Mundane Artifact Value

1d12 table for step 2a of artifact creation — determines why a non-magical found object matters: trophy, useful tool, specialized item, fine craft, origin/style, inherent material...

Step 2a — no magic here, but the thing is still interesting, useful, or marketable. Roll once for why they might care, then proceed to step 3 (Form).

Roll 1d12 · Family Artifact Creation · p. 499

d	Result	Detail
1	Good trophy, gift, or thing to show the kids (Value 0)
2	Useful — a tool, weapon, supplies (Value 0 or 1)
3	Useful but unusual, specialized, uncommon (Value 1)
4	Fine, beautiful, excellent (Value 1)
5	Of a distinct origin or style (Value 1 or 2 to a collector)
6	Inherently valuable — silver, trade goods (Value 2)
7	A true luxury or symbol of status (Value 2)
8	Precious, but only to the right buyer (Value 2 or 3)
9	Exquisitely made, a thing of beauty (Value 3)
10	Inherently valuable — gold, gems, exotic goods (Value 3)
11	A clue, or hints at the bigger picture	Roll 1d10 again to re-roll on this table.
12	Presents an opportunity: a key, a resource, a map