diff --git a/js/data/backgrounds.ts b/js/data/backgrounds.ts
index 4f29f9a..08d1dab 100644
--- a/js/data/backgrounds.ts
+++ b/js/data/backgrounds.ts
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ export const BACKGROUNDS = [
     startingGold: 25,
     startingItems: [
       { id: 'short_bow',    qty: 1 },
-      { id: 'arrow',        qty: 20 },
+      { id: 'sling',        qty: 1 },
       { id: 'hunting_knife', qty: 1 },
       { id: 'travel_rations', qty: 3 },
     ],
diff --git a/js/data/items.ts b/js/data/items.ts
index 0e7f861..31e4d9f 100644
--- a/js/data/items.ts
+++ b/js/data/items.ts
@@ -3,111 +3,196 @@ import { ITEM_TYPE, SLOT } from './constants';
 
 // Item definitions - extend this array to add new items
 export const ITEMS = [
-  // ─── Weapons ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-  { id:'pitchfork',     name:'Pitchfork',      type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:5,   weight:3, dmg:[2,5], symbol:'/', fg:6,  desc:'A farming tool pressed into service.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'walking_stick', name:'Walking Stick',  type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:3,   weight:2, dmg:[1,4], symbol:'/', fg:6,  desc:'Better than nothing.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'dagger',        name:'Dagger',         type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:15,  weight:1, dmg:[2,6], symbol:'†', fg:7,  desc:'A short blade, quick to draw.', tier:1, prop:'fast' },
-  { id:'hunting_knife', name:'Hunting Knife',  type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:12,  weight:1, dmg:[2,5], symbol:'†', fg:6,  desc:'Good for field dressing and self-defense.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'short_sword',   name:'Short Sword',    type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:30,  weight:3, dmg:[3,8], symbol:'†', fg:7,  desc:'A reliable blade for any fighter.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'crude_dagger',  name:'Crude Dagger',   type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:5,   weight:1, dmg:[1,4], symbol:'†', fg:8,  desc:'Roughly fashioned from scrap iron.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'staff',         name:'Staff',          type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:20,  weight:4, dmg:[2,6], symbol:'|', fg:6,  desc:'A sturdy staff good for magic channeling.', tier:1, prop:'arcane' },
-  { id:'short_bow',     name:'Short Bow',      type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:25,  weight:2, dmg:[3,7], symbol:')', fg:6,  desc:'A nimble bow for hunting and skirmishing.', tier:1, prop:'ranged' },
-  { id:'iron_axe',      name:'Iron Axe',       type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:35,  weight:5, dmg:[4,10],symbol:'P', fg:7,  desc:'Heavy but devastating.', tier:2 },
-  { id:'long_sword',    name:'Long Sword',     type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:60,  weight:4, dmg:[4,10],symbol:'†', fg:7,  desc:'The weapon of knights and heroes.', tier:2 },
-  { id:'ogre_club',     name:'Ogre Club',      type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:40,  weight:8, dmg:[6,14],symbol:'!', fg:6,  desc:'A massive club torn from an old oak.', tier:2 },
-  { id:'dark_elf_blade',name:'Dark Elf Blade', type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:80,  weight:2, dmg:[4,10],symbol:'†', fg:5,  desc:'Enchanted with shadow magic.', tier:3, prop:'shadow' },
-  { id:'necro_staff',   name:'Necromancer\'s Staff',type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:200, weight:3, dmg:[5,12],symbol:'|', fg:13, desc:'Pulses with dark energy.', tier:4, prop:'arcane' },
-  { id:'hellfire_blade',name:'Hellfire Blade', type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:500, weight:4, dmg:[8,18],symbol:'†', fg:12, desc:'Wreathed in eternal flames.', tier:5, prop:'fire' },
-
-  // ─── Armor ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-  { id:'rough_clothes', name:'Rough Clothes',  type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:2,   weight:1, def:0, symbol:']', fg:6,  desc:'Little more than work clothes.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'padded_armor',  name:'Padded Armor',   type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:10,  weight:2, def:1, symbol:']', fg:6,  desc:'Thick cloth layers provide some protection.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'leather_armor', name:'Leather Armor',  type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:25,  weight:3, def:2, symbol:']', fg:6,  desc:'Cured leather shaped into protective gear.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'robe',          name:'Mage\'s Robe',   type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:20,  weight:1, def:1, symbol:']', fg:9,  desc:'Light robe stitched with arcane sigils.', tier:1, prop:'arcane' },
-  { id:'chain_mail',    name:'Chain Mail',     type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:60,  weight:6, def:4, symbol:']', fg:7,  desc:'Interlocking rings of iron.', tier:2 },
-  { id:'plate_armor',   name:'Plate Armor',    type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:150, weight:9, def:7, symbol:']', fg:7,  desc:'Full plate of forged steel.', tier:3 },
-  { id:'troll_hide',    name:'Troll Hide',     type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:80,  weight:5, def:5, symbol:']', fg:2,  desc:'Cured troll hide with minor regenerative properties.', tier:2, prop:'regenerate1' },
-  { id:'dragon_scale',  name:'Dragon Scale Armor',type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:400, weight:6, def:10, symbol:']', fg:12, desc:'Scales from a dragon, virtually indestructible.', tier:4, prop:'fire_resist' },
-  { id:'epic_scale_armor',name:'Ancient Scale Mail',type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:800, weight:5, def:13, symbol:']', fg:14, desc:'Scales from an ancient dragon, shimmering with power.', tier:5, prop:'fire_resist' },
+  // ─── Weapons: Tier 1 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  { id:'pitchfork',      name:'Pitchfork',       type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:5,   weight:3, dmg:[2,5],  symbol:'/', fg:6,  desc:'A farming tool pressed into service.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'walking_stick',  name:'Walking Stick',   type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:3,   weight:2, dmg:[1,4],  symbol:'/', fg:6,  desc:'Better than nothing.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'dagger',         name:'Dagger',          type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:15,  weight:1, dmg:[2,6],  symbol:'†', fg:7,  desc:'A short blade, quick to draw.', tier:1, prop:'fast' },
+  { id:'crude_dagger',   name:'Crude Dagger',    type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:5,   weight:1, dmg:[1,4],  symbol:'†', fg:8,  desc:'Roughly fashioned from scrap iron.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'hunting_knife',  name:'Hunting Knife',   type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:12,  weight:1, dmg:[2,5],  symbol:'†', fg:6,  desc:'Good for field dressing and self-defense.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'short_sword',    name:'Short Sword',     type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:30,  weight:3, dmg:[3,8],  symbol:'†', fg:7,  desc:'A reliable blade for any fighter.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'club',           name:'Club',            type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:4,   weight:4, dmg:[2,7],  symbol:'!', fg:6,  desc:'Heavy wood. Crude but effective.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'hand_axe',       name:'Hand Axe',        type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:14,  weight:2, dmg:[3,7],  symbol:'P', fg:6,  desc:'A light axe quick enough for two-handed throwing.', tier:1, prop:'fast' },
+  { id:'spear',          name:'Spear',           type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:18,  weight:3, dmg:[3,8],  symbol:'/', fg:7,  desc:'A wooden shaft tipped with iron. Good reach.', tier:1, prop:'reach' },
+  { id:'staff',          name:'Staff',           type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:20,  weight:4, dmg:[2,6],  symbol:'|', fg:6,  desc:'A sturdy staff good for magic channeling.', tier:1, prop:'arcane' },
+  { id:'short_bow',      name:'Short Bow',       type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:25,  weight:2, dmg:[3,7],  symbol:')', fg:6,  desc:'A nimble bow for hunting and skirmishing.', tier:1, prop:'ranged' },
+  { id:'sling',          name:'Sling',           type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:8,   weight:1, dmg:[2,5],  symbol:')', fg:6,  desc:'A leather sling that hurls stones at speed.', tier:1, prop:'ranged' },
+  { id:'bone_knife',     name:'Bone Knife',      type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:6,   weight:1, dmg:[1,4],  symbol:'†', fg:8,  desc:'Carved from the femur of something large. Unsettling.', tier:1, region:'swamp' },
+  { id:'fisherman_hook', name:'Fishing Hook',    type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:4,   weight:1, dmg:[1,3],  symbol:'†', fg:6,  desc:'Repurposed from the docks. Hooked and cruel.', tier:1, region:'coastal' },
+
+  // ─── Weapons: Tier 2 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  { id:'iron_axe',       name:'Iron Axe',        type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:35,  weight:5, dmg:[4,10], symbol:'P', fg:7,  desc:'Heavy but devastating.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'long_sword',     name:'Long Sword',      type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:60,  weight:4, dmg:[4,10], symbol:'†', fg:7,  desc:'The weapon of knights and heroes.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'ogre_club',      name:'Ogre Club',       type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:40,  weight:8, dmg:[6,14], symbol:'!', fg:6,  desc:'A massive club torn from an old oak.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'war_hammer',     name:'War Hammer',      type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:55,  weight:6, dmg:[5,12], symbol:'!', fg:7,  desc:'A heavy hammer that caves in armor and bone alike.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'battle_axe',     name:'Battle Axe',      type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:58,  weight:6, dmg:[5,13], symbol:'P', fg:7,  desc:'Double-headed axe favored by warriors.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'morning_star',   name:'Morning Star',    type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:50,  weight:5, dmg:[4,11], symbol:'!', fg:7,  desc:'A spiked ball on a chain. Brutal and effective.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'rapier',         name:'Rapier',          type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:65,  weight:2, dmg:[4,9],  symbol:'†', fg:7,  desc:'A slender thrusting blade favored by duelists.', tier:2, prop:'fast' },
