01 · Decipher
A coded word identifies which hidden message to reveal. Cross-reference the conservator’s ledger.
The Study Files · Case 01 · Free to investigate
The Ash Letter
At ten, the lantern was gone. Three people had been nearby. Only two records can establish where it went.
An occult mystery built around observation and deduction. Read conflicting accounts, decipher a letter and reconstruct a sequence. The convincing story is not always the supported conclusion.
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02 · Reconstruct
Arrange the catalogue clues to open the records cabinet. Your conclusion needs more than a witness’s assumption.
03 · Establish
Identify the person and destination, then choose two independent sources that support the transfer.
A keepsake you earn.
Complete the case to add the Curiosity Lantern to your collection. Arrange it in your keeper room. It is an account collectible, has no cash value, and is awarded once per keeper.
Read the opening dossier without an account. A free profile saves chapter progress and your reward. There is no timer, no purchase required, and optional hints when you need them.
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