The Barnacle-Crusted Lockbox

Dragged from the sludge of the Low-Tide Docks, this heavy iron-bound chest is slippery to the touch and reeks of deep ocean and ancient brine. The salt-crusted iron bands require a heavy pry-bar to snap, but once opened, the lead-lined interior reveals treasures lost to the waves for generations. Within the wet compartment, adventurers find a mix of water-damaged charts, gold sovereigns from a fallen kingdom, and a strange brass device that serves as a Navigator's Compass, pointing toward the nearest source of magic rather than north. It is a significant find for anyone starting their journey in this grimy seaside port.