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| description= An ARG created around the game Moons of Madness.
 
| description= An ARG created around the game Moons of Madness.
 
| creator    = [http://www.aliceandsmith.com/ Alice & Smith]
 
| creator    = [http://www.aliceandsmith.com/ Alice & Smith]
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| creator2  = [https://www.funcom.com/ Funcom]
 
| type      = Official
 
| type      = Official
| status    = Active
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| status    = Completed
 
| discovered = 2019-10-05
 
| discovered = 2019-10-05
 
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}}
 
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{{ambox|type=speedy|text=<center>'''''This page contains spoilers! Proceed at your own caution.'''''</center>}}
 
On the 5th of October, a researcher discovered a [https://twitter.com/Cyranostory/status/1180615873595416576 Twitter post] with the caption;
 
On the 5th of October, a researcher discovered a [https://twitter.com/Cyranostory/status/1180615873595416576 Twitter post] with the caption;
  
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==Transmission 1==
 
==Transmission 1==
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[[File: Cyrano-nodes.png|thumb|6 nodes. Only 1 active.]]
 
[[File: Cyrano-nodes.png|thumb|6 nodes. Only 1 active.]]
  
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''Orochi ([https://jisho.org/search/orochi 大蛇]) can translate into "big snake" or "serpent", but it may also translate to "falling to the ground" (落地),''  
 
''Orochi ([https://jisho.org/search/orochi 大蛇]) can translate into "big snake" or "serpent", but it may also translate to "falling to the ground" (落地),''  
 
''whereas the kanji([https://jisho.org/search/hebi 蛇]) is "hebi", which translates into "snake".''
 
''whereas the kanji([https://jisho.org/search/hebi 蛇]) is "hebi", which translates into "snake".''
 
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==Transmission 2==
 
==Transmission 2==
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On 12th of October, at approximately 15:30 UTC, the second transmission node was released. Upon entering,  a screen was displayed very similar to the first transmission with the male voice stating:
 
On 12th of October, at approximately 15:30 UTC, the second transmission node was released. Upon entering,  a screen was displayed very similar to the first transmission with the male voice stating:
  
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Two images were also revealed: pages from "The Angelus" handbook. [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s2/doc1-nfbojmjwwaqw.jpg Image 1]|[https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s2/doc2-ubhmcrigwjsz.jpg Image 2]
 
Two images were also revealed: pages from "The Angelus" handbook. [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s2/doc1-nfbojmjwwaqw.jpg Image 1]|[https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s2/doc2-ubhmcrigwjsz.jpg Image 2]
 
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==Transmission 3==
 
==Transmission 3==
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On 18 October, the third transmission node was released.
 
On 18 October, the third transmission node was released.
  
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Alternatively, answering <code>Yes</code> to the question about contacts in Berlin gave:
 
Alternatively, answering <code>Yes</code> to the question about contacts in Berlin gave:
 
<pre>Good! This makes you an important ally in our mission on German grounds. To help advance the task, we need you to recruit the people you trust in Berlin to take pictures of known clocks in the city. Making sure that they capture Orochi's logo in the image any way they physically can: drawn on something, someone, or even made with their hands. You must do it in the next 24h. Use the hashtag #cyranostory so we can keep track of your progression. </pre>
 
<pre>Good! This makes you an important ally in our mission on German grounds. To help advance the task, we need you to recruit the people you trust in Berlin to take pictures of known clocks in the city. Making sure that they capture Orochi's logo in the image any way they physically can: drawn on something, someone, or even made with their hands. You must do it in the next 24h. Use the hashtag #cyranostory so we can keep track of your progression. </pre>
 
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==Live Event - Operation Cyrano==
 
==Live Event - Operation Cyrano==
  
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==Transmission 4==
 
==Transmission 4==
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On October 20th at 10:18 AM EST, a new [https://twitter.com/Cyranostory/status/1185923325698215936 tweet] revealed that the 4th seal was slowly becoming available.
 
