Masks of Nyarlathotep | investigators unchained
Call of Cthulhu | Campaign
About the adventure
March 1921, Peru A mysterious man, Augustus Larkin, is gathering an expedition. You have been enlisted as talented professionals. He claims that he has discovered a long-forgotten ziggurat in the wild highlands of Peru. It's a great opportunity for everyone to shine, and perhaps become rich and famous. But there's a hidden truth: This mysterious adventure will be a start point of a huge, world-wide threat! Are you ready to face the dangers? Travel the world and fight against evil death cults? Take your seat and get ready for this long-term adventure to save the world! A dark scheme has been enacted, which if allowed to come to fruition threatens to destroy humanity as we know it. But all is not lost. A few brave souls can uncover pieces of this puzzle so that they might stand against the darkness and prevent the unspeakable from happening. Facing dark cults, strange lore, hideous monsters and a host of implacable foes, you will embark on a journey of discovery across 5 continents to face the ultimate horror. Widely considered to be one of the finest and most engaging roleplaying campaigns ever written, Masks of Nyarlathotep won Best Roleplaying Adventure by the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts & Design. 🗺️ Illustrative maps, handouts, and artwork 🎭 Theatrical storytelling with dynamic NPCs 🖥️ All official game resources to begin your investigations 🔍 Beginner-friendly while still challenging more experienced investigators 🏳️🌈 Inclusive environment for all identities, in and out of game 💬 Dedicated Discord server for questions, concerns, and casual banter A Campaign in 7 Chapters. This is an eldritch marathon not for the faint of heart nor the impatient. Estimated 9-15 Sessions per chapter (75-85 Sessions). With such a long playtime characters are welcome to join at any point throughout the campaign if there is room at the table. This is a classic style game, not pulp, but some adjustments to increase survivability will be made, however, your investigators will sometimes die and/or go insane.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
5.0
(14)
1 year on StartPlaying
28 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
Additional details
How to prepare
🎧 Working microphone and headphones/earbuds 🤖 Free Discord account 🤝 A good attitude towards fellow players and the Keeper ✅ No Pulp Cthulhu or TTRPG experience needed! 🔞 Must be 18 years or older to play -- no exceptions!
What I provide
📜 All official Call of Cthulhu rules and resources 🎙️ Private Discord server for voice chat and game notes 🗺️ Illustrative maps, tokens, and game soundtracks 😊 A friendly, professional environment in and out of game
Gameplay details
The content warnings detail items that might appear in the game, not items that are guaranteed to appear. There are certain themes that are central to the text and cannot be avoided. Call of Cthulhu games generally play on themes of body horror and mental illness. Anyone wishing to discuss triggers may get with me privately over Discord or SPG. For any situation you find too stressful, simply go AFK for as long as you require. My games are the equivalent of a PG-13 movie. I don't do explicit sexual content, but I may allude to it. There will also be a bio break about mid-game. Tabletop role-playing games are meant to be an escape from the troubles of our daily lives. Above-table prejudices, including racism, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia are NOT acceptable at my table and will lead to your immediate removal.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Open Door
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Ensure your investigator is the type of person for whom international travel will not be too much of a challenge! You can contact me on Discord, and I'll set up the Virtual Tabletop for you to build your character. However, you can also use the "dholeshouse" character builder Skills Cap Options: max 75 https://www.dholeshouse.org/Characters/CoCv7Investigators/CreateNewPointBuy
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
Low
Puzzles
High
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 6:30 AM UTC
3-3 Hour duration
0 / 5 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+