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Invasion of the Raiders

2021-09-30T17:26:32Z

Gisoo: /* Calendar Notice August 21 */

==== Calendar Notice August 21 ====
Sightings of roaming characters of foreign origins have been noticed. Maybe it's nothing. Normally the Royals of each of the 3 Houses stay to themselves, but after some tentative inquiries between them, it has been agreed that there are some new migrants. Reports of stolen goods has been increased lately, too.

Postings around Egypt are asking to keep your eyes out for strange encampments. If you spot any, take precautions, but inspecting these camps is encouraged. We need to figure out what type of characters these are.

<<OOC: Feel free to take any loot you find and report in your local or global chats. These camps can contain 25 to 45 sets of stolen goods . So take your chances if you decide to check out a camp. >>

==== Images and information about the raiders (post as camps are found) ====
[[File:Raider camp 1.png|thumb]]
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Sheep rustlers camp #1 Sam Yule Sid -902, -3136

Sam Yule Sidd: Blowflies and bally snakes is all this desert is good for. Why did I think the rustler's life would be easier than everlasting flax and slate picking? What I need is a pack of ruddy camels...if anyone around here is leaving thieir pens open tonight they had better watch out!

Sheep rustler's camp #2: Sam Yule Sidd 3038, -780

Some penned up sheep and camels here...I wonder what's going on?

hehe! So many sheep in this good land and so few people keeping an eye on the, I reckon I'll get a good price for this lot come auction day! Maybe even the Elder will want one of these racing camels! Sticking around here for a few more days at any rate...then will move east I think.

2 iron bars, 4 palm frond, 2 small barrels

Sheep rustler's camp #3: Sam Yule Sidd 3853, -945

I think I recognise this setup...Sam, are you there?

Offloaded this last lot of lost sheep for a tidy profit!! Camels are no good...too many people asking questions, and only lizard pickings out here now. Time to move - I hear tell of a nice oasis further to the east.

4 cuttable jade, 2 scorpions brood, 50 onions, 2 sheet glass

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Petty Pilferer Camp#1: Pootler Peterson -2066, -3655

Message: Jeez, this load of loot is getting mighty heavy. Can't believe people around here leave good stuff lying around for me to snaffle. Need to go get a cart, though, to move this lot...[[File:Rustlers camp.jpg|thumb]]

Year 1 Shemu III-11, 9:41 pm Western Desert -1591, -2860. Found Petty Pilferer Camp #3: Pootler Peterson with 4 cuttable turquois, 2 ink, 20 potash, 2 quicksilver and a message that reads... I think that Stranger person who visited me last week is playing tricks on me. Now my camels are sprouting petals! At least they seem to be going faster as though their feet are on wheels. All the blue poo will attract attention so better lie low for a while before I continue my mission northwards

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Jewel Thieves Den #1: Be careful! -119, -2368

OK, here's the plan, kiddos - we'll hide our stash here until there is a good load together. Then we'll haul it to the nearest town centre and hawk it off for a tidy sum like respectable traders. Keep your eyes out for small portable items of value and make sure you are not seen by the locals by daylight until then.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Rogue Traders Camp #1: Better not cross him! 2975, -974

Yo ho ho, it's a sandy sea, and a lonely road and a beggars robe for me! Unless I can offload some of this valuable stuff soon...mus' be traders around here somewhere ready to do a deal with a likely rogue like me!

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Rogue Traders Camp #2: Better not cross him! 2720, -750

Rub a dub dub, here's me in a tub! Lice infested me camels at the last spot, so 'mus scrub up and get respectable again...hope there's no trouble ahead, people can be suspicious and there is wickedness abroad. So many tracks in the sand these days.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Seapeople's camp #1: 2954, 5343

This is as good a spot as any, Shifty. Let's set this loot down and rest for a few hours. By my calculations the ferry to the ship should be just due East.

Blimey, Drak, thought you'd want to keep goin'. Guess some of us ain't what they used to be.

You callin' me old, Shifty? I'll show you, I'll run to the ferry with the spoils on me back.

Bah, quit yer yammerin' and get some shut eye, Drak.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Seapeople's camp #2: 2575, 5333

Chuffing hell, I thought the ferry would be here, Shifty. Looks like MadEyes dropped his loot and ran.

