Cthulhu Apocalypse


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On November 2nd, 1936, the world died.Finally, the stars had come right; and things that lurked under the seas for eons rose to claim their rightful place. Now, they rule the earth, stalking it like titans.Millions of women and men diedyet you survived, doomed to wander the ruins, searching for answers. What went wrong? Are there others like you? How can you stay alive? And is there a way to put this right?Cthulhu Apocalypse is a survival horror supplement for the Trail of Cthulhu roleplaying game that takes Investigators into a terrifying post-apocalyptic world.Using the award-winning Apocalypse Machine, GMs can destroy the world any number of waysincluding the death rays of alien tripods, a plague of white flowers, or the rising of Great Old Onesand run adventures of investigation and survival in a land transformed beyond recognition.Cthulhu Apocalypse includes:The Apocalypse Machine, an award-winning GUMSHOE sandbox setting that gives you the tools to create your own global catastrophefrom the first strange rumblings to the final, cataclysmic eventalong with Drives, Occupations, and more for adventures among the ruins.Five adventures in the aftermath of disaster, taking Investigators through Britain, across the sea to America, and beyond the veils of reality as they struggle to survive. (Previously published as The Dead White World.)Three adventures set years later, as the few survivors find their humanity cracking and moulting in the process of becoming something new. (Previously published as Slaves of the Mother.)Eight all-new scenarios that give your players the choice as to whetherand howhumanity survives in this strange new world.




Cthulhu's Reign


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All original stories about the return of Cthulhu and the Old Ones to Earth. Some of the darkest hints in all of H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos relate to what will happen after the Old Ones return and take over the earth. What happens when Cthulhu is unleashed upon the world? What happens when the other Old Ones, long since banished from our universe, break through and descend from the stars? What would the reign of Cthulhu be like on a totally transformed planet where mankind is no longer the master? Find out in these exciting, brand-new stories.




Cthulhu Through the Ages (Call of Cthulhu Roleplaying)


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GUIDELINES FOR PLAYING CALL OF CTHULHU IN SEVEN DIFFERENT ERAS CTHULHU THROUGH THE AGES was created to help players adopt the latest rule-set for the wide range of settings published by Chaosium Inc. Here you will find straight-forward guidance and era-specific rules for investigator creation for seven different settings, along with updated rules for combat for CTHULHU DARK AGES, CTHULHU INVICTUS, and MYTHIS ICELAND, as well as a sprinkling of other topics like scenario seeds, setting-specific monsters, and investigator organizations.




Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos


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"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." --H. P. LOVECRAFT, "Supernatural Horror in Literature" Howard Phillips Lovecraft forever changed the face of horror, fantasy, and science fiction with a remarkable series of stories as influential as the works of Poe, Tolkien, and Edgar Rice Burroughs. His chilling mythology established a gateway between the known universe and an ancient dimension of otherworldly terror, whose unspeakable denizens and monstrous landscapes--dread Cthulhu, Yog-Sothoth, the Plateau of Leng, the Mountains of Madness--have earned him a permanent place in the history of the macabre. In Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos, a pantheon of horror and fantasy's finest authors pay tribute to the master of the macabre with a collection of original stories set in the fearsome Lovecraft tradition: ¸ The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft: The slumbering monster-gods return to the world of mortals. ¸ Notebook Found in a Deserted House by Robert Bloch: A lone farmboy chronicles his last stand against a hungering backwoods evil. ¸ Cold Print by Ramsey Campbell: An avid reader of forbidden books finds a treasure trove of deadly volumes--available for a bloodcurdling price. ¸ The Freshman by Philip José Farmer: A student of the black arts receives an education in horror at notorious Miskatonic University. PLUS EIGHTEEN MORE SPINE-TINGLING TALES!




Fall of Cthulhu Omnibus


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When Nyarlathotep, the crawling chaos himself, devises his most destructive plan yet, a disparate group of humans find themselves brought together as the unavoidable apocalypse draws near.




