Originally Posted by GM4Him
Example:. You open a chest in the goblin lair behind Ragzlin's throne.

Longsword of Sharpness

Very Rare...Tier 3 magic item. Definitely not suitable for a tier 1 party.

Originally Posted by GM4Him
Instead of crafting a whole new weapon for Minthara, they could have simply given her a Mace of Terror:

Rare...Tier 2 magic item. Also not suitable for a tier 1 party.