Let's have a look up the coast to see if we can find anything. At least MadEyes had the good sense to shove the loot under some bushes.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Seapeople's camp #3: 2186, 5337

"DeadEyes" Drak begins scratching his head. "What's all this?" he thinks aloud in a low whiesper. "It must be what MadEyes was carrying."

"Shifty, I don't like the looks of this. Watch yer back, could mean trouble ahead."

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Seapeople's camp #4: 2209, 5496 (Empty camp...)

Uh oh, Boss, it looks like MadEyes! I'd know that bald head anywhere. Do you think he's ... dead?

Seems so, Shifty, and not by his own doing by the looks of it. Somethin' ain't right here.

Drak look, isn't that the ferry we're lookin' for out on that island?

Surely looks like it. Let's gather our spoils and get out of here before we end up under a chest.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Seapeople's camp #5: 2176, 5540 (Jugs and empty wine bottles)

How did this get here?
Well there she be Shifty, the long lost ferry. Aye Drak, let's load her up with the plunder and see if we can find the ship. I got a bad feeling being here.

 *A hiding place for Antone's Burden. Elaphantine 2711, -3599 Upon inspection..."how do they expect us to carry all this? On our backs? Message reads: "Groan....This is heavy, my back is killing me already! Better leave some here and come back with a camel, or maybe a cart." (*Took the 25 silver and 1 osm but left behind 50 cabbage and 1 canvas) ~Gisoo

==== Others reported on global chat ====
<nowiki>*</nowiki> add new locations here

Invasion of the Raiders

2021-09-30T17:25:15Z

Gisoo: /* Images and information about the raiders (post as camps are found) */

==== Calendar Notice August 21 ====
Sightings of roaming characters of foreign origins have been noticed. Maybe it's nothing. Normally the Royals of each of the 3 Houses stay to themselves, but after some tentative inquiries between them, it has been agreed that there are some new migrants. Reports of stolen goods has been increased lately, too.

Postings around Egypt are asking to keep your eyes out for strange encampments. If you spot any, take precautions, but inspecting these camps is encouraged. We need to figure out what type of characters these are.

<<OOC: Feel free to take any loot you find and report in your local or global chats. These camps can contain 25 to 45 sets of stolen goods . So take your chances if you decide to check out a camp. >>

==== Images and information about the raiders (post as camps are found) ====
[[File:Raider camp 1.png|thumb]]
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Sheep rustlers camp #1 Sam Yule Sid -902, -3136

Sam Yule Sidd: Blowflies and bally snakes is all this desert is good for. Why did I think the rustler's life would be easier than everlasting flax and slate picking? What I need is a pack of ruddy camels...if anyone around here is leaving thieir pens open tonight they had better watch out!

Sheep rustler's camp #2: Sam Yule Sidd 3038, -780

Some penned up sheep and camels here...I wonder what's going on?

hehe! So many sheep in this good land and so few people keeping an eye on the, I reckon I'll get a good price for this lot come auction day! Maybe even the Elder will want one of these racing camels! Sticking around here for a few more days at any rate...then will move east I think.

2 iron bars, 4 palm frond, 2 small barrels

Sheep rustler's camp #3: Sam Yule Sidd 3853, -945

I think I recognise this setup...Sam, are you there?

Offloaded this last lot of lost sheep for a tidy profit!! Camels are no good...too many people asking questions, and only lizard pickings out here now. Time to move - I hear tell of a nice oasis further to the east.

4 cuttable jade, 2 scorpions brood, 50 onions, 2 sheet glass

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Petty Pilferer Camp#1: Pootler Peterson -2066, -3655

Message: Jeez, this load of loot is getting mighty heavy. Can't believe people around here leave good stuff lying around for me to snaffle. Need to go get a cart, though, to move this lot...[[File:Rustlers camp.jpg|thumb]]

Year 1 Shemu III-11, 9:41 pm Western Desert -1591, -2860. Found Petty Pilferer Camp #3: Pootler Peterson with 4 cuttable turquois, 2 ink, 20 potash, 2 quicksilver and a message that reads... I think that Stranger person who visited me last week is playing tricks on me. Now my camels are sprouting petals! At least they seem to be going faster as though their feet are on wheels. All the blue poo will attract attention so better lie low for a while before I continue my mission northwards

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Jewel Thieves Den #1: Be careful! -119, -2368

OK, here's the plan, kiddos - we'll hide our stash here until there is a good load together. Then we'll haul it to the nearest town centre and hawk it off for a tidy sum like respectable traders. Keep your eyes out for small portable items of value and make sure you are not seen by the locals by daylight until then.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Rogue Traders Camp #1: Better not cross him! 2975, -974

Yo ho ho, it's a sandy sea, and a lonely road and a beggars robe for me! Unless I can offload some of this valuable stuff soon...mus' be traders around here somewhere ready to do a deal with a likely rogue like me!

