Corruption of the Violet Heart | Magic, Lies & Secrets | 8th lvl

About the adventure

The Violet Heart is the source of magic for the city Vicspring. It is the main source of the magical liquid known as vicir, the namesake of the archipelago nation the Vicir Isles. Vicir is used throughout the region, and the world, as a magical ingredient in arcanic machines, enchanted weapons, and complex rituals. Vicspring, and the wider Vicir Isles, have become wealthy due to the trade of vicir. This trade has made the isles a center of culture and knowledge known throughout the world. What started as a loose organization of human cities on separate islands has become a nation filled with different species, ideas, cultures, and affiliations. The vicir also has deep connections to the isles, and it can change and morph those who live on them. Magic simply flows more readily here, and it is reflected in pure arcane prowess some of its inhabitants develop. Unfortunately, the power in Vicspring also attracts those who would like to control vicir for themselves. Vicspring has a history of cults, fiends, foreign nations, and other creatures and organizations trying to take over the city. They have all been repelled each time, but there are rumors that a new enemy has arrived. One that operates unseen, with an almost imperceptible touch, has been quietly moving to gain influence and power in the city and, by extension, over vicir. You have been quietly called in by the leaders of the city to help uncover this enemy. You are to act as if you have no association with the government. With this additional edge, and with your specific perspective and skills, you will seek to uncover this secretive enemy using methods the government cannot. I DM games using the FoundryVTT software that helps me run faster combats and more jam-packed sessions. My aim is to minimize the parts of the game that are tedious and maximize the epic moments you want with your characters. This game will be roleplay heavy, and the combats and events that occur will be heavily influenced by that roleplay. This is a homebrew, custom campaign that will never be run again.