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Translated from ancient Sumerian by: David Morgan-Mar

The author writes:

The hoard consists of:

53,429 copper pieces
23,602 silver pieces
5,033 electrum pieces
14,492 gold pieces
4,847 platinum pieces
112 gems of 50gp value (mixed spinels, amethysts, bloodstone, moonstone, etc.)
58 gems of 100gp value (mixed topaz, jade, garnet, pearls, etc.)
29 gems of 500gp value (mixed aquamarine, opal, sapphire, etc.)
13 gems of 1000gp value (mixed emerald, star sapphire, jacinth, etc.)
5 gems of 5000gp value (ruby, diamond, black pearl, black sapphire, and a huge fire opal)
A golden crown in the shape of seaweed, decorated with pearls and aquamarine - 12,000gp
A silver necklace with a hinged pendant made of black jet, inside is a small portrait of a handsome knight - 1,500gp
One platinum earring with small emeralds (the matching earring is missing) - 1,750gp
A large tapestry showing a battle scene between two armies, fine workmanship with silver and gold threads woven into the cloth. This is very heavy, requiring multiple people with total Strength scores 30 or more to carry. - 15,000gp
A large holy symbol, as tall as a human, ripped off the roof of a church. Wooden, covered with silver - 3,500gp
A throne made of swords partly melted together - 3,000gp
A rare book about the history of orcish tribes in the region - 700gp
A large wooden chest, locked. Inside are 8 bolts of fine silk of different colours suitable for making luxurious clothing - 1,800gp
An old deerskin, with a map to a pirate treasure tattooed on it
A bag of holding containing 6 potions: 2x healing, fire breath, heroism, gaseous form, and frost giant strength
A robe of useful items
A scroll of protection from elementals
A trident of fish command
One of a pair of boots of speed (the other is hidden somewhere where the party might find it later)
A ring of free action
A suit of +2 chain mail, human sized
A suit of +1 plate armour, dwarf sized
A battle helmet; when worn the wearer can read people's thoughts as the spell Detect Thoughts, 3x per day.
A flute. Anyone can play it and produce beautiful music, providing a +4 bonus to Charisma (Performance) checks. However, it also attracts rats - a swarm of rats will arrive any time from straight away to 2 hours later.
An emerald that radiates alteration magic, but it's impossible to figure out what it does.
A false eyeball made from highly polished agate. If placed in an empty eye socket and attuned, the owner can see through it as a normal eye. The owner can also cast Feign Death on itself 2x per day, and Bestow Curse as if cast with a 7th level spell slot (duration 24 hours) on another target once per day.