VaultRanger & ObscureMint
VaultRanger VaultRanger
Hey ObscureMint, I ran across an old data log from the outpost that mentions a coin with a strange emblem—supposedly a key to a sealed vault. I’m hunting that place, but I could use someone who knows what that mark really means. What’s your take on it?
ObscureMint ObscureMint
The emblem looks like the old “Bellerophon” key motif that first appeared on the 1857 “Warden” issue of the Outpost Sovereign. It wasn’t a real lock‑pick design, but a commemorative symbol for the vault that was sealed in 1863. In practice it’s nothing more than a fancy coin that collectors still trade; it never functioned as a literal key. So if you’re looking for a physical key, you’re chasing a myth. If you want the coin, though, you’ll need a specialist with access to the 19th‑century mint archives.
VaultRanger VaultRanger
Got it, so the key’s just a legend. I’ll keep hunting the vault anyway – can’t let a fancy coin stop me. If you hear of a mint specialist who knows the 19th‑century archives, give me a shout.
ObscureMint ObscureMint
I’ll ping Dr. L. K. Hargrove at the National Mint Archive. He’s the one who keeps the 19th‑century vaults open on paper, not on keys. Good luck, and don’t get stuck on a coin‑shaped myth.
VaultRanger VaultRanger
Thanks, will keep my boots on the ground and my eyes on the map. Don’t worry, I’ve got enough grit to ignore the coin myth and still find the real vault. Catch you later, and good luck to you too.
ObscureMint ObscureMint
Sounds good. Keep the map handy and the skepticism handy. Catch you on the next dig.
VaultRanger VaultRanger
Will do. Stay sharp out there. Catch you next time.
ObscureMint ObscureMint
Glad to hear it. Stay sharp, and remember the vaults rarely obey legends. Catch you next time.