The Temple Guardian

Quest Log

Having successfully navigated the treacherous chasm, you finally reach the ancient temple, where the powerful artifact lies hidden. But the final challenge awaits—the Temple Guardian, a formidable spirit that protects the artifact. This guardian will test your strength, endurance, and determination in an epic battle. You must summon all your power to defeat this final obstacle. The Temple Guardian has 10 HP. If you manage to reduce its HP to 0, the artifact will be yours, and your quest will be complete.

Character Class

• Final Boss Battle: Full Body Strength and Endurance

Battle Type

• Strength and Endurance (Full Body)

Battle Structure

• Type: 5x 6-minute AMRAPs with 1-minute rest between each AMRAP
• Goal: Complete as many rounds as possible within each 6-minute segment, then roll the D20 for damage to the Temple Guardian.

Battle Movements

1. Guardian's Fury (Overhead Dumbbell Press, 12 reps)
2. Temple Defense (Push-Ups, 15 reps)
3. Artifact Lift (Goblet Squats, 15 reps)
4. Guardian's Pull (Bent-Over Rows, 12 reps each side)
5. Sacred Path (Walking Lunges, 10 reps each side)
6. Temple Smash (Dumbbell Deadlifts, 10 reps)

Challenging Weight or Rep Count or Timing

• Guardian's Fury: 25-35 lbs dumbbells
• Artifact Lift: 40-50 lbs dumbbell or kettlebell
• Guardian's Pull: 25-35 lbs dumbbells
• Temple Smash: 40-60 lbs dumbbells

SideQuest

• Hero’s Resolve: If you complete 3 rounds within any AMRAP, receive 1 XP and reduce the weight by 5 lbs for the next AMRAP.

D20 Roll (Damage to the Temple Guardian)

• 1-7: The guardian retaliates. Add 5 reps to Temple Defense.
• 8-16: You land a solid hit. Do 1 HP of damage to the Temple Guardian.
• 17-20: You strike with heroic strength. Do 2 HP of damage to the Temple Guardian and receive 2 XP points.

End of Battle Cooldown

• Perform deep stretches focusing on the shoulders, back, and legs with forward bends, quad stretches, and child's pose.

Achievements

• Guardian Vanquisher: Complete more than 3 rounds in any AMRAP.
• Temple Defender: Complete the workout without missing any Temple Defense reps.
• Hero’s Valor: Use the challenging weight for all movements throughout the workout.

Skill Notes

• Guardian's Fury (Overhead Dumbbell Press): Keep your core tight and press dumbbells from shoulder height to overhead, avoiding arching your back. Alternative: Use one dumbbell if needed.
• Temple Defense (Push-Ups): Maintain a straight line from head to heels, lowering until elbows are at 90 degrees. Alternative: Knee push-ups for reduced intensity.
• Artifact Lift (Goblet Squats): Hold the weight close to your chest, squat until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Alternative: Bodyweight squats if weight is too challenging.
• Guardian's Pull (Bent-Over Rows): Bend at the hips with a straight back, pulling the dumbbell to your hip. Alternative: Use resistance bands if dumbbells are not available.
• Sacred Path (Walking Lunges): Keep your torso upright and take large steps, lowering until your back knee nearly touches the ground. Alternative: Static lunges if space is limited.
• Temple Smash (Dumbbell Deadlifts): Keep your back straight, hinge at the hips, and lower the dumbbells to mid-shin. Alternative: Romanian deadlifts with a lighter weight.