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Rogue Traders Camp #2: Better not cross him! 2720, -750

Rub a dub dub, here's me in a tub! Lice infested me camels at the last spot, so 'mus scrub up and get respectable again...hope there's no trouble ahead, people can be suspicious and there is wickedness abroad. So many tracks in the sand these days.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Seapeople's camp #1: 2954, 5343

This is as good a spot as any, Shifty. Let's set this loot down and rest for a few hours. By my calculations the ferry to the ship should be just due East.

Blimey, Drak, thought you'd want to keep goin'. Guess some of us ain't what they used to be.

You callin' me old, Shifty? I'll show you, I'll run to the ferry with the spoils on me back.

Bah, quit yer yammerin' and get some shut eye, Drak.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Seapeople's camp #2: 2575, 5333

Chuffing hell, I thought the ferry would be here, Shifty. Looks like MadEyes dropped his loot and ran.

Let's have a look up the coast to see if we can find anything. At least MadEyes had the good sense to shove the loot under some bushes.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Seapeople's camp #3: 2186, 5337

"DeadEyes" Drak begins scratching his head. "What's all this?" he thinks aloud in a low whiesper. "It must be what MadEyes was carrying."

"Shifty, I don't like the looks of this. Watch yer back, could mean trouble ahead."

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Seapeople's camp #4: 2209, 5496 (Empty camp...)

Uh oh, Boss, it looks like MadEyes! I'd know that bald head anywhere. Do you think he's ... dead?

Seems so, Shifty, and not by his own doing by the looks of it. Somethin' ain't right here.

Drak look, isn't that the ferry we're lookin' for out on that island?

Surely looks like it. Let's gather our spoils and get out of here before we end up under a chest.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> Seapeople's camp #5: 2176, 5540 (Jugs and empty wine bottles)

How did this get here?
Well there she be Shifty, the long lost ferry. Aye Drak, let's load her up with the plunder and see if we can find the ship. I got a bad feeling being here.

 *A hiding place for Antone's Burden. Upon inspection..."how do they expect us to carry all this? On our backs? Message reads: "Groan....This is heavy, my back is killing me already! Better leave some here and come back with a camel, or maybe a cart." (*Took the 25 silver and 1 osm but left behind 50 cabbage and 1 canvas) ~Gisoo

==== Others reported on global chat ====
<nowiki>*</nowiki> add new locations here

Cracking the Code

2021-09-18T14:23:54Z

Gisoo:

===== System Message: Year 1, Shemu II-30, around 5.15pm =====
Search out the hidden scrolls and try to decipher the messages. Who are they from? Who are they being passed to? That item you find, there may be those who are willing to trade for it. Keep your ears (and eyes) open!

===== Calendar Event Message: ends Tuesday Sep 21, 11.14am (GMT+10) =====
House security chiefs are concerned about the potential of incursions by nomadic peoples from the south seeking opportunities for territorial expansion, given failure of autumn rains. Be alert, but unalarmed, and report any strange people or camps on wiki events page...

'''Sightings of unusual activity...'''

* 0 jugs
* 30 jugs of salt water
* Scroll found 893, 6265 Giza, Deciphered to read "Delay abduction of Prince one week, Supplies delivered by courier tomorrow, keep safe and keep quiet. Fairy
<code>11111::11111 [To Agent 880099 Code Red] Rendevous at Site #1. Bring Mustafa. He will be useful. Message attached for delivery asap. 990099 A=1 4 5 12 1 25:/ 1 2 4 21 3/ 20 9 15 14: 15/ 6: 16 18 9 14/ 3 5: 11: 15 14/ 5: 23 5 5 11::/ 19 21 16 16 12/ 9 5 19: 4 5/ 12 9 22 5 18/ 5 4: 2 25: 3/ 15 21 18 9 5/ 18: 20 15 13 18/ 18 15 23:: 11 5/ 5 16: 19 1 6/ 5: 1 14 4: 11/ 5 5 16: 17 21/ 9 5 20::990099 A=1</code>
delay abduction of prince k one week 
supplies delivered by courier tomrrow 
keep safe and keep quiet 
----
* Scroll found 1969,7668 Bitter Lakes on the shore (typos in original text):
terrain in the south posis signicant difficulties to troop movements 
nile is impassible in flood 
sea routes confirmed optimum strategy 

