Treasure Companion
| Editor | John W. Curtis III |
|---|---|
| Author | Bob Mohney |
| Illustrator | K.C. Lancaster, Wayne Reynolds |
| Cover artist | David Martin |
| Language | English |
| Series | Rolemaster Standard System |
| Genre | Role-playing game supplement |
| Publisher | Iron Crown Enterprises |
| Publication date | 1996 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (softcover) |
| Pages | 144 |
| ISBN | 978-1-55806-254-2 |
Treasure Companion is a 1996 fantasy role-playing game supplement written by Bob Mohney and published by Iron Crown Enterprises (ICE) for the third edition of Rolemaster, the Rolemaster Standard System (RMSS).[1]
Publication history
Treasure Companion was released in 1996 as a 144-page softcover supplement for the Rolemaster Standard System, with stock code ICE 5601.[1] The book was designed by Bob Mohney and edited by John W. Curtis III, with a cover illustration by David Martin and interior art by K.C. Lancaster and Wayne Reynolds.[1] A revised edition was published in 2000 for the Rolemaster Fantasy Role Playing (RMFRP) line, the fourth edition of Rolemaster.[2]
Contents
Treasure Companion is a supplement which contains basic information about topics including alchemy and gemstones, and sections about using and abusing wealth.[3] The book introduces three new Alchemist professions — one for each of the three realms of magic (Channeling, Essence, and Mentalism) — along with 22 alchemist spell lists, including four general alchemy base lists and three divine alchemy lists.[1] It also contains descriptions of over 100 unique magic items and tables for generating treasure, with a detailed system for generating gemstones and jewelry, as well as guidelines for magic item management and the buying and selling of magic items.[1] The volume is organized into two main parts: a discussion of the concepts of treasure, wealth, and economics in a fantasy setting, followed by rules for integrating these concepts with the core Rolemaster system, including Arms Law, Spell Law, and Gamemaster Law.[1]
Reception
David Taylor reviewed Treasure Companion for Arcane magazine, rating it a 7 out of 10 overall.[3] Taylor commented that "It's a bit much that we need a separate supplement to deal with treasure, better coverage in the standard system would have sufficed. As the game stands, though, this Companion should settle a good few arguments. But whether you need this degree of detail will very much depend on your style of game."[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mohney, Bob (1996). Treasure Companion. Iron Crown Enterprises. ISBN 978-1-55806-254-2.
- ↑ Mohney, Bob (2000). Rolemaster Treasure Companion. Iron Crown Enterprises. ISBN 978-1-55806-592-5.
- 1 2 3 Taylor, David (June 1996). "Games Reviews". Arcane (7). Future Publishing: 66–67.