It is the Age of Vikings; raiding, pillaging, and sailing the seas to explore untamed regions of the wilderness. For a hundred years, an Endless Winter of supernatural storms has ravaged the Norse Lands, driving out the men of the North. Now as the storms recede, they leave in their wake a frozen land, overrun with mythic creatures and terrifying demons. Hideous Trolls raid the local villages and towering Frost Giants stomp through the hills, feeding on livestock and unlucky travelers! The sky grows ever darker as Odin and the gods of Asgard seem to have all but forsaken this place. While most flee in terror, some heroic Viking Clans come forward to stand against the Darkness, setting out on expeditions into the unknown.
Shadows of Brimstone: Gates of Valhalla is a fast-paced, Cooperative, dungeon-crawl boardgame set in the Age of Vikings and mixed with Unspeakable Horror! Each player creates a character, taking on the role of a classic Viking Hero Archetype, such as a Jarl chieftain, Huscarl honor guard, Berserker, or Raider. Forming a party of Heroes, the players take their characters into the dark forests of the Norse Lands, overrun with creatures of myth and legend. This Adventure Set includes an 8 part Gates of Valhalla narrative story campaign, but that is only the beginning of your Heroes' Saga. Explore the Norse Lands, overcoming dangerous encounters and fighting savage creatures, while collecting useful Gear and ancient Artifacts to aid in your adventures.
With a robust campaign system, Hero characters can be kept from game to game, earning experience and going up in levels to increase their skills and gain new abilities. The Heroes can also build and customize their Expedition Camp between adventures, spending their hard-earned loot and re-supplying for the next mission.
So grab up your axe, strap on your furs, and gather the war party, the Darkness is coming, and the Vikings are ready to earn their honored place... at the Gates of Valhalla!
Mechanisms:
1 Rulebook1 Adventure Book16 Small Dice1 Eight-sided Die1 Peril Die1 Entrance Map Tile7 Room Map Tiles3 Passage Map Tiles12 End Cap Tiles4 Gate End Cap Tiles1 Depth Track4 Hero Character Sheets7 Enemy Record Sheets2 Alley Reference Sheets5 Troll Enemy Trait Cards8 XL Cards32 Plastic Figures ‣ 4 Heroes ‣ 3 Viking Warrior Allies ‣ 6 Targa Centurions ‣ 12 Gremians ‣ 3 Trolls ‣ 3 Targa Librarians ‣ 1 Frost Giant10 Norse Lands Map Cards20 Gear Cards15 Norse Land Artifact Cards20 Norse Lands Encounter Cards22 Threat Cards8 Growing Dread Cards10 Darkness Cards10 Norse Land Personal Items Card8 Loot Cards8 Scavenge Cards15 Targa Plateau Encounter Cards12 Targa Plateau Artifact Cards10 Targa Plateau Map Cards8 OtherWorld Threat Cards13 Starting Gear Cards8 Hero Starting Upgrade Cards3 Librarian Codex Cards10 Viking Team Abilities Cards2 World Cards6 Reference Cards
Contents
- 1 Rulebook
- 1 Adventure Book
- 16 Small Dice
- 1 Eight-sided Die
- 1 Peril Die
- 1 Entrance Map Tile
- 7 Room Map Tiles
- 3 Passage Map Tiles
- 12 End Cap Tiles
- 4 Gate End Cap Tiles
- 1 Depth Track
- 4 Hero Character Sheets
- 7 Enemy Record Sheets
- 2 Alley Reference Sheets
- 5 Troll Enemy Trait Cards
- 8 XL Cards
- 32 Plastic Figures
- 4 Heroes
- 3 Viking Warrior Allies
- 6 Targa Centurions
- 12 Gremians
- 3 Trolls
- 3 Targa Librarians
- 1 Frost Giant
- 10 Norse Lands Map Cards
- 20 Gear Cards
- 15 Norse Land Artifact Cards
- 20 Norse Lands Encounter Cards
- 22 Threat Cards
- 8 Growing Dread Cards
- 10 Darkness Cards
- 10 Norse Land Personal Items Card
- 8 Loot Cards
- 8 Scavenge Cards
- 15 Targa Plateau Encounter Cards
- 12 Targa Plateau Artifact Cards
- 10 Targa Plateau Map Cards
- 8 OtherWorld Threat Cards
- 13 Starting Gear Cards
- 8 Hero Starting Upgrade Cards
- 3 Librarian Codex Cards
- 10 Viking Team Abilities Cards
- 2 World Cards
- 6 Reference Cards
Miniatures are supplied unpainted. Preparation and assembly are required.
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