Think I fixed my problem.

There could be corrupted/incomplete files in there. I tried uninstalling/reinstalling the game client and it solved the crash on loading the game world. I'm even able to jack the settings all the way to max and start adding in trouble (reshades, SweetFX).

FYI vestal sacrifices and muenster are the wrong approach and a complete waste. You need the blood of avocados to liquid cool your tower and aged cheddar to practice tyromancy.