Learn to Play Call of Cthulhu | The Necropolis!
Beneath the burning Egyptian sun, an ancient tomb is unearthed in the Valley of Kings. Your dig stirs the darkness below...
$20.00
/ Session
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Once / Tuesday - 7:00 AM UTC
Oct 6
Session Duration / 1.5–2 hours
0 / 3 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Perfect for new players, this scenario drops you right into the heart of the horror. If you loved the original Mummy this is the scenario for you! No pre-game prep needed, Just bring your curiosity. You are a member of a team of archaeologists in 1924 Egypt, uncovering a buried tomb in the Valley of Kings... and perhaps more than you ever expected You will be no hero, but a flawed human forced to confront a reality where every decision could lead to your demise. To survive, you may need to embrace dark instincts. This is a bleak, merciless setting where hope is scarce, and terror reigns supreme.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Dungeon Crawl
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
About me
My day job as a webdev taught me technology should fade into the background. The same goes for rules: my job is making sure you know enough rules and in-game-lore to feel informed and empowered. I was trained how to teach a game to new players, in a way they have fun the whole time, when starting a university board game club. It's hard for everyone to make time for games. I do my best to run a scheduled game 'no matter what.' You may be surprised at what I “let you get away with” – but that's the point of a roleplaying game! The whole reason I’m here is to allow you greater freedom than any computer or boardgame could ever allow. My role is to invent reactions and consequenses. I have diagnosed and medicated ADHD, one of the ways it can show up is a deep craving for emotional intensity. My toxic trait is seeking strong reactions. Years of unconscious practice mean I have developed a knack for pressing buttons, stirring up conflict, and chasing those moments that make people around me feel. That used to get me into trouble. But as a GM? It’s my greatest strength. I channel that energy into crafting unforgettable story beats and emotionally charged choices. When you disappoint a friendly “Non-Player Character”, I’ll make it hurt. When a villain taunts you, you will burn to take them down. I use every narrative trick in the book to draw you deeper into your character’s journey. Join me in crafting adventures where your characters live, breathe, and grow! (possibly into horrible flesh monsters, to be determined)
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Creating your character
I have pre-generated characters, balanced by the designer of the game for fast convention games. The name and character art can easily be changed to match your preference
What to expect
Preparing for the session
I use Discord for the voice chat, everything else won't require you to make an account. You won't need to read the rules or make a character: the whole scenario is designed to teach you how to play!
What Isaac Schubert brings to the table
- Discord server already populated by my active players (for group chats and calls) You just go to a webpage to play the game! - - automated character sheets - - locations with actor light of sight, walls, doors, and lighting - - ingame notes, handouts - I have official PDFs, with printed rulebooks for my own reference - ambient music and sound effects. - Pre-gen characters
Homebrew rules
I use luck points, I find they’re a great resource that helps keep the story roll forward… at least until you run out
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Isaac Schubert creates a safe table
This is meant to be The Horror Game, I want to know what you are comfortable with so I can riff on it. Make sure that you have completed the 'Monte Cook' form before playing.
Content warnings
Safety tools used