{"product_id":"mercurius-temple","title":"Mercurius Temple","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’m not currently accepting new reservations or deposits for The Mercurius Temple. But don’t fret, final copies are still planned!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eubscribe to my newsletter to be notified when the final-batch availability is announced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mercurius Temple\u003c\/strong\u003e is my first Sequential Discovery Puzzle Box, and the opening chapter in \u003cem\u003eThe Trials of Mercury\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy, with more than 25 moves required to fully solve. The second installment, \u003cem\u003eMaximilian’s Monopteros\u003c\/em\u003e, is currently planned for late-2027. The third and final chapter, still unnamed, is anticipated mid-2028 or later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the Roman deity Mercury, known as Hermes in Greek mythology, son of Maia, Messenger of the Gods, and Guide of Souls, \u003cem\u003eThe Mercurius Temple\u003c\/em\u003e invites you to journey through a mysterious temple and uncover its ancient secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from solid Canadian maple hardwood and African padauk. Measures approximately 25 × 25 × 16 cm (9-¾” × 9-¾” × 6-¼”), weighs about 7 lbs (~3 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who want a smoother solving experience, an optional swivel base (lazy Susan mechanism) is available for an additional $90 CAD (\u003cem\u003ediscounted from $120 CAD when paired with the Mercurius Temple\u003c\/em\u003e), crafted from premium Canadian maple. The base contains no puzzle mechanics and is not required to solve \u003cem\u003eThe Mercurius Temple\u003c\/em\u003e, it simply makes handling and rotating the puzzle easier during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifetime production of \u003cem\u003eThe Mercurius Temple\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003elimited to no more than 77 total\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit: one (1) Mercurius Temple per customer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000000; padding-left: 1.5em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuzzle contains small parts that may pose a choking hazard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuzzle contains strong magnets. Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious injuries. Seek immediate medical attention if a magnet may have been swallowed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a complex mechanical puzzle intended for adult use only. Not a toy. Keep out of reach of children.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mercurius Puzzles","offers":[{"title":"WITHOUT Swivel Base","offer_id":67703012098125,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"WITH Swivel Base (+ $90CAD)","offer_id":67703012130893,"sku":null,"price":890.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4481\/0317\/files\/ToM_I.png?v=1772853383","url":"https:\/\/mercuriuspuzzles.ca\/products\/mercurius-temple","provider":"Mercurius Puzzles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}