The Runic Template

The first signs of decay were seen in the dealings of the Master of Trade. Once a paragon of fairness, this council member began manipulating the markets for personal gain, imposing heavy taxes on the common folk while granting undue privileges to a select few merchants. Wealth became concentrated in the hands of the few, and economic disparity began to fracture the social fabric of Volshun.

The Head of Security, originally a stalwart guardian of peace, transformed into a tyrant. Enforcing draconian laws and employing ruthless enforcers, the head cultivated a culture of fear. Public dissent was brutally quashed, and surveillance became omnipresent, leading to an era of paranoia and repression.

The Keeper of Arcane Arts, seduced by forbidden knowledge, delved into dark magics that were meant to remain untouched. These practices not only endangered the practitioner’s soul but also threatened to unbalance the very essence of Volshun’s natural order. The consequences of such tampering began manifesting in subtle yet disturbing ways—crops failing without cause, unpredictable weather patterns, and a general sense of unease among the populace.

Other council members followed suit, each contributing to the slow but inexorable decline of their society. The once revered council chambers became a place of secret deals and nefarious plots, the grandeur of the hall marred by the pervasive aura of malevolence.