Today, Free League Publishing announced that the Mythic Carpathia expansion, Starter Set, and revised Core Rulebook for its award-winning Gothic TTRPG Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying are now available for pre-order through the Free League webshop ahead of release on October 28, 2025. Pre-orders include immediate access to complete PDFs of the products at no extra cost.

Dark myths made manifest await all those who commit themselves to purchase.

About Mythic Carpathia

Venture into Mythic Carpathia to face Vampires, Rusalkas, Baba Yaga, and other strange horrors from Central and Eastern European folklore. Wander the streets of Prague, where history and myth collide, and explore old cities, deep forests, and towering mountains.

This beautifully illustrated hardback expansion includes information about the Carpathia branch of the Society, a gazetteer of Prague, local vaesen, and three complete mysteries set in Prague, Ukraine, and Transylvania. Art is by Johan Egerkrans, Anton Vitus, and Francesca Baerald, with writing from Polish and Ukrainian contributors.

• 16 local mythical beings including Vampire, Golem, and Baba Yaga, with background, stats, and story seeds
• Information on the Slavonic Society “Pravda” and its Prague headquarters
• Three new mysteries to play
• Large full-color map of Mythic Carpathia and Prague
• New archetype: Vampire Hunter

About the Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying Starter Set

Welcome to the Mythic North—a 19th-century northern Europe where myths walk among us. The Starter Set is the ideal entry point, offering abridged rules, character sheets, dice, maps, and the introductory mystery The Haunting of Castle Gyllencreutz.

• Introductory mystery: The Haunting of Castle Gyllencreutz
• Codex Occultum journal player handout
• Condensed rules for action skill tests, combat, damage, and fear
• Large map of Mythic North and Upsala
• 5 pre-generated and illustrated characters
• Map of Castle Gyllencreutz
• 3 handout sheets
• 5 reference cards + 10 initiative cards
• 10 engraved custom dice

About Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying Revised Edition

Strange beings stir in dark forests, black lakes, and hidden groves. You see what others cannot. You see the Vaesen.

Based on the acclaimed art book by Johan Egerkrans, Vaesen has become a fan favorite and multiple award-winner, including three ENNIEs. After being out of print in several regions, the revised edition returns with improved mechanics while remaining fully compatible with previous releases.

Launching alongside the revised edition is a Gamemaster’s screen ($24.99) and a custom dice set ($19.99), both releasing on October 28.

“The perfect roleplaying companion for the spooky season.” – OnTableTop

“Vaesen is a deliciously dark take on the horror mystery genre.” – Tabletop Gaming Magazine

“I was not too surprised when Vaesen turned out to be good. I just did not expect it to be this good.” – Save or Quit

• Revised edition of the best-selling gothic RPG
• Dozens of vaesen, all illustrated by Johan Egerkrans
• Game mechanics based on the award-winning Year Zero Engine
• 10 ready-to-use archetypes or use life path tables to build your own
• Streamlined rules for combat, investigations, and horror
• Includes the introductory mystery The Dance of Dreams
• Gazetteer of the Mythic North and Upsala

The Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying: Mythic Carpathia Expansion ($44.99), Starter Set ($29.99), Revised Core Rulebook ($49.99), and accessories are available to pre-order now via the Free League webshop. Products officially launch October 28, 2025, and will be available from major distributors worldwide.

Coming Soon: City of Nightmares

City of Nightmares, the next Vaesen expansion, is a four-part campaign set in 19th-century Stockholm. As players investigate a string of grisly murders, they uncover deeper secrets tied to the Society’s origins. Stay tuned for updates on the release date of Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying: City of Nightmares.

ーOfficial Press Release