Prime
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I'd like to see a sticky for general research on how to find treasure stories, what are good tips for talking with people you meet along the way, where and how to find old maps, books, etc.
So far the research I've done involved physically going to various archives in a region and looking for any old books on the general history and lore of an area. More often than not at least 1 will mention some buried treasure, with the likelihood of a mention increasing with the age of the book. In my experience, you'll find a variant of the same story in more than one town so it's advisable to visit as many archives as you can as it will make piecing the puzzle together a bit easier. You'll get one clue here, one clue there and so forth.
When dealing with people I've always introduced myself in plain fashion, and told them why I'm knocking on their door at which point I ask for permission to search their land. Most are very surprised and welcoming, but mind your safety either way. Always let someone else know where you're going and when you expect to be back. People typically categorize buried treasure in the same category as unicorns, so when you tell them what you're searching for they'll take the same view as if you just fell out of the sky.
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So far the research I've done involved physically going to various archives in a region and looking for any old books on the general history and lore of an area. More often than not at least 1 will mention some buried treasure, with the likelihood of a mention increasing with the age of the book. In my experience, you'll find a variant of the same story in more than one town so it's advisable to visit as many archives as you can as it will make piecing the puzzle together a bit easier. You'll get one clue here, one clue there and so forth.
When dealing with people I've always introduced myself in plain fashion, and told them why I'm knocking on their door at which point I ask for permission to search their land. Most are very surprised and welcoming, but mind your safety either way. Always let someone else know where you're going and when you expect to be back. People typically categorize buried treasure in the same category as unicorns, so when you tell them what you're searching for they'll take the same view as if you just fell out of the sky.
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