Sherlock Holmes Chapter One — The Gilded Cage and statue puzzle

There’s a Shattered Memory in Sherlock’s bedroom in Stonewood Manor. After solving it, you’ll learn that they had a family friend who happens to live in Cordona. This fella, Theodore Gilden, had a rather odd fascination with elephants. Here’s our Sherlock Holmes Chapter One guide to help you with The Gilded Cage investigation, your search for the elephant, the statue puzzle, and the identity of the killer.

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How to solve The Gilded Cage investigation in Sherlock Holmes Chapter One

Your only clue at the start of The Gilded Cage in Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is that the old family friend has a manor nearby and that he owns a hot air balloon. Well, simply head outside and follow the street leading down. You should see the balloon in the distance.

From here, you’ll be engaged in a multi-stage investigation that takes you to several zones in Cordona:

• Part 1: The Yard – This part also discusses one of Jon’s challenges.
• Part 2: The Manor
• Part 3: The Yacht Club and Workshop
• Part 4: The Archaeological Dig Site – This part also discusses the statue puzzle.
• Part 5: Finding Goliath and Conclusions