Lafayette's history began more than 10,000 years ago when the
Saclans settled in a number of villages. There they had a peaceful
existence; hunting in the forests, fishing in the streams,
gathering available nuts and berries.
This idyllic lifestyle was shattered in 1797 when, the Saclans
fought a two-hour battle with the Spaniards on what was later to
become Lafayette soil. Unfortunately, the Spanish swords and lances
prevailed over stone arrow tips. According to diaries of Spanish
soldiers and officials, the Spanish then marched their prisoners
off to Mission San Jose. The Saclan women scrambled up the ridge to
keep out of harms way. Legend has it that they buried a treasure
somewhere up there, right along one of the major trails.
A few years ago, a famous Pacific Rim archeologist, the eminent
Dr. Chu Guy, discovered the key written on a choyyekke bone by the
fleeing Saclans. He began to analyze the inscription and soon
realized that it was an offset. Unfortunately, a tragedy occurred
before he could complete his study. His former trusty scout named
Sam, stole the bone, dug a hole and buried it elsewhere in Briones.
By the time Dr. Guy finally recovered the bone, it had been
severely damaged. Feeling rather stumped again, this is what he was
able to decipher:
s
eeloowih
siyento
kénnekotoh
wallik
s
eeloowih
siyento
ossa
kicchih
teleeka - twice
According to Dr. Guy, several fool-hearty 21st Century
Treasure hunters* have been unsuccessfully scouring the trails up
to and along the ridge seeking the Lost Treasure. For some reason
they have been placing markers (using some kind of high-tech
instrumentation) along the trails in the attempt to re-find the
treasure. From what Dr. Guy was able to piece together, he believes
that the treasure is likely buried at a distance measured in feet
(as the meyye soars) from two key trail junction waypoints (GCJTE4
& GCMPPF) when approaching from the Buckeye Ranch Trailhead.
You are seeking the actual treasure chest which includes a few
golden coins amongst other goodies. Let us suggest that you might
want to validate the X on your treasure map before setting out on
your quest.
*including, but not limited to, a relative of the Dread Pirate
LeChuck and an unidentified but indefatigable treasure seeker who
have been recently spotted treasure hunting in the area.
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