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Learn all of Cthulhu | Edge of Darkness | 🏳️🌈 Friendly
A dying friend charges you with correcting one of his deepest, darkest secrets - which lies in wait at an abandoned farmhouse outside the city.
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Once / Thursday - 4:00 PM UTC
Jul 31
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
5 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
It is the 1920s in a small college town in Massachusetts. You, and several others, have been summoned by a dying friend who charges you with correcting one of his deepest, darkest secrets which lies in wait at an abandoned farmhouse outside the city. It all sounds like the ramblings of a dying man - but maybe there is something to what he says and the strange box he gives you that's covered in arcane symbols. 🗺️ Illustrative maps, handouts, and other game tools 🎭 Professional theatrical storytelling with dynamic NPCs 🎸 Soundtrack and ambient noise to heighten the mood 🖥️ All official game resources to begin your investigations 🔍 Beginner-friendly 🏳️🌈 Inclusive environment for all identities, in and out of game Edge of Darkness is a one-shot scenario designed to introduce new players to the seventh edition of Call of Cthulhu. Based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft - Solve the mystery before the madness (or something worse) consumes you!
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(48)
3 years on StartPlaying
120 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Storytelling, Sets the Mood
About me
I love RPGs. I love Horror. When I was little, I found (and fell in love with) the VAMPIRE: MASQUERADE books. I had them all - but no one to play with. Tragic. When I grew up and found my calling as an actor - I thought I would take a stab at RPGs by inviting my castmates to play "theatre games" (lol). I found I had quite the knack for GMing. I've been GMing/playing Call of Cthulhu, Pathfinder, Fiasco, Kids on Brooms, They Came From Beyond the Grave and the likes for about 10+ years. As the "organized one" - I've always been a natural GM (lol). Being an actor, my friends are scattered around the globe - so online hosting has been my goto (though I do like a good home game when I can manage it). I like to immerse my players not only with words but photos, maps and soundscapes. I find Roll 20 to be an excellent way to manage and track games - Discord an excellent way to gather players to chat and notetake - and Syrinscape an excellent way to add tension through music/sound - and I hope you will join me in a session or two!
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Creating your character
There are ten pre-generated characters developed for use in this scenario. All possess unique backgrounds and corresponding sets of skills necessary to solve the mystery.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🎧 Working microphone, headphones and optional camera 🤖 Free Discord and Roll 20 accounts 🤝 A good attitude towards fellow players and the Keeper ✅ No Call of Cthulhu, TTRPG, or VTT experience needed!
What ShaunR brings to the table
📜 All official Call of Cthulhu rules and resources 🗺️ Illustrative maps, tokens, and game soundtracks 👩🏫 10+ years running Call of Cthulhu games 😊 A friendly, professional environment in and out of game
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How ShaunR creates a safe table
The content warnings below detail items that might appear in the game, not items that are guaranteed to appear. Call of Cthulhu games generally play on themes surrounding mental illness. 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.
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