Third Riddle in Tales of the Shire
To solve the third riddle in Tales of the Shire, you need to find a beached rowboat. Here are the key details to solve it:
- The Riddle Text: “A traveler without foot or wheel, its journey done, now resting its keel.”
- Where to Go: Head to the docks near Old Noakes’ home, which is located just east of the main Bywater village square.
- The Solution: Look for a small rowboat resting on the sandy bank next to the pier. Interact with the shimmering blue sparkles beside the boat to solve the riddle.
We wanted to give you the solution right away. For more context on how to decipher this final puzzle and links to the First and Second Riddle, read on in our full Third Riddle Guide for Tales of the Shire.
How to Start the Third Riddle Quest
The third and final riddle quest, “A Traveler Without Foot or Wheel,” begins immediately after you solve the second riddle at the waterfall. Daisy Took, delighted with your help, will present you with the last of Nora’s puzzles, continuing the questline seamlessly.
How to Solve the Third Riddle: The Resting Keel
The key to this riddle is the nautical term “keel,” which is the bottom part of a boat. The phrase “a traveler without foot or wheel” is a poetic description of a boat. Therefore, the riddle is pointing you toward a boat that is no longer in the water. You can find this exact boat beached on the sand just to the west of Old Noakes’ personal fishing jetty. Once you find the rowboat, simply interact with the shimmering blue sparkles next to it to complete the final riddle for Daisy.
Third Riddle in Tales of the Shire Showcase
If you’d like a visual guide for solving the final riddle, check out our video explainer below. It shows the exact location of the beached boat with in-game footage!
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