Avadon 2: The Corruption

Lore & Background

The Avadon series is set on the fictional continent of Lynaeus, divided between two warring factions: the Pact, an alliance of five nations, and the Farlands, a loose-knit group of faded empires and barbarian territories. The Pact has banded together for safety and to fend off invasion from the other lands of Lynaeus. The fortress of Avadon is a force within the Pact, a small army of warriors, spies, and assassins tasked to protect the Pact and eliminate threats before they grow. Servants of Avadon have great power and are not bound by the laws of the Pact, though this can lead to corruption and abuse.

As Avadon 2 begins, Avadon has been sacked, and a host of invaders are preparing to invade the player's homeland. The player is conscripted by Avadon and must hunt for a way to fend off the attackers. The player assumes the role of one of five classes: Blademaster, Shadowwalker, Shaman, Sorcerer, or Tinkermage (a new class added in Avadon 2). Later, the player can recruit two other characters from the same set of classes and embark on missions assigned by the leaders of Avadon.

Reader's Guide

Avadon 2: The Corruption continues the narrative of the Avadon trilogy, deepening the political and moral tensions within the Pact and the fortress of Avadon. Its significance lies in expanding the series' class system with the Tinkermage and emphasizing tactical turn-based combat with elaborate scripted encounters. The game's setting—a continent divided between an alliance of nations and a loose confederation of empires and barbarians—provides a backdrop for exploring themes of power, corruption, and loyalty. As a single-player RPG, it offers a focused experience where players manage a party of three characters, each with dozens of abilities including spells, blessings, curses, and healing rituals. The game's release across Mac, Windows, and iPad platforms helped maintain Spiderweb Software's reputation for delivering deep, story-driven RPGs to multiple audiences. Its legacy is as a middle chapter that bridges the events of the first and third games, while introducing new gameplay elements that kept the series fresh for returning players.

Did You Know?

• Avadon 2: The Corruption is the second game in the Avadon trilogy.
• The game introduced a new class called the Tinkermage.
• Combat in Avadon 2 is turn-based, with creatures taking turns to move, use abilities, and attack.
• The fortress of Avadon is a force within the Pact, composed of warriors, spies, and assassins.