Vaesen: Mythic Carpathia – Shadows of the Old World
Behind the rugged peaks of the Carpathians and in the mist-shrouded valleys of Eastern Europe, ancient terrors lurk. Between abandoned villages, deep forests, and crumbling castles, creatures older than any recorded history roam. Vampires, Rusalkas, Baba Yaga, and many other beings from Central and Eastern European folklore await discovery – or awakening.
Journey through the myth-enshrouded Prague, where legends and history merge, and explore ancient cities, dark forests, and towering mountains. Here, the lines between reality and superstition have long been blurred, and every rumor could turn out to be a deadly truth.
With Vaesen: Mythic Carpathia a new gateway opens in the world of the award-winning Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying. This expansion takes you deep into the dark sagas and legends of the Carpathian region and expands the game with new locations, factions, creatures, and complete mysteries.
This high-quality illustrated hardcover contains information about the Carpathian branch of the Society, a detailed description of the city of Prague, an extensive chapter on local Vaesen, and three fully developed mysteries. The illustrations are by the celebrated artists Johan Egerkrans, Anton Vitus, and Francesca Baerald.
What to expect:
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Insights into the Carpathian Society named „Pravda“, its founders, its ideals, and its headquarters in Prague.
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A new archetype: the Vampire Hunter.
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An extensive mythology chapter with 16 local Vaesen, each with background, game stats, and adventure hooks – including vampires, golems, Baba Yaga, and many more.
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Three fully developed mysteries, set in Prague, Ukraine, and Transylvania.
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A large, separate full-color map of Mythic Carpathia and the city of Prague.
Authors & Artists:
Written by experienced authors of the Vaesen universe and illustrated by Johan Egerkrans, Anton Vitus, and Francesca Baerald – an extraordinary team that masterfully captures the dark magic of Eastern European folklore.
Content Warning
The old folk tales of Central and Eastern Europe are often characterized by dark and disturbing motifs. Vaesen consciously picks up on these themes. This is a horror role-playing game and not suitable for children – at least not without prior adaptation by the game master.
