Episode 1

Physical Contents

Bead Bracelet with Explanation

  • The bracelet I received had a combination of gold (clear) and rose (pinkish) beads.
  • According to the accompanying explanation:

    • Gold holds the warmth we feel beneath the ever-burning peak.
    • Rose holds the love we feel for both our Family and the Divine.

Handwritten Note

  • My head hurts...
  • The note is addressed to "Orphan".

    • Are we "Orphan"?
  • All the words in the quoted text are capitalized. Reading only the first letters of the words gives us:

    • RMTSURVIVORSORG
  • This is actually a website for Radiant Mountain Survivors.

  • The password for the website is: DT8996.

    • This is repeated twice towards the bottom of the note, meaning it must be important.

Headphones

  • The headphones can be used to listen to the meditation track referenced on the meditation coupon.

Letter from Frederick

  • This serves as an introductory letter. Frederick invites us to join the community on their website.

Meditation Coupon

  • This coupon directs us to a website and instructs us to enter code "FAWN" for a free virtual meditation workshop.
  • Following these instructions leads us to an audio file.

Prayer Card

  • The card instructs us to pause at the closing of each line.
  • Pay special attention to the last letter of each line. A hidden message is revealed:

    • "BOW TO ME"

Radiant Mountain Flyer

  • This is a run-of-the-mill flyer displaying all that Radiant Mountain has to offer members.
  • This document also leads to their website.

Veridiction of Raven Welgram III

  • In this pamphlet, the hierarchy tiers are clarified. Everyone starts out as a Fawn. When they have learned the basic ways of the commune, they graduate.

    • Deer
    • Sparrow
    • Squirrel
    • Raven

Digital Contents

Radiant Mountain Survivors Website

  • Password: DT8996

 

  • Holy Reading, Batman!
  • According to one poster, they were drugged on a daily basis.

    • Is every person being dosed, whether willingly or not?
  • The same poster mentions how Frederick seemed sadder and was reluctant to give his recommendation for this participant to become a Sparrow.

    • Does Frederick want out but is unable/not sure how to leave the commune?
  • One other poster mentions wondering if the water supply was being drugged.

    • So, that could be how Radiant Mountain is drugging the entire community unbeknownst to the members.
  • Another poster mentions being served "medicine" regularly with his meals.

    • There is definite drugging going on at this place. Keep everyone docile and brainwashed.
  • I believe there is also subliminal messaging going on at Radiant Mountain.

    • The garbled voice within the meditation audio track
    • Members stating a feeling of euphoria after meditations
    • Static on TVs...
  • Wow, there is even a post from DT8996!

    • Could this poster be the one who sent us the handwritten note!?
    • This poster mentions his daughter is "way more interested in getting her pictures on the website and portraying our Sanctuary in a positive light".
    • This poster is Charlotte Thomas's father!
    • In this post, he explicitly states he is looking for someone to infiltrate Radiant Mountain (that's us!).
    • It is possible all locked content is meant to be unlocked in future episodes...

Radiant Mountain Website

  • Is Radiant Mountain a freaking commune, a.k.a. cult?!?
  • Despite trying to pick the most "negative" answers in the survey, I was still accepted into the community.
  • Radiant Mountain seems to consist of hierarchy tiers:

    • Fawn
    • Deer
    • Sparrow
    • Squirrel
    • Raven
  • Is the Divine like He Who Walks Behind the Rows? 😏

 

Free Meditation

  • Password: FAWN

 

  • During the audio track, there are three times where a garbled voice can be heard.

    • 4:13 - 4:22 → after the narrator says "I will listen deeply and sincerely."
    • 6:22 - 6:24 → after the narrator says "I am an eternal soul."
    • 7:18 - 7:28 → after the narrator says "The truth will be understood."

 

Take Our Survey to Become a Fawn

  • Question 1: What are you seeking with Radiant Mountain?

    • Correct Answer: C - Truth
  • Question 2: What do you like most about being in nature?

    • Correct Answer: B - How connected I feel to everything
  • Question 3: Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the demands of your life?

    • Correct Answer: D - I long for an escape
  • Question 4: Do you ever feel lonely in a crowd of people?

    • Correct Answer: A - Yes, I long for a sense of community
  • Question 5: Do people like you?

    • Correct Answer: B - I have no reason to think otherwise
  • Question 6: Do you ever wonder if people actually care about you?

    • Correct Answer: C - I prefer to focus on caring about other people
  • Question 7: Are you worthy of love?

    • Correct Answer: A - I want to be
  • Question 8: Would you trust your elders to make decisions for you?

    • Correct Answer: A - I trust the wisdom of my elders more than my own
  • Question 9: What is the best way to learn?

    • Correct Answer: B - Repetition
  • Question 10: When you are lost, where do you seek wisdom?

    • Correct Answer: C - Within the Mountain