GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 8: Treasure Tables

[martinl]

Originally Posted by Turhan's Bey Company

It is assumed that the GM, confronted with a long string of "bigger" results, will exercise judgment and either examine the dice for tampering and say "screw this, it's worth a lot, let's move on."

That said, a gem worth more than the rest of the setting combined is a very interesting plot point.

"Hey PCs! Yoo hoo! See this treasure? Isn't it shiny? I double dog dare you to get a reasonable deal on it.

Anyone capable of paying even 1% of it's value could squash you like a bug and take it.

After you've sold it, the buyer won't want it known they've bought it (for their own security), so there will almost certainly be doubt about the truth of the sale. Certain other folks who might want it will check if you have it 'just to be sure.' Some of them will check in unpleasant ways.

Go on. Find a buyer. I'll be waiting behind my screen, smirking evilly."