Masks of Nyarlathotep|World-Travelling Eldritch Horror Campaign
Call of Cthulhu | Campaign
About the adventure
Masks of Nyarlathotep is a Lovecraftian exercise in horror and mystery. A prologue begins in 1921, where a Peruvian expedition provides the backdrop for a friendship that has repercussions some years later. The campaign proper starts in 1925, beginning in America and then moving overseas to England, Egypt, Kenya, Western Australia, and China. The investigators are called upon to fulfill the final wishes of a departed associate and friend, putting them on a collision course with the multifaceted cults of an alien god. Seeking answers to the fate of the ill-starred Carlyle Expedition, the investigators uncover a secret and terrible plan on which rests the fate of the world. This is a classic style game, not pulp, but some adjustments to increase survivability may be made, however, some your investigators will sometimes die and/or go insane. Campaign is fairly long (about 20-30 sessions for most groups, 3-4 hrs sessions, I ran even it a bit longer, I have to admit). I may consider to change starting time a bit if required.
Finished the US chapter
1 year on StartPlaying
226 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Average response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Have a decent enough mic and internet connection, show up on time and we are good to go
What I provide
I am running this not the first time and have all the maps, characters and portraits ready for play in Roll20, some background music, compendium available for rules references and character creation.
Gameplay details
We may discuss safety in more detail during session 0
Content warnings
• Blood
• Body Horror
• Character Death
• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
• Hostages
• Kidnapping
• Mental Illness
• Racial Profiling
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
We will discuss characters on session 0, you can prepare in advance, you may use charactermancer in the vtt, I can provide a link to an outside one with more options, if you want to use a pregen I have plenty if those.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
High
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Roll20
• Discord
$15.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Monday - 11:00 PM UTC
May 19 / Session 17
3-3.5 Hour Duration
2 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+