Entering Chapter 2 of Call of the Sea, titled The Everhart Expedition, brings players into a vibrant deserted island village rich with environmental storytelling. As Norah follows the trail of her missing husband, navigating this location requires careful exploration and methodical clue-gathering to solve intricate puzzles. Understanding how to connect journal entries with interactive mechanisms is key to making steady progress through this chapter.
Exploring the Village and Deciphering the Tiki Totems
Upon reaching the village area, your primary goal is to inspect every hut and gather essential clues scattered across tables and notes. You will encounter several totem poles and roof medallions that Norah automatically sketches into her journal upon interaction. These recorded symbols hold the direct solution required to align the main Tiki totem situated in the center of the settlement.
To solve the Tiki puzzle, match the symbols on the central totem according to the restored image formed in your journal. Correctly aligning each segment triggers a hidden mechanism that reveals a vital key component needed for the next area. This step allows you to access the mechanical lift and transition toward the cliffside research station.
Aligning the Burn-Hole Lens and Telescope
After taking the lift up toward the cliffside hut, you will discover a telescope and a specialized burning machine. Descend into the nearby excavation pit to interact with three stone apertures, which add eye sketches into Norah's journal. Returning to the burning machine allows you to project and scorch holes onto a lens based on these newly acquired journal references.
Once the lens is properly burnt, place it onto the hut's telescope to observe the night sky and generate a star constellation map. This star pattern is automatically logged into your journal and acts as the template for the final floor mechanism. Double-check your journal notes to ensure all visual details are recorded correctly before heading back down.
Solving the Stone Well Floor Pressure Plates
Return to the stone excavation pit near the well to complete the final challenge of Chapter 2. On the ground, you will find circular pressure plates marked with distinct star symbols corresponding to your telescope drawing. Stepping on these floor switches in the precise sequence indicated by the bright star icon initiates the central device.
Pressing the tiles in the correct order causes a central pedestal to rise from the floor. Interacting with the pedestal button seals the chamber and floods the pit with mysterious sludge, concluding the chapter. This cinematic transition safely propels Norah into the underwater mysteries awaiting in Chapter 3.
