D100 Sword & Sorcery Random Treasures That Fight Back Table For Castles & Crusades rpg

 This table transforms standard treasure rolls into immediate "Wait, why is the gold moving?" moments. Instead of just mimic chests, these entries turn the loot itself into the threat.

d100 Treasures as Monsters

d100	The "Treasure"	The Monster Identity / Twist
01-05	Loose Gold Pile	The Coin Swarm: The coins are actually the scales of a buried, gold-plated subterranean serpent or a swarm of metal-eating scarabs.
06-10	Jeweled Scepter	The Glass Parasite: The "gems" are dormant insectoid eyes. When gripped, the scepter's "shaft" (a segmented limb) wraps around the arm to feed on marrow.
11-15	Ornate Tapestry	The Loom-Wraith: It doesn't hang on the wall; it is the wall's skin. It peels off to envelop and suffocate the first person to touch the fabric.
16-20	Silver Chalice	The Liquid Mimic: The cup is real, but the "wine" inside is a highly acidic, sentient protoplasm that leaps at the drinker's face.
21-25	Leather-bound Tome	The Tongue-Binder: The bookmarks are actually thin, prehensile tongues. The book bites down on fingers and attempts to "read" the victim's memories.
26-30	Ancient Shield	The Iron Shell: A massive, flat crustacean that mimics a discarded heater shield. It remains still until a player tries to strap it to their arm.
31-35	Bundle of Silk	The Spinneret Snare: Not silk cloth, but fresh, sticky webbing from a Phase Spider that has been magically dyed to look like luxury trade goods.
36-40	Ivory Figurine	The Bone Homunculus: A tiny, carved idol that animates into a jagged, multi-limbed assassin once it enters a "safe" area (like a player’s backpack).
41-45	Heaping Coin Chest	The Hoard Golem: The chest is just the "head." The gold beneath it is the body of a construct that rises, using the coins as shifting, abrasive "flesh."
46-50	Ever-burning Torch	The Fire Elemental Spore: The flame is a tiny, hungry elemental. If fueled with oil or wood, it grows rapidly and attacks its "owner" to consume more heat.
51-55	Platinum Ring	The Choke-Band: A parasitic metallic worm. Once slid onto a finger, it constricts, burrowing into the skin to reach the bloodstream.
56-60	Stone Sarcophagus	The Litho-Vampire: The "mummy" inside is fake; the stone lid itself is a predatory organism that slams shut and dissolves the occupant.
61-65	Golden Necklace	The Gilded Constrictor: A clockwork or biological "snake" that waits until it is worn to tighten around the wearer's throat.
66-70	Crystal Ball	The Beholder Kin: A dormant, skinless eye of a deep-sea horror. It "shows visions" by telepathically luring the user closer to bite.
71-75	Suit of Plate Armor	The Hollow Stalker: Not a ghost, but a colony of carnivorous rust-mites that move the armor like a puppet to find more metal to eat.
76-80	Pouch of Rubies	The Blood-Gems: These are actually the hardened eggs of a Red Dragon Wyrmling or a Xorn. They begin to hatch in the warmth of a campfire.
81-85	Masterwork Bow	The Sinew Sniper: The "string" is a high-tension muscle. If pulled, it snaps back with lethal force and the bow unfolds into a spindly, wooden predator.
86-90	Cask of Fine Ale	The Yeast Beast: The fermentation has gone "eldritch." The liquid is now a Bloated Ooze that bursts the barrel when moved.
91-95	Jewelry Box	The Finger-Snapper: A miniature mimic specialized in taking small "snacks" (digits) rather than whole adventurers.
96-00	The "Magic" Sword	The Ego-Blade: A sentient weapon that doesn't want a wielder; it wants a host. It uses Dominate Person the moment it's drawn.

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Mechanical Twist: The "Looting" Check

To keep players on their toes without being unfair, you can implement a Detection Threshold:

• Careless Looting: If players simply say "I grab the gold," the monster gets a Surprise Round.

• Wary Looting: If they poke it with a 10ft pole or use Detect Magic/Evil, they get a Wisdom (Perception) or Intelligence (Investigation) check against the monster's Stealth.

• The "Weight" Test: Many mimics or "living treasures" weigh significantly more (or less) than the objects they imitate. Mentioning a "strange lightness" to a gold bar is a classic "fair warning."

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To complete the image, here is the entry for "The Stone Sarcophagus" mentioned in your table, as it appears on the same creature sheet.

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56-60 | Stone Sarcophagus | The Litho-Vampire

"Many seasoned adventurers have learned to fear the crypts, but few realize that the most dangerous presence in the tomb isn't the ancient mummy inside, but rather the vessel it 'rests' in. The Litho-Vampire is a patient, long-lived mimic variant that disguises itself as an ornamental stone sarcophagus. It lies dormant for centuries, posing as a magnificent treasure, until unsuspecting looters attempt to claim it.

