All right--so here is what you all are looking for. There are six objects (one for each pantheon, yes, even the Judeo-Christian pantheon which has no representation just yet). Each one, once opened (yes, all must be opened/broken open in some fashion) will restore all members of its pantheon to their normal identities, enable them to leave the hotel at will (trying to do so prior to that will result in simply being returned to the lobby as before), and, most importantly, contain a clue to set them on the track of solving the next piece of the puzzle.
But, fear not. I'm not sending you into this blindly. The objects (and their locations) are, as follows:
CELTIC/ARTHURIAN: An Irish shellelagh that contains a hidden flask, located in an umbrella stand in the hotel lobby.
EGYPTIAN: A pyramid formation of bonbons on the ballroom reception table.
GREEK: A Greek amphora vase in the ballroom.
HINDU: An enameled "treasure box" in the shape of an elephant on the concierge desk of the hotel lobby.
JUDEO-CHRISTIAN: A singing fish (e.g. Billy Bass) on the wall in the lobby.
NORSE: A Viking ship in a bottle, located in the hotel bar.
Discuss amongst yourselves who should find/open each of these artifacts, but otherwise have at it. Yes, it IS possible for members of another pantheon to find/open the objects (e.g. a Greek might open the Egyptian pyramid in getting some food), but the effects will only go toward the pantheon the object belongs to (so, in the given example, even if a Greek does it, only the Egyptians benefit). Any questions or comments, don't be shy!
ALSO! This marks Metem's 5-month anniversary! Congratulations, everyone! To celebrate, here's a little character Q&A meme that you are all welcome to participate in, to show everyone the secrets behind the characters.
1. Aside from the original mythos, was there something in particular which inspired your character(s)? A song, pb, storyline, etc.
2. When creating your character(s), did they end up with any characteristics or backstory that surprised you?
3. If any, what scenario would you say you are exploring as a writer, with your character(s)?
4. Is there any particular scene or situation you would want your character(s) end up in?
5. How is your character(s) different from you and what do you have in common?
6. If you met your character(s) in real life, what would you think of him or her?
7. Is there anything you especially detest or admire your character(s) for doing?
8. Do you think your character(s) will have a happy ending? Why?
9. Do your character(s) have any relationships (love, hatred, friendship etc) that wasn't at all planned, or surprised you?
10. What is the oddest fact that you know about your character(s), but that hasn't come into play yet?