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(in chronological order)
Chapter 1: Find her...
(February 12 - March 3)
- Findthelostring.com goes live on 3rd March, to reveal the blog of a woman named Ariadne. Through a series of posts, she explains her unusal situation.
- On the 12th February, Ariadne awakes finding herself in the centre of a corn maze (labyrinth) near Johannesburg, South Africa. She's wearing blindfold-like goggles and stretchy workout clothes. On her arm is a tattoo which reads "trovu la ringon perditan", Esperanto for "find the lost ring". Discovered alone in the maze with no memory, she's taken to a hospital where she spends a week under watchful eyes. The doctors' analysis shows there's nothing wrong with her, other than having an extremely rare amnesia, and a body in excellent Olympic-caliber condition.
- While in the hospital, Ariadne meets Kai, a San Francisco based "technology whiz kid" on an adventure holiday. Fascinated with her story, he takes her under his wing. Before leaving Johannesburg, he sets her up with a month's rent and a laptop computer. He also sets up her blog and website, and suggests more features will be added.
- Since being found, the same recurring dreams plage her each night. In the first dream, she relives the moment she awoke in the labyrinth, but the second is something new. She finds herself surrounded by five other pairs of blindfold goggles, and picks them up one by one. By the time she has all six pairs she is finally calm again. She thinks this may be a message, maybe from her subconscious memory.
- Finally she shares a video blog, summing up the other entries. There have been absolutely no leads as to her identity or history, friends or family. She asks whether anyone recognises her, and if they have any ideas to let her know.
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Chapter 2: Find them...
(March 3 - March 5)
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Chapter 3: Find him...
(March 5 - March 10)
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Chapter 4: Find the secret...
March 11
- Eli Hunt's 3rd podcast "The Omphalos Code" is made available at TheLostGames.com
- An ancient way of navigating using ompahlos (an ancient stone] together with a code is explained in detail.
- The Omphalos code consists of a length information (in stadium) and a direction (zodiac compass).
- Eli Hunt's secret podcast "The Secret Artifact" is made available at a secret page on TheLostGames.com
- Eli Hunt sent an email containing links to the secret podcast and "the secret" (full text)
- From text: The confession is here. http://www.thelostgames.com/confession. The secret is here. http://164.109.150.213/index.html
- She is thankful for Monica's story because it proofs that there is an important mission.
- But she also asks what exactly the mission and the Codex of the lost ring could be.
- She thanks all the people who helped her and asks for further comments.
March 12
- She just summarizes Monicas story and wonders about the numbers on Jorge's Postcard.
- MeiHui: a secret site? 祕密网站? (link) (includes new video)
- She's glad Ariadne and Eli finally met. She went to 164.109.150.213 and typed SOFIA696 and also her biostats.
- She asks, since the site is not made by Eli, who could be running it?
- Larissa: A mensagem de Monica (link) (includes new video)
- Lucie: le site secret de eli hunt (link) (includes new video)
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- Ariadne updated her entry He wants to share his secret (link)
- She is happy, that Eli Hunt shared the information about the The secret and the secret artifact.
- She points out that Eli does not gave many information, especially regarding the where and how he found The secret.
Chapter 5: Recover the secret...
March 13
- The first Omphalos location was identified on 164.109.150.213 (the location of the green dot)
- rangerd identified the location along the coast of Newfoundland as STEPHENVILLE, a command recognized by the interface. The response was a navigation coordinate: 20478 Scorpio 24 degrees.
- Noriko: 歴史学者のハントさんと、秘密のサイト / Eli Hunt's secret site (link) (includes new video)
- She went to The secret and inputs Sophrosune696 and her biostats.
- She wonders about the purpose of the site, where it got her data and who runs this site.
- Larissa: A confissão de Eli (link) (includes new video)
- Larissa talks mainly about the [Secret Artifact].
- She wonders why it is in English and where are the ones who put it at the ancient Olympic site.
- She says she understands now, that the others have amnesia because of the water of Lethe.
- She also understands now, why Renata was not allowed to speak with her about all those things.
- Markus: Eli Hunt's Geheime Webseite (link) (includes new video)
- He went to The secret and inputs Thumos696 and his biostats.
- He wonders about the purpose of the site, where it got his data and who runs this site.
- Monica uploads a new 2 part video (1, 2) commenting about recent discoveries, and that Neptune's Fountain may hold some clues.
