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First Blade of the Sword Traditional Cache

Hidden : 12/10/2023
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


Part 3 of 8

This cache is slightly more difficult than the last two but is still a family-friendly find for all ages. There is no bushwhacking if you go in the winter! 

Don't forget to take a piece of the sword with you, you'll need it for the eighth cache.

We wrote a fun story to go along with our cache! Read the third part of our story below and if you'd like play the audio of us reading the story. The tracks are hosted in Dropbox, no account is needed.

Permission for this cache granted from the Elm Grove Park and Recreation Department, 10/04/2023.

OUR STORY PART 3

Now that you have found the hilt of the sword, you must journey to the elf forest Molorstroi and find the wood elves. You will receive the first part of the sword’s blade. Look for the elf queen Syndra, who will present you with the piece of the sword. Beware, not all of the elves support queen Syndra, and even though she is in favor of your quest, not all of the wood elves are.  

Sir Garrett will protect you from harm while you are in Molorstroi, however he’s not allowed to enter queen Syndra’s palace, you will have to retrieve the sword piece on your own. Good luck!

Once you find the cache, Queen Syndra welcomes you, “Welcome to elf castle, Aethion, where I now present to you the bottom of the blade of the great sword, use it well, and turn Geopoxe good again. Good luck for the rest of your journey.”

The guard says, “Be careful as you continue your journey, my soldiers have reported Geopoxe’s minions growing in strength, they now don’t have to look at you when they turn your heads into pumpkins. This is why I’ve decided to escort you to the next location, as we will go through an area with lots of minions. With my magical powers I will protect you.”

Listen to our story being read out loud: https://bit.ly/_TAG_StoryQuest_Playlist

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Erzrzore, gur ryirf cbffrff cbjref bs zntvp ohg nyfb unir n srne bs urvtugf. Gurl arire pyvzo gur gerrf va gurve sberfg.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)