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This clever word puzzle describes a common gaming implement, one that has been a source of both entertainment and frustration for millennia. The initial line, "We sound like Eden as a pair," hints at the phrase "a pair o' dice," a playful auditory clue. The mention of making "weight" to avoid playing fair directly refers to loaded dice, which are clandestinely altered to influence their roll, ensuring a dishonest outcome.
These objects are indeed often "locked away in a prism," or rather, a clear container or cup, before being released with a "throw" to determine a chance outcome in a game. Their unpredictable nature means they can sometimes achieve "consensus" with matching numbers, or more often, create "schism" with differing results. The specific rolls of two ones are famously known as "snake eyes," a low and often unfortunate outcome, aligning with "the serpent sees where we meet low." Conversely, rolling two sixes, often called "boxcars," signifies a high total, carrying significant "freight" or value in many games.
Ultimately, the riddle emphasizes their identity as a duo. While a single one is simply a die, its true purpose and most common use are realized when paired with another. Separated, they lose their collective identity and much of their utility in the vast array of games designed for a pair, truly dying in their functional sense. These ancient tools have a rich history, evolving from animal bones and stones used in divination to the precisely crafted cubes we recognize today, still embodying chance and fate in countless pastimes.
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Unlike other rulers I am strengthened by neglect. Over my jurisdiction, great taxes I elect. When routine dues are paid, I am weakened severely. Yet if too long delayed, it may cost you quite dearly. My vault is of the flesh, my tellers silver and bone. The upkeep of the kingdom is financed with a loan.
20I have a heart that never beats, I have a home but I never sleep. I can take a mans house and build anothers, And I love to play games with my many brothers. I am a king among fools. Who am I?
19You may think me an actor; people come from all over the world to see me play my role. The play begins like all plays do – the red curtain draws aside, and I come onto the stage. There is one other actor. He is dressed in beautiful, bright clothing. I, however, am entirely naked. There are many acts in this play, in between which the other actor helps me to get dressed before the curtain reopens. He dresses me in colorful piercings and a red coat. The story we tell is a tragedy through dance. My choreography is straightforward, but if he forgets his then the play is over. Either way, I consider this a once in a lifetime performance. What role do I play?
19I'm the end that brings the end, I'm the one that hides. Shackles gird me waist to toe, Sealed in tower I. Ever tasked to make amends, Slowly here I die. My stricken foe you'll never know, His death is met with sigh.
19Twice born but once it dies. A more feline obelisk then a dairy soar. Some to royalty will rise. When seen by many they're adored. What is it?
18My owner never calls me by name. Also, I take; Although, I make. A glutton to be thinner.