Tainted Lands

 Kingdom at War: Deus Vult – Tainted Lands

In this low-to-mid-level adventure set in The Kingdom of Corumand, the players are tasked with escorting a church wagon to the village of Dale, a seemingly peaceful settlement near the dangerous Mudlands. However, upon arrival, they discover that the village has fallen under the control of the Cult of Baphomet. The cult has enslaved the villagers and is poisoning food supplies for mass distribution across the land.

The adventurers must uncover the cult’s sinister plot, expose Priest Murrey—a Diabolist disguised as a holy leader—purge the village of its false protectors, and prevent a dark ritual taking place in a valley nearby. If they fail, the corruption will spread, dooming the people of Corumand to a slow, insidious death.

The adventure is divided into three main phases:

1. Journey to Dale – The players escort a wagon carrying church novices to Dale, encountering signs of dark rituals and potential ambushes along the way.
2. Uncover the Truth – Upon reaching Dale, the adventurers must investigate the unsettling behaviour of the villagers, expose the cult’s deception, and survive a battle against corrupt guards, cultists, and barghests.
3. Destroy the Ritual Site – Venturing into the valley north of Dale, the players confront a dark summoning ritual, face a Dark Cleric and his minions, and put an end to the cult's foul machinations.

Victory rewards them with gold, gratitude from the villagers, and crucial intelligence about a larger cultist conspiracy aiming to spread their corruption far beyond Dale.

Why you might like this quest (which can be revamped for your setting/system)
For Players:

Engaging Mystery & Investigation – Encourages players to observe, question, and uncover secrets rather than just fight.
Moral Choices – Will the adventurers take immediate action, or wait and risk letting the cult’s plan progress further?
Tactical Combat & Strategy – Features ambushes, enemy reinforcements, and environmental hazards.
Diverse Enemies – Battles range from human cultists to fiendish barghests and dark magic users.
Exploration & Rewards – Hidden loot, magical afflictions, and the chance to alter the fate of an entire region.

For Game Masters:

Rich Roleplaying Opportunities – From fearful villagers to deceitful cultists, NPC interactions are crucial.
Multiple Ways to Approach the Mission – Players can use stealth, diplomacy, or brute force to achieve their goals.
Customisable Encounters – GM can adjust difficulty with random events, secret paths, and additional enemies.
Expands the Worldbuilding – Provides hints about a greater, unfolding war between the Green Church and the Cult of Baphomet.

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