Weekly One-Shots - The Necropolis
Unearth ancient secrets in a high-stakes expedition beneath the Egyptian sands—where every step forward may be your last. Dare to join the dig?
Free
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Once / Thursday – 6:00 PM UTC
Jul 3
2–4 Hour Duration
3 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Drop-in one or two shot Call of Cthulhu games for any level including beginners. Weekly but without the commitment. A different scenario each week across time period from classic 1920s, Gaslight Victorian English, 70s, 80s, Modern and sci-fi. Current scenario: The Necropolis Era: 1920, 7e Rules Focus: Player to Player Roleplaying, Mystery, Cosmic Horror, Combat opportunities Experience: Suitable for Beginner and Experienced Needs: 2 -5 Sessions: 1 x 3-4 hour session Step into the blazing heat of 1920s Egypt, where sun-bleached sands hide secrets long buried. As part of an archaeological dig in the legendary Valley of the Kings, you're on the brink of discovery—but what lies beyond the tomb's threshold is far more than gold and glory. Trapped beneath the desert, you'll need your wits, courage, and teamwork to uncover the truth and survive. A fast-paced scenario perfect for new and seasoned players alike, *The Necropolis* offers mystery, exploration, and a pulse-quickening descent into ancient terror. Are you ready to enter the darkness?
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(11)
2 years on StartPlaying
5 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Teacher
About me
Hi and Welcome I returned from a long break to TTRPGs, experimented with D&D but my head has been turned by Call of Cthulhu and a range of other games with real roleplaying opportunities. As I am coming back to Keeping/DMing/GMing I am learning. I may not be perfect, I will make mistakes. Hopefully this creates a no-pressure fun/learning environment for you too. I try to work from a players’ point of view. My adventures are about engaging you in the story. So you can make informed decisions, work out the consequences, enjoy the story, figure out the NPCs and (kill monsters/Run away/go insane/roll another character). Happy for people to roleplay or just describe what they do. I hope to create a safe environment for all players. Everyone is welcome.
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Creating your character
As this is a one-shot we will be using pre-generated character normally with a backstory or other storytelling built-in. These can be enhanced and the direction you take with the basic details is up to you. Pre-gens are distributed on a first come-first served basis. For some scenarios, you can roll your own character but please chat with me first if that is something you wish to do.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need to have a discord account and a microphone. I will send over a list of available pre generated character to select from and then send the character sheet once you commit. If you have read the quick start rules that would be great but to honest you can play with no experience of Call of Cthulhu.
What Rob brings to the table
Game play: Mix of theatre of the mind, maps and handouts via discord.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Rob creates a safe table
Uses Pre-generated character sheets to aid the story telling. Features: problem solving, combat (deadly or otherwise) and lots of role playing between players.
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