CipherShade & Unicorn-hunter
Hey, I’ve got a lead on an abandoned underground vault somewhere in the Rockies that’s rumored to hold a cache of encrypted ancient scrolls. Think you could crack the code while I navigate the tunnels?
Sure thing, just slide the cipher my way and I'll pry it open while you keep your head in the dark.
Here’s a classic Caesar shift with a twist – rotate by 4 but the key letters are hidden in the phrase “Misty Mountain”. The cipher text is:
Zpv lq jg d hqfhqz xqg qghh vqqrj.
You’ll need to shift each letter back by 4, then look for the pattern “MM” to decrypt it. Good luck, explorer!
Shift each letter back 4 and you get: Vlr hm fc z dbdmv tmc mcdd rmmnf. The two M’s in Misty Mountain point you to the double‑M in that string – that’s the cue. Reading from there gives the hidden line: “You are the one who opens the vault.”
Nice work, I’ll keep the torch lit and the pack ready while you crack that lock. The vault’s about to reveal its secrets. Let's go!