+  { id:'crossbow',       name:'Crossbow',        type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:70,  weight:4, dmg:[5,10], symbol:')', fg:7,  desc:'A mechanical bow with terrifying stopping power.', tier:2, prop:'ranged' },
+  { id:'scimitar',       name:'Scimitar',        type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:55,  weight:3, dmg:[4,10], symbol:'†', fg:14, desc:'A curved blade honed for the desert. Light and swift.', tier:2, region:'desert' },
+  { id:'bone_staff',     name:'Bone Staff',      type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:45,  weight:3, dmg:[3,9],  symbol:'|', fg:5,  desc:'Carved from the bones of the undead. Hums with necrotic energy.', tier:2, prop:'arcane', region:'swamp' },
+
+  // ─── Weapons: Tier 3 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  { id:'dark_elf_blade', name:'Dark Elf Blade',  type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:80,  weight:2, dmg:[4,10], symbol:'†', fg:5,  desc:'Enchanted with shadow magic.', tier:3, prop:'shadow' },
+  { id:'great_sword',    name:'Great Sword',     type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:110, weight:7, dmg:[7,16], symbol:'†', fg:7,  desc:'A massive two-handed blade that cleaves through armor.', tier:3 },
+  { id:'halberd',        name:'Halberd',         type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:95,  weight:7, dmg:[6,14], symbol:'/', fg:7,  desc:'A pole-axe combining spear, axe, and hook.', tier:3, prop:'reach' },
+  { id:'elven_longbow',  name:'Elven Longbow',   type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:130, weight:2, dmg:[6,13], symbol:')', fg:10, desc:'Carved from living wood and strung with spider silk. Unerringly accurate.', tier:3, prop:'ranged', region:'forest' },
+  { id:'dwarven_war_axe',name:'Dwarven War Axe', type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:120, weight:6, dmg:[7,15], symbol:'P', fg:7,  desc:'Forged in the deep holds. Runes of strength line the blade.', tier:3, region:'mountain' },
+  { id:'obsidian_blade', name:'Obsidian Blade',  type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:100, weight:2, dmg:[5,12], symbol:'†', fg:8,  desc:'Razor-sharp volcanic glass. Shatters after a brutal blow, but lethal until then.', tier:3, region:'desert' },
+  { id:'frost_spear',    name:'Frost Spear',     type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:115, weight:4, dmg:[6,13], symbol:'/', fg:11, desc:'A spear tipped with enchanted ice that never melts.', tier:3, prop:'ice', region:'arctic' },
+
+  // ─── Weapons: Tier 4 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  { id:'necro_staff',    name:'Necromancer\'s Staff', type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:200, weight:3, dmg:[5,12], symbol:'|', fg:13, desc:'Pulses with dark energy.', tier:4, prop:'arcane' },
+  { id:'runic_blade',    name:'Runic Blade',     type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:220, weight:3, dmg:[8,16], symbol:'†', fg:9,  desc:'Ancient runes glow along its edge, amplifying magic.', tier:4, prop:'arcane' },
+  { id:'death_bow',      name:'Death Bow',       type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:250, weight:3, dmg:[7,15], symbol:')', fg:5,  desc:'Strung with sinew of the undead. Arrows fired from it drain life.', tier:4, prop:'ranged' },
+  { id:'storm_hammer',   name:'Storm Hammer',    type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:240, weight:7, dmg:[9,18], symbol:'!', fg:11, desc:'A hammer wreathed in crackling lightning.', tier:4, prop:'lightning' },
+
+  // ─── Weapons: Tier 5 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  { id:'hellfire_blade', name:'Hellfire Blade',  type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:500, weight:4, dmg:[8,18], symbol:'†', fg:12, desc:'Wreathed in eternal flames.', tier:5, prop:'fire' },
+  { id:'sunblade',       name:'Sunblade',        type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:600, weight:3, dmg:[10,22],symbol:'†', fg:14, desc:'Forged in the heart of the sun. Sears corruption from the world.', tier:5, prop:'holy' },
+  { id:'void_sickle',    name:'Void Sickle',     type:ITEM_TYPE.WEAPON, slot:SLOT.WEAPON, value:550, weight:2, dmg:[9,20], symbol:')', fg:5,  desc:'A curved blade that cuts through the fabric of reality.', tier:5, prop:'arcane' },
+
+  // ─── Armor: Tier 1 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  { id:'rough_clothes',  name:'Rough Clothes',   type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:2,   weight:1, def:0,  symbol:']', fg:6,  desc:'Little more than work clothes.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'padded_armor',   name:'Padded Armor',    type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:10,  weight:2, def:1,  symbol:']', fg:6,  desc:'Thick cloth layers provide some protection.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'hide_armor',     name:'Hide Armor',      type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:12,  weight:2, def:1,  symbol:']', fg:6,  desc:'Layered animal hides stitched together crudely.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'leather_armor',  name:'Leather Armor',   type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:25,  weight:3, def:2,  symbol:']', fg:6,  desc:'Cured leather shaped into protective gear.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'scale_shirt',    name:'Scale Shirt',     type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:22,  weight:3, def:2,  symbol:']', fg:6,  desc:'Small metal scales sewn onto a leather backing.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'robe',           name:'Mage\'s Robe',    type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:20,  weight:1, def:1,  symbol:']', fg:9,  desc:'Light robe stitched with arcane sigils.', tier:1, prop:'arcane' },
+
+  // ─── Armor: Tier 2 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  { id:'chain_mail',     name:'Chain Mail',      type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:60,  weight:6, def:4,  symbol:']', fg:7,  desc:'Interlocking rings of iron.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'breastplate',    name:'Breastplate',     type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:75,  weight:5, def:5,  symbol:']', fg:7,  desc:'A solid steel chest-piece favored by knights.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'troll_hide',     name:'Troll Hide',      type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:80,  weight:5, def:5,  symbol:']', fg:2,  desc:'Cured troll hide with minor regenerative properties.', tier:2, prop:'regenerate1' },
+  { id:'elven_mail',     name:'Elven Mail',      type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:90,  weight:3, def:4,  symbol:']', fg:10, desc:'Impossibly light chainmail woven by elven craftsmen. Silences movement.', tier:2, prop:'arcane', region:'forest' },
+  { id:'orcish_hide',    name:'Orcish Hide',     type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:55,  weight:6, def:4,  symbol:']', fg:2,  desc:'Battle-scarred orc leather stinking of swamp mud.', tier:2, region:'swamp' },
+  { id:'desert_wraps',   name:'Desert Wraps',    type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:45,  weight:2, def:3,  symbol:']', fg:14, desc:'Light linen wraps treated against heat and sand. Barely adequate but cool.', tier:2, region:'desert' },
+
+  // ─── Armor: Tier 3 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  { id:'plate_armor',    name:'Plate Armor',     type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:150, weight:9, def:7,  symbol:']', fg:7,  desc:'Full plate of forged steel.', tier:3 },
+  { id:'dwarven_plate',  name:'Dwarven Plate',   type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:200, weight:9, def:9,  symbol:']', fg:7,  desc:'Master-forged dwarven plate. The runes embossed on it blunt enemy blades.', tier:3, region:'mountain' },
+  { id:'shadow_leather', name:'Shadow Leather',  type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:180, weight:3, def:6,  symbol:']', fg:5,  desc:'Black leather cured in shadow essence. Makes you harder to see in darkness.', tier:3, prop:'shadow' },
+
+  // ─── Armor: Tier 4 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  { id:'dragon_scale',   name:'Dragon Scale Armor', type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:400, weight:6, def:10, symbol:']', fg:12, desc:'Scales from a dragon, virtually indestructible.', tier:4, prop:'fire_resist' },
+
+  // ─── Armor: Tier 5 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  { id:'epic_scale_armor',name:'Ancient Scale Mail', type:ITEM_TYPE.ARMOR, slot:SLOT.ARMOR, value:800, weight:5, def:13, symbol:']', fg:14, desc:'Scales from an ancient dragon, shimmering with power.', tier:5, prop:'fire_resist' },
+
+  // ─── Helmets ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  { id:'leather_cap',    name:'Leather Cap',     type:ITEM_TYPE.HELMET, slot:SLOT.HELMET, value:8,   weight:1, def:1,  symbol:'^', fg:6,  desc:'A simple cap of hardened leather.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'iron_cap',       name:'Iron Cap',        type:ITEM_TYPE.HELMET, slot:SLOT.HELMET, value:18,  weight:2, def:2,  symbol:'^', fg:7,  desc:'A plain iron skullcap.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'chainmail_coif', name:'Chainmail Coif',  type:ITEM_TYPE.HELMET, slot:SLOT.HELMET, value:45,  weight:2, def:3,  symbol:'^', fg:7,  desc:'A hood of interlocked iron rings.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'horned_helm',    name:'Horned Helm',     type:ITEM_TYPE.HELMET, slot:SLOT.HELMET, value:55,  weight:3, def:3,  symbol:'^', fg:6,  desc:'A battered iron helm with crude horns. Intimidating.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'dwarven_helm',   name:'Dwarven Helm',    type:ITEM_TYPE.HELMET, slot:SLOT.HELMET, value:120, weight:3, def:5,  symbol:'^', fg:7,  desc:'A deep-steel helm wrought in the forges under the mountain.', tier:3, region:'mountain' },
+  { id:'elven_crown',    name:'Elven Crown',     type:ITEM_TYPE.HELMET, slot:SLOT.HELMET, value:130, weight:1, def:3,  symbol:'^', fg:10, desc:'A circlet of woven branches and silver thread. Enhances focus.', tier:3, prop:'arcane', region:'forest' },
+  { id:'dragon_helm',    name:'Dragon Helm',     type:ITEM_TYPE.HELMET, slot:SLOT.HELMET, value:280, weight:4, def:6,  symbol:'^', fg:12, desc:'A helm crafted from dragon skull. Offers exceptional fire resistance.', tier:4, prop:'fire_resist' },
+  { id:'death_mask',     name:'Death Mask',      type:ITEM_TYPE.HELMET, slot:SLOT.HELMET, value:240, weight:2, def:4,  symbol:'^', fg:5,  desc:'A porcelain mask taken from a tomb. Dread emanates from it.', tier:4, prop:'shadow' },
 