When a victim attempts to touch or open it, the stone 'lid'—the creature's true body—snaps shut with bone-crushing force. The sarcophagus doesn't simply trap its prey; it begins a rapid 'digestive' process. Its inner cavity is lined with razor-sharp granite teeth and dozens of small, blood-draining fissures that dissolve flesh, leaving only the stripped bones and metal treasure behind to further entice the next unwary victim."

Visual Description: The creature sheet illustration would likely depict a seemingly normal, intricately carved stone sarcophagus, perhaps with a stone sculpture of a regal, deceased figure. However, a close-up might reveal the 'seam' of the lid to be a serrated, jaw-like fissure. Another panel could show the horrifying truth: the lid has slammed shut, and from beneath the base, small, segmented, crab-like stone legs begin to unfold as it slowly moves to a new feeding spot.

In Castles & Crusades, the Litho-Vampire (Stone Sarcophagus) functions similarly to a high-HD Mimic but with a focus on crushing force and environmental camouflage. It is a "Lurker" style monster, perfect for high-stakes dungeon crawls.

Litho-Vampire (Large Aberration)

• Hit Dice: $8d8$ (HP 40)

• Armor Class: 20 (Natural Stone)

• Move: 10 ft.

• Attacks: 1 Slam ($2d8$) or 1 Bite/Crush ($3d8$)

• Special: Camouflage, Crushing Maw, Blood Drain, Immunities

• Saves: Physical

• Alignment: Neutral Evil

• Experience: 1,200 + 8/hp

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Special Abilities

Camouflage: In its dormant state, the Litho-Vampire is indistinguishable from a normal stone sarcophagus. It requires a successful CL 8 Wisdom (Perception) or Intelligence (Engineering/Stonecunning) check to notice the "seams" are actually organic joints.

Crushing Maw: If a creature attempts to open the lid or stands within the sarcophagus to loot it, the creature makes a Slam attack with +4 to hit. If successful, the victim is trapped inside. While trapped, the victim takes $3d8$ crushing damage per round and cannot cast spells with somatic components. Escaping the "grip" requires a successful CL 8 Strength check.

Blood Drain: Any creature trapped inside the "maw" automatically takes $1d4$ points of Constitution damage per round as the stone fissures begin to draw out fluids. If Constitution reaches 0, the victim is reduced to a dry husk.

Immunities: As a creature of living stone, it is immune to Sleep, Charm, and Hold spells. It takes half damage from piercing and slashing weapons but takes full damage from bludgeoning weapons and Transmute Rock to Mud.

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Combat Tactics

The Litho-Vampire is a patient predator. It will often allow a party to defeat other guardians in a room just to ensure they are tired and distracted when they finally reach for the "big prize." It typically targets the strongest-looking adventurer first, hoping to snap shut and remove the frontline fighter from the board immediately.

D100 Random Space Encounters Table for Thirteen Parsecs: Beyond the Solar Frontier Rpg

 The Solar Frontier is a vast and unpredictable expanse where hard sci-fi grit meets the wonder of the unknown. In Thirteen Parsecs, the O.G.R.E.S. system thrives on fast-paced, high-stakes situations.

Below is a custom D100 Space Encounter Table designed to fit the tone of the game—covering everything from industrial hazards and corporate shakedowns to the eerie isolationist horror the setting is known for.

