START HERE -- THE MYSTERY
In the heart of South Dakota, Even before South Dakota was South Dakota, 4 visionaries named Nathaniel, Edwin, Randall, & Oswald Established a simple schoolhouse they called the Boy's Club. Within that schoolhouse by the Missouri River laid a mystery dating back over 2000 years. The old building, with its creaky floors and dusty corners held secrets only the most curious minds could uncover.
One rainy afternoon, a group of members stumbled upon an ancient chest in the attic. Inside they found a series of cryptic notes in a worn-out journal which belonged to one of the Club's original founders. Within this journal were a series of puzzles and clues leading towards a grand secret. The first clue was a reference to the first Five Caesars of Rome: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. Each Caesar's name was paired with a series of numbers and letters that seemed to form a code.
The Club members, intrigued by the challenge, began to decipher the codes. They quickly realized that the numbers corresponded to letters in the alphabet, and the letters formed words when arranged correctly with the first message reading "Seek the light where shadows fall".
Following this cryptic hint, the group searched the building for places where light and shadow played together. Inside the library they found an old painting of a lighthouse. Behind it, they discovered a hidden compartment containing a piece of parchment with a series of dots and dashes.
Decoding the code of the parchment revealed another message stating "The key lies with Caesar." Their only question was which Caesar would unlock the key? However in a dramatic twist of fate, a terrible fire destroyed the old schoolhouse and the clues were torn apart and scattered by the fire, wind, and time.
As time wore on, these clues have slowly materialized to this moment where they are gathered here within the marina. The only thing in its entirety left from the 4 founders was this short quote...
Members throughout the years to this moment have strove to fulfill the founders' mission of encouraging future generations to increase the influence the Club has on all of the children it interacts with, while finding new ways to help even more.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
TOGETHER, we make an amazing team who seeks to serve the children of our community and help them become the best versions of themselves.
Morse Code Message : "Use the correct caesar cipher to get the correct letters, then unscramble for the two word solution to the puzzle to win the prize for your table"
HOWEVER, we couldn't make half the difference without the help of OUR AMAZING YOUTH STAFF!!
Clues : letters = mhfjwlsnhsfmsj Caesar Nero's Resume wrong, Caesar Cipher code = 5 correct letters hcaergnicnahne
ALSO, our/your INCREDIBLE CHILDREN helped with so much for this event, from Thank yous, tickets, art, even pieces of the puzzle! Our children never cease to amaze us with their many gifts, talents, and generosity!
Narrative Clues = A) 4 Founders 1st letter of names = NERO B) Morse/Caesar Code awareness C) Founder's Statement between E's is the solution
FINALLY, we promise to continue to reach MORE children, and will continue to do so thanks to amazing supporters like YOU!!