Resisting Corruption
REST: The most basic defense. Short rests reduce temporary Corruption Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Dark Davokar The innermost forest where time feels unstable. Actively murderous. Corruption seeps from the land itself.
FAVORED SPELLS: Each magical tradition allows practitioners to favor certain spells, reducing their Corruption Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul.
The world does not want to be corrupted. It fights back — slowly, inadequately, but persistently.
HOLY SMOKE RITUAL: Theurgs can perform this ceremony to assess a person's Shadow 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.
SANCTIFIED GROUND: Areas blessed through theurgical rites or barbarian witchcraft offer some protection against ambient Corruption Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Karvosti Sacred cliff-top meeting place of the barbarian clans. Where the High Chieftain and witches hold council.
ALCHEMICAL REMEDIES: Certain preparations can reduce temporary Corruption 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.
ABSTINENCE: The simplest and most reliable protection is to avoid magic, artifacts, and the deep forest entirely. Many Ambrians Ambrians Civilized human refugees from Alberetor. Hierarchical, expansionist, devoted to Prios. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul.
RITUALS OF PURIFICATION: Complex ceremonies exist that can reduce permanent Corruption Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Yeleta The Huldra — supreme witch of the barbarian clans. Tharaban's advisor, keeper of deep secrets. She evaluates everyone. Karvosti Sacred cliff-top meeting place of the barbarian clans. Where the High Chieftain and witches hold council. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul.
ORIGIN-SPECIFIC DEFENSES: Dwarves Dwarves Soulless exiles. Corruption reduces their HP directly. Cling to craftsmanship and grudges. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Corruption A physical, measurable force. Every spell cast, every artifact touched, every step deeper into Davokar leaves a mark on the soul. Undead Revenants — people who died and returned. Consume raw flesh to heal. Corruption reduces their max HP.