   // ─── Shields (Offhand) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-  { id:'buckler',      name:'Buckler',      type:ITEM_TYPE.OFFHAND, slot:SLOT.OFFHAND, value:15,  weight:2, def:2, symbol:'O', fg:7,  desc:'A small round shield, quick to block with.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'kite_shield',  name:'Kite Shield',  type:ITEM_TYPE.OFFHAND, slot:SLOT.OFFHAND, value:50,  weight:5, def:4, symbol:'O', fg:7,  desc:'A sturdy iron-banded shield covering arm to shoulder.', tier:2 },
-  { id:'tower_shield', name:'Tower Shield', type:ITEM_TYPE.OFFHAND, slot:SLOT.OFFHAND, value:130, weight:9, def:7, symbol:'O', fg:7,  desc:'A massive shield that covers most of the body.', tier:3 },
+  { id:'buckler',        name:'Buckler',         type:ITEM_TYPE.OFFHAND, slot:SLOT.OFFHAND, value:15,  weight:2, def:2,  symbol:'O', fg:7,  desc:'A small round shield, quick to block with.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'kite_shield',    name:'Kite Shield',     type:ITEM_TYPE.OFFHAND, slot:SLOT.OFFHAND, value:50,  weight:5, def:4,  symbol:'O', fg:7,  desc:'A sturdy iron-banded shield covering arm to shoulder.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'tower_shield',   name:'Tower Shield',    type:ITEM_TYPE.OFFHAND, slot:SLOT.OFFHAND, value:130, weight:9, def:7,  symbol:'O', fg:7,  desc:'A massive shield that covers most of the body.', tier:3 },
 
