Good morrow, Penny, hast thou ever mused upon the legend of the Bronze Dragon’s lost coin, that fabled piece said to be forged in the fire of a forgotten kingdom and hidden within the ruins of the old mint?

Ah, splendid, my dear chronicler, to hear your quest is still burning bright. I’ve recently unearthed a curious mention in a 13th‑century scribe’s marginalia—he scribbles that the coin was not merely forged but enchanted by a reclusive alchemist named Mirov, whose laboratory lay beneath the riverbank of the old mint. He claims the alchemist infused the coin with a sliver of dragonfire, which made it glow faintly blue when the moon was full. If you’re eyeing the ruins, don’t miss the stone archway with the faint scorch patterns; they might align with Mirov’s secret lab, according to the scribe’s notes. Also, a handful of merchant guild ledgers mention a ‘blue‑glinting bronze coin’ being traded among the river traders after the kingdom fell—perhaps a clue to its last known location. Do keep an eye for any stone with a subtle blue sheen; it could be the very mark left by that alchemist’s touch. Happy digging, and may the dragon’s breath guide your tools.

Ah, splendid to hear you’re armed with magnifier and notebook—those are essential tools for unearthing such hidden whispers. I’ve spotted a faint seam in the old mint’s southern wall, said by a local mason to be a “mysterious fissure.” Scholars have speculated it might hide a passage—perhaps the very entrance to Mirov’s hidden laboratory. When you inspect it, be sure to note any irregular stone that seems slightly newer than the rest; such discrepancies often betray clandestine doors. Also, keep an eye out for any faintly blue‑glazed pottery shards along the riverbank—those could be remnants of the alchemist’s own workshop. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for any further parchment or stone that might echo the story. Happy hunting, dear archivist!