loot

name	loot
description	Generate treasure, magical items, and loot drops for combat, treasure hoards, and hidden caches. Use this when generating loot or the player searches for treasure.

Loot & Treasure Generation

Generate appropriate loot for combat drops, treasure hoards, and hidden caches.

Workflow Checklist

Copy this checklist and mark each step complete as you go:

- [ ] 1. Load context (party level, location, source)
- [ ] 2. Roll on loot tables from loot-tables.md
- [ ] 3. Generate unique/story items (if applicable)
- [ ] 4. Present loot narratively and mechanically
- [ ] 5. Update state (inventory, gold, campaign notes)

1. Context

Read the character and campaign files. Consider:

• Party level (scales loot quality)
• Location type (dungeon, wilderness, town)
• Source (monster drop, treasure chest, quest reward, hidden cache)

2. Roll on Loot Tables

Use the tables in loot-tables.md to generate loot:

• Individual drops: Roll d100 per defeated enemy on the CR-appropriate table
• Treasure hoards: Roll multiple times (gold, gems, items, special)
• Magical items: Roll rarity, type, and properties using the generation tables
• Cursed items: 5% chance any magical item is cursed (roll d6 for curse type)

3. Unique/Story Items

For quest rewards or major discoveries, generate a named item with:

• A proper name (e.g., "Frostbane, the Winter's End")
• A paragraph of lore
• A primary power and a secondary power
• A condition or restriction
• Connection to the campaign's story

4. Present the Loot

Describe the loot narratively: "Amid the fallen goblin's possessions, you find a leather pouch containing 14 gold pieces, and — glinting beneath a tattered cloak — a dagger with runes etched along the blade that pulse with faint blue light..."

Then list mechanically using the item icons from RULES.md § "Display Formatting — Icons & Items":

📦 Loot Found:
  🪙 **14 GP**
  ✨⚔️ **Frostfang Dagger** (uncommon) — +1 dagger, +1d4 cold damage

5. Update State

• Add items and gold to character inventory (display with category icons per RULES.md § "Display Formatting")
• If item is plot-relevant, note it in campaign file
• Prompt player: keep, equip, or stash?