Trail of Corruption

Tier:

1

Levels:

1

to

4

Duration:

3 hours

Region:

The Free Lands of Highfolk

Writer:

Janine Hempy

The Vesve
Deep within the Vesve, the forest groans in pain. The trail leads to Flameflower, where adventurers must solve a mystery that threatens not only the settlement but the High Forest itself. Amid new blooms and ancient roots, a darkness germinates; if it is not found in time, all will be drawn into its thrall.

Adventure details

Content Warning

This adventure contains themes of body horror, depictions of disease and decay in animals and nature, ecological collapse, manipulation, and betrayal. Player discretion is advised.

Project Lead:

Savannah Houston-McIntyre

Design Lead:

Jon Christian and Matt Dunn

Cartography:

Dungeonbaker

Playtesters:

Jonathan Barany, Rob Froberg, James Hamblin, Ross Hooper, Cort Michael, Wayne Polonio, Ron “Cap’n Ron” Weaver, Ross Wilderman, Luke Wilson, Ian Weise, Sky

Play this adventure at:

February 4 - February 8

Winter Fantasy 2026

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