of the east side represents the vernal equinox, or spring.
If you count the pillars, there are 24 each on the outer and inner sides.
The outer pillars symbolize the 24 seasonal shifts.
The west pillar in the center of the north side represents the winter solstice, or winter.
The center of the east side represents the vernal equinox, or spring.
Step 8
In this way, it represents the cycle of each season.
Then, what season do you think the south represents?
Then, what season do you think the south represents?
Step 9
Objective
Summer
Summary
Yes! Doesn't it hold a profound meaning?
It signifies not just the season but also direction.
Now, let's take a look at the inner pillars.
It signifies not just the season but also direction.
Now, let's take a look at the inner pillars.
Step 10
Objective
Autumn
Summary
Alas, it is not the answer!
Please think about it again.
Please think about it again.
Step 11
The outer pillars are square, while the inner pillars are round.
What do you think this symbolizes?
What do you think this symbolizes?
Step 12
Objective
Round is good, square is evil
Summary
Quite an interesting interpretation, but no.
Please think about it once more.
Please think about it once more.
Step 13
Objective
Round is the sea, square is the mountain
Summary
Quite an interesting interpretation, but no.
Please think about it once more.
Please think about it once more.
Step 14
Objective
Round is the sky, square is the earth
Summary
Excellent. The sky, the earth, and humanity,
it embodies the meaning of the universe.
Gyeonghoeru was built with such meanings in mind.
Its beautiful scenery holds deep significance.
Doesn't it look like a world where deities would live?
It would be wonderful if only we could watch it proudly...
it embodies the meaning of the universe.
Gyeonghoeru was built with such meanings in mind.
Its beautiful scenery holds deep significance.
Doesn't it look like a world where deities would live?
It would be wonderful if only we could watch it proudly...
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If you take a look at Gyeonghoeru again, I hope you will reflect
not only on its beautiful exterior, but also on the meaning it holds within.
not only on its beautiful exterior, but also on the meaning it holds within.
Step 16
Objective
Alright.
Summary
Good. Once you deeply understand Gyeonghoeru,
you'll find it hard to take your eyes off this place.
you'll find it hard to take your eyes off this place.
Step 17
...A lowly individual from the countryside
dares to step into Gyeonghoeru...
dares to step into Gyeonghoeru...
Step 18
Objective
It's alright.
Summary
...Your Excellency...!
I am overwhelmed by your boundless kindness...
I am overwhelmed by your boundless kindness...
Step 19
Your Excellency has come to see the beauty of Gyeonghoeru, I assume...?
If so, may I explain further?
If so, may I explain further?
Step 20
Objective
Please tell me.
Summary
Ah... I am deeply honored, Your Excellency!
Then, I shall share what I know.
The land of Seoul originally has strong fire energy.
There was opposition when it was chosen as the capital for this reason.
Thus, Gyeonghoeru also contains
symbolism to control the fire energy of the land.
Then, I shall share what I know.
The land of Seoul originally has strong fire energy.
There was opposition when it was chosen as the capital for this reason.
Thus, Gyeonghoeru also contains
symbolism to control the fire energy of the land.
Step 21
Gyeonghoeru has 7 sections in the front and 5 on the side, totaling 35 sections.
Yet, it signifies 36. Do you know why?
Yet, it signifies 36. Do you know why?
Step 22
Objective
The Beauty of Emptiness
Summary
Haha, while that is indeed important,
it is not the correct answer.
it is not the correct answer.
Step 23
Objective
Symbol of Taeguk
Summary
It is the correct answer, Your Excellency! You are truly wise.
This is because Taeguk is "the empty one."
The total of 48 pillars in Gyeonghoeru
is also made by multiplying 6 and 8.
This is because Taeguk is "the empty one."
The total of 48 pillars in Gyeonghoeru
is also made by multiplying 6 and 8.
Step 24
Objective
His Majesty's Throne
Summary
Haha, while that is indeed important,
it is not the correct answer.
it is not the correct answer.
Step 25
Here, 8 is the concept of adding 2 to 6.
Do you understand the significance of combining 6 with 2?
Do you understand the significance of combining 6 with 2?
Step 26
Objective
Fire
Summary
Your Majesty truly possesses all virtues!
That is the correct answer.
By combining water and fire,
it signifies that water already governs fire.
It seems Your Excellency appreciates the profound beauty
of the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, which I find truly admirable.
That is the correct answer.
By combining water and fire,
it signifies that water already governs fire.
It seems Your Excellency appreciates the profound beauty
of the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, which I find truly admirable.
Step 27
Objective
Wind
Summary
What an interesting deduction, Your Excellency!
However, it's far from the correct answer.
However, it's far from the correct answer.
Step 28
Objective
Earth
Summary
What an interesting deduction, Your Excellency!
However, it's far from the correct answer.
However, it's far from the correct answer.
Step 29
Your Excellency seems to truly appreciate the profound beauty of Gyeonghoeru,
and I am genuinely impressed.
and I am genuinely impressed.
Details
| Quest Group | 113055 |
| Steps | 29 |