Quickstart:

Stage 1: Time is of the Essence
Stage 2: Journey Into the Unknown
(NEW) Stage 3: The Stage is Set

I didn't realize that my first rule would make the thread so spammy. If you wish to discuss without going through pages and pages of comments, feel free to go here

Rules:

• No sharing giveaway links or character codes. No sharing ITH answers.
• Feel free to give hints, bounce ideas off each other and generally help each other solve the puzzles. Essentially you can discuss anything except give away the answers. It is most likely impossible to reach the end without collaboration.
• Please login to your ITH account before solving so I can note the top solvers for possible future giveaways.

It's been months since your mysterious benefactor last contacted you. Finally, today, the walkie-talkie springs to life once again: "I've found those thieves! I'll be sending you the coordinates, so get there ASAP!" A couple of minutes later, a letter twirls down from the sky and lands right in front of you. With the coordinates in tow, you head out to find the way back into The Temple of Steamgifts.