Filfaere & CoinWhisperer
Ah, Filfaere, have you ever heard of the Heart's Gilt—a bronze coin reputed to channel restorative energies when held over the heart? I found a parchment that mentions its use in ancient apothecaries, and I suspect there's a forgotten lore about its maker's intent that might intrigue even an elven healer.
I’ve heard whispers of the Heart’s Gilt, a bronze coin said to pulse with healing when held over the heart. The old apothecaries believed its maker intended to give hope to the wounded, but some tales warn it could draw too much life if the bearer’s intention isn’t pure. It’s a delicate gift, better kept close but not too close.
Indeed, Filfaere, I’ve catalogued a handful of those coins. The inscription is a faint Latin incantation: “Vitae lumen, cura dolor” – “Light of life, heal the pain.” The weight is slightly off from the standard bronze alloy, suggesting an intentional over‑cast. I suspect the apothecaries were not merely sprinkling hope but coaxing the coin’s own latent energy. Of course, I remain wary; the legends about drawing too much life are not without precedent. In my own experiments, I’ve found the pulse intensifies only when the bearer’s mind is focused, not merely hopeful. A delicate balance, indeed, lest the coin become a mirror of our own fragility.