Welcome to "Svalbard"—a roguelike tabletop adventure!

Svalbard is a scenario that combines elements from H.P. Lovecraft with the harsh, icy wilderness of the Norwegian archipelago. Set in 1993 near the North Pole, this standalone scenario casts players as resourceful soldiers tasked with unraveling the mysteries of a secret Russian mine beneath the frozen landscape. Their mission? To halt a catastrophic experiment that has ripped a hole in the time-space continuum, threatening to bring forth the chaotic forces of the daemon-sultan Azathoth.

Explore, Die, Repeat forms the core gameplay mechanic of 'Svalbard'. This concept might remind you of the film "Edge of Tomorrow", the board game "Time Stories", or the novel "All You Need Is Kill". If these are unfamiliar, imagine a game where characters frequently face death, yet each "respawn" brings the retention of knowledge from their previous lives. This crucial learning curve allows players to gradually solve the mysteries and challenges of the game, aiming for a "perfect run" where no deaths occur.

Each section of this guide is dedicated to a different "Room" within the mine. The layout is straightforward: each page—or spread—details a specific room, presenting unique challenges and vital clues. These challenges can be deadly, but death is not the end. Instead, characters return, wiser and better prepared to overcome the obstacles that once defeated them.

Prepare for an unprecedented tabletop experience as you dive into the chilling depths of 'Svalbard'.