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Vaesen

Revised Edition
Investigate Scandinavian folklore horrors in a 19th century world where myth and industry collide
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horror
InvestigationNarrativeAtmosphericMysteryCharacter-DrivenGrittyDeadly
Languages: English, Swedish, German, Italian, Spanish, French
Diced6 dice pool
System FamilyYear Zero Engine
Cost$$
LicenseYear Zero Engine OGL
PublisherFree League Publishing
Year2025
Complexity Low
Accessibility High
Community Medium

Core Mechanic

Roll a d6 dice pool (attribute + skill). Each 6 is a success. Push your roll to reroll failures but take a Condition (Exhausted, Wounded, Frightened, Hopeless). Mysteries follow a structured investigation format. Between mysteries, upgrade your shared headquarters.

Best For

Investigation-focused Nordic horror campaigns where players uncover folklore mysteries, confront tragic mythological creatures, and build up a shared headquarters between cases.

Highlights

Strong atmosphere and thematic design, structured mystery format keeps investigations focused, push mechanic creates tension, headquarters upgrades add campaign investment

Considerations

Investigation success is heavily GM-dependent, narrow 19th century Nordic horror focus, dice system can feel too simple for complex mysteries, information layout can be hard to navigate