For thousands of years, the mystical forest has been a haven for beasts, spirits, and forgotten gods. As the Haven Guardian sleeps, a nearby human village has grown into a hungry city, eager to seize the forest's powers. Can the forest creatures find enough potent lore to defend their ancient home from the oppressive city? Or will the city use this lore to power their machines and turn the forest against itself? The battle for Haven begins! In this game, you and your opponent fight for control of the mystical forest. The Haven Guardian, the forest's spirit, is in a deep slumber and can no longer protect its kingdom. One player controls the city, trying to master the vulnerable forest with 'stone lore' and machines. The other plays as the forest and its creatures, defending their home with 'leaf lore' and forest spirits. To get the power to oppose your enemy, send seekers to compete for the lore controlled by elementals, ancient beings that give lore to those who seek it. Seekers also fight for control of shrines on the board. Occupying a majority of shrines around forest havens scores you bonus points. When one type of lore runs out or an elemental leaves the board, the Haven Guardian wakes up. The player with the higher score wins the game, either mastering the forest or defending it from harm.
To play Haven, first decide who will control the city and who will play as the forest. The city player uses 'stone lore' and machines, while the forest player uses 'leaf lore' and forest spirits. Send your seekers to compete for the lore held by elementals. Remember, elementals will give lore to the seekers who compete for it. Also, have your seekers fight for control of shrines on the board. If you manage to occupy most of the shrines around forest havens, you'll get bonus points. Keep an eye on the lore supply. When one type of lore is used up or an elemental leaves the board, the Haven Guardian wakes up. At this point, the player with the higher score wins. As for maintenance, keep the game pieces in a dry and safe place to avoid damage. Don't expose the board to extreme temperatures or moisture. Enjoy playing Haven and may the best player win!
