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Professor Pompius Peritum Mystery Cache

Hidden : 1/20/2019
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


We hope you enjoy our puzzle cache, please be aware that the cache is not found at the listed coordinates. The true coordinates can be found in the exert below and should be plugged in to N 54 ??.??? W 001 ??.??? Please do not attempt to park at GZ, it is not accessible by vehicle, however the cache is located a short walk from an industrial estate that can serve as parking. The path to the cache is well enough maintained for a wheelchair but please do be aware of busy traffic.

 

We follow the heroic exploits of the famous adventurer Professor Pompius Peritum as his latest research takes him to the outskirts of Seal Sands. He seeks the illusive Seal of the Pinniped, which has long been lost. Shortly after embarking on his quest, he disappeared. You must follow his notes carefully to retrace his steps.

In his notes he described a great mountain called Brent Delta, a monstrous metal heap, diminishing by the day, he feared it would soon be gone with no trail left behind. Eager to follow the clues whilst the great colossus still stands, he bravely faced the mighty hunter, Venator.

His final diary entry mentioned his wounds from a fierce battle. Despite overcoming the obstacles so far, his final conundrum still confounded him. The final location of the Seal of the Pinniped lay locked away in a sort of code or password.

The final words in his diary read:

The password is difficult. Study highlighted/clarified a problem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who knows what happened to the legendary explorer? Did he succumb to his injuries? Did he find the treasure he was looking for? Will we remember to use him in our future caches? Only time will tell…

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vg'f zntargvp, jurer jbhyq lbh uvqr vg?

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)