1. LAYERS OF CIPHER USED

• Morse Code: Dot = •, Dash = –
  Example: •– = A, ––– = O
• Pigpen Cipher (Pigeon-style):
  Uses grid-based symbols and dots
  A–I (no dot), J–R (with dot), S–Z (double-box or diagonal)
• Distractors & Custom Symbols:
  Symbols like %, @, □, | • are RED HERRINGS.
  | • = "switch to Morse code"
• Wordplay & Misspelling:
  Intentional errors like "STRITKES" or "MITDNIGHT"

2. DECODING STRATEGY (Step-by-step)

1. Scan for Morse code:
   Example: ••• / –– / •–– → S / M / U
2. Locate "Switch" markers: | • means switch to Morse
3. Identify Pigpen blocks via shapes or corners
4. Ignore distractors like %, @, □
5. Assemble final decoded phrase:
   STRIKES GOLD AT MIDNIGHT