Corruption System

Corruption is the dark price of magic in Symbaroum. It represents the taint of darkness that affects those who use mystical powers.

Types of Corruption:
- Temporary Corruption: Diminishes over time, disappears at end of scene
- Permanent Corruption: Eats away at soul, requires purging rituals to remove
- Total Corruption: Sum of temporary and permanent corruption

Corruption Threshold:
- Calculated as Resolute/2 (rounded up)
- When temporary corruption exceeds threshold, it becomes permanent
- At 30+ permanent corruption, character becomes an abomination

Sources of Corruption:
- Using mystical powers (especially failed attempts)
- Learning new powers and rituals
- Exposure to corrupted areas
- Contact with corrupted creatures
- Certain magical items

Corruption Effects:
- Physical and mental changes
- Social stigma and discrimination
- Increased vulnerability to corruption
- Potential transformation into abomination

Corruption Resistance:
- Resolute attribute provides natural resistance
- Corruption Resistant trait enhances protection
- Protective items and rituals can help
- Some mystical traditions offer better protection