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PUZZLE: Several long lines bisected by many smaller lines on a bark-like background
Hint 1
These markings are strange things you have not seen. An alphabet is what they had been.
Hint 1
These markings are strange things you have not seen. An alphabet is what they had been.
Hint 2
Celtic culture included the Irish, the ancient French and the Scots. You already have the first of the hints, now connect the dots.
Hint 2
Celtic culture included the Irish, the ancient French and the Scots. You already have the first of the hints, now connect the dots.
Hint 3
If the solution eludes you, it will surprise you to learn the answers appear where you see Camulodunum burn.
Hint 3
If the solution eludes you, it will surprise you to learn the answers appear where you see Camulodunum burn.
Hint 4
Some symbols here mean more than one letter but include W, V and Y, you will do better.
Hint 4
Some symbols here mean more than one letter but include W, V and Y, you will do better.
How to solve it
Start with the similar markings on the story of Camulodunum. The markings are a translation of the title, “Camulodunum burns”. Insert the known letters into the message. Based on the known letters of the message, try to deduce missing letters. If any of them seem wrong, consider how it could actually be right.
How to solve it
Start with the similar markings on the story of Camulodunum. The markings are a translation of the title, “Camulodunum burns”. Insert the known letters into the message. Based on the known letters of the message, try to deduce missing letters. If any of them seem wrong, consider how it could actually be right.
Solution
The markings are in the ancient Celtic script known as ‘Ogham’. They do not translate exactly as there are not symbols for W, Y, or V and some symbols represent two letters. When translated, the six lines read as follows, “The mightiest warriors will ride driven into the battle spears thrown breaking the ranks of the enemy then leaping out to engage. Enemies will break in fear of the horses and noise of the chariot.”
Solution
The markings are in the ancient Celtic script known as ‘Ogham’. They do not translate exactly as there are not symbols for W, Y, or V and some symbols represent two letters. When translated, the six lines read as follows, “The mightiest warriors will ride driven into the battle spears thrown breaking the ranks of the enemy then leaping out to engage. Enemies will break in fear of the horses and noise of the chariot.”
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PUZZLE: “TO WIN A LONG-TERM RESYSTANCE, YOU MUST LEARN TO COMMUNICATE SECURELY.”
Hint 1
It’s hard to see by light of day. This will help to light your way.
Hint 1
It’s hard to see by light of day. This will help to light your way.
Hint 2
This thing was used in old Italy, in Greek it was called a scytale.
Hint 2
This thing was used in old Italy, in Greek it was called a scytale.
Hint 3
Cutting and pasting is your task at hand. Connect the ends properly to create the right band.
Hint 3
Cutting and pasting is your task at hand. Connect the ends properly to create the right band.
Hint 4
The strip of paper is a cipher from history but you need the candle to reveal the mystery.
Hint 4
The strip of paper is a cipher from history but you need the candle to reveal the mystery.
Solution
A scytale was an ancient Greek encryption device. A strip of parchment was wrapped around a cylinder, then a message was written across the wrapped strips. When the strips were unwrapped, the message was broken up. To read the message, the receiver needs a cylinder the exact same size. In this case, that cylinder is a candle. First, cut out the strips. Then, connect the ends that have the same symbols (star, square, circle), one symbol covering its twin. Begin to wrap the strip, starting on the end where the arrow is, wrapping at an angle up-left to down- right. Angle the wrapping so that the two arrows line up, pointing at each other. Secure the end of the strip and continue wrapping snugly so that the letters line up with each other. When the strip is completely wrapped, read the message starting after the two arrows: “www.theresystance.com/spyingandthreemoretrainingsintherightorder”
Solution
A scytale was an ancient Greek encryption device. A strip of parchment was wrapped around a cylinder, then a message was written across the wrapped strips. When the strips were unwrapped, the message was broken up. To read the message, the receiver needs a cylinder the exact same size. In this case, that cylinder is a candle. First, cut out the strips. Then, connect the ends that have the same symbols (star, square, circle), one symbol covering its twin. Begin to wrap the strip, starting on the end where the arrow is, wrapping at an angle up-left to down- right. Angle the wrapping so that the two arrows line up, pointing at each other. Secure the end of the strip and continue wrapping snugly so that the letters line up with each other. When the strip is completely wrapped, read the message starting after the two arrows: “www.theresystance.com/spyingandthreemoretrainingsintherightorder”
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PUZZLE: “Your Queen Commands you to learn the weapons of your people.”
