Issue 49 of my Dungeons and Dragons zine, d12 Monthly, is out! This is the third and final of a 3-part series on treasure. Don’t miss Issue 47 (Treasure & Loot), and Issue 48 (Magical Treasure).
Issue 49 is the Beyond All That Glitters issue. It features articles on: how monsters view treasure, information as treasure, the factions who deal with information, using information when solo roleplaying, natural treasures for spellcasters, and much more! (See below for details).
Feature Articles:
Grrrr Aaargh! - In the first article, we look at how monsters view treasure, and list appropriate treasure types based on monster types. There is also a table for randomly determining the reason a monster would have a particular treasure.
If I Told You, I Would Have to Kill You – A look at information as treasure, breaking it down into the various types of information the players may find.
Bit by Bit – This article lays out the steps to introduce pieces of information as treasure, which will build over time, allowing PCs to join them for even greater rewards.
Networking – This is a list of factions, based around various groupings, that would pay dearly (or kill) for information the PCs find.
Worth Their Weight in Gold – A list of mundane items that can be quite valuable to various people.
Recovering The World’s Forgotten Treasures – A look at how one church – that of a deity of knowledge and wisdom, searches and catalogues valuable information.
Familiar Features:
Character Building – This article looks at how to make treasure personal to a particular character or group.
Solo Spotlight – We look at how to preserve mystery and wonder in solo play.
Spellcraft – This article contains natural treasures for spellcasters.
Adventure Location – A wandering vault of treasure sits inside a deep fog, but it is also protected by those who sought it in the past.
Class Acts – This month I introduce the Information Broker kit.
