Not Afraid of the Dark - Masks of Nyarlathotep
An expedition in Peru leads to a forbidden discovery... and the first clues of a global conspiracy. There's room for one more investigator. Is it you?
$30.00
/ Session
Details
3 players following this game
Weekly / Saturday - 8:30 PM UTC
Oct 17 / Session 19
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
The world is not as it seems. Lima, Peru. A local investigation draws your investigators toward a forbidden discovery... and the first clues of a conspiracy that stretches across the world. We’re currently playing the Peru Prelude to Masks of Nyarlathotep, the classic long-form campaign for Call of Cthulhu. This is an ideal time to join: the mystery has begun, but the campaign has not yet expanded into its global investigation. We are an established group of players aged 13–16 who have been playing together for years. We’re looking for one more consistent investigator who enjoys mystery, roleplay, careful choices, and unsettling horror. Expect investigation, character-driven decisions, rising tension, and consequences that carry forward across sessions. This is not a combat-focused game. Survival depends on observation, teamwork, and knowing when to run. No prior Call of Cthulhu experience is required. Pregenerated investigators are available, or we can create your character after you join.
Game style
Combat Lite
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(25)
3 years on StartPlaying
213 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Beginner Friendly
About me
Over 3 decades of tabletop RPG experience and 1400+ professional online sessions for adults, kids, and teens. Mostly, I run horror, sci-fi, and strange fantasy games where choices matter, mysteries unravel, and the best moments are the ones nobody planned. Mostly. Get $10 off your first session on startplaying.games: https://startplaying.games/referral/cld0hgnos000tl2084ycb9ut6
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Creating your character
- Pregenerated or wait until we can chat on Discord, please.
Ages 13–16. Long-running group with some ADHD energy; players have been together for 2–5 years. Looking for one consistent player who enjoys investigation, roleplay, and long-form mystery.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
- Discord Account (to join private discord) - Roll20 Account (to join game)
What Gamemaster Dan brings to the table
- Character Voices - Moody, ambient descriptions - Deep conspiracies - Maps/Images/Full Roll20 modules (when available) - 35+ years of Tabletop RPG experience, over 1500 sessions run as a pro on this platform and others
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Gamemaster Dan creates a safe table
- X card (spoken aloud, messaged, or shown on camera will *all* be respected). - Lines and Veils (link provided after session zero) - Scheduled break 1/2 way through the session - Open Door so people may stop playing for a moment if they wish - Session 0 to discuss and qualify all of these
Content warnings
Safety tools used