The Hoard Beneath the Six-Headed Gate

The defeated guardians left behind a layered hoard gathered over generations beneath the ancient ruin. Naga tribute, elite warrior equipment, and offerings to the old kings lie scattered around the shattered hydra altar, while fishman weapons and corroded armor mark the final battle. The greatest prizes are the magically preserved plate armor, the protective ring, and the pearl of power, all concealed among ceremonial goldwork and gemstones. The hydra's bile, the cyclops marrow, and the strange altar crystal suggest that the ruin was once a center of forbidden regenerative rites. Most of the armor and weapons can be sold immediately, though collectors, historians, and alchemists may pay more for the artifacts if the party finds the right buyers.