Nazarene's Lot
Nazarene's Lot is an abandoned Appalachian town, due to undergo redevelopment works. Players arrive to survey the area, and find more than they expect
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Tuesday - 6:00 PM UTC
Oct 6
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Nazarene's Lot is a Call of Cthulhu horror investigation set in an abandoned Appalachian town, soon to undergo development works. You have been sent to survey the town and document what remains but the further you explore, the more you begin to realise that Nazarene's Lot is not quite as abandoned as it first appears. This is a game of atmosphere, investigation and creeping dread, with an emphasis on exploration, roleplaying and putting the pieces together rather than constant combat. Expect strange discoveries, unsettling folklore, dark secrets and moments where what you don't see may be more frightening than what you do. The game is suitable for both new and experienced Call of Cthulhu players. No prior knowledge of the scenario or Mythos is required. I'll aim for a tense, immersive horror experience where the investigators' choices and curiosity drive the story, with plenty of room for players to interact with the setting and each other.
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(8)
4 years on StartPlaying
3 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Beginner Friendly, World Builder
About me
I'm a horror-focused GM from London, England who loves building atmospheric worlds and taking players on unforgettable journeys into the strange and terrifying. From cosmic horror and gothic mysteries to folk horror and supernatural thrillers, I enjoy creating stories where tension builds naturally and every choice matters. My games are driven by player agency and memorable roleplay. I believe the best horror comes from characters making difficult decisions rather than following a script, so expect engaging NPCs, meaningful consequences, and stories that evolve around your group's actions. Above all, my goal is to make sure everyone at the table has an amazing time. I primarily run Call of Cthulhu, alongside D&D 5e, Delta Green, and Shiver, and I'm always excited to explore other systems. When I'm not running games, I'm a software engineer, husband, father, football ("soccer") fan, board game enthusiast, and blogger.
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Creating your character
I will provide pre-generated characters but will be happy to consider any character you have ready to go. Although for this setting the 1920s inverstigator types will not be suitable so will require modern stats.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
As players will need to communicate with each other they should all have a microphone and ideally also have a webcam (but this is not a requirement). The game will be run on Discord and Foundry VTT.
What Chris brings to the table
I will bring pre-prepared character sheets to the game and all materials required including maps, ambient music and handouts. The game will be run on my Discord and Foundry VTT server, so you only require a laptop with a microphone and preferably also a camera.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Chris creates a safe table
At my table there is an open door policy where players can step away if they wish for a time, and in long sessions a break will be held.
Content warnings
Safety tools used