Tag: independent
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Trophy Loom
Trophy Loom is a setting book for dark medieval fantasy roleplaying games. It’s system-free and intended for use in-game, as well as for world-building. Rather than long descriptions of people, places, and creatures, the book uses tables, with each entry detailing a morsel of information, along with one or more story hooks
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The Darkness over Eaglescar
The Darkness over Eaglescar is a 24-page Call of Cthulhu Modern scenario set in Eastern England, and published by Stygian Fox. After a call form a concerned mother, the investigators are drawn into the machinations of the charismatic leader of a sinister cult and, quite possibly, a whole lot more. It’s suitable for play over…
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The Oracle of Yuggoth
Set in 2263 or thereabouts, The Oracle of Yuggoth is a space horror scenario for Call of Cthulhu. At 20 pages, with 5 pre-generated characters and a map, it’s suitable as a one-shot, leaning into disturbing psychological themes and the unrelenting nihilism that characterises cosmic horror. The players find themselves on a mission to Yuggoth,…
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Miskatonic Shoreside Conservatory
A group of young performing arts students are offered a summer scholarship at the lauded Miskatonic Shoreside Conservatory. Graduates from the intense 4-week performance bootcamp will find doors opening for them, and a path to greatness laid at their feet. But at what price? Miskatonic Shoreside Conservatory is a limited campaign for Cthulhu Dark, but…
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Hands of Nyarlathotep
Hands of Nyarlathotep is a Call of Cthulhu Supplement from Zgrozy, a Polish publishing house releasing content through the Miskatonic Repository. Clocking in at 14 pages, it’s part of the Devilarium series, a collection of monsters and antagonists for Keepers to terrify their players. So, what’s it all about? Well, we’re all familiar with the…
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The Exhibition of Dread
The Exhibition of Dread is a modern-day one-short scenario for 2-5 players, set at the Boston College of Modern Art. Clocking in at 42 pages, it contains 5 pre-generated characters, a map and 2 handouts. Written by Jared Tallis, the editing, typesetting and art were done by Stars are Right. A group of students at…
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The Last Dance of Lola Montez – Call of Cthulhu
The Last Dance of Lola Montez is a modern Scenario for Call of Cthulhu set in the historical mining town of Ballarat, Australia. Clocking in at 43 pages, it contains 5 pre-generated characters and 8 handouts. Besides being a fun night’s entertainment, The Last Dance of Lola Montez makes for an interesting and thought-provoking read.…
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Fairyland: Cthulhu Dark just got Darker
In the isolated Scottish village of Cullingstone, a young girl disappears every three years. Soon after, the girls return; emotionless, analytical, and supremely intelligent. Fairyland is a Cthulhu Dark scenario, set in 1890s rural Scotland, and written by Scott Dorward.
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William Bailey’s Haunted Mansion
William Bailey’s Haunted Mansion is a historical Call of Cthulhu scenario set in 1890s Ballarat, a mining town in Australia. The local mining magnate has been losing sleep due to a series of break-ins and an unsettling encounter with something inhuman. This scenario is a lively and well put-together one-shot that practically runs itself.
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Heinrich’s Guide to Carcosa: Love and Death in the Hyades.
Heinrich’s Guide to Carcosa is a solo campaign set in Carcosa, the mysterious city ruled by The King in Yellow. Intended for use with Call of Cthulhu 7th edition rules, it can also be run one-on-one with a Keeper and player.
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Book Review: New Tales of the Miskatonic Valley
Complex tales that subvert expectations is amazing for a GM. Being able to tell an engaging story while keeping your players in the dark through a clever scenario keeps games interesting and fresh. New Tales of the Miskatonic Valley (NTMV) is a volume of scenarios published by Stygian Fox in 2020. Featuring investigations set in…
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The Art of Hygge
This one-shot will leave the investigators with more questions than answers, and could serve as an ideal springboard for further investigations of an antagonist with some serious plot potential.