Astira's forests do not waste anything. Not flesh, not bone, not even the fallen. Where other forces raise armies through training or faith, the Bloodthorne simply plant their dead and wait. From rot and root, new servants grow - silent, patient, and utterly loyal to the will of the forest.

For years, the world of Shroudfall has lived on tabletops, in stories, and in the imaginations of players exploring the dark corners of Astira. Today, we’re excited to share something we’ve been quietly working toward behind the scenes ...

The Sporebound Thralls are the first stage of the Bloodthorne’s corruption, freshly claimed humans whose bodies still carry the fading echo of who they once were.