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A pitiful beggar turns his gaze toward you. His rags are a sorry sight. He holds out a filthy, emaciated hand in your direction, hoping for a meagre offering.
If you walk on by, go to 565.
If you give him 1 Coin, go to 513.
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If you give him 1 Gold Coin, go to 592.
An anecdote to pass the time:
While most people refer to them as “Coins”, “Coppers” and “Gold Coins”, these coins actually have very different names depending on the region. However, they have the same value in most kingdoms. The Empire has imposed a standardization of the weight and purity of coins across the continent. Even though many kingdoms consider themselves independent, they are forced to adhere to this standard in order to trade with the powerful Central Empire.