The Nature of Corruption
Corruption Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Symbar Legendary capital of the fallen Symbaroum empire. Never found. Every treasure hunter's ultimate prize. Shadow An ethereal aura visible to those with Shadow-sight. Reveals a creature's nature and corruption level through color. Shadow An ethereal aura visible to those with Shadow-sight. Reveals a creature's nature and corruption level through color. Shadow An ethereal aura visible to those with Shadow-sight. Reveals a creature's nature and corruption level through color. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Shadow An ethereal aura visible to those with Shadow-sight. Reveals a creature's nature and corruption level through color. Shadow An ethereal aura visible to those with Shadow-sight. Reveals a creature's nature and corruption level through color.
The cosmological source of Corruption Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Katrandama Sorcerer who devised the Triptych — the three-part model of reality. Burned to death in Kadizar around Year -24. Katrandama Sorcerer who devised the Triptych — the three-part model of reality. Burned to death in Kadizar around Year -24. Kadizar Barbarian settlement conquered by Ambrians in Year 0. Became the foundation of Yndaros. Spirit World A gray, barren land of ashes and lost spirits bordering Eternity. One part of the Triptych. Yonderworld A mist-shrouded wasteland where nature itself IS corruption. Home of Blight Spawns and ancient horrors. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Blight Beasts Animals mutated beyond recognition by Davokar's corruption. More numerous and aggressive in recent years. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Aroaleta Ancient Huldra whose poetry and warnings about corruption are still quoted centuries later.
To add power to power without bracing the hide is as inexcusable as it is inconsiderate. For when the shell ruptures the force released is multiplied by the thousands.
Mechanically, Corruption Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Corruption Threshold The point at which corruption becomes permanent. Calculated from proficiency bonus and spellcasting modifier. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Shadow An ethereal aura visible to those with Shadow-sight. Reveals a creature's nature and corruption level through color. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Shadow An ethereal aura visible to those with Shadow-sight. Reveals a creature's nature and corruption level through color. Symbar Legendary capital of the fallen Symbaroum empire. Never found. Every treasure hunter's ultimate prize.