Approach the greenhouse door and click your mouse cursor to open the door and proceed inside. Walk forward to the lever. Use the lever to open the gate revealing another switch--this time it's a button. Press the button and enter the open gate behind you.
You're now inside the dome's lower floor. You'll soon discover the intruder has been here and likely stayed here more than just a few moments. Turn right after entering the door into the dome's lower floor and spot the hammock. Move toward the hammock and grab the book off of the top of the hammock; it's the intruder's--who you learn is named Saavedro--journal. Take the time to read through Saavedro's journal. Make special note of any sketches, as you will have to put some of them to use in a few moments!
There are several other items of note in Saavedro's room, and all provide clues for tasks later in the game. If you'd rather wait until you need the clues before learning about them, then skip to the "Elevator" header in this section. The clues provide both vital and simply important information about puzzles later in the game. You'll likely need to return for some of the information later. If you'd rather not backtrack, then examine and learn these clues now!
Make sure you pick up the journal off of the hammock--it provides extremely important information! |
1. First, take note of the balanced hanging dolls (Sirrus, Achenar, and Atrus perhaps). Notice that there are two dolls on one side and just one on the other. Yet somehow, it remains balanced, even though one side carries twice the weight. Look closely at the scale's design to learn how to balance something despite one side holding twice the weight.
2. Next, there are two small scales positioned in the room, and they aren't there simply for show! Examine each scale closely and notice that both are balanced perfectly. Look inside each scale to see what item is being balanced. You'll notice that one scale holds one metal ball on one side with four crystal balls on the other. Therefore, one metal equals four crystals. Look at the other scale and notice that it holds one crystal ball on one side and four wood balls on the other. Therefore, one crystal equals four pieces of wood. You'll need this information for a later puzzle!
Examine the scales inside the intruder's study and make a note of how the materials balance each other out. |
3. Look on the desk for a couple of contraptions. A battery rests between two devices: a magnet and a flytrap. With the magnet connected to the battery, rotate the battery's lever and watch the electromagnet levitate several pieces of metal. Now, detach the magnet from the battery and attach the flytrap instead. With the flytrap attached to the battery, rotate the battery's lever again. The power causes the flytrap to open up and release its current prey (a small fly). Once the power drains, the flytrap closes once again (and the poor fly didn't get away!).
Once you've finished searching the room, reading Saavedro's journal, and examining the contraptions, approach the elevator behind the desk.
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