The wreckage with the scroll also contains:
*1 "Alchemic Aparatus"
*10 lime
*4 cuttable garnets
*5 scorpions brood mushrooms

Original: 
<code>
990099 Code Red transferred offshore. 880099 Code Red Message follows. A=1. 20 5 18 18 1/ 9 14: 9 14: 20/ 8 5: 19 15 21/ 20 8: 16 15 19/ 9 19: 19 9 7/ 14 9 3 1 14/ 20: 4 9 6 6/ 9 3 21 12 20/ 9 5 19: 20 15:/ 20 18 15 15 16:/ 13 15 22 5 13/ 5 14 20 19:: 14/ 9 12 5: 9 19:/ 9 13 16 1 19/ 19 9 2 12 5:/ 9 14: 6 12 15/ 15 4:: 19 5 1:/ 18 15 21 20 5/ 19: 3 15 14 6/ 9 18 13 5 4:/15 16 20 9 13/ 21 13: 19 20 18/ 1 20 5 7 25::880099 A=1
</code>
---- 

1396, 7383

* 2 Mirrors
* 5 Salt Water Fungus
* 5 Salt

Water stained scroll

This looks suspicious, someone has lost their message and some of it is in code. It could be really important ... I wonder who needs to know about this?

Message to His Eminence follows. 990099 Code Red A=1 19 8 9 16: 1/ 22 1 9 20 19:/ 1 20: 4 18 15/ 16 6 6: 3 15/ 22 5:<damage>14 12 5 19 19:/ 5 15 14 6 9/ 18 13 1 20 9/ 15 14: 18 5 3/ 9 22 5 4: 2/ 25: 3 15 21 18/ 9 5 18:://99099 A=1

ship avaits at dropff cove <damage>nless eonfirmation recived by courier

''<post your findings and speculations here>''
 
*Is "prince k" correct text, and what does the 'k' refer to; a name? Do we even have a prince? Maybe he's from somewhere else - and we're caught in the middle of a different conflict. Is the abduction letter from the same people who wrote the troop movement letter? What were they doing with that Alchemic Aparatus? And if someone else wants it, is it a good idea to give it to them? -Theresa
** It is the correct decoding of the coded message I was given. I wrote code to do it, not by hand. There is a bunch of lore in Saga of the Houses but I didn't see a prince named. - [[User:Kirie|Kirie]] ([[User talk:Kirie|talk]]) 19:43, 16 September 2021 (UTC)
*** I think "His Eminence" refers to a title on the level of archbishop. Not the head of any religious or state organization - and probably on the religious side (not that there's a big difference). I just noticed the "Code Red transferred offshore" though - maybe Code Red isn't the message protocol, but an actual person or thing. [[User:Theresa|Theresa]] ([[User talk:Theresa|talk]]) 22:45, 16 September 2021 (UTC)
 
* Deleting outdated info. I think the movement through "sea routes" might be the Red Sea, probably not the ocean north of the Nile Delta, even though that letter was recovered on the northern shore. Prince K might be Viceroy Kushti, or might be an actual prince of (off-map) Kush. The "terrain in the south" that's causing problems says weird things about what's going on - these people want to travel through Upper Egypt and below I'm guessing. Are they attacking from Kush? Are they attacking into Kush? I think we need to establish communication with Kush - the country, not the house. Either way, if they're coming through the Red Sea, that means everyone is at risk from the east. [[User:Theresa|Theresa]] ([[User talk:Theresa|talk]]) 09:16, 17 September 2021 (UTC)
* Who the hell is Mustafa?? That seems really important. Is he from the raiders? Has anyone seen him? We don't actually know if these raiders are working with the Code Reds or not. [[User:Theresa|Theresa]] ([[User talk:Theresa|talk]]) 09:16, 17 September 2021 (UTC)
* Year 1 Shemu III-11, 9:41 pm Western Desert -1591, -2860. Found Petty Pilferer Camp #3: Pootler Peterson with 4 cuttable turquois, 2 ink, 20 potash, 2 quicksilver and a message that reads... I think that Stranger person who visited me last week is playing tricks on me. Now my camels are sprouting petals! At least they seem to be going faster as though their feet are on wheels. All the blue poo will attract attention so better lie low for a while before I continue my mission northwards. ~Gisoo

