In dark forests and forlorn mountains, by black lakes and hidden groves. At your doorstep. In the shadows, something stirs. Strange beings. Twisted creatures, lurking at the edge of vision. Watching. Waiting. Unseen by most, but not by you. You see them for what they really are. Vaesen.

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. Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying, based on the acclaimed art book by Johan Egerkrans, presents a dark Gothic setting steeped in Nordic folklore and the dark myths of old.

This starter set is designed as the perfect starting point for roleplaying in the Mythic North, containing everything you need for your game night:

Condensed rules for action skill tests, combat, damage, and fear.

The complete introductory mystery The Haunting of Castle Gyllencreutz, letting the players explore the headquarters of the Society itself.

Five pre-generated and illustrated player characters.

A large full-color map with the Mythic North on one side and the town of Upsala on the other.

A map of Castle Gyllencreutz.

Three handout sheets.

Five rules reference cards.

Ten initiative cards.

Ten engraved custom dice for the game.

CONTENT WARNING

The old folk tales often expressed dark and mature themes, and thus the Vaesen RPG explores such themes as well. This is a horror game and not suitable for children, at least not without the Gamemaster first modifying the content.