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The hidden treasure hunt.
1 of 3: There's a series of 10 numbered treasure maps in the game (plus one at Fort Neugrad) that can be used to find hidden treasure chests. (There are also random world encounters where you find maps on dead treasure hunters, but they're not covered here due to their randomness.)
2 of 3: After you get a map, read it in the "books" section of your inventory, then try to figure out where to look for the treasure chest that's marked on it.
3 of 3: Below are tips on finding all of the maps and their treasure chests. Note that a chest won't be there unless you have its corresponding map, and you can do them in any order despite the numbering system.
