Sealed Side Vault Spoils

Behind a false shelf in a low, moisture-darkened side chamber the party finds a collapsed alcove and, beneath a layer of rubble, a small iron-bound chest. The chest belonged to a minor temple attendant — not a noble's hoard, but a tidy assortment of useful gear, a few gems and trinkets, and one small enchanted curiosity likely placed there to guard a modest trust. The haul is appropriate for a level-3 party exploring a dungeon: enough coin and consumables to matter, a couple of gemstones and an art piece that will pay for a night or two in town, one useful crafting component, and a single minor magical item that hints at deeper secrets below.