Shadow Path

In addition to resetting their Shadow score, every time a hero suffers a bout of madness they advance along the Shadow Path corresponding to their chosen Calling. All paths are articulated along a number of steps towards degeneration, with each step marked by the acquisition of a different Flaw — a Distinctive Feature with a negative connotation.

A Player-hero’s Calling determines which Flaws are acquired, based on the character’s Shadow Path (see table above).