   // ─── Accessories ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-  { id:'cursed_amulet', name:'Cursed Amulet',  type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:50, weight:0, symbol:'♦', fg:5, desc:'Dangerous power thrums within.', tier:2, cursed:true, effect:'curse_str' },
-  { id:'amulet_of_vigor',name:'Amulet of Vigor',type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:100, weight:0, symbol:'♦', fg:14, desc:'+10 max HP.', tier:2, effect:'hp10' },
-  { id:'ring_of_magic', name:'Ring of Magic',  type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:120, weight:0, symbol:'o', fg:9, desc:'+8 max MP.', tier:2, effect:'mp8' },
+  { id:'lucky_charm',       name:'Lucky Charm',        type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:25,  weight:0, symbol:'♦', fg:14, desc:'A small trinket that seems to attract fortune.', tier:1, effect:'luck5' },
+  { id:'cursed_amulet',     name:'Cursed Amulet',      type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:50,  weight:0, symbol:'♦', fg:5,  desc:'Dangerous power thrums within.', tier:2, cursed:true, effect:'curse_str' },
+  { id:'cursed_ring',       name:'Cursed Ring',        type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:30,  weight:0, symbol:'o', fg:5,  desc:'Slips onto the finger with suspicious ease.', tier:2, cursed:true, effect:'curse_dex' },
+  { id:'amulet_of_vigor',   name:'Amulet of Vigor',    type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:100, weight:0, symbol:'♦', fg:14, desc:'+10 max HP.', tier:2, effect:'hp10' },
+  { id:'ring_of_magic',     name:'Ring of Magic',      type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:120, weight:0, symbol:'o', fg:9,  desc:'+8 max MP.', tier:2, effect:'mp8' },
+  { id:'ring_of_strength',  name:'Ring of Strength',   type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:110, weight:0, symbol:'o', fg:7,  desc:'+2 Strength.', tier:2, effect:'str2' },
+  { id:'ring_of_protection',name:'Ring of Protection', type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:105, weight:0, symbol:'o', fg:7,  desc:'+2 Defense.', tier:2, effect:'def2' },
+  { id:'swiftness_necklace',name:'Swiftness Necklace', type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:115, weight:0, symbol:'♦', fg:11, desc:'+2 Dexterity.', tier:2, effect:'dex2' },
+  { id:'elven_talisman',    name:'Elven Talisman',     type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:160, weight:0, symbol:'♦', fg:10, desc:'+15 max MP. Attuned to the deep forest.', tier:3, effect:'mp15', region:'forest' },
+  { id:'dwarven_rune_stone',name:'Dwarven Rune Stone', type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:160, weight:1, symbol:'♦', fg:7,  desc:'+15 max HP. Carved with ancient mountain runes.', tier:3, effect:'hp15', region:'mountain' },
+  { id:'ring_of_fire',      name:'Ring of Fire',       type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:175, weight:0, symbol:'o', fg:12, desc:'Fire damage bonus on attacks.', tier:3, effect:'fire_dmg', prop:'fire' },
+  { id:'amulet_of_power',   name:'Amulet of Power',    type:ITEM_TYPE.ACCESSORY, slot:SLOT.ACCESSORY, value:300, weight:0, symbol:'♦', fg:12, desc:'+4 Strength. For those who demand more.', tier:4, effect:'str4' },
 
   // ─── Consumables ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-  { id:'healing_potion', name:'Healing Potion', type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:30, weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:12, desc:'Restore 20 HP.', heal:20, tier:1 },
-  { id:'mana_potion',    name:'Mana Potion',    type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:25, weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:9,  desc:'Restore 15 MP.', mp:15, tier:1 },
-  { id:'healing_herb',   name:'Healing Herb',   type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:8,  weight:0, symbol:'¿', fg:10, desc:'Restore 8 HP.', heal:8, tier:1 },
-  { id:'antidote',       name:'Antidote',       type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:20, weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:10, desc:'Cures poison.', cure:'poison', tier:1 },
-  { id:'bread',          name:'Bread',          type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:2,  weight:1, symbol:'%', fg:14, desc:'Restore 4 HP.', heal:4, tier:1 },
-  { id:'smoke_bomb',     name:'Smoke Bomb',     type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:15, weight:0, symbol:'*', fg:8, desc:'Flee combat with 90% success.', flee:true, tier:1 },
-  { id:'scroll_fire',    name:'Scroll of Fireball', type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:40, weight:0, symbol:'~', fg:12, desc:'Deal 3d6 fire damage.', dmg:[3,6,'fire'], tier:2 },
-  { id:'greater_heal',   name:'Greater Healing', type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:80, weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:12, desc:'Restore 50 HP.', heal:50, tier:2 },
-  { id:'elixir',         name:'Elixir of Life',  type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:200,weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:13, desc:'Restore full HP and MP.', fullHeal:true, tier:3 },
+  { id:'bandage',          name:'Bandage',           type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:5,   weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:7,  desc:'Restore 6 HP.', heal:6, tier:1 },
+  { id:'healing_herb',     name:'Healing Herb',      type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:8,   weight:0, symbol:'¿', fg:10, desc:'Restore 8 HP.', heal:8, tier:1 },
+  { id:'healing_potion',   name:'Healing Potion',    type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:30,  weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:12, desc:'Restore 20 HP.', heal:20, tier:1 },
+  { id:'mana_potion',      name:'Mana Potion',       type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:25,  weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:9,  desc:'Restore 15 MP.', mp:15, tier:1 },
+  { id:'antidote',         name:'Antidote',          type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:20,  weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:10, desc:'Cures poison.', cure:'poison', tier:1 },
+  { id:'bread',            name:'Bread',             type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:2,   weight:1, symbol:'%', fg:14, desc:'Restore 4 HP.', heal:4, tier:1 },
+  { id:'smoke_bomb',       name:'Smoke Bomb',        type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:15,  weight:0, symbol:'*', fg:8,  desc:'Flee combat with 90% success.', flee:true, tier:1 },
+  { id:'stamina_draught',  name:'Stamina Draught',   type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:18,  weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:14, desc:'Restore 12 HP.', heal:12, tier:1 },
+  { id:'strength_potion',  name:'Strength Potion',   type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:55,  weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:12, desc:'Temporarily boosts Strength by 2 for 5 turns.', effect:'str_boost', tier:2 },
+  { id:'scroll_fire',      name:'Scroll of Fireball',type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:40,  weight:0, symbol:'~', fg:12, desc:'Deal 3d6 fire damage.', dmg:[3,6,'fire'], tier:2 },
+  { id:'scroll_lightning', name:'Scroll of Lightning',type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:50, weight:0, symbol:'~', fg:11, desc:'Deal 3d8 lightning damage.', dmg:[3,8,'lightning'], tier:2 },
+  { id:'greater_heal',     name:'Greater Healing',   type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:80,  weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:12, desc:'Restore 50 HP.', heal:50, tier:2 },
+  { id:'scroll_ice',       name:'Scroll of Ice Storm',type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:70, weight:0, symbol:'~', fg:9,  desc:'Deal 2d8 ice damage and freeze the enemy.', dmg:[2,8,'ice'], tier:3 },
+  { id:'elixir',           name:'Elixir of Life',    type:ITEM_TYPE.CONSUMABLE, value:200, weight:0, symbol:'!', fg:13, desc:'Restore full HP and MP.', fullHeal:true, tier:3 },
 
