Treasure Hunter

Over its long history, the world of Taeva has seen many cities, empires, and peoples rise and fall, leaving countless relics and treasures in their wake. Naturally, such a wealth of lost/hidden history would give rise to treasure hunters (also known as relic hunters or delvers), a type of adventurer specialising in exploring ruins and other such sites, and recovering the knowledge and relics within. Often fuelled by a strong sense of wanderlust and desire for personal glory, treasure hunters are frequently drawn to the most far-flung, remote parts of Taeva in search of their next discovery (and the stories they'll have to tell about them).

Career

Qualifications

In order to be a successful treasure hunter, one must be passionate about exploring the wider world, have a keen eye for finding knowledge and/or relics, and be able to adapt to changing conditions/environments. Additionally, physical fitness/magical aptitude are considered useful assets in the field.

Payment & Reimbursement

Payment varies based on the worth of the knowledge and/or relics brought back from an excursion.

Other Benefits

Besides the potentially high pay for what they bring back, treasure hunters can earn fame and recognition through the sites they've explored, the relics they've uncovered, and the stories they bring back.

Perception

Purpose

While most treasure hunters take to the profession in the pursuit of personal wealth and/or glory, their skill at delving into ruins and similar sites and retrieving knowledge and relics makes them an invaluable, if expensive, asset for scholars studying Taevas ancient history.

Social Status

Treasure hunting is seen as a highly adventurous, and often dangerous, occupation, and stories from recent expeditions are always welcomed.

Demographics

Treasure hunting is an uncommon profession, due to the skill and physical demands of the work.

Operations

Tools

While the tools used by treasure hunters vary based on the conditions of the expedition, the most common ones include a length of rope, bandages and other healing items, a light source (and occasionally some spares), and a weapon for self defence.

Materials

Treasure hunters often bring several days work of rations with them when going on an expedition.

Workplace

Treasure hunters work in a variety of environments, most often in the more remote parts of the world, such as the Khassis Desert, the jungles of Xaxeal, and the expanse of the Naitan Sea.

Dangers & Hazards

Treasure hunting can be a dangerous profession, with practitioners often facing wild beasts, bandits, environmental hazards, and any traps/defences (both magical and mundane) left behind.

Alternative Names

Relic Hunter, Delver

Type

Research / Scientific

Demand

Luxury