Hint 1
You solve many puzzles by being a good sorter. Put your Queen at the top to determine the order.
Hint 1
You solve many puzzles by being a good sorter. Put your Queen at the top to determine the order.
Hint 2
In alphabetical order this will be seen. Rearrange the name of the Queen.
Hint 2
In alphabetical order this will be seen. Rearrange the name of the Queen.
Hint 3
Like Romans marching in foul weather, every column should stay together.
Hint 3
Like Romans marching in foul weather, every column should stay together.
How to solve it
You need a seven-letter word in the boxes at the top of this puzzle. Keeping the columns intact, rearrange them in the alphabetical order of the keyword at the top.
How to solve it
You need a seven-letter word in the boxes at the top of this puzzle. Keeping the columns intact, rearrange them in the alphabetical order of the keyword at the top.
Solution
This transposition cipher uses a keyword to determine how to rearrange the columns of the plaintext. The keyword here is “boudica”. Place the letters in “boudica” in a row atop the 7 columns of letters. When the columns are rearranged according to the alphabetical order of the first row, “abcdiou”, which appears hidden on the story of Londinium. The message can be read. It starts with the second row and reads left to right,
“The warrior throws his javelin to kill from afar, then charges the enemy with broad bladed spear. The common soldier shall cleave with his axe and the noble with his father’s sword.”
Solution
This transposition cipher uses a keyword to determine how to rearrange the columns of the plaintext. The keyword here is “boudica”. Place the letters in “boudica” in a row atop the 7 columns of letters. When the columns are rearranged according to the alphabetical order of the first row, “abcdiou”, which appears hidden on the story of Londinium. The message can be read. It starts with the second row and reads left to right,
“The warrior throws his javelin to kill from afar, then charges the enemy with broad bladed spear. The common soldier shall cleave with his axe and the noble with his father’s sword.”
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PUZZLE: “Boudica’s Boot Camp”
Hint 1
Of all of the words to possibly find, notice the things that they left behind.
Hint 1
Of all of the words to possibly find, notice the things that they left behind.
Hint 2
A hidden message there is indeed spelled by the letters you didn’t need.
Hint 2
A hidden message there is indeed spelled by the letters you didn’t need.
How to solve it
This is a classic word search. Whenever you find one of the words or phrases, cross it out; do not circle it. What is spelled by the remaining letters?
How to solve it
This is a classic word search. Whenever you find one of the words or phrases, cross it out; do not circle it. What is spelled by the remaining letters?
Solution
After finding all of the words and phrases in the word search, you must read the message spelled out by the remaining letters. There isn’t punctuation but that message is,
“A WARRIOR MUST LEARN THAT AN ARMY CAN ATTACK, DEFEND, AND MANEUVER. PROVE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND. KNOW YOUR TACTICS”.
Solution
After finding all of the words and phrases in the word search, you must read the message spelled out by the remaining letters. There isn’t punctuation but that message is,
“A WARRIOR MUST LEARN THAT AN ARMY CAN ATTACK, DEFEND, AND MANEUVER. PROVE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND. KNOW YOUR TACTICS”.
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PUZZLE: LUDUS LATRUNCULATUM
Hint 1
The letters don’t mean much in their current scatter
but a pattern will show you they really do matter.
Hint 1
The letters don’t mean much in their current scatter
but a pattern will show you they really do matter.
Hint 2
If you examined the board and don’t know what to do. Playing the game might give you a clue.
Hint 2
If you examined the board and don’t know what to do. Playing the game might give you a clue.
Hint 3
If you don’t know how to solve the game now the Battle of Watling will tell you how.
