Embers of the Wyrm's Vault

Hidden within a collapsed mountain temple once tended by dragon-worshipping cultists, the party finds a centuries-old dragon's hoard that escaped any recent plunder. No living wyrm remains — only the accumulated treasures left to cool and gather dust. The cache smells faintly of smoke and old coin; beaten chests and silk wrappings hold gemstones, exquisite artworks, exotic crafting components (including preserved dragon remains used in arcane smithing), and several potent magic items a party of veteran adventurers can put to immediate use or sell to fund further campaigns. The items carry the peculiar patina of long dragon-warding rituals: some glow with a warmth that seems to remember draconic breath.