Great Kaskaskia Dragon — Geocache of the Week

Traditional
GCHWFZ
by Barronvondobbin
Difficulty:
1.5
Terrain:
1.5
Location:
Illinois, USA
N 38° 58.467 W 089° 07.191

As the quest for thirteen legendary Hidden Creatures enters its final phase, we search the world for the last of the elusive beings. There is quite a stir in the midwest region of the United States where a dragon, who once devoured maidens and guarded his treasure-filled cave, now watches over a sacred Traditional Cache. He may even be a distant cousin of this summer’s infamous dragon and could hold the key to finding more creatures of lore.

Image by NRL

 

Regarded as one of the longest staring contests known to man or beast, the Great Kaskaskia Dragon stands opposite a knight in freshly painted armor. The dragon plays with gentleman’s honor and never blinks, all while donning a dapper top hat.

 

We hope he doesn’t realize one of these days that the knight is unmanned and release a fiery blast upon us all!

Image by Infinity Team

When the top hats come off, the real show begins! In actuality, the Great Kaskaskia Dragon has a nearby business at its beck and call, covering all sacrifice…err…dragon feedings including the fuel that lights the way for any geocacher who stops by. Visitors are bequeathed a golden coin inscribed with the little-known adage, “Dragon fire brings good luck, make a wish” which may be sacrificed to appease the Great Kaskaskia Dragon, resulting in a fiery blaze from his magnificent mouth.

Image by Ledbette

Please note, you may use the knight as an inhuman shield, but you will have no success coaxing him for the cache container. Only when you politely request an audience with The Great Kaskaskia will you be free to search within his scaled, metal body for the modest micro container. May the luck of the dragon’s fire be with you all in the final quest for this geocache and all other Hidden Creatures!

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