TOPIC: Vaesen: Wicked Secrets

mikeawmids wrote:
Ok will do. This is from the core rules as well just gives it as an alternative character creation method rather than choosing where to put stats or your background etc. You just roll on the tables at the back of the book.

I know we're doing character creation on the first night, but as a concept I'm thinking of playing an old hunter in his late sixties. He's not an active hunter of beasts - he doesn't harm living things for the sake of it (though he'll hunt small game for food) - he's more of a warden, keeping nature in balance. He doesn't believe all Vaesen are intrinsically evil, but he does consider all Vaesen to be trouble. He likes to know the local woods, farmsteads and villages are kept Vaesen free.

Unless you want to roll up a completely random character, like Rhodsey is doing, I recommend having at least some notion as to the type of character you want to play. The more notice you give me, the better I can tie your character/backstory into the Society.

For example @ Garuda: if your hunter was offered a job as gamekeeper of an overgrown and derelict estate (Castle Gyllencreutz) in the centre of Upsala, would he be likely to take it? You were most likely sought out for the role after rumours of your previous involvement with the Vaesen reached the ear of Linnea Elfeklint, a reclusive/mentally fragile old woman who shares your ability to perceive such things.

Your induction into the Society would involve keeping the local areas Vaesen free.

I’m going to go for an occultist. I have the pdf version of the rules (I think!) so will endeavour to create my character beforehand.

Don’t worry, I won’t go anywhere near the adventure in the core rules

I have been able to create my character, as advised an Occultist

Vaesen, Session 0

It is the mid 19th century, and Europe is recovering from the Napoleonic Wars. In the mythic north of Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, Sweden & Norway), the tireless march of industrialisation creates a rift between the crowded, smokey cities and the wild, superstitious countryside. Forests are felled to clear ground for railway lines, and rivers are polluted by the poisonous run-off from factories. The Vaesen, creatures of myth and legend feel their way of life is under attack, and can only be pushed so far before they begin to push back....

In the city of Upsala, a group of investigators gather at the crumbling ruins of Castle Gyllencreutz, at the behest of a troubled old woman named Linnea Elfeklint. They are the Thursday's Children, cursed with the ability to perceive the invisible world of the Vaesen. Together, they will reform the Society, a secretive organisation dedicated to studying the supernatural and intervening in any conflict between aggrieved Vaesen and the humans who inadvertently threaten the old ways they cherish.

The investigators are;

Arne Lindstrom, old hunter, male: rangy woodsman in his mid 60's, tough as old boot leather. Comes across as gruff and crusty, but is truly an introspective soul who loves nature. Arne grew up in the same village as Linnea Elfeklint, who was close friends with Arne's mother, leading to her offering him the job of gamekeeper at Castle Gyllencreutz.

Erik Gruber, young private detective, male: grew up in a mining community before joining the local constabulary. A perpetual adulterer, he simultaneously ruined his career and relationship after cuckolding a superior officer. Discharged in disgrace, Erik became a private investigator and began taking dangerous cases that could not be handled by the police. On one such investigation, Erik tangled with a werewolf. His story made the papers and drew his name to the attention of Linnea Elfeklint, who invited him to join the Society after recovering from his wounds.

Knut Dahlberg, middle-aged vagabond, male: homeless vagrant with dirty blonde hair and shabby clothes. He never goes anywhere without his trusty bindle. Wears a silver cross on a chain around his neck, the only thing he has to remind him of his mother. Knut joined the Society to expose the Vaesen, and to have a safe and dry place to rest his head.

Svenrich Hansen, middle-aged writer, male: freelance journalist and author of lurid fiction based on Scandinavian folklore. Svenrich first met Erik Gruber when writing about his encounter with the werewolf and the two men realised they shared the Sight. Svenrich was recruited into the Society to document any future encounters with the Vaesen.

Gudrun 'Mystic' Magi, middle-aged occultist, male: swarthy fortune teller with a thick Slavic accent and an inflated opinion of his own mystic arts. Was recruited into the Society after offering his services as a psychic to Linnea Elfeklint.