You survived something tied to the Void.

What exactly happened is up to you. Perhaps your home was lost to corruption. Perhaps you escaped an encounter with the Shadowed Path. You may have survived a failed expedition, a spreading blight, or something far worse that few would believe if spoken aloud.

Whatever the cause, the experience left its mark.

You have seen places where the world no longer feels natural. You have seen people changed by forces they did not understand. Since then, you have learned to trust your instincts and pay attention to the small signs others overlook.

Most people only know the Void through stories and rumor.

You know it is real.

You start with:

• A set of worn travel or work clothes
• A personal item recovered from the incident you survived
• A bundle of basic survival supplies
• One tool set you are proficient with
• A belt pouch containing 10 gc

Feature: Void Sense

You have learned to recognize the signs of Void influence. You can identify when an area, creature, or object has been affected by unnatural corruption, spiritual absence, or instability, even when the effects are subtle or partially hidden.

Feature: Survivor’s Instinct

Experience has taught you when to stay quiet, leave, or prepare for danger. When entering an unfamiliar or potentially dangerous location, you quickly notice practical details such as escape routes, defensible positions, signs of recent activity, or areas that feel unsafe.