I’m using this account to write down what it’s like living with humans. I’ve been on land for several years now. I live with Bradan. I’m what you might call a naiad or fae. I’m from a big lake. But I’m hiding with humans for now. It’s hard to be out of the water this long.
Alternate reality games are played by following clues in media to uncover hidden codes and reveal a story. In this case you can follow clues and crack codes in Limn’s instagram posts that will lead you through several websites which tell her story. Look for elements such as links to other content, coded text, and hidden images in videos.
If you want help getting started you can check the links below for “easy mode” access to content and hints at code cracking. Regular ARG players Can disregard this page. Have fun and I hope you enjoy the story.
Look for the following types of codes when playing the game.
1. References to Celtic, Ancient Greek, and Norse Mythology.
2. Writing in Norse Runes, Ogham Staves, and old English.
3. Naiad sign language
4. Simple English codes embedded in writing, such as all capital letters forming a word.
This link will take you to a playlist version of all the YouTube videos. Each video corresponds to a certain instagram post. This playlist is for convenience if you want to rewatch certain videos after finding them through instagram the first time.
In the third Instagram post from @mistedmaidens the description reads “” which hides the code “” in the first letters of each sentence. The video contains a frame showing the link to a YouTube video which shows Limn diving off a dock and showing off her mermaid tail.
OH HEY, FOR BEST VIEWING, YOU'LL NEED TO TURN YOUR PHONE