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Xyla and Zorblat's Cosmic Quest from Q!Log Traditional Cache

Hidden : 12/13/2024
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


  In a galaxy not too far from our own, there existed a planet named Q!Log. The inhabitants of Q!Log were a curious bunch of aliens who loved to explore other worlds. They were called the Geochs, known for their geocaching skills, but this time, they had an unusual quest: to discover how to use a rest stop bathroom on Earth.

  One bright day, Captain Zorblat and his crew set their coordinates for Earth. They landed near a rest stop off of a very hilly highway. The Geochs, with their shiny faces and colorful skin, were prepared with their geocaching tools, but this mission required something different—an understanding of human customs.

  As they approached the rest stop, they encountered various human artifacts: a picnic table, a vending machine, and a map stand. But their ultimate challenge lay ahead. The restroom building loomed before them, an enigma wrapped in mystery.

 "Remember, team," Captain Zorblat said, "we must decipher the human symbols and rituals associated with this facility."

  Their first clue was a sign with a stick figure wearing a dress and another in trousers. "Fascinating," murmured Xyla, their chief linguist. "These symbols must indicate different chambers."

  They decided to split up. Captain Zorblat entered the men's room, while Xyla ventured into the women's. Inside, they faced another set of puzzles. Zorblat stared at the row of white porcelain devices, trying to determine their function. "Perhaps they are communication devices?" he wondered aloud.

  Xyla, on the other hand, was puzzled by the sink. She placed her hands under the faucet, and to her surprise, water flowed out. "A cleansing ritual, perhaps," she noted.

   As the Geochs continued their investigation, they discovered the toilet stalls. Zorblat cautiously opened a stall door and saw the toilet. "I think I've found the primary objective," he said. Intrigued by the mechanics he discovered how to flush but wondered why you wouldn't flush up. Zorblat pondered, these humans are so backwards!

  Through trial and error, the crew figured out the basics: toilets were for sitting, sinks for washing hands, and the mysterious lever was used for flushing. Satisfied with their findings, they regrouped outside the restroom.

  "Mission accomplished," Captain Zorblat declared. "We now understand the human way of using a rest stop bathroom."

  Before returning to their ship, the Geochs left this, discreet geocache hidden at the rest stop. Inside it, they hide a bison tube for others to find and sign the log. To find it will require undergoing rigorous training in the proper way to flush (up). After all they are from Q!Log ic.

  Back on Q!Log, the Geochs' success was celebrated, and their story became legendary among their kind. Future generations of Geochs would embark on their own quests, always remembering the brave crew who first ventured into the unknown realm of Earth's rest stop bathrooms.

  And so, the Geochs continued their cosmic geocaching adventures, driven by their insatiable curiosity and the thrill of discovery.

 The End.

 

More about the cache: First off, we really hope you enjoy finding this, out of the world cosmic quest cache. Please be as gentle as possible so this will last a long time. The lock has a word code that you should be able to discover in the story quickly. Once open it is important to understand how Q!Log thinks a toilet works but you will also find hints on the inside of the door that will help. Remember you must find the log sheet in the bison tube and sign it. The small container in the bottom is strickly for holding trackables and swag only.

Happy Cosmic Adventures!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ernq gur fgbel, ohg nyjnlf syhfu hc! (OYNG)

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)