Shaun M Jooste 
In the stillness of dark forests, across eerie mountain ranges, by shadowy lakes, and within hidden groves—there’s something out there, watching, waiting. Strange creatures lurk in the corner of your eye, their twisted forms unseen by most, but not by you. You see them clearly for what they truly are: Vaesen.
If you missed the chance to back the Kickstarter campaign for Mythic Carpathia and City of My Nightmares—two spine-chilling expansions to Free League’s acclaimed Vaesen—Nordic Horror Roleplaying—there’s still time! Late pledging is now available on PledgeManager, offering fans of folklore and horror the chance to get their hands on these highly anticipated books. With over $533,000 raised during the campaign, every stretch goal was unlocked, meaning tons of extra content awaits to enhance your terrifying adventures. Don’t miss out on this final opportunity to join the nightmare!
Press Release: Kickstarter campaign for Mythic Carpathia and City of My Nightmares
Free League Publishing announced that Mythic Carpathia and City of My Nightmares, two highly-anticipated expansions for Vaesen—Nordic Horror Roleplaying that smashed their fundraising goals on Kickstarter last fall, are now open for late pledges on PledgeManager.
Since its release in 2020, Vaesen—Nordic Horror Roleplaying, based on the acclaimed art book by Johan Egerkrans, has become a fan favorite worldwide and has won multiple awards, including three ENNIEs. Mythic Carpathia and City of My Nightmares, its most recent expansions, are scheduled to print in September 2025— just in time for spooky season.
Delve deeper into the Mythic North and beyond. Investigate a lurking evil threatening to throw the capital into chaos in City of My Nightmares and venture into Mythic Carpathia to face Vampires, Rusalkas, Baba Yaga, and other even stranger horrors of Eastern European folklore.
About Mythic Carpathia
It’s time to wander south to the busy streets of Prague, where history and myths collide in an unusual fashion. Explore the Pravda Society, which deals with phenomena from all over Mythic Carpathia and beyond. Visit old cities, deep forests, and high mountains to find colorful folklore and myths.
This hardback volume will take your Vaesen adventures to Central and Eastern Europe. It includes information about the Prague branch of the Society, a gazetteer of the city complete with adventure locations and secret societies, and a chapter with over a dozen local mythical beings including Drekavac, Golem, the infamous Baba Yaga, and—of course—the Vampire.
Mythic Carpathia, written by a team of Polish and Ukrainian writers and editors, also presents three new complete mysteries to play, set in Prague, Ukraine, and Transylvania.
About City of My Nightmares
Did you think you were safe from the vaesen in the crowds and lights of the city? Think again. Unspeakable horrors lurk in the dark alleys, crawl underneath the cobblestone streets, or soar through the twilight skies above.
City of My Nightmares is a full-length campaign in four parts in which the characters are invited to the capital to investigate a series of grisly murders, only to become embroiled in a much deeper mystery involving the very origins of the Society itself.
City of My Nightmares is set in 19th-century Stockholm but can be adapted to London, Prague, or any Gothic metropolis of the era.
New Starter Set and Updated Core Rules
The new Starter Set was designed as the perfect starting point for newcomers to roleplaying in the world of Vaesen. It contains everything they need for game night, including abridged rules, character sheets, custom dice, maps, and the introductory mystery The Haunting of Castle Gyllencreutz.
Based upon feedback from many players over several years of mystery-solving, the carefully updated Core Rulebook offers a streamlined version of the game. It fixes a few imbalances and unclarities and adds optional simplified rules for combat and damage.
Don’t Miss Out on Vaesen’s Latest Expansions and Dive Deeper into Nordic Horror!
The Mythic Carpathia and City of My Nightmares expansions offer unparalleled adventures into the darkness and mystery of Eastern European folklore and the urban nightmares lurking within Gothic cities. With each expansion packed with chilling tales, new mythical creatures, and gripping mysteries, they are sure to elevate your Vaesen experience to terrifying new heights. Don’t let the chance slip away—late pledging is open now on PledgeManager, so grab these limited-time expansions and dive back into the world of Nordic horror.
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While waiting for your Vaesen expansions to arrive, check out our collection of thrilling horror novels and stories in our online bookstore. From terrifying tales like Sacred Valley: Betrayal to spine-chilling works of fiction like Crimson on a Starched White Canvas, there’s something for every horror fan. Immerse yourself in new worlds of frightful suspense and eerie creatures. Explore now and find your next great horror read!