- The first Artifact location was identified on 164.109.150.213 following the instructions given by Omphalos #1
March 14
- Seems he's hoping he's harder to recognize by 'the people behind this thing'. And includes a small photo of his new hair.
- Ariadne: We have proof! But what does it mean?? (link) (includes new video)
- Ariadne: Look what I found: Weird hidden documents! (link) (includes images of 2 pages at the Cardiff artifact location)
- Ariadne has picked up artifact #1 from Cardiff, revealing a message from Jorge and his circle of six who suffered a similar set of circumstances long ago. We are charged to help find all 27 chapters of the Codex of the Lost Ring, in order to save help our six amnesiacs save the world. This is page 1 & 2, Ch. 1.
March 15
- Another Artifact location was identified on 164.109.150.213. Dongying became active as Omphalos #3
- A full high-quality document of the pages Ariadne found was discovered to be downloadable from 164.109.150.213 by entering its confirmation code.
- 164.109.150.213 provides a PDF download of the 2 pages by entering the confirmation codes found at the end of the 2nd page.
- Another Artifact location was discovered on 164.109.150.213. The Stephenville omphalos added a new vector.
- The STEPHENVILLE Omphalos was updated with a 2nd artifact vector. Approximately 20478 stadia Taurus 0 from Stephenville is Austin, TX.
- The second artifact was recovered from the Austin location.
- jasper has picked up artifact #2 from Austin, revealing two more pages (Ch. 2) of the Codex of the Lost Ring.
- The full document of Austin's artifact is downloadable from 164.109.150.213 by entering its confirmation code (or use this link).
March 16
- Eli Hunt emailed several people about the origin of the secret (full text)
- Years ago Eli Hunt has found a book in the national library in Athens that led him to 164.109.150.213. People received images of different pages from this book with handwritten notes.
- Aridane posts the 2nd chapter of the codex of the lost ring and started a new forum thread. Ariadne calls the Omphalos location site the "ompha-puter"!
- Diego memory was triggered by several events and he will begin a "geographical journey".
- The third artifact was recovered from the Shanghai location. The code was relayed for direct download (link) from the Omphaputer.
- Mara and L'el coordinated a pick up of artifact #3 from Shanghai, providing Ch. 4 of the Codex of the Lost Ring.
- Another Artifact location was identified on 164.109.150.213. Ribnitz-Damgarten became active as Omphalos #2, leading to Stockholm
March 17
- Ariadne posts the 3rd chapter of the codex of the lost ring and started a new forum thread.
- Ariadne posts the 4th chapter of the codex of the lost ring and started a new forum thread.
- Ariadne advises closer consideration of the notes Eli found, and what kind of connection there is to the New Atlantis.
- The 4th artifact was recovered from the Stockholm location. The code was relayed for direct download (link) from the Omphaputer.
- Jooon coordinated a pick up of artifact #4 from Stockholm, providing Ch. 3 of the Codex of the Lost Ring.
- She wants us to build a Personality Test from the Codex ch.2 found in Cardiff.
March 18
- Lost Ring Trailer #3 is now available for watching and downloading on TheLostRing.com
- Eli Hunt emailed Lysithea about the meaning of Charis (full text)
- He confess that he has more information about the 6 strenghts.
- Lucie has not seen all Codex pages and wants French translations.
- Lucie talks about the Lost Ring Codex and provides links to the artefacts which have been found.
- Another Artifact location was discovered on 164.109.150.213. The Ribnitz-Damgarten omphalos added a new vector.
- The RIBNITZ/DAMGARTEN Omphalos was updated with a 2nd artifact vector. Approximately 3586 stadia Athena 22 from Ribnitz-Damgarten is Bruxelles, Belgium.
- Another Artifact location was identified on 164.109.150.213. Lunglei became active as Omphalos #4, leading to Sydney
- New command for the secret found: run graph
- A new interactive graph will show up. At the top the Schrödinger Equation is shown.
March 19
- He provides a new image of the book with additional questions for the Personality Test.
- The 5th artifact was recovered from the Sydney location. The code was relayed for direct download (link) from the Omphaputer.
- mr.judkins coordinated a pick up of artifact #5 from Sydney, Australia, providing Ch. 5 of the Codex of the Lost Ring.
- He wants German translations of the codex.
- Markus feels his courage coming back and he says he doesn't want to hide anymore.
- The Bruxelles artifact is reported as recovered by the Omphaputer
- But no one has actually posted the code!
