Beyond the Gate of Eternity | Call of Cthulhu
The only thing that stands between humanity and unspeakable things from beyond the stars is a gate. And that gate so desperately wants to open...
$15.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Sunday - 2:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 4–5 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
At the edge of our world, our reality, lies the gate. And beyond that gate lies true reality, the infinite and terrible. Things dwell there, beings that see humans as playthings or food , if they notice us at all. That solitary gate is all that stands between humanity and these hungering gods. Most of us live in blessed ignorance of this, of the tenuous barrier and the horrors lurking beyond, for to know of it is to know madness. Yet there are a few precious, damned people who, despite the horror, dare to fight, to risk their minds, bodies, and souls to keep that gate shut. Be it by accident or grim purpose, they align themselves against malevolence manifest and those crazed enough to serve such dark purpose. You are one of those rare souls. An investigator. One who dares to peer into the abyss, to uncover ancient secrets, hidden cults, and the unfathomable horrors beyond, all while trying desperately to keep your life--and your sanity--long enough to halt their advance. Will it be the plots you seek that unravel before you--or will your mind unravel first? As the Keeper of Arcane Lore, I welcome you to this adventure, whether veteran, new acolyte, or somewhere in between. Are you interested in playing Call of Cthulhu but don't know where to begin? Fear not, for you shall be enlightened and indoctrinated into this game of mystery and horror. I have created this campaign for players of all levels of experience.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(6)
2 years on StartPlaying
27 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Voices
About me
Ever since I was young, I loved diving headfirst into fictional worlds, absorbing myself in their lore, layouts and stories. When I discovered TTRPGs, I fell in love with the depth and fun of collaborative storytelling, and the humor, tragedy, comedy and horror that it evokes in a way no other medium can. To run and play an RPG is a chance to live a different life, to step outside of ourselves for a while. I've been playing and running games for years now, and I've decided to have a go at it at a professional level. I get to play with new and diverse people, expand my repertoire, and earn some cash for peanut butter cups.
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Creating your character
Character creation will begin prior to play. Players may either roll for their stats, point buy or use an array. If you'd prefer to use a pre-made character, fear not, for several are available. You'll be individuals with no prior interaction with things from beyond the stars, so don't worry about memorizing any eldritch tomes.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please ensure you having a working microphone for the game, as well as an account on Discord. No webcams will be necessary. I require that you fill out your lines and veils prior to play. This game will be beginner friendly, and I will happily assist any player that gets stuck. That being said, please give the free quick-start rules for CoC 7e a look over if you do not have a copy of the investigators handbook prior to play. I ask that your investigator be finished before the game begins.
What Jacob brings to the table
I'll be using Foundry VTT! All you need is to click on a link I'll send you and you'll be set to go, able to play from your browser. You'll be able to manage your investigator, dice rolls, and everything else on there. I am happy to help players create their own character or choose from pre-generated characters that I will provide. I always recommend to players that they keep a backup sheet just in case. I'll be providing some maps, though no small amount of our play will be theater of the mind. Links will also be provided for the Call of Cthulhu free rules, interactive PDF, and other player resources. I like to run my sessions with ambient music and sound effects, along with some period music. I enjoy giving my characters unique voices. I tend to adhere to rules as intended, and consider play a collaborative process. Fun and horror will come first. My games are LGBT+ inclusive and my priority is always that everyone feels safe to engage with the story and have a great time!
Homebrew rules
In the event that you roll a critical success on any skill check, your luck immediately improves by 1d10, as does the skill that you critically succeeded at! I wholly believe in collaboration between keeper and investigator, so I have made rulings ad-hoc on many occasions, with us working together to come up with something spectacular.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How Jacob creates a safe table
Call of Cthulhu is a game about horror, and by nature is designed to disturb and unsettle. This makes it all the more important that, prior to play, we go through the our safety tools. All players will be sent a link to Lines and Veils. X, N, & O's may be sent either privately via discord and/or through Foundry, or out loud. I have an open-door policy, and will always listen to concerns.
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