The Haunting: A Call of Cthulhu Introductory Adventure

The Haunting: A Call of Cthulhu Introductory Adventure

TYPE

One-Shot

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
1 SEAT LEFT
$20.00

/ Session

Details

Once / Tuesday - 2:00 AM UTC

Nov 28

Session Duration / 3–4 hours

3 / 4 Seats Filled

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Schedule

This game will begin once 1 player has joined

Meet your party members

3/4

About the adventure

Step into ‘The Haunting,’ a gripping Call of Cthulhu scenario where your knowledge and research are your investigators’ only allies. Investigate the enigmatic Corbitt house, unearth its sinister secrets, and confront the horrors lurking within. Will you preserve your sanity as you venture into the unknown?

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(47)

Streamer
LGBTQ+
Queer
Teacher/Educator

4 years on StartPlaying

149 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling

About me

Did a player just make a hilarious joke, or did I unleash an unspeakable horror on the party? Could be either. That’s part of the fun. I’ve been playing roleplaying games for over 25 years and running them for 15. I started with Dungeons & Dragons, but quickly fell in love with story-driven games like Call of Cthulhu, City of Mist, and many more. My specialty is introducing new players to roleplaying and helping veterans discover new systems they’ll love. Over the years, I’ve run long campaigns single session games, streamed games online in the UK and US, facilitated LARPs, and hosted sessions at conventions for renowned publishers like Chaosium and Hunters Entertainment from coast to coast of the US and Canada. I’ve also been a part of developing new digital tools to enhance the gaming experience — including RPG Stories, a virtual tabletop platform, and RPG Archivist, a tool that tracks your story and answers questions about your game while you play. Add in over a dozen playtests for new, pre-release roleplaying games and systems, and you’ll find I’m no stranger to picking up new players quickly and giving them a great time while they feel right at home. ⸻ 🎲 What I Offer ✅ A professional, experienced storyteller. ✅ Beginner-friendly games with clear explanations and a welcoming atmosphere. ✅ A safe, inclusive table. ✅ A chance to build a regular game night you’ll look forward to every week. ✅ Stories that range from epic fantasy to eerie mysteries, gritty noir, and cinematic horror. ⸻ ⭐ "This was hands down the best game session I've ever been in. I've been privileged to play with big names and many creators running their own games and adventures. I would play in a game run by MoraganJ over any of them" ⭐ “One of my favorite experiences at Gen Con 2024.” ⭐ "He took a group of new players to the game and led us through a captivating, suspenseful experience that introduced us to the game and told and amazing story." ⭐ "It felt totally organic in a way that I can say, without hyperbole, I’ve never experienced before in a one-shot like this." ✨ Let’s Roll Some Dice Whether it’s your first time playing or your fiftieth, I’d love to run a game for you. Let’s dive into new worlds, tell some amazing stories, and make sure every session is something you can’t wait to come back to.

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Character creation

Creating your character

There are pregenerated characters available, who are tied into the story generally already. If you’d like to learn how to create a character for yourself, we can set up another session as well.

The current party

The Haunting has been around forever (and is still fantastic!), and Quest Portal is a brand new Virtual Tabletop (and also looks fantastic!). They make a great pair!

What to expect

Preparing for the session

We will be playing on QuestPortal, a new virtual tabletop with Call of Cthulhu as one of the first systems that it supports. We will do a little scheduling on Discord ahead of time.

What GM MorganJ brings to the table

This is a classic scenario from way back 40 years ago when the game got started. It still stands the test of time. :-)

Safety

How GM MorganJ creates a safe table

Call of Cthulhu is a much more story driven game where role playing takes precedence over rolling dice. Characters are “Investigators” rather than “heroes” and may die and/or go insane.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Frequently asked questions