Treasure comes in two forms in Death Blade. Loot you find on creatures after you defeat them, and loot you find laying on the ground (often guarded or hidden in secret areas). Most of the time treasure will be a small amount of gold pieces. Other times, it might be items, scrolls, potions, armor, or weapons.
It is important to monitor your inventory from time to time. Your character can only possess eight magic items, eight potions, and eight scrolls at one time. If your inventory is full when being awarded new treasures, you may miss out on something better. Such is life. A true adventurer must plan ahead. After all, remember, your are traveling over long periods of time through a sweaty, humid (and sealed) underground complex filled with filth. The more you carry, the more fatigued you are at the beginning of each combat. You get the picture.
Gold can be very useful in the game, although not readily apparent. You will occasionally find a mystical merchant that likes to hide behind illusionary walls (obviously for his own safety). He often has valuable magic for sale, if you have the gold. He will also offer to buy things at reduced cost. He does risk life and limb, doing business in an environment such as this, so his prices can sometimes be a bit steep.