Cracking the Code

2021-09-18T14:21:57Z

Gisoo:

===== System Message: Year 1, Shemu II-30, around 5.15pm =====
Search out the hidden scrolls and try to decipher the messages. Who are they from? Who are they being passed to? That item you find, there may be those who are willing to trade for it. Keep your ears (and eyes) open!

===== Calendar Event Message: ends Tuesday Sep 21, 11.14am (GMT+10) =====
House security chiefs are concerned about the potential of incursions by nomadic peoples from the south seeking opportunities for territorial expansion, given failure of autumn rains. Be alert, but unalarmed, and report any strange people or camps on wiki events page...

'''Sightings of unusual activity...'''

* 0 jugs
* 30 jugs of salt water
* Scroll found 893, 6265 Giza, Deciphered to read "Delay abduction of Prince one week, Supplies delivered by courier tomorrow, keep safe and keep quiet. Fairy
<code>11111::11111 [To Agent 880099 Code Red] Rendevous at Site #1. Bring Mustafa. He will be useful. Message attached for delivery asap. 990099 A=1 4 5 12 1 25:/ 1 2 4 21 3/ 20 9 15 14: 15/ 6: 16 18 9 14/ 3 5: 11: 15 14/ 5: 23 5 5 11::/ 19 21 16 16 12/ 9 5 19: 4 5/ 12 9 22 5 18/ 5 4: 2 25: 3/ 15 21 18 9 5/ 18: 20 15 13 18/ 18 15 23:: 11 5/ 5 16: 19 1 6/ 5: 1 14 4: 11/ 5 5 16: 17 21/ 9 5 20::990099 A=1</code>
delay abduction of prince k one week 
supplies delivered by courier tomrrow 
keep safe and keep quiet 
----
* Scroll found 1969,7668 Bitter Lakes on the shore (typos in original text):
terrain in the south posis signicant difficulties to troop movements 
nile is impassible in flood 
sea routes confirmed optimum strategy 

The wreckage with the scroll also contains:
*1 "Alchemic Aparatus"
*10 lime
*4 cuttable garnets
*5 scorpions brood mushrooms

Original: 
<code>
990099 Code Red transferred offshore. 880099 Code Red Message follows. A=1. 20 5 18 18 1/ 9 14: 9 14: 20/ 8 5: 19 15 21/ 20 8: 16 15 19/ 9 19: 19 9 7/ 14 9 3 1 14/ 20: 4 9 6 6/ 9 3 21 12 20/ 9 5 19: 20 15:/ 20 18 15 15 16:/ 13 15 22 5 13/ 5 14 20 19:: 14/ 9 12 5: 9 19:/ 9 13 16 1 19/ 19 9 2 12 5:/ 9 14: 6 12 15/ 15 4:: 19 5 1:/ 18 15 21 20 5/ 19: 3 15 14 6/ 9 18 13 5 4:/15 16 20 9 13/ 21 13: 19 20 18/ 1 20 5 7 25::880099 A=1
</code>
---- 

1396, 7383

* 2 Mirrors
* 5 Salt Water Fungus
* 5 Salt

Water stained scroll

This looks suspicious, someone has lost their message and some of it is in code. It could be really important ... I wonder who needs to know about this?