   // ─── Quest / Misc ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
-  { id:'lockpick',       name:'Lockpick',       type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:5, weight:0, symbol:'-', fg:7, desc:'For opening stubborn locks.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'travel_rations', name:'Travel Rations', type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:3, weight:1, symbol:'%', fg:6, desc:'Dried food for the road.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'trade_goods',    name:'Trade Goods',    type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:20, weight:3, symbol:'$', fg:14, desc:'Various merchant wares.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'arrow',          name:'Arrow',          type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:1, weight:0, symbol:'/', fg:6, desc:'Ammunition for a bow.', tier:1, stackable:true },
-  { id:'rat_tail',       name:'Rat Tail',       type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:2, weight:0, symbol:'~', fg:6, desc:'Foul-smelling.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'wolf_pelt',      name:'Wolf Pelt',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:15, weight:3, symbol:'%', fg:7, desc:'Thick grey fur.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'wolf_fang',      name:'Wolf Fang',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:8, weight:0, symbol:'^', fg:7, desc:'Sharp canine tooth.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'bear_pelt',      name:'Bear Pelt',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:30, weight:5, symbol:'%', fg:6, desc:'Large, thick pelt.', tier:2 },
-  { id:'bear_claw',      name:'Bear Claw',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:12, weight:0, symbol:'^', fg:6, desc:'A fearsome curved claw.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'spider_silk',    name:'Spider Silk',    type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:10, weight:0, symbol:'~', fg:7, desc:'Incredibly strong and light.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'venom_sac',      name:'Venom Sac',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:12, weight:0, symbol:'o', fg:10, desc:'Poison venom, still potent.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'slime_jelly',    name:'Slime Jelly',    type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:5, weight:0, symbol:'o', fg:10, desc:'Viscous and smelly.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'dragon_tooth',   name:'Dragon Tooth',   type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:80, weight:1, symbol:'^', fg:12, desc:'A razor-sharp tooth.', tier:3 },
-  { id:'dragon_heart',   name:'Dragon Heart',   type:ITEM_TYPE.QUEST, value:0, weight:2, symbol:'♥', fg:12, desc:'Still beating faintly.', tier:5 },
-  { id:'phylactery',     name:'Phylactery',     type:ITEM_TYPE.QUEST, value:0, weight:1, symbol:'*', fg:13, desc:'The source of the Lich\'s immortality.', tier:5 },
-  { id:'demon_core',     name:'Demon Core',     type:ITEM_TYPE.QUEST, value:0, weight:2, symbol:'*', fg:12, desc:'The imprisoned essence of a demon lord.', tier:5 },
-  { id:'letter',         name:'Sealed Letter',  type:ITEM_TYPE.QUEST, value:0, weight:0, symbol:'≡', fg:7,  desc:'A sealed letter entrusted to you for delivery.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'ectoplasm',      name:'Ectoplasm',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:8, weight:0, symbol:'o', fg:11, desc:'Ghostly residue.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'lockpick',       name:'Lockpick',       type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:5,   weight:0, symbol:'-', fg:7,  desc:'For opening stubborn locks.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'travel_rations', name:'Travel Rations', type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:3,   weight:1, symbol:'%', fg:6,  desc:'Dried food for the road.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'trade_goods',    name:'Trade Goods',    type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:20,  weight:3, symbol:'$', fg:14, desc:'Various merchant wares.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'rat_tail',       name:'Rat Tail',       type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:2,   weight:0, symbol:'~', fg:6,  desc:'Foul-smelling.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'wolf_pelt',      name:'Wolf Pelt',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:15,  weight:3, symbol:'%', fg:7,  desc:'Thick grey fur.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'wolf_fang',      name:'Wolf Fang',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:8,   weight:0, symbol:'^', fg:7,  desc:'Sharp canine tooth.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'bear_pelt',      name:'Bear Pelt',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:30,  weight:5, symbol:'%', fg:6,  desc:'Large, thick pelt.', tier:2 },
+  { id:'bear_claw',      name:'Bear Claw',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:12,  weight:0, symbol:'^', fg:6,  desc:'A fearsome curved claw.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'spider_silk',    name:'Spider Silk',    type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:10,  weight:0, symbol:'~', fg:7,  desc:'Incredibly strong and light.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'venom_sac',      name:'Venom Sac',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:12,  weight:0, symbol:'o', fg:10, desc:'Poison venom, still potent.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'slime_jelly',    name:'Slime Jelly',    type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:5,   weight:0, symbol:'o', fg:10, desc:'Viscous and smelly.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'dragon_tooth',   name:'Dragon Tooth',   type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:80,  weight:1, symbol:'^', fg:12, desc:'A razor-sharp tooth.', tier:3 },
+  { id:'dragon_heart',   name:'Dragon Heart',   type:ITEM_TYPE.QUEST, value:0,  weight:2, symbol:'♥', fg:12, desc:'Still beating faintly.', tier:5 },
+  { id:'phylactery',     name:'Phylactery',     type:ITEM_TYPE.QUEST, value:0,  weight:1, symbol:'*', fg:13, desc:'The source of the Lich\'s immortality.', tier:5 },
+  { id:'demon_core',     name:'Demon Core',     type:ITEM_TYPE.QUEST, value:0,  weight:2, symbol:'*', fg:12, desc:'The imprisoned essence of a demon lord.', tier:5 },
+  { id:'letter',         name:'Sealed Letter',  type:ITEM_TYPE.QUEST, value:0,  weight:0, symbol:'≡', fg:7,  desc:'A sealed letter entrusted to you for delivery.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'ectoplasm',      name:'Ectoplasm',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:8,   weight:0, symbol:'o', fg:11, desc:'Ghostly residue.', tier:2 },
   { id:'large_gem',      name:'Large Gem',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:100, weight:1, symbol:'♦', fg:14, desc:'A flawless gemstone.', tier:3 },
-  { id:'stolen_coin',    name:'Stolen Coin',    type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:3, weight:0, symbol:'$', fg:14, desc:'Poorly minted.', tier:1 },
-  { id:'local_map',      name:'Local Map',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:50, weight:0, symbol:'?', fg:14, desc:'A hand-drawn map of the surrounding region. Reveals nearby terrain when purchased.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'stolen_coin',    name:'Stolen Coin',    type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:3,   weight:0, symbol:'$', fg:14, desc:'Poorly minted.', tier:1 },
+  { id:'local_map',      name:'Local Map',      type:ITEM_TYPE.MISC, value:50,  weight:0, symbol:'?', fg:14, desc:'A hand-drawn map of the surrounding region. Reveals nearby terrain when purchased.', tier:1 },
 ];
 
-// Shop inventory tiers by town level
-export const SHOP_TIERS = {
-  1: ['dagger', 'short_sword', 'leather_armor', 'padded_armor', 'buckler', 'healing_potion', 'healing_herb', 'antidote', 'bread', 'lockpick', 'arrow', 'local_map'],
-  2: ['long_sword', 'chain_mail', 'kite_shield', 'short_bow', 'mana_potion', 'scroll_fire', 'smoke_bomb', 'amulet_of_vigor'],
-  3: ['plate_armor', 'tower_shield', 'greater_heal', 'ring_of_magic', 'dark_elf_blade', 'elixir'],
+// ─── Shop Inventories by Role ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
+// Each role has strictly separated inventory — no cross-role overlap.
+
+// General Store: everyday survival gear, basic tools, light weapons/armor
+export const GENERAL_STORE_TIERS = {
+  1: ['rough_clothes', 'padded_armor', 'hide_armor', 'walking_stick', 'dagger', 'club',
+      'bread', 'travel_rations', 'lockpick', 'local_map', 'bandage', 'lucky_charm'],
+  2: ['leather_armor', 'short_sword', 'hunting_knife', 'hand_axe', 'leather_cap',
+      'smoke_bomb', 'stamina_draught'],
+  3: ['scale_shirt', 'spear', 'iron_cap', 'ring_of_protection'],
 };
 
-// Role-specific shop inventories
+// Blacksmith: weapons, armor, shields, and helmets only — zero consumables
 export const BLACKSMITH_TIERS = {
-  1: ['pitchfork', 'dagger', 'hunting_knife', 'short_sword', 'padded_armor', 'leather_armor', 'buckler'],
-  2: ['iron_axe', 'long_sword', 'short_bow', 'chain_mail', 'kite_shield'],
-  3: ['plate_armor', 'tower_shield', 'dark_elf_blade'],
+  1: ['crude_dagger', 'pitchfork', 'short_sword', 'hand_axe', 'club', 'spear',
+      'buckler', 'padded_armor', 'leather_armor', 'iron_cap', 'leather_cap'],
+  2: ['iron_axe', 'war_hammer', 'battle_axe', 'morning_star', 'rapier', 'crossbow',
+      'chain_mail', 'breastplate', 'kite_shield', 'chainmail_coif', 'horned_helm'],
+  3: ['long_sword', 'great_sword', 'halberd', 'plate_armor', 'tower_shield',
+      'shadow_leather', 'dwarven_plate', 'dwarven_helm', 'dwarven_war_axe'],
 };
 
