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Shadows of Brimstone: Gates of Valhalla Core Set

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Manufacturer: Flying Frog Productions

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!

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

Ages: 12+
Players: 1-4
Game Length: 90-180 minutes

Miniatures are supplied unpainted. Preparation and assembly are required.

Mechanisms:

• Cooperative Play
• Dice Rolling
• Grid Movement
• Modular Board
• Role Playing
• Variable Player Powers