Vaesen Roleplaying Game

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Welcome to the Mythic North – northern Europe of the nineteenth century, but not as we know it today. A land where the myths are real. A cold reach covered by vast forests, its few cities lonely beacons of industry and enlightenment – a new civilization dawning. But in the countryside, the old ways still hold sway. There, people know what lurks in the dark. They know to fear it. Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying is based on the work of Swedish illustrator and author Johan Egerkrans, Vaesen presents a dark Gothic setting steeped in Nordic folklore and old myths of Scandinavia. The game mechanics use an adapted version of the award-winning Year Zero Engine.Key features:Nine ready to use archetypes lets you create a character in minutes – or use the included life path tables and let the dice decide.Quick and flavorful rules for combat, investigations and horror.Rules for developing the player characters’ mansion in campaign play.A detailed gazetteer of the Mythic North setting and the town of Upsala.A score of bloodcurdling vaesen to encounter, all beautifully illustrated by Johan Egerkrans.An introductory Mystery called The Dance of Dreams. Show more