'Vaesen Nordic Horror Roleplaying' is a dark and atmospheric tabletop roleplaying game set in the late 19th century. Players become investigators solving mysteries involving dangerous creatures called vaesen. The hosts discuss the game's mechanics, character classes, attributes, skills, and unique creatures like the nessay and mischievous gnome. They also mention the opportunity to join the Society and share their podcast and social media links.
Vaesen is a Nordic horror roleplaying game set in the late 19th century that combines historical and mythical elements.
Players in Vaesen take on the roles of investigators with the ability to see invisible creatures known as vaesen and must navigate a world filled with supernatural beings while protecting humanity.
Deep dives
Introduction to Tabletop Role-Playing Games
In this podcast episode, Rachie introduces her sister Beth to the world of tabletop role-playing games, specifically focusing on the game Vessen. Vessen is a Nordic horror role-playing game that takes place in a dark, gothic setting based on Scandinavian folklore. The game is published by Free League Publishing and is written by Niles Hynnz. It uses the Year Zero Engine, making it easy to learn and play. The episode highlights the unique setting of Vessen, where the myths of Scandinavia come to life and the characters must navigate a world filled with trolls, ghosts, and other supernatural creatures.
Creating the Society and Exploring Upsala
Beth and Rachie discuss the main premise of Vessen, where the characters are individuals with the sight, the ability to see the Vessen creatures that are invisible to the average person. The characters in the game have formed an organization called the Society to study and expel Vessen. They have taken over an old castle in Upsala as their headquarters. The players must keep their abilities hidden from normal people while protecting humanity from Vessen. The episode also mentions the different character classes available in the game, such as the academic, doctor, hunter, occultist, and more.
Key Features and Gameplay of Vessen
The podcast episode covers key features and gameplay elements of Vessen. It mentions the quick and flavorful rules of the game, as well as the focus on horror, mystery, and suspense in each session. The Vessen creatures in the game are not necessarily evil, as they can also be victims of human activities. Players must make choices about protecting humanity while dealing with the complexity of the Vessen's relationship with humans. The episode also discusses specific examples of Vessen creatures, such as the Mayor's Kiss and the Nesse, offering a glimpse into the variety of supernatural beings encountered in the game.
This week on Brother Knows Quest, Ramie tells Beth all about Vaesen: Nordic Horror Roleplaying! This dark and atmospheric tabletop roleplaying game is set in the late 19th century, and it features a unique blend of historical and mythical elements. Players take on the roles of investigators who must use their wits and their knowledge of the occult to solve mysteries involving the mysterious and often dangerous creatures known as vaesen.