Someone asked the same on Steam and kblaze13 wrote this:

if you haven't used the ring to bypass the maze, and come across it normally the gargoyle gives you a "hint" in the form of a riddle.

"How would Braccus Rex put out the fire?"
a "blood bath".


https://steamcommunity.com/app/435150/discussions/0/3223871682612170404/?ctp=2