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Step into the world of Norse sagas and prepare to forge your legacy. In KVAD, you are the Saga Hero, embracing a life of courage, adventure, and epic deeds. When your journey ends, will your name echo through the verses of a timeless poem, or vanish into darkness?
What is KVAD?
KVAD is a tabletop roleplaying game inspired by the rich atmosphere of the Norse sagas.
You begin as ordinary folk, breaking free from the constraints of a mundane life to embark on legendary journeys that will define your legacy. Through tough choices, dramatic dice rolls, and the Skald’s vivid narration, your hero’s tale will be immortalized in a KVAD—a Norse poem honoring their deeds.
You begin as ordinary folk, breaking free from the constraints of a mundane life to embark on legendary journeys that will define your legacy. Through tough choices, dramatic dice rolls, and the Skald’s vivid narration, your hero’s tale will be immortalized in a KVAD—a Norse poem honoring their deeds.
Become the Saga Hero
As the saying goes, “Better to be a wolf for a day than a sheep for a lifetime.” In KVAD, you are the hero, challenging the ordinary and leaving your mark on the world through bold action. Although, the path is fraught with danger and death is inevitable. The only question is: how will you spend the time you’re given?
Are you ready to shape your legacy?
Are you ready to shape your legacy?
Gameplay
This is a game designed to be enjoyed with your friends, as you will weave dramatic stories together. You can also play solo as a creative exercise, or even cooperative without a Skald—as the Norns will guide your heroes’ journey.
- The Players push their Saga Heroes towards eternal glory
- The Skald sets the scenes, describes the world, the people and its conflicts.
- The Norns (oracle tables) may provide answers to guide the emergent story
- Improvised storytelling brings the saga to life. When something is uncertain or dangerous, dice are rolled. The result determines the outcome and path ahead.
- An actual KVAD becomes the final tribute to the Saga Heroes’ adventures, written by the Players
What will your descendants say about your deeds?
System
KVAD features a unique dice pool system tailored to its rich storytelling experience, blending strategy and drama in every roll. We will be adding a link to a walkthrough of the rules here soon.
About the Campaign
KVAD was first published in Norwegian in 2021 following a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, and we are now on the third printing of the game. With this campaign, we aim to bring our well-established game and its rich world to a broader audience, inviting even more people to become Saga Heroes!
Created by a Norwegian author, KVAD draws deeply from the source material, inspired by the Norse sagas, mythology, and culture that are part of Norway’s heritage. This connection lends authenticity and depth to the game, immersing players in a world shaped by those closest to its roots.
We are Game Forlag, a small publisher from Norway, and this is our fourth crowdfunding campaign. Our three previous campaigns were successful and fulfilled.
Explore our other games at www.gameforlag.no
Created by a Norwegian author, KVAD draws deeply from the source material, inspired by the Norse sagas, mythology, and culture that are part of Norway’s heritage. This connection lends authenticity and depth to the game, immersing players in a world shaped by those closest to its roots.
We are Game Forlag, a small publisher from Norway, and this is our fourth crowdfunding campaign. Our three previous campaigns were successful and fulfilled.
Explore our other games at www.gameforlag.no
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