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D100 Space Encounter Table

Roll	Encounter Type	Description
01-05	Celestial Hazard	A sudden solar flare or micro-meteorite storm. Systems offline; pilots must make a Maneuver Check to avoid hull damage.
06-10	The Drift	A derelict cargo hauler, silent and dark. Scanners show life signs, but they’re "wrong." Potential for salvage or horror.
11-15	Corporate Patrol	A heavily armed Interstellar Conglomerate frigate. They demand a "safety inspection" (bribe or cargo seizure).
16-20	Distress Beacon	A civilian shuttle with a blown engine. It’s either a genuine cry for help or a clever Bounty Hunter trap.
21-25	Data Ghost	Your ship’s AI starts talking in a voice from a crew member's past. Is it a glitch, a virus, or a Psychic echo?
26-30	The Scavengers	A pack of Saurian or Remoni scrappers looking to "liberate" your engine parts while you're in transit.
31-35	Fuel Leak	A critical component fails. You are venting propellant. Roll a Technical/Slicer Check or be stranded in 1d6 hours.
36-40	Mystic Drifter	A lone Mystic Knight in a meditation pod. They offer a cryptic prophecy in exchange for a lift to the nearest star-gate.
41-45	Smuggler’s Cache	A hidden "dead drop" container anchored to an asteroid. Contains Illegal Tech or 1,000 Credits.
46-50	Void Sickness	The crew begins hallucinating due to a rare space-born spore. Fate Points might be needed to snap out of it.
51-55	Automated Toll	An ancient, pre-Frontier defense buoy demands a passcode no one has used in 200 years. Pay or be targeted.
56-60	The Refugee Fleet	A ragtag group of Canis or Felis ships fleeing a planetary collapse. They beg for water and medicine.
61-65	Ghost Signal	Scanners pick up a ship identical to yours, mimicking your every move. It disappears when you try to hail it.
66-70	Pirate Ambush	A "Blaster" lead boarding party uses a tractor beam. Prepare for Starship Combat.
71-75	Wormhole Ripple	A temporary rift opens. If entered, it cuts travel time by 50%, but roll for "Spatial Distortion" (Mutation or Damage).
76-80	Diplomatic Convoy	A high-priority Diplomat escort. Interference is a federal crime; helping them earns a powerful Patron.
81-85	The Swarm	A cloud of bio-mechanical nanites begins eating the hull. Requires an EVA mission to clear.
86-90	Mercenary Hail	A group of Augmented Mercs looking for work. They’re cheap, but they have a "bad reputation" with the law.
91-95	Temporal Echo	You see your own ship, destroyed, floating in the debris. It’s a "Possible Future" caused by Time Machine residue.
96-00	The Unknown	An entity beyond the 13-parsec limit. It doesn't use radio or light to communicate. It wants a "piece" of the crew.

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How to Use This Table

• 01-30: Gritty/Hard Sci-Fi. Focus on resource management and mechanical failures.

• 31-70: Action & Intrigue. Focus on NPCs, factions, and ship-to-ship drama.

• 71-00: Science Fantasy/Horror. Lean into the "Beyond" aspect—psionics, weird physics, and the terrifyingly alien.

GM Tip: If the party is low on Fate Points, use a "Resource Attrition" encounter (31-35) to force them to spend points to avoid a disastrous outcome. If they are cruising comfortably, hit them with a "Corporate Patrol" (11-15) to test their social or combat standing.

 If you're leaning into the "Used Future" aesthetic, space shouldn't feel like a playground; it should feel like a graveyard of industrial waste and corporate neglect. Everything is rusting, leaking, or held together with prayer and duct tape.

Here is a refined D100 Encounter Table tailored specifically for that gritty, low-oxygen, high-stress atmosphere.

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The Gritty Frontier: D100 "Used Future" Encounters

Roll	Encounter	The "Grit" Factor
01-10	The Fuel Skimmer	A rusted derelict tethered to a gas giant. It’s been abandoned for years, but its fuel reserves are still 20% stable. Extracting it requires a Technical Check—failure triggers a leak.
11-20	Tax Collector	A local system "Governor" (essentially a warlord) demands a 15% cargo tax for using "their" lanes. They don't take credits; they want your spare parts or a crew member as "collateral."
21-30	Oxygen Scrubber Failure	The ship’s air turns metallic and stale. Everyone takes a penalty to Physical Checks until a replacement filter is found or scavenged from a passing wreck.
31-40	The "Free" Repair	You find an automated repair drone adrift. It fixes your hull, but it also installs a Corporate Tracker that pings your location to bounty hunters every 6 hours.
41-50	Corpse in the Airlock	You find a ship drifting with the airlock cycled open. Inside is a single body in a high-end suit holding a data-drive. The drive contains "Company Secrets" that make you a target.
51-60	Space Junk Storm	A massive cloud of orbital debris (discarded boosters, old satellites). It’s not "natural," it's trash. It’s like flying through a shotgun blast of jagged steel.
61-70	The Scab Freighter	A merchant ship crewed by workers on strike against a Mega-Corp. They are desperate and will trade rare info for basic rations and medicine.
71-80	Radiation Leak	A nearby pulsar or a leaky reactor on your own ship. You have 1d4 hours to find "Rad-Shielding" or suffer permanent Attribute loss.
81-90	The False Beacon	A distress signal that’s actually a pre-recorded loop from 20 years ago. The ship is a hollowed-out shell used as a blind for Saurian pirates.
91-00	The Black Spot	A silent, matte-black interceptor follows you at the edge of sensor range. It doesn't hail. It doesn't attack. It just watches. Every time you jump, it's there.

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Implementation: The "Cost of Living"

In a Used Future setting, every victory should cost something. If the players survive an encounter, use the following "Wear and Tear" table to see what broke during the stress of the event:

1. Hydraulics: Ship movement is sluggish; -1 to Pilot rolls.

2. Internal Comms: You have to shout or use hand signals; tactical coordination is harder.

3. Food Replicator: It only produces "Nutrient Sludge" now. Morale drops.

4. Lighting: Most of the ship is in "Red Alert" dim mode to save power. Scanners are half-blind.

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Key Themes for the GM

• Aesthetics: Everything is stained with grease. Scanners flicker. The "low gravity" alarm has a persistent, annoying hum that nobody knows how to fix.