Hint 3
If you don’t know how to solve the game now the Battle of Watling will tell you how.
How to solve it
Play the game and pay attention to how the pieces move. Also, note how many rows and columns there are. There is a clue to the moves each player should make somewhere in the mission.
How to solve it
Play the game and pay attention to how the pieces move. Also, note how many rows and columns there are. There is a clue to the moves each player should make somewhere in the mission.
Solution
While the game is something extra to play for enjoyment, the message is spelled out from some of the letters on the board. The directions are on the back image of the story “The Battle of Watling Street”. It is a grid of letters and numbers that are to be followed like the notation of a chess board. The top and fifth rows of the grid have letters, they correspond to the columns of the game board, left to right, A to H. The second and sixth rows of Roman numbers correspond to the rows of the game board, bottom to top, 1 to 7. Each letter and number pair are coordinates to one of the squares and are effectively moves of the players, starting with the player at the bottom of the board. The coordinates of the top two rows, moves of the top player, spell “THINKING”. The coordinates of the bottom two rows, moves of the bottom player, spell “STRATEGY”.
Solution
While the game is something extra to play for enjoyment, the message is spelled out from some of the letters on the board. The directions are on the back image of the story “The Battle of Watling Street”. It is a grid of letters and numbers that are to be followed like the notation of a chess board. The top and fifth rows of the grid have letters, they correspond to the columns of the game board, left to right, A to H. The second and sixth rows of Roman numbers correspond to the rows of the game board, bottom to top, 1 to 7. Each letter and number pair are coordinates to one of the squares and are effectively moves of the players, starting with the player at the bottom of the board. The coordinates of the top two rows, moves of the top player, spell “THINKING”. The coordinates of the bottom two rows, moves of the bottom player, spell “STRATEGY”.
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THE END OF THE LESSON:
Hint 1
You’ve solved all the puzzles, but are stuck anyhow. Spying will show you where to go now.
Hint 1
You’ve solved all the puzzles, but are stuck anyhow. Spying will show you where to go now.
Hint 2
The other three trainings on which it depends are words you must use, the ones at the ends.
Hint 2
The other three trainings on which it depends are words you must use, the ones at the ends.
Hint 3
If you’ve come this far and still cannot see, “chariot”, “tactics”, and “sword” are the three.
Hint 3
If you’ve come this far and still cannot see, “chariot”, “tactics”, and “sword” are the three.
Hint 4
The password is the remaining training, thinking strategy
Hint 4
The password is the remaining training, thinking strategy
How to solve it
Each of the five puzzles gives a piece that is required to access the end of the lesson. One puzzle gives most of a website address but suggests that it is incomplete. The rest of the website can be learned from three of the trainings. The password from the remaining training.
How to solve it
Each of the five puzzles gives a piece that is required to access the end of the lesson. One puzzle gives most of a website address but suggests that it is incomplete. The rest of the website can be learned from three of the trainings. The password from the remaining training.
Solution
One puzzle gives you this message, “www.theresystance.com/spyingandthreemoretrainingsintherightorder”. Three of the other puzzles each contain a message and the last word in each message, “sword”, “chariot”, and “tactics” are the other three “trainings” needed to complete the web address. Then it’s just a matter of putting them in the right order, which is alphabetical: “www.theresystance.com/chariotspyingswordtactics”. That website is password protected. The password is the remaining lesson from the Ludus Latrunculatum game, “thinkingstrategy”. Finally you succeed in your training and read the epilogue to the Boudica story.
Solution
One puzzle gives you this message, “www.theresystance.com/spyingandthreemoretrainingsintherightorder”. Three of the other puzzles each contain a message and the last word in each message, “sword”, “chariot”, and “tactics” are the other three “trainings” needed to complete the web address. Then it’s just a matter of putting them in the right order, which is alphabetical: “www.theresystance.com/chariotspyingswordtactics”. That website is password protected. The password is the remaining lesson from the Ludus Latrunculatum game, “thinkingstrategy”. Finally you succeed in your training and read the epilogue to the Boudica story.