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The Gnome's Parchment Mystery Cache

Hidden : 3/30/2003
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

You must decipher the Gnome's parchment to find the cache!

Update 2005-08-26: Replaced the Raccoon-ravaged container - again.

Update 2004-05-01: Replaced the Raccoon-ravaged container.

 Somewhere deep in the forest lies a hidden container and it's keeper, John Gnombo, (ex-special forces gnome as you can tell by his BDU's). In order to find it you must decipher the instructions hidden in this parchment below. The document was discovered in a clearing at the posted coordinates so it is thought that the cache is somewhere nearby.

First our undertaking requires fundamental initial values. Endless time wagers old freedoms in virtually everything found integral. Virtues embody necessity in nations. Essentially, noble intentions never end. Some elements vastly elevate nature fiercely into vibrant expression. They have recently encountered extraordinary testimony here. Relatively everyone enjoys finality in victory. Even owls nest early. Environmentally influenced genius has triumphed.

 

 Note:The true coordinates of the cache have a digital root of '8'. If you make your way to the small clearing there are two trails that take you close to the cache. Sometimes the trails can be quite muddy in spots, so proper footwear may be required. When looking for the cache, there is a trailhead by a busy road at N45 25.634 W075 33.738 which may be a good parking spot. If by local bus, the 128 goes to the Blackburn Arena which has nearby footpaths to the trailhead. This is a dog-friendly area.

When replacing the cache, the new cache container should fit back together snugly and the top should match up more or less with the bottom(you'll know what I mean). Give it a look-over, pick a good side to face out, and make sure everything looks right before placing it back.

Good luck! Don't feed the Gnome!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

- Gur vafgehpgvbaf lbh arrq gb svaq gur pnpur ner nyy pbagnvarq jvguva gur cnepuzrag, va juvpu gur nafjre unf orra pbaprnyrq sebz lbh. - Gur pnpur vf jvagre-servaqyl naq vaibyirf n gerr va vg'f uvqvat. - Vg vf pnzbhsyntrq fyvtugyl qvssreragyl guna cerivbhf pnpurf.

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)