TerraDave
5ever, or until 2024
My players have the annoying habit of asking random "authority figures" for rewards for adventuring. They are then usually reminded at that point about the lucrative nature of what they are doing, and that taxes may continue to be waived.
In terms of who has the right, there are probably several potential claiments for any treasure hoard (like the previous owners or there heirs). But it certainly would be normal for the local bigwig to demand a cut, wether on firm legal ground or not. If treasure finding was a common activity (as is implied in the game) then some standards would probably be put in place.
There is also the special case of property, like that manor, castle, etc that the party clears out. Here, I will have some claiment or claiments. Though in one long running game, the party got the right to the castle eventually. But they had to earn it.
In terms of who has the right, there are probably several potential claiments for any treasure hoard (like the previous owners or there heirs). But it certainly would be normal for the local bigwig to demand a cut, wether on firm legal ground or not. If treasure finding was a common activity (as is implied in the game) then some standards would probably be put in place.
There is also the special case of property, like that manor, castle, etc that the party clears out. Here, I will have some claiment or claiments. Though in one long running game, the party got the right to the castle eventually. But they had to earn it.