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Each of the twelve puzzles in The Secret are intended to lead the seeker to the location of what [[Byron Preiss]] called a '''casque''', an unfired clay box designed by [[JoEllen Trilling]] and containing a clay key. Preiss’ use of “casque” is somewhat unusual, as the term is usually used to refer to a metal helmet of the sort worn by conquistadors. | Each of the twelve puzzles in The Secret are intended to lead the seeker to the location of what [[Byron Preiss]] called a '''casque''', an unfired clay box designed by [[JoEllen Trilling]] and containing a clay key. Preiss’ use of “casque” is somewhat unusual, as the term is usually used to refer to a metal helmet of the sort worn by conquistadors. | ||
Although produced from a single mold, each casque is uniquely decorated, in three fashions. The inside lid displays a specific time reading on a clock face, a single figure on the exterior is colored, and each key contained therein is painted a different color. These customizations make it possible for genuine casques to be differentiated from hoaxes. | Although produced from a single mold, each casque is uniquely decorated, in three fashions. The inside lid displays a specific time reading on a clock face, a single figure on the exterior is colored, and each key contained therein is painted a different color. These customizations make it possible for genuine casques to be differentiated from hoaxes, as the decoration choices made for each casque remain confidential. | ||
[[File:Side view of casque.jpg|thumb|The Chicago casque, in its original clear plastic container. ]] | [[File:Side view of casque.jpg|thumb|The Chicago casque, in its original clear plastic container. ]] | ||
Revision as of 15:56, 11 October 2025
Each of the twelve puzzles in The Secret are intended to lead the seeker to the location of what Byron Preiss called a casque, an unfired clay box designed by JoEllen Trilling and containing a clay key. Preiss’ use of “casque” is somewhat unusual, as the term is usually used to refer to a metal helmet of the sort worn by conquistadors.
Although produced from a single mold, each casque is uniquely decorated, in three fashions. The inside lid displays a specific time reading on a clock face, a single figure on the exterior is colored, and each key contained therein is painted a different color. These customizations make it possible for genuine casques to be differentiated from hoaxes, as the decoration choices made for each casque remain confidential.
