Vaesen: Nordic Horror RPG – Starter Set invites you into the Mythic North — nineteenth-century Scandinavia reimagined as a land where the old myths live on, and ancient beings still lurk in the forests, fjords and shadows of civilisation. Based on the acclaimed art and world of Johan Egerkrans, this dark Gothic roleplaying game blends folklore, mystery and horror into an unforgettable tabletop experience.

• Step into the Mythic North: A beautifully realised nineteenth-century setting steeped in Nordic myth and superstition, where reality and folklore intertwine.
• Everything you need to play: Includes condensed rules, pre-generated characters, maps, dice, and a complete introductory mystery.
• Play as members of the Society: Join a secret order of investigators gifted with the Sight — the ability to perceive the vaesen, the supernatural creatures hidden from ordinary people.
• Perfect entry point: Designed to introduce new players to Vaesen’s unique storytelling system with all core mechanics and narrative tools included.

The Vaesen Starter Set includes everything required for an evening of Gothic investigation and Nordic folklore. Explore Castle Gyllencreutz, the Society’s mysterious headquarters, and uncover the secrets behind The Haunting of Castle Gyllencreutz — a complete introductory scenario that lets players delve straight into the eerie world of Vaesen.

Box Contents:
• Condensed rules covering action tests, combat, damage and fear
• Complete introductory mystery: The Haunting of Castle Gyllencreutz
• Codex Occultum – the Society’s journal of vaesen, usable as an in-game player handout
• Five illustrated pre-generated characters
• Large full-colour map (Mythic North / Town of Upsala)
• Map of Castle Gyllencreutz
• Three handout sheets
• Five rules reference cards
• Ten initiative cards
• Ten engraved custom dice

Whether you’re a first-time player or a veteran storyteller, this starter box provides a haunting and atmospheric gateway into the world of Vaesen: Nordic Horror Roleplaying.

Available now from Milsims Games — Australia’s home for roleplaying games, dice and accessories for over 50 years.

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