In Chapter 2 of Call of the Sea, titled The Everhart Expedition, players encounter one of the most memorable early obstacles at the deserted island village. Navigating this area requires careful observation of environmental clues scattered across the huts and surrounding paths. Understanding the mechanics of the Tiki puzzle allows players to proceed seamlessly into the narrative without getting stuck.
Finding the Four Tiki Statues
Before attempting to solve the central mechanism inside Harry's cabin, you must explore the village thoroughly to record four distinct tiki statues. Two of these statues are located right in front of the huts you encounter upon first entering the settlement area. The third tiki can be found near the hut across from them, while the fourth stands down the path adjacent to the grave site.
Interacting with each statue prompts Norah to draw detailed sketches into her journal for future reference. These entries capture specific facial features and designs that correspond directly to the final mechanism. Missing even a single statue will leave your journal incomplete, making the final alignment much harder to deduce.
Understanding the Puzzle Mechanism
Once all four tiki statues are recorded in your journal, head up the path toward Harry's hut at the top of the area. Inside the cabin, you will find a large central tiki pillar equipped with four rotatable wheels. Each wheel corresponds to a specific section of the tiki statues you examined earlier around the village.
The puzzle works by taking one unique feature from each of the four statues in a precise order. You will need to align the headwear, eye and nose shape, mouth design, and lower arms according to your journal sketches. Aligning these sections correctly constructs the exact master tiki required to unlock the hidden compartment.
Correct Wheel Alignment and Solution
To solve the puzzle, rotate the four sections starting from the top down to match the combined clues. The topmost section requires selecting the headwear feature derived from the first tiki statue on the top left. The second tier must match the eyes and nose layout corresponding to the bottom left tiki from your journal.
Next, adjust the third section to show the mouth shape taken from the bottom right tiki statue. Finally, turn the bottom wheel to align the arms feature matching the top right tiki. Once all four wheels sit in their proper positions, the mechanism will trigger automatically.
Unlocking Secrets and Next Steps
Solving the main tiki totem opens a hidden secret room within the cabin. Inside, you will find an essential stone required for activating the campsite ruins later in the chapter. A nearby shrine also holds a special photograph, which serves as Chapter 2's secret collectible item.
With the stone in hand, you can safely proceed toward the remaining objectives and continue exploring the mysterious island. Taking time to inspect your surroundings ensures you never miss vital clues for future puzzles along your journey.
