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hmrpita
Unfettered
Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 629 Location: East of the Ocean, West of the Bay, Close to many faults
[THEO EMAIL] Ring Number 3
Theo wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I've been listening to the voicemails every day for the past week, but while there's a bunch of messages being left, I hadn't heard 'la sesa ringo' again until today. I'm not sure what language it's in... some of the words sound English... but the rest is gibberish to me, I hope you all can figure it out.
So once again I need you all to do the following:
1 - figure out what language this message was recorded in
2 - translate it and figure out what it says
3 - come up with a decoy message
4 - leave the decoy message on the machine
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Theo wrote:
You guys,
I just got this email... Thank goodness I found that third message before this came out... DO THEY KNOW?!? This makes leaving the decoy message WAY more urgent!!
Maybe it'll be ok... but I'm looking over my shoulder a lot more, I'll tell you that!
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:34 pm
danteIL
Unfictologist
Joined: 08 May 2006 Posts: 1990
Yay a new voicemail! Don't immediately recognize the language, but it seems easier to extract out the relevant words with this one.
The English at the end:
Quote:
Tell the ringkeeper the name of the second concert (consort?) of the second grandson of the husband of the mother of our team's ancient founder.
So, working backwards:
1) "our team's ancient founder" = Theodosius
2) 1's mother = Thermantia
3) 2's husband = Theodosius the Elder (i.e., Theodosius' father)
4) 3's second grandson = Flavius Honorius (i.e., Theodosius' second son)
5) 4's second consort = THERMANTIA [Link ]
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:58 pm
lhall
Unfettered
Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Posts: 411 Location: Portland, Oregon
Here's the text of the original message, which James was freaking out about:
Quote:
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: The Sixth Ring
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:57:45 -0700
From: whiamselfe@farifluset.mailexpire.com
To: jamesmutters@gmail.com
To: All Theo Membership
Re: The Sixth Ring
Message:
Be advised, there has been some irregularity with The Sixth Ring. We
are currently investigating the situation and will update you when more
information comes available. Until that time, be cautious with all
communications.
***End of message***
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:20 pm
Canzonett
Unfettered
Joined: 28 Jun 2007 Posts: 489 Location: Munich
Could it be Turkish? I'll try to find out. Damn, all my Turkish neighbours are asleep already ...
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:24 pm
danteIL
Unfictologist
Joined: 08 May 2006 Posts: 1990
Quote:
From: whiamselfeSPLAT farifluset.mailexpire.com
To: jamesmuttersSPLAT gmail.com
Who is 'whiamselfe'?
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:27 pm
Thomas Bookmore
Decorated
Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 161 Location: France
The pronunciation made me think of either Arabic or an Indian dialect. Also, the inclusion of quasi-English words makes me think it might be a former English colony - when I was living in Algeria, many French words had made their way into the everyday Arab language of the street. Maybe it's the same in this case, but with English ?
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:31 pm
Nighthawk
I Have 100 Cats and Smell of Wee
Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Posts: 4751 Location: Miami, Florida, USA, Earth
I work alongside a few people of Indian descent. I'll bounce it off them to see if they identify.
*EDIT*
It's Hindi. I have someone here that speaks it, but might be hard pressed to get him to translate it because of the work environment.
_________________"Omne ignotum pro magnifico"
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:58 pm
Thomas Bookmore
Decorated
Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 161 Location: France
Awesome !
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:09 pm
Nighthawk
I Have 100 Cats and Smell of Wee
Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Posts: 4751 Location: Miami, Florida, USA, Earth
Someone else try to get a translator. I'm gonna try to get this guy before he bolts, but I can't be doing this easily in a work environment. And he's technically inept, so he can't do it on his own and I can't expect him to do it on his own in a timely manner anyway.
He's telling me "there's a lot of numbers... is this gambling or something?"
I'll see what I can do nonetheless.
_________________"Omne ignotum pro magnifico"
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:12 pm
Canzonett
Unfettered
Joined: 28 Jun 2007 Posts: 489 Location: Munich
YAY! Brilliant, Nighthawk!
danteIL wrote:
Who is 'whiamselfe'?
I've tried to scribble down some anagrams - no satisfying results, however ...
we is flame h
fame whiles
we fishmeal
we him false
he few mails
...???
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:15 pm
lhall
Unfettered
Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Posts: 411 Location: Portland, Oregon
Acquiring translation now
First line: "He is an agent. his name is Amitabh"
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:23 pm
Nighthawk
I Have 100 Cats and Smell of Wee
Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Posts: 4751 Location: Miami, Florida, USA, Earth
You got it? 'cause it's gonna be a nuisance for me to do it right this second.
Here's the file with 200% volume increase, max quality I can get. Might be clearer.
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:25 pm
ariock
Has a Posse
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 762 Location: SF East Bay
danteIL wrote:
Quote:
From: whiamselfeSPLAT farifluset.mailexpire.com
To: jamesmuttersSPLAT gmail.com
Who is 'whiamselfe'?
I'm pretty sure this is a randomly generated email address by an email forwarding service (mailexpire.com).
_________________"It says, 'Let's BEE friends'...and there's a picture of a bee!" -Ralph Wiggum
When the Apocalypse comes, it'll be in base64.
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:32 pm
Nighthawk
I Have 100 Cats and Smell of Wee
Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Posts: 4751 Location: Miami, Florida, USA, Earth
I won't be able to get a translation from this guy today; boss just showed up and decided to sit next to me while we go over things.
_________________"Omne ignotum pro magnifico"
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:44 pm
AUZ505
Unfictologist
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 1599 Location: Germany
danteIL wrote:
Quote:
From: whiamselfeSPLAT farifluset.mailexpire.com
To: jamesmuttersSPLAT gmail.com
Who is 'whiamselfe'?
If you google for "farifluset.mailexpire.com" you will get several email adresses which are "cryptic", e.g.
wrenkervyoSPLAT farifluset.mailexpire.com
deewseecheSPLAT farifluset.mailexpire.com
hebegsounsSPLAT farifluset.mailexpire.com
quailfournSPLAT farifluset.mailexpire.com
...
So it seems that the email adresses are somehow automatically generated and all have 10 letters. So 'whiamselfe' just fits into that pattern.
Nevertheless it could mean something.
[edit] ariock was faster
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