Message to His Eminence follows. 990099 Code Red A=1 19 8 9 16: 1/ 22 1 9 20 19:/ 1 20: 4 18 15/ 16 6 6: 3 15/ 22 5:<damage>14 12 5 19 19:/ 5 15 14 6 9/ 18 13 1 20 9/ 15 14: 18 5 3/ 9 22 5 4: 2/ 25: 3 15 21 18/ 9 5 18:://99099 A=1

ship avaits at dropff cove <damage>nless eonfirmation recived by courier

''<post your findings and speculations here>''
 
*Is "prince k" correct text, and what does the 'k' refer to; a name? Do we even have a prince? Maybe he's from somewhere else - and we're caught in the middle of a different conflict. Is the abduction letter from the same people who wrote the troop movement letter? What were they doing with that Alchemic Aparatus? And if someone else wants it, is it a good idea to give it to them? -Theresa
** It is the correct decoding of the coded message I was given. I wrote code to do it, not by hand. There is a bunch of lore in Saga of the Houses but I didn't see a prince named. - [[User:Kirie|Kirie]] ([[User talk:Kirie|talk]]) 19:43, 16 September 2021 (UTC)
*** I think "His Eminence" refers to a title on the level of archbishop. Not the head of any religious or state organization - and probably on the religious side (not that there's a big difference). I just noticed the "Code Red transferred offshore" though - maybe Code Red isn't the message protocol, but an actual person or thing. [[User:Theresa|Theresa]] ([[User talk:Theresa|talk]]) 22:45, 16 September 2021 (UTC)
 
* Deleting outdated info. I think the movement through "sea routes" might be the Red Sea, probably not the ocean north of the Nile Delta, even though that letter was recovered on the northern shore. Prince K might be Viceroy Kushti, or might be an actual prince of (off-map) Kush. The "terrain in the south" that's causing problems says weird things about what's going on - these people want to travel through Upper Egypt and below I'm guessing. Are they attacking from Kush? Are they attacking into Kush? I think we need to establish communication with Kush - the country, not the house. Either way, if they're coming through the Red Sea, that means everyone is at risk from the east. [[User:Theresa|Theresa]] ([[User talk:Theresa|talk]]) 09:16, 17 September 2021 (UTC)
* Who the hell is Mustafa?? That seems really important. Is he from the raiders? Has anyone seen him? We don't actually know if these raiders are working with the Code Reds or not. [[User:Theresa|Theresa]] ([[User talk:Theresa|talk]]) 09:16, 17 September 2021 (UTC)
* Year 1 Shemu III-11, 9:41 pm Western Desert -1591, -2860. Found a raider camp with 4 cuttable turquois, 2 ink, 20 potash, 2 quicksilver and a message that reads... I think that Stranger person who visited me last week is playing tricks on me. Now my camels are sprouting petals! At least they seem to be going faster as though their feet are on wheels. All the blue poo will attract attention so better lie low for a while before I continue my mission northwards. ~Gisoo

Cracking the Code

2021-09-18T14:20:57Z

Gisoo: Raider camp reporting

===== System Message: Year 1, Shemu II-30, around 5.15pm =====
Search out the hidden scrolls and try to decipher the messages. Who are they from? Who are they being passed to? That item you find, there may be those who are willing to trade for it. Keep your ears (and eyes) open!

===== Calendar Event Message: ends Tuesday Sep 21, 11.14am (GMT+10) =====
House security chiefs are concerned about the potential of incursions by nomadic peoples from the south seeking opportunities for territorial expansion, given failure of autumn rains. Be alert, but unalarmed, and report any strange people or camps on wiki events page...

'''Sightings of unusual activity...'''

* 0 jugs
* 30 jugs of salt water
* Scroll found 893, 6265 Giza, Deciphered to read "Delay abduction of Prince one week, Supplies delivered by courier tomorrow, keep safe and keep quiet. Fairy
<code>11111::11111 [To Agent 880099 Code Red] Rendevous at Site #1. Bring Mustafa. He will be useful. Message attached for delivery asap. 990099 A=1 4 5 12 1 25:/ 1 2 4 21 3/ 20 9 15 14: 15/ 6: 16 18 9 14/ 3 5: 11: 15 14/ 5: 23 5 5 11::/ 19 21 16 16 12/ 9 5 19: 4 5/ 12 9 22 5 18/ 5 4: 2 25: 3/ 15 21 18 9 5/ 18: 20 15 13 18/ 18 15 23:: 11 5/ 5 16: 19 1 6/ 5: 1 14 4: 11/ 5 5 16: 17 21/ 9 5 20::990099 A=1</code>
delay abduction of prince k one week 
supplies delivered by courier tomrrow 
keep safe and keep quiet 
----
* Scroll found 1969,7668 Bitter Lakes on the shore (typos in original text):
terrain in the south posis signicant difficulties to troop movements 
nile is impassible in flood 
sea routes confirmed optimum strategy 

