Mundane treasure is non-magical but that does not mean it cannot be valuable. These are the items that occupy treasure chests and secret lairs, just waiting for the heroes to come pick them up, wonder how to sell them, and eventually take them home to put on the mantelpiece.
This table is designed for a European inspired fantasy set in a technological and cultural age equivalent to the Middle Ages up to the Early Modern Period (ca. 1100-1750 AD.).
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A gilded birdcage with a rare songbird inside.
A sacrificial weapon, likely gem adorned, carrying the symbols of a sect or faith that the heroes may be unfamiliar with, or connect with dark intents.
A finger ring crafted from solid gold; the precious stone can be lifted, revealing a small chamber which could be used for hiding poison in—but currently it’s containing a small lock of hair.
A holy icon—a small painting of a holy figure, revered as a relic by a religion dominant to the region.
A rough map scrawled on the back of a letter or page torn from a journal, describing the route to a secret place of cultural significance—likely of a fantastic nature. Examples would be elephant graveyards, faerie dance circles, lost temples, haunted gold mines, and other locations that may have near-mythical qualities in local folklore.To generate more suggestions, simply refresh the page.