On October 20th at 10:18 AM EST, a new [https://twitter.com/Cyranostory/status/1185923325698215936 tweet] revealed that the 4th seal was slowly becoming available.
 
<code>
 
<code>
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The third clue, <code> Orphic Egg</code> gave [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s4/g03-50526516d709.mp3 this]:
 
The third clue, <code> Orphic Egg</code> gave [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s4/g03-50526516d709.mp3 this]:
  
<code>Yes, the world egg that spawned mates</code>
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<code>Yes... the World-Egg that spawned Phanes...</code>
  
  
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<code> How shall I proceed?</code>
 
<code> How shall I proceed?</code>
  
The answer was part of the clues and typing <code>burn</code>, <code>disembowelment</code> or <code>drown</code> was [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s4/Demon-end-784a5b494bb6.mp3 answered]:
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The answer was part of the clues and typing <code>burn</code>, <code>disembowelment</code>, <code>drown</code>, or <code>bury</code> was [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s4/Demon-end-784a5b494bb6.mp3 answered]:
  
 
<code>Time is the fire in which we burn</code>
 
<code>Time is the fire in which we burn</code>
  
 
This was the last step to unlock the fourth transmission and complete this seal. [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s4/t4-5wcgyu466qsb.mp3 Olivia Myson Personal Log] and this [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s4/doc1-xn3km74fky82.jpg memo] became available.
 
This was the last step to unlock the fourth transmission and complete this seal. [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s4/t4-5wcgyu466qsb.mp3 Olivia Myson Personal Log] and this [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s4/doc1-xn3km74fky82.jpg memo] became available.
 
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==Transmission 5==
 
==Transmission 5==
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On October 23rd at about 8 PM EST seal 5 was released.
 
On October 23rd at about 8 PM EST seal 5 was released.
  
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<code>Yes, the mystic clairvoyant</code>
 
<code>Yes, the mystic clairvoyant</code>
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From Levi H Dowling, using <code>Jesus, Christ, Gospel or Aquarian</code> resulted in an [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/g04-f5583e98314e.mp3 extra clue]:
 
From Levi H Dowling, using <code>Jesus, Christ, Gospel or Aquarian</code> resulted in an [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/g04-f5583e98314e.mp3 extra clue]:
Yes, a shared transcription
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<code>Yes, a shared transcription</code>
  
  
Upon such that researchers discovered the answer to be <code>Akashic</code> and then a bit of a [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/g05-146d910e4d1d.mp3 prompt}:
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This new audio clue help the researchers to discover the answer to be <code>Akashic</code> and then a bit of a [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/g05-146d910e4d1d.mp3 prompt]:
  
 
<code>All the knowledge all the power *growl*</code>
 
<code>All the knowledge all the power *growl*</code>
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[https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/c4-vh90ebx7e4ce.jpg Clue 4] translated to the symbol of <code>opposition</code> in astrology and the [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/g07-d989da329ff0.mp3 voice didn't say much about this]:
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[https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/c4-vh90ebx7e4ce.jpg Clue 4] translated to the symbol of <code>opposition</code> or <code>duality</code> in astrology and the [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/g07-d989da329ff0.mp3 voice didn't say much about this]:
  
 
<code>Yes, everything is duality</code>
 
<code>Yes, everything is duality</code>
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Both clues together got the researchers to <code>Book of the Dead</code> which is the opposite of the book of life but it was not the [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/g08-4063f8422e6b.mp3 answer to the seal]:
 
Both clues together got the researchers to <code>Book of the Dead</code> which is the opposite of the book of life but it was not the [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/g08-4063f8422e6b.mp3 answer to the seal]:
  
<code>O you door-keepers, who guard your portals, who swallow souls and who gulp down the corpses of the dead who pass you by when they are allotted to the House of Destruction. May you guide Olivia, may you open the portal for her, may the earth open its caverns to her.</code>
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<pre>O you door-keepers, who guard your portals, who swallow souls and who gulp down the corpses of the dead who pass you by when they are allotted to the House of Destruction. May you guide Olivia, may you open the portal for her, may the earth open its caverns to her.</pre>
 
