CD-DIAW04 (May 27, 2020)
Puzzle
“14 Bottles of Black Ichor.”
Research | 4 Words
Clue
Hover over the clues if you require!
Clue 1: Good luck with this puzzle. First off, this is a DIAW puzzle - involving Katherine Wade, Employee 512. What's her backstory like? Any 'black ichor' or 'bottles' involved?
Clue 2: Re-read the DIAW receipts. You're actually searching for a former-CaD Employee's Trivia. One very closely tied to 512's origin as a zombie.
Clue 3: Who is the Mysterious Benefactor? Who led Project Lazarus?
Clue 5: His trivia is Art - 14 Black Artworks? Any ichor-related ones?
Answer and Explanation
Answer: Saturn Devouring His Son
Explanation: Saturn Devouring His Son is one of the 14 Black Paintings, depicting the famous incident in Greek mythology (hence 'ichor'). The 'bottles' are a reference to Katherine's situation - bringing to mind Shaka of Zulu, the Mysterious Benefactor, whose trivia is Paintings.
Summary of Receipt
Summary
Transcript
DATE: 5-27-2020
EMPLOYEE NO. 512
FILE REFERENCE: CD-DIAW04
TOTAL: $0.7
I… think I’ll keep this receipt hidden, at least for now. I… met with the Mysterious Benefactor again. The man who spoke with me in New Orleans. I… suppose I made a deal with him. In exchange for a tour of Blackwood Manor, he told me a lot about myself. More than I could have hoped… and perhaps more than I should’ve known. The transcript got cut off, which I believe was his doing. Not that I would’ve shared much else of what he said. My lips are sealed.
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S.O.T.
MB: Have you given my request any further thought?
No. 512: Ah!! Gosh, you scared me! You can’t just—wait, how’d you find me?
MB: We are always connected, Dingane.
No. 512: Why do you keep calling me that?
MB: Mm… Have you given my proposal any further thought?
No. 512: Wha—
MB: A tour of Blackwood Manor?
No. 512: We aren’t—
[The Mysterious Benefactor snapped his fingers. In an instant, the Mysterious Benefactor and No. 512 were standing outside of Blackwood Manor.]
No. 512: GAH!! What?! How did you—
MB: A miracle. Nothing more. So? A tour?
No. 512: It’s— I don’t know… I shouldn’t.
[The Mysterious Benefactor snapped his fingers again, opening the door.]
MB: Consider it this way, Dingane: I could explore the Manor on my own. There is nothing stopping me. So, wouldn’t you rather have a member of your organization accompany me? To ensure I cause no harm.
No. 512: I… Okay. But you have to tell me about my Asmodian Blood. And—
MB: Oh yes, and everything I know. Come along, Dingane. We have much to discuss.
No. 512: Why do you keep calling me that?
MB: He was the one you ate when your powers first awakened. Flesh provides you with memories, and blood provides you with emotions. That much you already know. Yet—there is more to feast upon than mere flesh and blood, Dingane. You have the blessing of Asmodeus, the Prince of Lust—possibly the greatest of the deadly sins. Lust is, after all, all that remains when nothing else does. Everyone has something they desire.
No. 512: …So what do you desire?
MB: An out.
…
E.O.T.