Discover the BRPG Loot Table for the Shrouded Grove of Endor, a wilderness area filled with secrets and treasures.
Location Type:
Wilderness Area
Specific Location:
1 Samuel 28 – The location near Endor, where Saul seeks out the medium.
Main Quest:
The player characters must gather intelligence related to King Saul’s desperate attempts to seek the counsel of the dead, uncovering clues about his mental state and the surrounding factions, while dealing with the moral implications of necromancy.
LOCATION SUMMARY
The area surrounding Endor is dense with foliage, filled with ancient olive groves and patches of wildflowers. The terrain consists of rocky outcrops and shallow ravines, with a few scattered ruins believed to be remnants of an old watchtower. A nearby stream provides a natural boundary, while an air of secrecy lingers, hinting at the past events of ritual seeking and desperation.
BASE LOOT
- A clay oil lamp, still holding the remnants of olive oil, useful for basic lighting.
- A set of simple wooden bowls, utilized for serving food and storage.
- A rough-hewn basket made from reeds, used for carrying goods or foraging.
- A worn leather strap, possibly used for securing gear or as a makeshift belt.
- A few dried herbs in a pouch, such as thyme and rosemary, which can be used in cooking or barter.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 6+
- A small, rusted axe head, potentially useful for chopping wood or as a weapon.
- A weathered cloak, providing warmth and concealment in the wilderness.
- A set of flint stones, helpful for starting a fire.
- A handful of seeds (e.g., barley), which could be planted or used in trade.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 10+
- A hidden small pouch containing 10 shekels, a sum suitable for minor transactions or bribes.
- A piece of parchment with faded markings and diagrams, possibly indicating the locations of local water sources.
- A talisman carved from bone, believed to provide protection or enhance luck.
Additionally, players uncover a clue: the parchment hints at a nearby cave where rumors of a wise woman’s living arrangements circulate.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 15+
- A sturdy staff, well-balanced and suitable for defense.
- A half-broken relic from a prior worship site, such as a small altar stone with engravings.
In this section, characters discover evidence that someone has recently camped in the area—recently extinguished campfire ash mixed with herbs, suggesting a similar ritualistic gathering.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 20+
- A hidden compartment within an ancient olive tree containing a small scroll with provisions for sacrifices.
- A weathered map showing several significant landmarks in the region marked with symbols, including one believed to lead to the cave.
ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 22+
- A concealed cache of ceremonial stones used for divination, hinting at local practices of prophecy or guidance.
- A recent letter fragment that speaks of a meeting regarding the fate of King Saul, detailing concerns over his mental state and decisions.
LOWER WISDOM DISCOVERY
Passive Wisdom 12 – Characters with a refined sense can notice the unusual placement of certain rocks, suggesting that they may have been deliberately arranged for ritual purposes, hinting at past gatherings or rituals.
HIGHER WISDOM DISCOVERY
Passive Wisdom 16 – Highly perceptive characters may catch a fleeting glimpse of an animal footprint that doesn’t belong to any local fauna, indicating the possible presence of a watchful observer or something more ominous in the area.
OPTIONAL EVENT
While exploring, characters might encounter a mysterious figure, a woman cloaked in shadows, claiming to have visions about the future of the kingdom and the madness of Saul. She offers cryptic advice in exchange for a favor, perhaps leading them to discover more about the necromancer’s machinations or guiding them towards the cave.
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