Welcome to Phantom Trailfinders 👻 To keep this community respectful, safe, and enjoyable for everyone, we’ve created a short set of guidelines for how we explore, share, and interact here. Please take a moment to review the [Community Rules] HERE before posting. These rules help protect: - fellow members - real-world locations - the spirit of discovery Thanks for being part of the trail and helping keep this space thoughtful and welcoming. — Phantom Trailfinders admin

Your journey into the hidden world begins here. Trailfinder — you’ve just stepped into an elite geocaching and discovery guild built for seekers who crave mystery, coded messages, and real-world adventure.This post will guide you through your very first steps inside the guild. 🌫️ STEP 1 — Start Your Training in Course 1 Your journey begins inside: 👉 COURSES → #🗝️ PAGE 1: Welcome to Phantom Trailfinders Page 1 will welcome you. Page 2 will explain your Initiation and give you clear instructions on: - How to introduce yourself - Where to post your initiation - What photo to include - What the riddle means Follow the course pages in order — they guide you perfectly. 🔣 STEP 2 — Complete Your Cipher Assignment Inside Course 1, you’ll find a beginner-friendly cipher challenge. Once decoded, post your solution in: 👉 🔣 Cipher Log This earns progress toward your Initiate rank. ⚔️ STEP 3 — Complete Your First Phantom Field Mission Course 1 ends with your first official mission. After completing it, submit your report in: 👉 ⚔️ Mission Reports Include: - Your mission evidence photo - The cache name or code - Your riddle interpretation - What you learned This is required for your early rank advancement. 🧩 STEP 4 — Enter the Optional Puzzle Vault If you want a challenge, visit: 👉 #🧠 Initiate Puzzle Vault (Optional Challenge) #🧩 PAGE: Puzzle Vault — Read Before Entering Solve the puzzles inside the course’s Puzzle Vault page, then post your solutions and reasoning. This is optional — but great for sharpening your skills. 🖼️ STEP 5 — Join the Community Momentum You can post discoveries anytime in: 👉 🖼️ Field Logs & Finds Share: 📸 Finds🌲 Trails🧭 Coordinates🔍 Interesting hiding styles This builds the sense of adventure across the guild. 🖤 STEP 6 — VIP Members Unlock the Inner Mask Council