BRPG Loot Table: Barren Remnants Village

Discover the BRPG Loot Table in the Barren Remnants Village, a place marked by conflict and mystery.

Location Type:

Village

Specific Location:

1 Kings 20

Main Quest:

Investigate the aftermath of the siege of Samaria by Ben-Hadad and gather information on a potential plot against the city.

LOCATION SUMMARY

You find yourself in a small village that bore the brunt of the conflict between Israel and Aram. The landscape is barren, marked by the remnants of battle, with crumbling walls and abandoned homes. Dust hangs heavily in the air, and the cries of scavenging animals fill the void left by the fleeing villagers. Some homes still bear signs of life, but the overall mood is one of despair and uncertainty.

BASE LOOT

A Clay Oil Lamp: A simple lamp for illuminating dark spaces, useful for any household.
A Basket of Dried Herbs: Common local herbs such as thyme and oregano, which can be used for cooking or medicinal purposes.
A Wooden Bowl: Hand-carved and used for serving food; can be used for barter.
A Worn Tunic: A simple but functional garment, slightly tattered but still wearable.
A Few Olives: Gathered from an abandoned grove, these can provide sustenance or be traded.

ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 6+

Leather Sandals: A pair of sturdy sandals left behind, still functional and suitable for travel.
A Set of Pottery Tools: Useful for crafting; may assist in any attempts to create or repair pottery.
A Fishing Net: Found tangled near a broken water jug, helpful for those near water sources.
A Small Flask of Olive Oil: Particularly valuable for cooking, lighting, or barter.

ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 10+

Old Scrolls: Documents providing details about trade routes and local politics, hinting at Ben-Hadad’s influence.
Sheep’s Wool: Enough wool to make a small garment or for trade; found hidden in an old storeroom.
A Hidden Stash of Grain: A few bags of grain discovered in a secret compartment, potentially sustaining for months.
Minor Clue: A torn piece of parchment mentioning an upcoming meeting between key villagers, suggesting intrigue.

ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 15+

Tools for Weaving: A set of ageless weaving tools found stored away, useful for crafting goods.
A Tattered Map: Shows the village and surroundings, highlighting potential ambush points.
Livestock: A single goat wandering nearby, capable of providing milk and companionship.
Quest-Related Evidence: A bloodstain leading from the village towards the mountains, suggesting a skirmish.

ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 20+

Hidden Chamber: An uncovered space beneath a collapsed floor, containing important documents regarding military strategy.
A Rare Silver Coin: An ancient Aramaean coin, valuable for trade and a potential treasure trophy.

ADDITIONAL LOOT IF 22+

A Concealed Locker: Found behind a false wall containing a stash of weapons; they appear hastily concealed, likely left by fleeing raiders.
A Recent Letter: Written in the Aramaean language, detailing plans for further attacks, information that could prove critical to your quest.

LOWER WISDOM DISCOVERY

Passive Wisdom 12: You notice that several of the houses still have smoke rising from their chimneys, suggesting some families are returning secretly to recover what they can.

HIGHER WISDOM DISCOVERY

Passive Wisdom 16: A pattern in the soil near the abandoned village center suggests recent foot traffic, indicating that someone may be visiting the site frequently.

OPTIONAL EVENT

A wandering nomad approaches, offering tales of the siege and claiming to have seen Ben-Hadad’s men lurking on the outskirts of the village. He may also have information for a few goods in exchange for food or shelter.