Vaesen - Nordic Horror Role Play Game - Boxed Starter Set

Enter a world of folklore, mystery, and creeping dread with the Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying Game Boxed Starter Set. Inspired by Scandinavian myths and dark Gothic storytelling, this beautifully crafted tabletop RPG invites players to investigate supernatural mysteries in a haunting 19th-century Nordic setting where ancient creatures lurk just beyond the edge of civilisation.

Designed for both new and experienced roleplayers, the Vaesen Starter Set contains everything you need to begin your journey into the Mythic North. Created by award-winning publisher Free League Publishing and based on the acclaimed artwork of Johan Egerkrans, Vaesen combines immersive investigation, atmospheric horror, and narrative-driven gameplay into an unforgettable tabletop experience.

Players take on the roles of investigators gifted with “The Sight” — the ability to see the hidden beings known as Vaesen. From trolls and spirits to ghostly entities and creatures drawn from Nordic folklore, every mystery challenges players to uncover secrets, survive supernatural encounters, and decide how to confront forces older than humanity itself.

Inside the boxed starter set you’ll find a streamlined rules system powered by the Year Zero Engine, ready-to-play characters, maps, dice, handouts, and the complete introductory mystery campaign The Silver of the Sea. The set is designed to make it easy to jump straight into play while delivering the rich atmosphere and investigative storytelling that has made Vaesen one of the most celebrated modern horror RPGs.

Perfect for fans of Gothic horror, Scandinavian folklore, investigative roleplaying games, and cinematic storytelling, the Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying Game Starter Set is an ideal gateway into a chilling and beautifully realised world of mystery and myth.

Key Features:

• Official Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying Game Starter Set
• Atmospheric tabletop RPG inspired by Nordic folklore and Gothic horror
• Beginner-friendly boxed set with streamlined rules
• Includes starter adventure campaign The Silver of the Sea
• Features maps, dice, pregenerated characters, and handouts
• Powered by the award-winning Year Zero Engine
• Stunning artwork by Johan Egerkrans
• Perfect for fans of horror RPGs, mystery games, and dark fantasy storytelling

Uncover ancient secrets, face terrifying folklore creatures, and explore the shadows of the Mythic North with the Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying Game Boxed Starter Set.

Inside the box:

• 1 x Castle Gullencreutz Mystery
• 5 x Pre-generated Characters
• 1 x Player Resource Journal
• 5 x Rules Reference Cards
• 1 x Condensed Rulebook
• 1 x Handout Sheets
• 10 x Initiative Cards
• 10 x Dice
• 2 x Maps