+// Healer / Temple: healing potions, herbs, magical restoration — no food, no weapons
 export const HEALER_TIERS = {
-  1: ['healing_potion', 'healing_herb', 'antidote', 'bread', 'mana_potion'],
-  2: ['greater_heal', 'scroll_fire', 'smoke_bomb'],
-  3: ['elixir', 'ring_of_magic'],
+  1: ['healing_potion', 'healing_herb', 'antidote', 'mana_potion', 'bandage', 'stamina_draught'],
+  2: ['greater_heal', 'strength_potion', 'scroll_fire', 'amulet_of_vigor', 'ring_of_magic',
+      'swiftness_necklace', 'elven_talisman', 'dwarven_rune_stone'],
+  3: ['elixir', 'scroll_lightning', 'scroll_ice', 'amulet_of_power', 'ring_of_fire'],
 };
 
+// Tavern: food and drink only — minimal inventory by design
 export const TAVERN_TIERS = {
-  1: ['bread', 'healing_herb', 'travel_rations'],
-  2: ['healing_potion', 'smoke_bomb'],
-  3: ['antidote', 'mana_potion'],
+  1: ['bread', 'travel_rations', 'healing_herb'],
+  2: ['smoke_bomb', 'stamina_draught'],
+  3: [],
 };
 
 const ROLE_TIERS = {
-  general:    SHOP_TIERS,
+  general:    GENERAL_STORE_TIERS,
   blacksmith: BLACKSMITH_TIERS,
   healer:     HEALER_TIERS,
   tavern:     TAVERN_TIERS,
 };
 
+// Legacy alias kept for any code that imports SHOP_TIERS directly
+export const SHOP_TIERS = GENERAL_STORE_TIERS;
+
 export function getItem(id) {
   return ITEMS.find(i => i.id === id);
 }
@@ -116,13 +201,18 @@ export function getShopInventory(tier) {
   return getShopInventoryByRole('general', tier);
 }
 
-export function getShopInventoryByRole(role, tier) {
-  const tiers = ROLE_TIERS[role] || SHOP_TIERS;
+export function getShopInventoryByRole(role, tier, region = null) {
+  const tiers = ROLE_TIERS[role] || GENERAL_STORE_TIERS;
   const ids = [];
   for (let t = 1; t <= Math.min(tier, 3); t++) {
     ids.push(...(tiers[t] || []));
   }
-  return ids.map(id => getItem(id)).filter(Boolean);
+  return ids.map(id => getItem(id)).filter(item => {
+    if (!item) return false;
+    // Region-tagged items only appear in matching regions
+    if (item.region && region && item.region !== region) return false;
+    return true;
+  });
 }
 
 // Add an item to the player's inventory, stacking if the item is stackable.
@@ -139,4 +229,3 @@ export function addToInventory(player, itemId, qty = 1) {
     player.inventory.push({ id: itemId, qty });
   }
 }
-
diff --git a/js/data/monsters.ts b/js/data/monsters.ts
index dd8e24a..6140cc3 100644
--- a/js/data/monsters.ts
+++ b/js/data/monsters.ts
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ export const MONSTERS = [
     def: 1,
     xp: 20,
     gold: [1, 8],
-    loot: [{ id: 'crude_dagger', chance: 15 }, { id: 'stolen_coin', chance: 30 }],
+    loot: [{ id: 'crude_dagger', chance: 15 }, { id: 'stolen_coin', chance: 30 }, { id: 'bone_knife', chance: 10 }, { id: 'lucky_charm', chance: 5 }],
     abilities: [{ id: 'flee', name: 'Flee', desc: 'Runs away when below 25% HP.', chance: 0 }],
     description: 'A small, cunning creature with a talent for ambush.',
     flavorText: ['The goblin cackles. "Your gold or your life!"', '"Stupid adventurer! Skreek will get you!"'],
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ export const MONSTERS = [
     def: 2,
     xp: 32,
     gold: [5, 20],
-    loot: [{ id: 'short_sword', chance: 10 }, { id: 'leather_armor', chance: 8 }],
+    loot: [{ id: 'short_sword', chance: 10 }, { id: 'leather_armor', chance: 8 }, { id: 'leather_cap', chance: 20 }, { id: 'hand_axe', chance: 12 }],
     abilities: [{ id: 'trip', name: 'Trip', desc: 'Target loses next turn.', chance: 15 }],
     description: 'A desperate criminal who\'d rather take your valuables than earn them.',
     flavorText: ['"Hand over your coin and we\'ll let you live."', '"Nothing personal. Just business."'],
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ export const MONSTERS = [
     def: 3,
     xp: 50,
     gold: [5, 25],
-    loot: [{ id: 'iron_axe', chance: 12 }, { id: 'chain_mail', chance: 8 }],
+    loot: [{ id: 'iron_axe', chance: 12 }, { id: 'chain_mail', chance: 8 }, { id: 'orcish_hide', chance: 25 }, { id: 'war_hammer', chance: 8 }],
     abilities: [{ id: 'battle_cry', name: 'Battle Cry', desc: '+3 attack for 2 turns.', chance: 20 }],
     description: 'A brutal warrior driven by bloodlust and tribal loyalty.',
     flavorText: ['"Waaagh!" it bellows.', 'The orc raises its axe with a terrifying roar.'],
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ export const MONSTERS = [
     def: 3,
     xp: 55,
     gold: [0, 5],
-    loot: [{ id: 'bear_pelt', chance: 50 }, { id: 'bear_claw', chance: 40 }],
+    loot: [{ id: 'bear_pelt', chance: 50 }, { id: 'bear_claw', chance: 40 }, { id: 'hide_armor', chance: 20 }],
     abilities: [{ id: 'maul', name: 'Maul', desc: 'Double damage.', chance: 15 }],
     description: 'A massive brown bear, territorial and short-tempered.',
     flavorText: ['The bear rears up on its hind legs.', 'An enormous roar shakes the ground.'],
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ export const MONSTERS = [
     def: 4,
     xp: 80,
     gold: [3, 15],
-    loot: [{ id: 'troll_hide', chance: 30 }],
+    loot: [{ id: 'troll_hide', chance: 30 }, { id: 'horned_helm', chance: 15 }],
     abilities: [{ id: 'regenerate', name: 'Regenerate', desc: 'Heals 3 HP at the start of each turn.', chance: 100 }],
     description: 'A hulking, dim-witted brute that heals at an alarming rate. Fire and acid stop the regeneration.',
     flavorText: ['The troll\'s wounds knit closed before your eyes.', '"Troll smell meat!"'],
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ export const MONSTERS = [
     def: 3,
     xp: 70,
     gold: [10, 40],
-    loot: [{ id: 'dark_elf_blade', chance: 10 }, { id: 'mana_potion', chance: 25 }],
+    loot: [{ id: 'dark_elf_blade', chance: 10 }, { id: 'mana_potion', chance: 25 }, { id: 'elven_mail', chance: 10 }, { id: 'elven_talisman', chance: 5 }],
     abilities: [
       { id: 'shadow_step', name: 'Shadow Step', desc: 'Evades one attack.', chance: 20 },
       { id: 'poison_blade', name: 'Poison Blade', desc: 'Attack poisons target.', chance: 25 },
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ export const MONSTERS = [
     def: 5,
     xp: 150,
     gold: [10, 50],
-    loot: [{ id: 'ogre_club', chance: 15 }, { id: 'large_gem', chance: 8 }],
+    loot: [{ id: 'ogre_club', chance: 15 }, { id: 'large_gem', chance: 8 }, { id: 'horned_helm', chance: 12 }, { id: 'iron_cap', chance: 20 }],
     abilities: [{ id: 'smash', name: 'Smash', desc: 'Deal 3x damage, stun for 1 turn.', chance: 20 }],
     description: 'A massive humanoid that can shatter rock with its fists.',
     flavorText: ['"SMASH!"', 'The ground trembles with each lumbering step.'],
@@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ export const MONSTERS = [
     def: 2,
     xp: 130,
     gold: [5, 20],
-    loot: [{ id: 'ectoplasm', chance: 40 }, { id: 'cursed_amulet', chance: 5 }],
+    loot: [{ id: 'ectoplasm', chance: 40 }, { id: 'cursed_amulet', chance: 5 }, { id: 'death_mask', chance: 8 }, { id: 'cursed_ring', chance: 6 }],
     abilities: [
       { id: 'drain', name: 'Life Drain', desc: 'Steal 5 HP from target.', chance: 30 },
       { id: 'phase', name: 'Phase Shift', desc: '30% chance to dodge all attacks.', chance: 100 },
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ export const MONSTERS = [
     def: 8,
     xp: 500,
     gold: [100, 300],
-    loot: [{ id: 'dragon_scale', chance: 70 }, { id: 'dragon_tooth', chance: 50 }],
+    loot: [{ id: 'dragon_scale', chance: 70 }, { id: 'dragon_tooth', chance: 50 }, { id: 'dragon_helm', chance: 30 }],
     abilities: [
       { id: 'fire_breath', name: 'Fire Breath', desc: 'Deal 3d8 fire damage to all.', chance: 25 },
       { id: 'tail_sweep', name: 'Tail Sweep', desc: 'Knock back and stun.', chance: 15 },
diff --git a/js/systems/combat.ts b/js/systems/combat.ts
index 677ebde..55a2d4c 100644
--- a/js/systems/combat.ts
+++ b/js/systems/combat.ts
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ export function spawnEncounter(biome, dangerLevel, rng) {
 // ─── Combat State ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
 export function initCombat(player, monsters, biome, rng) {
-  return {
+  const combat = {
     state:      COMBAT_STATE.PLAYER_TURN,
     player,
     monsters,
@@ -71,6 +71,29 @@ export function initCombat(player, monsters, biome, rng) {
     // For multi-enemy, current target
     targetIdx:  0,
   };
+
+  // Tracking: +3 initiative — 30% chance to surprise enemies and skip their first attack
+  if (player.skills && player.skills.includes('tracking')) {
+    const surpriseChance = 30 + Math.max(0, (player.stats.dex - 10));
+    if (rng.chance(surpriseChance)) {
+      combat.log.push({ msg: 'Your tracking skills let you spot the enemy first — they are surprised!', type: 'system' });
+      combat._enemySurprised = true;
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Archery firstStrikeChance: 30% chance to get the jump on enemies with a ranged weapon
+  if (!combat._enemySurprised && player.skills && player.skills.includes('archery')) {
+    const weapon = player.equipment?.weapon;
+    const wItem  = weapon ? player.inventory.find(i => i.id === weapon) : null;
+    // Check if equipped weapon has ranged prop via item data (import may not be available here;
+    // use a simple check — archery applies even without item data)
+    if (rng.chance(30)) {
+      combat.log.push({ msg: 'Archery training: you draw and fire before the enemy can react!', type: 'system' });
+      combat._enemySurprised = true;
+    }
+  }
+
+  return combat;
 }
 
