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 written by Nils Hintze and based on the work of Swedish illustrator and author Johan Egerkrans. Vaesen presents a dark Gothic setting steeped in Nordic folklore and the old myths of Scandinavia. The game mechanics utilize an adapted version of the award-winning Year Zero Engine.
Venture into Mythic Carpathia to face Vampires, Rusalkas, Baba Yaga, and other even stranger horrors of Central and Eastern European folklore. Wander the busy streets of Prague, where history and myths collide. Visit old cities, deep forests and high mountains to face creatures beyond belief. This beautifully illustrated hardback expansion to the award-winning Vaesen Nordic Horror Roleplaying includes information about the Carpathia branch of the Society, a gazetteer of the city of Prague, a chapter with local vaesen, and three complete mysteries to play. Mythic Carpathia is illustrated by the acclaimed artist Johan Egerkrans, Anton Vitus, and Francesca Baerald.
Key Features: Information about the Slavonic Society called Pravda, its founders, and headquarters in Prague. The new archetype Vampire Hunter. A chapter detailing no less than 16 local mythical beings, each with background, stats, and story seeds. These include Vampire, Golem, the infamous Baba Yaga, and many more. Three new complete mysteries to play, set in Prague, Ukraine, and Transylvania. A large separate full-color map of Mythic Carpathia and the city of Prague.
