Curse of the Golden Coin

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Town Crier tells you, "Strange gems are being carried by some creatures. They seem to lead to secret locations that we haven't heard of before. Go figure."

The Gold Hill Ruins gem was one of the rare drop portal gems introduced during the Mired Hearts event. It drops off either a Faisi or Chomu Sclavus. When you use the gem, you'll be portaled to some ruins on a hill near Danby's Outpost at 21.2N, 12.6W. The Gold Hill Ruins are guarded by a group of Sclavus, Faisi, Chomu, & Ulu, plus Aste and Esse Lords. On the ground nearby, a Large Golden Coin spawns.

Note: make sure you're outside on a flat area before using your rare gem! You may wish to test the area with a starter town gem before using your Gold Hill Ruins gem!

Damien Sarin of FF reports: "The coin is on a 30 second timer, lying on the ground near some rubble. The coin seems to be one time only ever. You get the 'You've completed this quest too many times' message if you try to pick up a second one."

Nyx Smith of MT sends word of further complications. Once you've picked up the coin, you'll realize you've got problems as the snake coiled around it wraps itself around your fingers preventing you from dropping it! It's cursed!!

A small green snake which is coiled around the coin grips it covetously and flicks its tongue at you.
The snake wraps itself around your fingers, preventing you from dropping the coin.
My coin will not fulfill the ache of wretched greed.
My curse on those who take my coin and mistake that ache with need
The snake releases its grip on your fingers as you slip the coin back into your backpack.
Do not forget that you are bound to this coin as much as I am.
The snake wraps itself around your fingers, preventing you from dropping the coin.
"You cannot discard my curse so easily. You are charged with a mission to help those in need and I will see that you fulfill it."

Sek the Wise of MT solves the curse! He reports: "Well as any good Sho should know about their history, I so noted the story of the greedy king and the golden pillar in the Hebian-To library. As any truly kind person would know, the curse of greed can only be stopped by a selfless act. The poor beggars of Dryreach need whatever they can get to feed themselves."

You give Dinsmal the Beggar Large Golden Coin.
Dinsmal the Beggar tells you, "Thank you stranger! I can get a good meal and a hot bath with this!"
The snake sighs and uncoils from the coin.
"You have lifted the curse. Finally, I may rest." The small snake coils in
on itself biting its tail.
Dinsmal the Beggar gives you Serpent Ring.
Dinsmal the Beggar tells you, "Here, a small token of my gratitude."
Dinsmal the Beggar gives you Philanthropist Title Token.

You can read the Sho story Sek the Wise refers to here: Ken-Gou and the Curse of Attachment.

Give the Philantropist Title Token to any of the Bestowers to receive your new title!

17.0N, 63.3E - Eastham
53.9S, 74.4E - Lin
73.9S, 19.1E - Qalaba'r
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	Gold Hill Ruins
here's gold on that hill. While huntin' along the inland sea I got me a gem like this one off a Sclavus. It summoned me a portal to a hill where the Sclavus were protectin' some sorta ruin. They forced me offin' that hill, but not before I caught me a glimpse of somethin' gold shinin' in the ruins. I finally found another one of those gems and I'm goin' back for the gold just as soon as I kill me another Sclavus. - Harker Shan-ue of the Exploration Society. This portal summoning gem works best if used outside in a relatively flat area.
Value	500
Burden	10
Spells	Summon Primary Portal I
Spellcraft	210
Mana	50/50

	Large Golden Coin
A large golden coin with a small green snake coiled protectively around it. This coin may be wielded.
Value	1,000
Burden	80
Uses	1

	Philanthropist Title Token
Give this token to a member of the Guild of Bestowers, and they will grant you the title of "Philanthropist."
Value	0
Burden	25
Special Props	Attuned, Bonded

	Serpent Ring
A small green snake biting its tail making a ring.
Value	3,500
Burden	15
Spells	Acid Protection Other IV, Armor Other V, Willpower Other V
Spellcraft	?
*Mana*	x/?
*Mana Cost*	1 pt per ? seconds
*Activation*	Level 40+ Arcane Lore: 100
*Restriction*	Level 40+ to wield.

Thanks to Nyx Smith of MT, Damien Sarin of FF, Sek the Wise of MT!