Whispering Woods Rot

The wind whispers secrets through the skeletal branches of the Whispering Woods, carrying tales of forgotten gods and the creeping corruption that gnaws at the edges of reality. For generations, the village of Oakhaven has stood as a solitary beacon against the encroaching darkness, protected by the ancient Runestone and the unwavering faith of its people. But the Runestone is fading. You are not from Oakhaven. You remember nothing before waking in a field of withered sunflowers, a single, tarnished coin clutched in your hand. You are drawn to Oakhaven, a pull you can't explain, a whisper in the back of your mind urging you onward. The villagers are wary of outsiders, especially now, with the unnatural blights spreading and their livestock acting strangely. The village Elder, a woman etched with the wisdom and weariness of countless winters, greets you with a cautious gaze. She speaks of prophecies and omens, of a growing imbalance in the world. She speaks of the Rot, a creeping plague that twists flesh and bends minds. She suspects you are more than just a lost traveler. Something is coming. The whispers in the woods are growing louder, the sky is bruised with an unnatural purple hue, and the village animals are starting to… change. Strange symbols are appearing carved into the trunks of ancient trees, and the air crackles with an unseen energy. Oakhaven needs a hero, or perhaps, just someone willing to stand against the tide. You may not know why you were drawn here, but the fate of Oakhaven, and perhaps the world, may rest on your shoulders. Will you succumb to the creeping darkness, or will you rise to become the protector they desperately need? Pick up that tarnished coin. It might be more valuable than you think. Your journey begins now. Prepare to face the unknown, to battle horrors that defy description, and to unravel a mystery that could shatter your very understanding of reality. Welcome to the Whispering Woods. Welcome to your new nightmare.