Appendix E: Corruption - Chains of Asmodeus

Appendix E: Corruption. The information in this appendix helps you keep track of each character's overall corruption. It shows you the possible endings available to the characters once they reach the final stages of the adventure. Corruption Tracker Use the "Corruption Tracker" to keep track of the number of times the characters have encountered one of Asmodeus's temptations. Every time they give in to temptation, they're awarded 2 corruption points. Corruption Score Once the characters reach Nessus tally their scores on the "Corruption Tracker" and use the Corruption Score table to determine if they're indeed corrupted. 2 4 3 3 6 4 4 8 5 5 10 6 6 12 7 7 14 8 8 16 9 Corruption Score Corruption Tracker Final Outcomes Use the Final Outcomes table to determine the path available to each character. The outcomes inform you on how to run the different encounters in Nessus. Corrupted: Soul of the Other The character can free their loved one from the contract. Their own soul is destined to go to the Nine Hells. The character can make a deal with the Triad and Asmodeus to ensure a better position upon death. The character can free the soul of their loved one. Their own soul is destined to go to the Nine Hells. The character can make a deal with the Triad and Asmodeus to ensure a better position upon death. Corrupted: Soul of the Damned The character can undo their contract but is still damned to the Nine Hells. When the temporary magic their patron used to restore them to life eventually fades, they return to the Nine Hells. The character can negotiate a new deal with the Triad and Asmodeus to ensure a better position upon arriving in the Nine Hells. The character can undo their contract but is still damned to the Nine Hells. When the temporary magic their patron used to restore them to life eventually fades, they return to the Nine Hells. The character can negotiate a new deal with the Triad and Asmodeus to ensure a better position upon arriving in the Nine Hells. Uncorr...