<i>Note: <code>Book of Enoch</code> also give this audio cue</i>
 
<i>Note: <code>Book of Enoch</code> also give this audio cue</i>
  
  
This text is one of the spells from the book of the dead to lead them through "Duat" and reach the barque of <code>Ra</code>, and this [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/Dend-50b12a3c14d0.mp3 our answer]:
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This text is one of the spells from the book of the dead to lead them through "Duat" and reach the barque of <code>Ra</code>, or <code>Amen Ra</code>, and this [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/Dend-50b12a3c14d0.mp3 our answer]:
  
 
<code>Much of your pain is self chosen</code>
 
<code>Much of your pain is self chosen</code>
  
 
Another [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/t5-k83gbzkq43z4.mp3 transmission from Olivia] and a [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/doc1-29nh209fjb4p.jpg new memo] became available.
 
Another [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/t5-k83gbzkq43z4.mp3 transmission from Olivia] and a [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s5/doc1-29nh209fjb4p.jpg new memo] became available.
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==Transmission 6==
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Upon entering the puzzle, a male voice asks <code>Do you think that this is a dream?</code> Answering <code>yes</code> causes him to say <code>Pathetic</code> and you will be forced back to the puzzle selection screen. Answering <code>no</code> causes the puzzle to proceed with the next prompt: <code>Although she roams space, she has a home. Where is it?</code>
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Inputting <code>'Moons of madness'</code> has the female voice say <code>"There are nights where the wolves are silent, and only the moon howls."</code>
  
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Then the male voice says: <code>"How long can you survive without air?"</code>. Answering with (presumably) any length of time causes him to reply <code>Just because you are breathing does not mean you are alive</code>
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A voice asks: Although she roams space, she has a home. Where is it? The 'she' to which the voice refers is Olivia, who it can be guessed by her accent is from New Zealand. Entering this causes a voice to reply: <code>only the foolish visit the land of the cannibals</code>
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After that the male voice asks
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<pre>
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When the moons will stop rising, what will you do?
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</pre>
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Which is a reference to the Moons of Madness game. The answer is <code>Release the Dreamers</code> which causes the male voice to say <code>The Old Ones were, The Old Ones are, The Old Ones shall be.</code> revealing the new transmission and memo.
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Another answer is <code> run</code>.
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This directs you to the Male voice <code> "How long can you survive without air?"</code> Where you can answer any time.
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He then asks <code> "What sense are you willing to lose first?" </code>
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If you reply with: (possibly all direct to the same - not tested at stage of edit)
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Sight - You are prompted with 3 hints, A statue, a drawing of a man and a ships wheel with 3 creatures tied to it. All 3 of these appear to relate to an Allegory titled "the ship of fools"
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By replying with <code> fool </code> you are questioned:
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<code>"What does the face of God look like? </code>  (possibly a characters name, it is very distorted - unclear at time of edit)
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To which you can enter the phrase <code>"Filth"</code> (Which could make sense to either one of the characters or to the fools depiction of God)
  
==Transmission 6==
 
The last seal will open on October 25th as per [https://twitter.com/funcom/status/1186276400334036992 Funcom tweet]
 
  
  
{{WIP}}
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This puzzle can also be solved by inputting <code>'filth'</code> which causes the male voice say <code>"the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown."</code> and reveal another [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s6/t6-4hp8vy0qau38ve3r.mp3 transmission from Olivia] and a [https://s3.amazonaws.com/vault.cynarostory.com/s6/doc1-qgp0ougkchlmx88c.jpg new memo].
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Latest revision as of 01:39, 8 December 2021

Cyrano Story
Completed
CyranoLogo.jpg
An ARG created around the game Moons of Madness.
Type Official
Creators Alice & Smith & Funcom
Discovered 2019-10-05

Main Page > List of Investigations > Cyrano Story

On the 5th of October, a researcher discovered a Twitter post with the caption;

Start your journey in the abyss of horror....

