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The Scarlet Ruins

5/16 Important Note: Add Clair's Journal Compatibility Fix to the absolute bottom of the load order.


I wanted to create additional content that integrates into the base game while also enhancing gameplay with something unique.
There's a lot of potential for quirks that isn't fully explored within the base game so I decided to try something fun with them.

I've added a number of quirks, the Scarlet Quirks, with unique properties.
Their power limits a hero to only one at any time. They can be empowered with a special item to offer new hidden bonuses. Empowerment will also prevent it from being replaced.
Good luck unlocking their full potential! ;)

If you have questions or comments you can leave them here or on Discord.
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Minor Shards were reworked. Check the recently updated changelog below for more info.
Mod Changelog [docs.google.com]

Enemies in the outskirts of the Hamlet have become empowered from the Scarlet Corruption. These enemies are rare and difficult encounters but slaying them offers powerful rewards.
They currently scour the Ruins, Warrens and Weald.

New trinkets: Virago Voodoo Doll, Cultist Banner and Carrion Eater Eye.
New Quirks: Boosted Immunity, Scarlet Thirst, and Heroic.

I've provided useful information within the in-game glossary. I try to keep it up to date but some info may be outdated.
The below link contains a Quirk and Trinket Database. Info was last updated on April 20th, 2019.
Quirk and Trinket Database [docs.google.com]

Check the Changelog.

Playable without any DLC.

Patch Compatibility
The Hell Patch

(This is simply the order in relation to my mod)
Nerub Boss
Inventory Stacking Mods
Champion Quirks
The Scarlet Ruins (This Mod)
Enigma Class or Provision Expansion
Provision Mods ( provision.json conflict)
Exaelus Arduous Expansion
Marvin Seo's Class Mods (Important to resolve journal conflict)
Trinket OverHaul Project - T.O.P.
Clair's Collection of Curiosities or CCC Redone
Mimic Monster
Quirk mods
Banshee Miniboss
Incandescent Whisperer
Clair's Journal Fix
Sunward Isles
Hero Mods (with few exceptions listed above)
Hero Skins
Army of Bones

Not Compatible (Don't try it)
Pitch Black Dungeon
Cultist Simulator(curio conflict)

Minor Shard on Decorative Urn, Holy Fountain, Pristine Fountain, or Bas Relief drops Golden Feathers and some additional loot.
Holy Water on Decorative Urn, Holy Fountain or Faded Power Source drops Golden Feathers and some additional loot.
Angel Feather on Holy Fountain, Pristine Fountain and Altar of Light grants the Angel's Grace quirk always.
Angel Feather on Power Sources, Quirk Sources, and Faded Power Sources grants the Angel's Grace quirk always.


"The Scarlet Ruins" quest line.
Two new boss encounters, the Corrupt Scarlet Guardian, is a recurring menace to the Hamlet. He is not to be taken lightly.
The Eldritch Jester, his laughter can drive anyone to madness.
The Adder Twins plague the Weald.
New provision, Minor Shard, that cures Horror and offers a unique effect depending on the Scarlet Quirk.
Unique and powerful trinkets await brave adventurers.
Custom sounds for new skills and items.
New Districts:(Districts DLC required to use)

Improvements:
Improved Tooltip text
Increased Monster variety with affixes in the Ruins

Champion Quirks: Adds new Quirk rewards for beating Champion LVL Bosses as well as some quirks to complement CoM DLC.
CC Trinkets Reworked : Massively improves CC trinket sets to be more viable.
More Collector Heads

Trinket Art Assets are thanks to JavitoVk7 (T.O.P.), RedDyeNo5, and Clair de Lune.
Balance feedback from Clair de Lune
Thank you to Maester Silvio for his extensive and immensely useful modding resources and for his work on PBD.
Polish translation and Scarlet Expedition Journal entries by Hero of Dwarfs.
Chinese Translation by 'Madman say'. French Translation by Dedexy.
Thanks to AceroSteel for his Eldritch Jester skin.
Thank you to Red Hook for an amazing game!