The Burning Man
Kenaz: means “torch.” To illuminate something or to take the first step to manifest something into existence. Within the self, it’s the inner light or sense of purpose that drives one forward. When we are without it, we feel like we are fumbling through the darkness.
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Required Tools:
- Digi-Cloak: A steganography encoding/decoding website.
At the beginning of this hunt players are given an image and this text:
"I suspect that the key is hidden in this picture. Be thorough, for it is not so easily apparent, The image has a digi-cloak hiding its secrets. Perhaps you should take a closer look?"
If the image is downloaded, it reveals another clue. The name of the file is "steganography.png" Players may then connect the ideas of steganography and digi-cloak. If searched online, it will lead them to a site that finds hidden text in images given a password.
When using the website, it requires a password to unlock the image. If you have at least one eye, you may notice that there are words written on the rock itself. Now, take this with a grain of salt because what do I know- but I think that just might be the password. Entering it unlocks the following text, and leads to the final part of this hunt. (The part where you actually have to go outside)
"At Burning Man's home, a secret near, Southward near a tower escalier. In emerald letters, bound by three, Lies a message, come and see."
With a little bit of online research and some persistence, players can decode the first line, finding that the home of the first Burning Man festival was held at Baker Beach in San Francisco. For the next part, traveling to the southern end of the beach will reveal the tower, prefaced by a decrepit stone stairway.
With a little bit of online research and some persistence, players will find that the home of the Burning Man Festival was first held at Baker Beach in San Francisco. Here are some photos of said location.