A link was provided to the Cyrano Story site.












Transmission 1

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Transmission 2

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Transmission 3

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Live Event - Operation Cyrano

On October 19th at 12:16 PM EST, more then 12 hours after the instructions to take pictures of the Berlin clock a new Tweet was released from The Black Watchmen: [1]

Agents, Secret World players has warned us of unusual activity by Orochi Group which demands immediate action. Calling all operatives for duty. Briefing instructions can be found here: [https://mailchi.mp/division-66/operation-cyrano Operation Cyrano] #cyranostory

It gave us the following instructions:

We need you to recruit people you trust in Berlin to take pictures of the city’s public clocks. Making sure that they capture Orochi's logo within the image by any legal means necessary; Whether drawn, carved, sculpted, or achieved through physical contortion. Orochi’s logo must be clearly visible.

Our cutoff point is Oct. 20th @ 9:00 AM Berlin local time (3 AM EST). It is of the utmost importance that all photos be posted prior to that deadline. Post the photographs to twitter using hashtag #cyranostory so we can keep track of your progress.


On October 20th, there was no involvement from any of the Berlin agents and at the deadline (3 AM EST), a new tweet was released by Cyrano: [2]

Processing... please stand by. #cyranostory


At 4:25 AM EST, stage 2 of the operation was released via The Black Watchmen: [3]

Agents, Stage Two of our Berlin operations is now active. Briefing instructions can be found here: https://mailchi.mp/division-66/operation-cyrano-stage2 #cyranostory

It gave us the following instructions:

We were unsuccessful to intercept any Orochi activity in Berlin. Our agency will have to address our lack of resources on German ground. Agent Grisha has requested to take care of this personally, but this is something we will have to tackle at another time.

Right now, to counter Orochi’s activity, we need all agents around the world to match the following clocks with one in their vicinity. You must locate in your city a public clock that displays the same time as the following ones:
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https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6f354a6026b9467265a0e8a7b/images/e61fe748-4e78-4544-8c3d-89afedf7f7ae.jpg
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Our NITE Team 4 assets have intercepted chatter on the dark web that leads us to expect physical operations in Berlin at 6:00 PM Berlin Local Time on Oct. 20th. If you have any trusted agents to propose, please reach out to [email protected]. The NITE Team 4 team has also reached out to various underground contacts to help out the agency in this operation.


At 10:13 AM EST, less than 2 hours before the start of the physical operations, a tweet was released to confirm that 2 agents had been found from The Black Watchmen: [4]

Ground deployment of units in Berlin: Confirm. Great job agents! #cyranostory


Our two agents: Gilgamesh0306 and Dillan


The two agents were instructed to meet at the following place by the Oracle, The Black Watchmen Dispatch: [5] [6]

They both met up at the World Clock via The Black Watchmen

Shortly after Noon EST, both agents informed us they had received a package from a courier. The courier handed them this Package which contained the following. The piece of paper was the next clue to reach the proper location. It was quickly determined by the two agents that they had to go to Illuminati Escape, an escape room in Berlin. They asked on discord for confirmation and it was agreed they had the proper place.

They reached the location by subway and walked there. Upon arrival, they were greated by the All-seeing eye of the Illuminati and thus confirmed they had the good location. They were briefed and were tasked to complete the Cyber Attack mission. [7]

After about an hour in the escape room [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] they were victorious and escaped with a USB Key containing 3 files.

  • The first file contained 4 steam keys (The Park, Moon of Madness, The Black Watchmen and Nite Team 4) which were shown on the discord chat and redeemed by some of the agents there.
  • The second file is a poem
  • The third file is an audio file

The poem did not yet provide any results however the audio file gave us the next answer for Transmission 4.

Transmission 4

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Transmission 5

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Transmission 6

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