- Ariadne posts the chapter 5 of the codex of the lost ring and started a forum thread. She also asks about the missing but recovered Bruxelles artifact.
- She gives a short summary of the story so far.
- She gives a long :-) summary of the story so far.
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- Ariadne emailed Elizabeth123 her answers to the Personality Test (full text)
- She filled out the test.
March 20
- The collage of the site Thelostring.com has changed.
- Araidne is now in the middle and the other fives are around her. All are connected.
- She gives a short summary of the story so far.
March 21
- He posted the German translation of the first chapter of the Codex of the lost ring. Nothing more!
- He posted the German translation of the second chapter of the Codex of the lost ring. Nothing more!
- He posted the German translation of the third chapter of the Codex of the lost ring. Nothing more!
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- MeiHui: 你的古传天赋是什么? Discover your Ancient Strength! (link) (includes new video)
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- Ariadne's and all other blogs are now updated with the Personality Test, which helps determine which Ancient Strength you possess, and what tasks you could focus on. (quiz)
- Those 6 'attributes' that were discovered a while back attributed to our amnesiatic six now have a broader purpose - people can take a quiz, generated by the players, to determine which path to take in the game; which mysteries to solve, what help they can offer.
- Are you Sofia, Thumos, Chariton, Dikaiosune, Sophrosune, or Mythopoeia? Take the test (link) and find out!
March 22
- The collage of the site Thelostring.com has changed again.
- Some new photos included and Ariadne is not linked anymore directly to the other fives.
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- Noriko: 古代の強さ(Strength)を、あなたの中に見出すテスト! // Take a test to discover your ancient strength! (link) (includes new video)
- Introduction to the Personality Test.
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- Lucie: le lost ring codex et les forces anciennes (link) (includes new video)
- Lucie emphasizes the importance of everyone identifying which of the 6 ancient forces is their strength
- Larissa: Façam o Teste de Personalidade! (link) (includes new video)
- She explains how the Codex of the lost ring has been found so far and that there was a Personality Test.
- She encourages people to make the test and even to make a video about their strengths.
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- Diego: El Codex y las 6 antiguas fortalezas (link) (includes new video)
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March 23
- Ariadne: A weird dream about an earthquake (link) (includes new video)
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- She introduces the portuguese translation for the first chapter of the Codex, and briefly comments it.
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March 24
- It has begun - the Olympic flame has been lit, and begins its 130 day tour around the world.
- "The Olympic flame lighting ceremony on Monday at the birthplace of Ancient Olympics launched the Olympic torch relay for the Beijing Games, which will last 130 days and cover 137,000 kilometers worldwide." (link)
- Noriko: イーライさんが見つけた不思議な走り書き // Eli has found a strange note (link)
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- Larissa: Segundo Capítulo do "Lost Ring Codex" // Second chapter of the "Lost Ring Codex" (link)
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- Larissa: Os documentos achados em Austin, TX // The documents found in Austin, TX (link)
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- Someone named Theo broke into her room, stole the Cardiff artifact and left a warning note on a postcard. Ariadne ironically says she'll leaver Cardiff, and then maintain herself tight to her objective, although saying she'll understand if people don't help her anymore.
March 25
- Markus: Was Momentan Los Ist // What's currently lost (link) (includes video)
- He gives a short summary about the story so far and the personality test. He encourages people to make the test.
- Markus: Der Codex: Kapitel 4 // The Codex: Chapter 4 (link)
- He posted the German translation of the first chapter of the Codex of the lost ring. Nothing more!
- Markus: Der Codex: Kapitel 5 // The Codex: Chapter 5 (link)
- He posted the German translation of the first chapter of the Codex of the lost ring. Nothing more!
- Noriko: アリアドネのところに泥棒が。。。 // Ariadne was robbed...(link)
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- Help!!!! I want to read it too!!!
- The Bruxelles Artifact has been finally found.
- Chid12 contacted Miguel Angel via facebook. Miguel went to the place and found the following message (original was in French):
- DOCUMENT RECOVERED
- I'll communicate the recovery code to Lucie and Ariadne.
- If you need it before, here it is
- JKC7/C8JB/5ARH/MBM2/3ITE
- The 6th chaper of the Codex of the lost ring could be directly downloaded (link) from the Omphaputer.
- Chid12 contacted Miguel Angel via facebook. Miguel went to the place and found the following message (original was in French):
- She posted the Chapter 6 of the Codex of the lost ring.
- She also requests a English-Mandarin translator for MeiHui - our Sofia!