Professor Arcos Ta’vri was once the foremost expert on Selenian culture, with a focus on ancient mythology. Many of the artifacts in the Museum of Selenian History are there due to his research and discoveries. In his prime he was, by all accounts, a brilliant scholar and archaeologist.
That was then, this was now. The man seems to have suffered a severe mental decline, one that has resulted in the destruction of his once great career. But despite that, he might have information that could prove helpful. Given the shattered state of his mind, interrogating him might take some time.
The good news is, we have his notes! The bad news is, they’re written in code. And that’s where you come in. Subscribe to the competition, solve the puzzle and submit the answer via the text box. A keyword is also provided, but you’ll have to answer a question in order to get it! DOn’t forget that when using a keyword, you’ll only use each letter once and ignore subsequent repetitions. For other tips on solving cryptograms, be sure to check out the SA’s Cryptography 101 and Cryptography 102.
The top three winners will be determined by who can most accurately decipher the message in the shortest amount of time. Ties will be broken based on chronological order of submission. The timer will start as soon as you subscribe to the competition, so don’t subscribe until you are ready! Also note that accuracy requires correct capitalization and punctuation, so don’t forget to include that in your final answer!
The top three placements will earn third level crescents and additional points towards the overall competition. Points earned will be as follows:
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1st place
Qyreia Arronen
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2nd place
Dr. Aru Law
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3rd place
Proconsul Diyrian "Diy" Grivna
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