Kalevala is a campaign that is quite dark and gritty but it isn't a horror story. As players you can expect to start off weak and worn and only through hard work and dedication may you rise above. In short, hit points is a valuable commodity and you shouldn't expect to be able to win every fight by rushing in head first.   The level of fantasy and technology varies greatly between various areas - as does the difficulty. However, there are also plenty of weird and wondrous boons and rewards to find in this mysterious plane of existence.   On their journey Character's may die or suffer other horrible afflictions which may or may not be irrevocable but the campaign isn't designed to be a meat-grinder. Death and other horrible consequences may be the results of characters picking a fight above their capability, ignoring warning signs or walking blindly into a hostile atmosphere.   Furthermore, this campaign features a high level of home-brew and openness in terms of role playing D&D. If your first reaction to reading this is to worry then it's probably not for you.