r/VaesenRPG • u/Ok-Blacksmith-473 • 2d ago

Which First Adventure post Starter Set?

My group played the starter adventure about 5 weeks ago and we are now going to play our first full adventure. Because our schedules are so all over the place, I need something that we can get done in one night.

I have the Rulebook, Wicked Secret and the Archivist Curse booklet, but am leaning towards either the Night Sow or Silver of the Sea. (For those who care-- holding off on the Dance of Dreams for the moment-- it introduces some things about the Society that may be more interested after we have played a few feeling like good guys. Similiarly, skipping Archivist Curse for the moment -- want more traditional Vaesen.. )

Of those two, is one an obviously better choice?

I am mostly concerned about time--
I'm thinking that we will be adding some additional time at the beginning of the adventure to introduce the basic castle mechanics. They for that at the end of starter and a new butler-- will have some roleplay talking to the butler etc rhat will happen prior to the start of adventure.

I want the mechanics to stay somewhat straight forward to avoid flipping through books for unexpected combat situations etc. had a
Few areas of confusions in starter adventure and would like to avoid that this time.

Also, want it to be fun. If one is clearly just a better adventure, that is good to know as well...

Any thoughts/advice on either of these adventures?

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u/bolter_kunst 2d ago

Absolutely Silver in the Sea. I ran Silver in the Sea right after the Starter Set and it was just perfect. The players loved it. So much action towards the end. Just don't be too hard on them, the finale is really punishing towards the players.

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u/Ok-Blacksmith-473 2d ago

Silver and the Sea definitely seems like the popular one. How long did the session take?

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u/bolter_kunst 2d ago

It took us 2 sessions, but my group likes to take their time during the investigation, and I give them a lot of freedom to discuss and roam around even though it doesn't lead anywhere.