 // Get active monster (first alive)
@@ -301,9 +324,26 @@ export function playerUseAbility(combat, abilityId) {
       return advanceToEnemyTurn(combat);
     }
 
-    case 'forage':
-      logMsg(combat, 'Cannot forage during combat!', 'system');
-      return; // Don't advance turn
+    case 'forage': {
+      if (combat._forageUsed) {
+        logMsg(combat, 'You have already foraged in this area.', 'system');
+        return;
+      }
+      combat._forageUsed = true;
+      // Herbalism passive: find 1-3 healing herbs based on skill and DEX
+      const herbCount = 1 + (hasSkill(player, 'herbalism') ? rng.int(0, 2) : 0);
+      let added = 0;
+      for (let h = 0; h < herbCount; h++) {
+        if (player.inventory.length < 20) {
+          const existing = player.inventory.find(i => i.id === 'healing_herb');
+          if (existing) { existing.qty += 1; }
+          else { player.inventory.push({ id: 'healing_herb', qty: 1 }); }
+          added++;
+        }
+      }
+      logMsg(combat, added > 0 ? `You forage the area and find ${added} Healing Herb${added > 1 ? 's' : ''}.` : 'Your inventory is full — no room for herbs.', 'system');
+      return; // Forage does not consume a combat turn
+    }
 
     case 'backstab':
       logMsg(combat, 'Backstab triggers automatically on the first turn.', 'system');
@@ -394,6 +434,13 @@ function advanceToEnemyTurn(combat) {
   const monster = getActiveMonster(combat);
   if (!monster) return checkVictory(combat);
 
+  // Tracking/Archery surprise: skip enemy's very first attack
+  if (combat._enemySurprised && combat.turn === 1) {
+    combat._enemySurprised = false;
+    combat.state = COMBAT_STATE.PLAYER_TURN;
+    return;
+  }
+
   // Process status effects first
   processMonsterStatus(combat, monster);
   if (combat.state !== COMBAT_STATE.ENEMY_TURN) return;
@@ -630,15 +677,17 @@ function checkVictory(combat) {
     // Calculate total rewards
     combat.totalXp   = combat.monsters.reduce((sum, m) => sum + m.xp, 0);
     combat.totalGold = combat.monsters.reduce((sum, m) => sum + m.gold, 0);
-    combat.lootItems = collectLoot(combat.monsters, combat.rng);
+    combat.lootItems = collectLoot(combat.monsters, combat.player, combat.rng);
   }
 }
 
-function collectLoot(monsters, rng) {
+function collectLoot(monsters, player, rng) {
   const items = [];
+  // Lockpicking passive: +15% chance on each drop
+  const lootMult = hasSkill(player, 'lockpicking') ? 1.15 : 1.0;
   for (const m of monsters) {
     for (const drop of (m.loot || [])) {
-      if (rng.chance(drop.chance)) {
+      if (rng.chance(Math.min(100, drop.chance * lootMult))) {
         items.push(drop.id);
       }
     }
diff --git a/js/types.ts b/js/types.ts
index 143c85d..7a8a10a 100644
--- a/js/types.ts
+++ b/js/types.ts
@@ -396,6 +396,7 @@ export interface Item {
   desc: string;
   tier: number;
   prop?: string;
+  region?: string;   // 'mountain' | 'forest' | 'desert' | 'swamp' | 'plains' | 'arctic' | 'coastal'
   cursed?: boolean;
   effect?: string;
   heal?: number;
diff --git a/js/ui/screens/shopScreen.ts b/js/ui/screens/shopScreen.ts
index d520a53..d65f9f4 100644
--- a/js/ui/screens/shopScreen.ts
+++ b/js/ui/screens/shopScreen.ts
@@ -25,7 +25,8 @@ export class ShopScreen {
 
     const tier     = this.npc?.shopTier || 1;
     const role     = this.npc?.shopRole || 'general';
-    this.shopItems = getShopInventoryByRole(role, tier);
+    const region   = this.npc?.shopRegion || null;
+    this.shopItems = getShopInventoryByRole(role, tier, region);
 
     this.buyList.setItems(this.shopItems, 14);
     this.buyList.onSelect = () => {};
@@ -50,6 +51,18 @@ export class ShopScreen {
     return Object.values(eq).includes(invItem.id);
   }
 
