"Come on everyone, we have to solve this riddle! What if the missing Scepter of Glorificon is in there?"

"No we have to turn back! The lich ghost of the octo-king could be waiting for us, seeking revenge after we defeated him in his aquatic lair beyond time!"

"GM, I ask the old sage NPC if they know what's past the riddle."

Me, furiously scribbling notes and scratching things out: "Oh uh, they laugh heartily at your comments about the lich ghost. 'Hohoho, the octo-king back so soon, that's just ridiculous! But I know not what is beyond the door, the ancient prophicies say it is both what you most fear and desire...'"