gold gone

[Buttons]

can someone tell me where my gold is gone. technically I still have it. it is written that I have over 50 grand in the bottom right corner of the screen when I go into my inventory, but it is no longer listed in my Miscellaneous items. What's going on?

[David]

I don't believe gold is visible in your inventory unless you're depositing it in a container. 

[Buttons]

umm... really? it took me all this time to figure that out? and I still didn't figure it out, you had to tell me. My bad

[Buttons]

The reason I got a little concerned is because I found Gyldenul Barrow while traipsing around Solstheim, and while I was there I picked the front door lock but then used my new pick axe and <unlock> console codes to get further into the joint (because a couple of doors required a key). When I got inside I found a lot of gold all over the ground, it was unreal! so I just shovelled it all up, went into the next room, fought a bunch of ghosts, retrieved a couple of swords, and left. It was during this plundering that I checked my gold tally and couldn't find it. So you can imagine my alarm! I though the game may have cursed me for breaking in before my time.... no... But I still feel bad about breaking into the place early. Is it possible I ruined future quests by breaking in early without the key? I just couldn't resist all that gold!!!!!

[David]

Gyldenul Barrow is part of a quest that's essentially a pirate treasure map hunt. There shouldn't be any ramifications for opening the door other than possibly ruining a bit of the surprise in that quest.

[Buttons]

Thank goodness! it was a pleasant surprise anyway. Done. Thanks again, David. I will try investigating a little further before posting a question in the future