Silent Vault Spoils

You pry open the last iron-bound chest in the lower vault and find a tidy, practical hoard left by some long-vanished custodians. The collection favors practical value over spectacle: potions for immediate needs, a reliable +1 short sword likely kept by a guard or scribe, and a handful of trade-ready gems and jewelry. The partial map hints at a sealed area farther within the dungeon and a whispered clue scribbled in the margin. Tucked beneath a broken iron brazier is a curious palm stone that records a single short phrase. The haul will patch wounds, equip the party for further delving, and buy favours in the nearest trading town.