+  _hasBargaining() {
+    return this.game.player?.skills?.includes('bargaining');
+  }
+
+  _buyPrice(item) {
+    return this._hasBargaining() ? Math.floor(item.value * 0.85) : item.value;
+  }
+
+  _sellPrice(item) {
+    return Math.max(1, Math.floor(item.value * (this._hasBargaining() ? 0.65 : 0.5)));
+  }
+
   _requestBuy() {
     const player = this.game.player;
     if (!player) return;
@@ -57,8 +70,9 @@ export class ShopScreen {
     const item = this.shopItems[this.buyList.selected];
     if (!item) return;
 
-    if (player.gold < item.value) {
-      this.message = `Not enough gold! Need ${item.value}g.`;
+    const buyPrice = this._buyPrice(item);
+    if (player.gold < buyPrice) {
+      this.message = `Not enough gold! Need ${buyPrice}g.`;
       this.messageColor = C.RED;
       return;
     }
@@ -79,7 +93,7 @@ export class ShopScreen {
     }
 
     this._confirm = new Confirm(
-      `Buy ${item.name} for ${item.value}g?`,
+      `Buy ${item.name} for ${buyPrice}g?`,
       () => { this._executeBuy(item); this._confirm = null; },
       () => { this._confirm = null; }
     );
@@ -88,7 +102,7 @@ export class ShopScreen {
   _executeBuy(item) {
     const player = this.game.player;
     if (!player) return;
-    player.gold -= item.value;
+    player.gold -= this._buyPrice(item);
 
     if (item.id === 'local_map') {
       const loc = this.game.currentLocation;
@@ -106,7 +120,7 @@ export class ShopScreen {
 
     addToInventory(player, item.id, 1);
     this._refreshSellList();
-    this.message = `Bought ${item.name} for ${item.value}g.`;
+    this.message = `Bought ${item.name} for ${this._buyPrice(item)}g.`;
     this.messageColor = C.GREEN;
     this.game.addMessage(`Bought ${item.name}.`, 'normal');
   }
@@ -131,7 +145,7 @@ export class ShopScreen {
       return;
     }
 
-    const price = Math.max(1, Math.floor(item.value * 0.5));
+    const price = this._sellPrice(item);
     const label = sellableQty > 1 ? `Sell 1x ${item.name} for ${price}g?` : `Sell ${item.name} for ${price}g?`;
     this._confirm = new Confirm(
       label,
@@ -280,7 +294,7 @@ export class ShopScreen {
         const equipped     = this.mode === 'sell' && this._isEquipped(entry);
         const sellableQty  = this.mode === 'sell' ? (entry.qty - (equipped ? 1 : 0)) : null;
         const unavailable  = this.mode === 'sell' && equipped && sellableQty <= 0;
-        const price        = this.mode === 'buy' ? item.value : Math.max(1, Math.floor(item.value * 0.5));
+        const price        = this.mode === 'buy' ? this._buyPrice(item) : this._sellPrice(item);
         const priceStr     = unavailable ? ' (eq)' : `${price}g`.padStart(6);
         const qtyStr       = this.mode === 'sell' && entry.qty > 1 ? ` x${sellableQty}` : '';
         const nameWidth    = width - 11 - qtyStr.length;
@@ -307,8 +321,8 @@ export class ShopScreen {
         if (item.mp)   renderer.write(42, dr++, `MP:    +${item.mp}`,                   C.CYAN,  C.BLACK);
         dr++;
 
-        const buyPrice  = item.value;
-        const sellPrice = Math.max(1, Math.floor(item.value * 0.5));
+        const buyPrice  = this._buyPrice(item);
+        const sellPrice = this._sellPrice(item);
         renderer.write(42, dr++, `Buy:  ${buyPrice}g`,  C.WHITE,  C.BLACK);
         renderer.write(42, dr++, `Sell: ${sellPrice}g`, C.YELLOW, C.BLACK);
         dr++;
diff --git a/js/world/towngen.ts b/js/world/towngen.ts
index 00c4a97..3fb9ff7 100644
--- a/js/world/towngen.ts
+++ b/js/world/towngen.ts
@@ -568,6 +568,7 @@ function buildingNPCs(rng, building, loc) {
         id: `bar_${building.x}`, name: barName,
         type: 'barkeep', pool: 'barkeep',
         isShopkeeper: true, shopRole: 'tavern', shopTier: tier,
+        shopRegion: loc.region || null,
         shopLabel: 'The Tavern Bar',
       });
       npcs.push({ id: `vil_${building.x}`, name: rng.pick(NPC_NAMES.villager), type: 'villager', pool: 'villager' });
@@ -578,6 +579,7 @@ function buildingNPCs(rng, building, loc) {
         id: `shop_${building.x}`, name: rng.pick(NPC_NAMES.shopkeeper),
         type: 'shopkeeper', pool: 'shopkeeper',
         isShopkeeper: true, shopRole: 'general', shopTier: tier,
+        shopRegion: loc.region || null,
         shopLabel: 'General Store',
       });
       break;
@@ -586,6 +588,7 @@ function buildingNPCs(rng, building, loc) {
         id: `heal_${building.x}`, name: rng.pick(NPC_NAMES.healer),
         type: 'healer', pool: 'healer',
         isShopkeeper: true, shopRole: 'healer', shopTier: tier,
+        shopRegion: loc.region || null,
         shopLabel: 'Healer\'s Supplies',
       });
       break;
@@ -594,6 +597,7 @@ function buildingNPCs(rng, building, loc) {
         id: `temp_${building.x}`, name: rng.pick(NPC_NAMES.healer),
         type: 'healer', pool: 'healer',
         isShopkeeper: true, shopRole: 'healer', shopTier: tier,
+        shopRegion: loc.region || null,
         shopLabel: 'Temple Stores',
       });
       break;
@@ -616,6 +620,7 @@ function buildingNPCs(rng, building, loc) {
         id: `smith_${building.x}`, name: rng.pick(NPC_NAMES.shopkeeper),
         type: 'shopkeeper', pool: 'shopkeeper',
         isShopkeeper: true, shopRole: 'blacksmith', shopTier: tier,
+        shopRegion: loc.region || null,
         shopLabel: 'Blacksmith\'s Forge',
       });
       break;
diff --git a/js/world/worldgen.ts b/js/world/worldgen.ts
index ed6a17c..631dca1 100644
--- a/js/world/worldgen.ts
+++ b/js/world/worldgen.ts
@@ -7,6 +7,23 @@ import { NPC_NAMES, INN_NAMES } from '../data/dialog';
 import { generateTown } from './towngen';
 import { generateDungeon } from './dungeogen';
 
+// Map world biome tile IDs to regional flavour strings used for shop inventory filtering
+function biomeToRegion(biomeId) {
+  const map = {
+    7:  'mountain', // MOUNTAINS
+    8:  'mountain', // PEAK
+    6:  'mountain', // HILLS
+    4:  'forest',   // FOREST
+    5:  'forest',   // DENSE_FOREST
+    9:  'desert',   // DESERT
+    12: 'swamp',    // SWAMP
+    10: 'arctic',   // TUNDRA
+    11: 'arctic',   // SNOW
+    2:  'coastal',  // BEACH
+  };
+  return map[biomeId] || 'plains';
+}
+
 // Simple value noise for terrain generation
 function valueNoise(rng, w, h, scale) {
   const grid = new Float32Array(w * h);
@@ -209,6 +226,7 @@ export function generateWorld(seed) {
       if (type === LOC_TYPE.TOWN) {
         loc.tier = Math.floor(rng.float(1, 3.5));
         loc.innName = rng.pick(INN_NAMES);
+        loc.region = biomeToRegion(tiles[y * W + x]);
         loc.layout = null; // generated lazily
       } else {
         loc.dangerLevel = rng.int(1, 4);