The wreckage with the scroll also contains:
*1 "Alchemic Aparatus"
*10 lime
*4 cuttable garnets
*5 scorpions brood mushrooms

Original: 
<code>
990099 Code Red transferred offshore. 880099 Code Red Message follows. A=1. 20 5 18 18 1/ 9 14: 9 14: 20/ 8 5: 19 15 21/ 20 8: 16 15 19/ 9 19: 19 9 7/ 14 9 3 1 14/ 20: 4 9 6 6/ 9 3 21 12 20/ 9 5 19: 20 15:/ 20 18 15 15 16:/ 13 15 22 5 13/ 5 14 20 19:: 14/ 9 12 5: 9 19:/ 9 13 16 1 19/ 19 9 2 12 5:/ 9 14: 6 12 15/ 15 4:: 19 5 1:/ 18 15 21 20 5/ 19: 3 15 14 6/ 9 18 13 5 4:/15 16 20 9 13/ 21 13: 19 20 18/ 1 20 5 7 25::880099 A=1
</code>
---- 

1396, 7383

* 2 Mirrors
* 5 Salt Water Fungus
* 5 Salt

Water stained scroll

This looks suspicious, someone has lost their message and some of it is in code. It could be really important ... I wonder who needs to know about this?

Message to His Eminence follows. 990099 Code Red A=1 19 8 9 16: 1/ 22 1 9 20 19:/ 1 20: 4 18 15/ 16 6 6: 3 15/ 22 5:<damage>14 12 5 19 19:/ 5 15 14 6 9/ 18 13 1 20 9/ 15 14: 18 5 3/ 9 22 5 4: 2/ 25: 3 15 21 18/ 9 5 18:://99099 A=1

ship avaits at dropff cove <damage>nless eonfirmation recived by courier

''<post your findings and speculations here>''
 
*Is "prince k" correct text, and what does the 'k' refer to; a name? Do we even have a prince? Maybe he's from somewhere else - and we're caught in the middle of a different conflict. Is the abduction letter from the same people who wrote the troop movement letter? What were they doing with that Alchemic Aparatus? And if someone else wants it, is it a good idea to give it to them? -Theresa
** It is the correct decoding of the coded message I was given. I wrote code to do it, not by hand. There is a bunch of lore in Saga of the Houses but I didn't see a prince named. - [[User:Kirie|Kirie]] ([[User talk:Kirie|talk]]) 19:43, 16 September 2021 (UTC)
*** I think "His Eminence" refers to a title on the level of archbishop. Not the head of any religious or state organization - and probably on the religious side (not that there's a big difference). I just noticed the "Code Red transferred offshore" though - maybe Code Red isn't the message protocol, but an actual person or thing. [[User:Theresa|Theresa]] ([[User talk:Theresa|talk]]) 22:45, 16 September 2021 (UTC)
 
* Deleting outdated info. I think the movement through "sea routes" might be the Red Sea, probably not the ocean north of the Nile Delta, even though that letter was recovered on the northern shore. Prince K might be Viceroy Kushti, or might be an actual prince of (off-map) Kush. The "terrain in the south" that's causing problems says weird things about what's going on - these people want to travel through Upper Egypt and below I'm guessing. Are they attacking from Kush? Are they attacking into Kush? I think we need to establish communication with Kush - the country, not the house. Either way, if they're coming through the Red Sea, that means everyone is at risk from the east. [[User:Theresa|Theresa]] ([[User talk:Theresa|talk]]) 09:16, 17 September 2021 (UTC)
* Who the hell is Mustafa?? That seems really important. Is he from the raiders? Has anyone seen him? We don't actually know if these raiders are working with the Code Reds or not. [[User:Theresa|Theresa]] ([[User talk:Theresa|talk]]) 09:16, 17 September 2021 (UTC)
* Year 1 Shemu III-11, 9:41 pm Western Desert -1591, -2860. Found a raider camp with 4 cuttable turquois, 2 ink, 20 potash, 2 quicksilver and a message that reads... I think that Stranger person who visited me last week is playing tricks on me. Now my camels are sprouting petals! At least they seem to be going faster as though their feet are on wheels. All the blue poo will attract attention so better lie low for a while before I continue my mission northwards.