• Economics: Credits are hard to find; barter is king. A crate of clean water is often worth more than a crate of laser pistols.

• The Law: There is no "Space Police." There are only Corporate Security forces who protect assets, not people.

New Flesh Rpg Adventure - Mission Brief: Operation "Threnody in Glass" Adapting The Cultclassic TV show T.H.E. Cat into our New Flesh campaign- "The Hemostat"

 The PC's were contacted by The Ghost of Hong Kong after she took on an assignment from Tankana's corporate rivals. 
I'm using The Ghost of Hong Kong: Targets as a reference. The events of  Bidonville Blues  adventure & the Thresher almost ended two PC's.  This session report picks right up from 

New Flesh Rpg Adventure - Mission Brief: Operation "Threnody in Glass" Adapting The Cultclassic TV show T.H.E. Cat into our New Flesh campaign - The Thresher

While the Thresher is recovering  the corporations decided to send in an assassin monster to make a statement. In the surreal, biopunk streets of Avalidad (or Interzone), an assassin isn't just a professional with a gun; they are a manifestation of corporate biological property.

He appeared in the slick alleyways next to the resturant where the PC's were meeting Mae Ling Chen, the woman who is the Ghost.

Here is a corporate assassin NPC designed for Wretched New Flesh, leaning into the Cronenbergian body horror and "Spaghettipunk" grit of the setting.

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NPC: Elias "The Hemostat" Thorne

Affiliation: Takeda Technologies (Internal Liquidation Division)

Role: High-Value Target Eraser / Biological Asset Retriever

Elias doesn’t use traditional firearms. He is a "Living Weapon" in the most literal sense—his own physiology has been rewritten by Takeda’s R&D to turn his circulatory system into a pressurized delivery mechanism for neurotoxins and bio-corrosives.

Appearance

Elias wears a bespoke, high-collared charcoal suit that appears to be made of a matte, rubberized silk. He is unnervingly still, moving with a fluid, predatory grace. His skin has a transluscent, wax-like quality, and if one looks closely, they can see faint, rhythmic pulses of neon-blue fluid moving through the veins in his neck. He carries a silver cane that serves as a focus for his psychotropic "scenting" abilities.

The Horror (The "New Flesh" Twist)

Elias’s primary "augmentation" is a Biological Pressurized Gland located behind his sternum. When he "bleeds," he controls the spray. He can rupture the capillaries in his palms or eyes to spray a fine mist of hallucinogenic "Red Dust" or high-velocity acidic bile. His "Sins" lean heavily toward Envy—he despises those with natural, un-augmented bodies and takes pleasure in "recycling" their organic parts.

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Stats (Wretched System)

Attribute	Score
Muscle	12
Brains	14
Wits	16
Agility	15
Toughness	13
Magnetism	11
Sex-Appeal	9

• Hit Dice: 6 (High survivability for an assassin)

• Virtue/Sin: Diligence / Envy

• Skills: Stealth (+4), Tracking (+3), Bio-Alchemy (+2), Intimidation (+3)

Special Abilities

• The Hemostatic Spray: Elias can take 1d4 damage to himself to spray a 10ft cone of caustic blood. Targets must save vs. Agility or take 2d6 damage and be blinded for 1 round.

• Takeda Neuro-Link: He is immune to fear and psychological manipulation; his brain is "hard-wired" to corporate loyalty protocols.

• Scent of Fear: Through his psionic augmentations, Elias can track any target whose "biological signature" (DNA sample or scent) he has acquired, gaining a +4 to tracking rolls within Avalidad.

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Roleplaying Hooks

• The Pursuit: The player characters have stolen a prototype bio-container from a Takeda lab. Elias hasn't been sent to kill them immediately—he is "herding" them into a more secluded sector of the city to avoid a public scene.

• The Contract: Elias approaches the players in a seedy bar. He needs "expendable assets" to flush out a rogue scientist. He offers them a large sum of Credits, but his presence alone causes the room's temperature to seem to drop.

• The Flaw: Elias is beginning to "glitch." His bio-fluids are becoming unstable, and he occasionally experiences "vivid flesh-dreams" where he forgets he is a corporate tool. He might spare a PC if they remind him of his lost humanity—for a price.

GM Note: In the spirit of Wretched New Flesh, describe Elias not by his gear, but by the sounds his body makes—the wet clicking of his valves, the hiss of his breath, and the chemical smell of a hospital ward that follows him.

 

We had two agents of the Phoenix Initiative down  hit directly in their faces after rolling ones and nearly failing saves. The rest of the PC's concentrated fire on "The Hemostat" driving him off and then it was time for the party to save their comrades. The party decided to regroup at  Casa Del Gato (House of the Cat).