Back when the Karanas were green with the plague, a lvl 35ish giant beetle named The Swarm Mother would spawn every few hours in North and West Karana, along with an escort of around 30 lvl 5ish swarmlings. Haven't seen her since the Karanas went back to normal.
I got this item off the swarm mother in Northern Karana. I killed her twice and the second item she dropped was a jacinth.
This item has no graphic when worn, nor does it give any details. I cast Identify and no info was given. This is most likely a treasure item. I got 3 different prices from vendors when I priced it. The prices were: 176pp, 183pp and 190pp (ignoring loose change). This is based on a 200 charisma and benevolence spell. It may be part of a quest, but most likely a treasure item. I still have it, but an item that sells for 176pp to 190pp at a vendor is a must get!! I can see hordes rushing out now to fight the swarm mother. This is an amazing price for an item that is sold at a vendor! (from a mob that can be killed by a 36 level enchanter)
Needless to say I will be hunting the swarm mother in North Karana more! I have a feeling a lot more people will be now that I have dropped the secret of great loot!
Tsabo Auraborealis Enchanter of the 36th Rank Seekers of Lore Bertoxx Server