Treasure (RDG)

Treasure represents valuable goods that characters may obtain through exploration, combat and interaction with their environment. Found in various locations, treasure serves multiple purposes both within the game and in the broader context of the setting. Treasure provides tangible rewards for players, incentivizing exploration and the overcoming of challenges. It acts as a benchmark for success and progression within the game, offering characters means to improve their abilities and achieve their goals. Many treasures, such as magical items and rare materials, directly enhance a character’s capabilities or provide essential resources for crafting and other activities.

Pieces of treasure often carry sentimental, historical or cultural significance, offering insights into the world's environment. For those who possess it, treasure represents wealth and economic power, used to trade for goods, services and influence. It also symbolizes status and prestige, often held by powerful entities or used to display one's prominence and success. Through these roles, treasure contributes to both the practical and immersive aspects of the game, making it a central element of the adventuring experience. The significance of treasure goes beyond its immediate utility; it serves as a key motivator for interaction between different groups within the setting. The pursuit of treasure can lead to alliances, rivalries and conflicts, driving the dynamic interactions that shape the game's motivations.

Plundering Bodies

One of the most basic forms of treasure is that which is acquired from looting a body — specifically that of a humanoid. This practice is a fundamental aspect of many adventure settings, where characters often find valuable items, equipment and resources on the remains of defeated foes or unfortunate victims. Looting bodies serves several purposes: it provides immediate rewards for characters, offering tangible benefits for their efforts in combat or exploration. These rewards can include simple objects that individuals carry as a personal connection with their world, minor valuables, food or drink, among other things.

From a practical standpoint, looting bodies reflects the harsh realities of survival in many game worlds. Characters must make use of all available resources, and scavenging from fallen enemies is a logical means of acquiring necessary equipment and supplies. This also underscores the unpredictability of the setting, where danger can come from any encounter, and the spoils of victory are a vital part of a character's progression. Looting also offers a glimpse into the lives of the defeated. The items found on a body can tell a story, revealing the background, status and intentions of the individual. A simple soldier might carry standard-issue gear and a few personal objects, , while a more significant adversary could possess rare or unique items that hint at unknown challenges.