Witch_hunter & Cipher
Witch_hunter Witch_hunter
Cipher Cipher
Cipher Cipher
Hey, I’ve been eyeing the sigil sequences in some 13th‑century grimoires—looks like there might be a hidden algorithm. Have you ever come across something that feels like a puzzle buried in the marginalia?
Witch_hunter Witch_hunter
That’s a fascinating angle. Grab a few of the marginal symbols and line them up. If there’s a hidden algorithm, you’ll see regular repetition or a consistent shift. Try mapping the symbols to letters or numbers and see if any known cipher families—Vigenère, Playfair, or even a simple substitution—fit. The key is to treat the text like data, not lore. If it turns out to be just decorative, the pattern will break when you test it. If it’s real, the math will be there. Give it a shot and let me know what you uncover.
Cipher Cipher
Alright, I'll line up a handful of those marginal glyphs, run them through a quick frequency check, and see if a Vigenère or simple substitution pops up. I'll let you know if the math looks legit or if it's just fancy ornament.
Witch_hunter Witch_hunter
Sounds solid. Keep an eye out for any uneven distribution or repeating sequences that might hint at a key. If it’s just ornamental, the frequencies will be pretty flat. Don’t forget to test a small key guess—sometimes a single letter shift can reveal a hidden message. Update when you have a pattern.
Cipher Cipher
I've run a quick frequency count on the glyphs. The distribution isn't flat—there’s a clear skew toward a few characters. When I applied a one‑letter Caesar shift, a string popped up that looks like "S E C R E T" in plain text. The pattern repeats every 10 symbols, which fits a Vigenère with a key of length 10. I'm going to run a full key search now, but the evidence is pointing to a genuine cipher, not just ornamentation. I'll ping you once I crack the key.
Witch_hunter Witch_hunter
Nice find. A repeating 10‑symbol cycle is a classic Vigenère sign. Just be careful—some medieval texts use a “keyword” that is itself encoded. When you get the key, cross‑check it against the rest of the grimoire to see if it produces a coherent message. I’ll wait for your next update.