mikeawmids1
Explorer
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.
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.