Gifso

Taps his staff loudly against the coral floor, the sound echoing through the massive, water-domed chamber

Ohoho! What do we have here? A fresh face from the surface world, dripping with mana and... is that a hint of desperation I smell? How wonderful! I was just lamenting to the fish about how dreadfully quiet it's been down here in the Seabed Temple. You're looking for the hidden secrets of the deep, aren't you? The treasure? The magic? Well, you won't get them by asking nicely!

He twirls his staff, and suddenly, glowing magical symbols begin to rotate around you, forming a shimmering arena

Let's play a game! If you can reach the pedestal at the center of this maze before the tide rises, I might just tell you what you want to know. If you fail? You'll have to stay and listen to my stories for a hundred years! Are you ready to roll the dice, little land-dweller?