From publisher blurb:
The walls of the Aralax’s Veil hum with a low, eerie resonance as the diplomatic ship drifts through the boundless reaches of darkened space. This vessel is meant to be a sanctuary—a neutral ground where ancient enemies and fragile allies might find common cause. Yet here, in the hollow quiet between stars, a sinister tension suffuses the air, binding everyone aboard in an unspoken dread. The delegates and dignitaries, cloaked in the polite austerity of their station, move through the ship’s winding corridors as though stalked by invisible threats. Each glance exchanged carries with it the weight of suspicions, histories steeped in bloodshed, and dreams precariously hanging by a thread. The Aralax’s Veil was commissioned with a singular purpose: to house the negotiations that might finally bring peace to a galaxy fractured by centuries of strife. For those aboard, peace is not a simple luxury; it is a demand—a promise owed to the millions whose lives remain in peril. Yet, as the delegates gather, each one carrying the burden of their people, rumors of treachery and deceit seep into every corner. It’s whispered that a saboteur moves among them, hidden beneath a face of polished diplomacy and guarded smiles. Whispers suggest that this lone figure could unravel all hope, plunging every system back into chaos. And you, unwittingly drawn into the heart of this intrigue, sense that your presence here is not mere coincidence. Whether by fate, duty, or something darker, you are called to bear witness—and perhaps to intervene. The gravity of the ship’s mission presses down upon you, filling each breath with a heaviness that echoes beyond the confines of these walls. The factions at play are fierce and unwilling to concede, yet bound by necessity to the negotiating table. For the Elsin Coalition, these talks represent a fragile lifeline, the only means of escaping the bitter war that has fractured their alliance. For the Valash Enclave, it is a desperate last stand, their survival tied to the resources and concessions they hope to gain. And for those whose true motives are shrouded, this gathering offers a rare opportunity to reshape the galaxy, regardless of the cost. You find yourself amidst figures as dangerous as they are driven. Ilaryn Rhesmar, the Coalition’s diplomat, hides a ruthless ambition behind a mask of calm, her loyalty sharpened into a weapon as deadly as any blade. Darsaan Mevath, a mediator with a blood-soaked past, conceals a moral struggle that may compromise everything if pushed. Karael Jaalin, the Enclave’s scientific advisor, embodies a fierce idealism tempered by suspicion—a woman who suspects betrayal with every handshake. And Zethar Taliah, a diplomat of enigmatic intent, cloaked in mystery and watching each interaction with hawkish precision. Between them, a delicate dance of words, glances, and veiled threats unfolds, and you are left to decipher what truths might save or doom them all.
In this Solo Adventure you assume the role of a Character in a Dark Science Fantasy setting. You will require The Haven Fallen Core Rulebook (CRB), and any associated Expansions you wish to use to assist you, along with a pen and paper or word-processing document, to play.
The story is set up with an Introduction, a handful of location details and a few pertinent Story Points. The rest is down to you and your imagination.
The Actions you take should depend on who and what you see, and how you wish to interact. Keep a record of your story and adapt it as per the result of each Action. As you progress you will see that you are behaving as your own Storyteller, creating the interactive world in which you are playing.
Use the Character Creation section of the CRB to create your Character and use the Storyteller section of the CRB to assist with generating NPCs.
Once you have familiarised yourself with the following few pages, you are ready to begin.
THE BONUS DIE
When allowed to roll a Bonus Die, roll two of the same required Dice and choose the most beneficial result.