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The Mendacious Monk Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/9/2016
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Please note, the cache is NOT at the posted coordinates.

This is a memoir left by Mannacus, a Monk from the 12th century, apparently in the hope that someone could help him with a search that he was planning. Luckily, although he writes in a rather ancient font, he speaks in modern English so you should be able to understand him:




Goodness knows where a 12th century monk found pictures of geocaching attributes, but find them he did. But of course he didn't have the internet or geocaching.com to help him to find their meanings, which is where you come in.
They are all attributes which are rare or non-existent on the Isle of Man and although he doesn't realise it, he probably won't actually need them all.
Whether through his direct line with powers above or by more Earthly means depends on your thinking, but if you can correctly identify the pictured attributes and help Mannacus to find his hidden treasure, you will, amazingly, find them added to your list of collected attributes on your geocaching.com profile. Quite a boost for those who wish to improve their statistics! Once you have identified the icons, Mannacus will know what he may (or may not!) need.
The number against the correct meaning will help you to find the hidden treasure.


Special Tool Required = 6 Precise Measurements = 8 Cross Country Skis = 7
Snakes = 1 Dangerous Animals = 0 Rope required = 2
Caravan Site = 9 Truck Driver/RV = 5 Travellers = 2
Very Rough Terrain = 2 May Require Swimming = 0 Beware High Tides = 5
Snowshoes = 8 Tennis raquets = 7 Maracas = 4
Boat = 6 Needs Ironing = 5 Curling Nearby = 7
Pole Dancing = 4 Climbing Gear = 3 Abseiling = 2
Deep Water = 4 Snorkel = 9 Scuba Gear = 6
Snowmobiles = 9 Large Ice Skates = 7 Toboggans = 8
Hunting = 4 Reindeer = 3 Shooting = 6

N54 . W004 .



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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Tb svfu!

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)