Calla Cthulhu


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Being a teenager isn't easy--especially after you learn you carry the bloodline of Lovecraft's Great Old Ones in your veins. Instead of a summer job and checking out colleges, Calla Tafali finds herself battling supernatural monsters, human assassins, and her uncle, The King in Yellow. She must resist his call to embrace her own chaotic heritage and join the "family business," as well as prevent the awakening of the terrible deity asleep and dreaming in the corpse city of R'lyeh--the Dread Dead One! Prepare yourself for weird action, adventure and mystery in the Mighty Mythos Manner • A fun, fresh take on Lovecraft's Mythos for a new generation. • Originally serialized on the digital platform Stela. • All-star creative team: Evan Dorkin has won a Harvey Award and 6 Eisner Awards and Sarah Dyer has won a Lulu Award "Calla may be the first Lovecraftian coming-of-age tale."--Paste Magazine "The panels pop with irresistible action and a story that's just visually fun to read."--Black Nerd Problems




Return of the Old Ones


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The Adventurer's Guide to Theria


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From the murky and ominous Yemgar Swamp to the bustling and treacherous streets of Brightport, the continent of Ellara provides endless opportunities and challenging pursuits for brave adventurers to experience. Explore the thrilling, unpredictable world of Theria with The Adventurer's Guide to Theria: Vol 1: Ellara, following in the footsteps of legendary characters from the Dungeons and Randomness podcast-famous and infamous, triumphant and tragic.With this handbook as your guide, you will find everything you need to recreate classic sagas from the show or to devise your own epic tales within the world of Theria. Characters, maps, weapons, magic items, monsters, dungeons, and even the cast of the show are at your disposal.In this 5th Edition-compatible volume you'll find:The continent of Ellara, arranged by region, featuring 25 towns, cities, and settlements-each with their own history, culture, and intrigue.Hundreds of stunning pieces of art that bring the characters, locations, items, and monsters of Theria to life.The authentic Therian Endurant class, a staple of the D&R podcast, now in the palms of your energy-charged hands. Use the power of the emotional spectrum to lay waste to your foes or protect your allies with powerful, world-shaking abilities!More than150 tables to aid with character creation, random encounters, and every possible occasion.Descriptions of bone-chilling diseases, madness effects, and critical hit and fumble tables unique to Theria to make your players cheer and shout in equal measure.Slices of Ellaran life, with food, recipes, and alcoholic beverages to make a character's night out even more eventful.Over 300 Ellaran NPCs brought to life, with unique backstories and stats for use throughout your campaigns.A spectacular array of unique beasts, monsters, demons, and more to challenge your players.Theria is now in your hands.We wish you all the luck in the world!




APOCTHULHU Quickstart (Classic B&W)


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Horror Roleplaying in Terrifying Realms of Lovecraftian Apocalypses. Lovecraftian roleplaying typically sees brave Mythos investigators foiling plots to corrupt our familiar world. But what happens when the heroes DON'T save the day? When the cult's apocalyptic schemes succeed? What comes next? That's what APOCTHULHU is about. APOCTHULHU is a tabletop roleplaying game from Cthulhu Reborn that lets you explore many different past or future worlds where the Mythos somehow took control. Perhaps human civilizations fell when Shub-Niggurath bestowed a terrible gift of fertility on the Earth? Or when Nyarlathotep's words seduced superpowers into mutual annihilation? Did R'lyeh rise, waking you-know-who? APOCTHULHU is built upon a simple yet elegant d100 system. Players take on the roles of everyday people who are Survivors in a Post-Apocalyptic world. Game mechanics emphasize the lethality of life in the fallen world, in terms of threats to health and sanity. Rules also cover scavenging equipment and resources, often the only way Survivors can obtain scarce supplies. By investigating horrors of the Post-Apocalyptic world and defeating their schemes and agents, Survivors might just guarantee their community lives to carry on the fight. Or they might unearth secrets that can one day overthrow the Mythos overlords. The APOCTHULHU Quickstart is a beautifully illustrated 72-page book presenting: - a simplified but feature-complete version of the game rules, which can have you up and running APOCTHULHU in minutes, - rules for generating player character Survivors, - six pre-made Survivor characters which can be used to pick up and play immediately, - an example Lovecraftian Post-Apocalypse, and - an introductory scenario, "Amber Waves" which puts the Survivors in the middle of a dangerous situation in the overgrown ruins of rural Kansas town. Whether you want a ready-made one-shot, or an ongoing campaign of gritty survival horror, APOCTHULHU is your gateway to nightmarish versions of humanity's past or future. Do you have what it takes to be an Apocalypse Survivor?




The Call of Cthulhu


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"The Call of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft is a seminal work of cosmic horror that explores the existence of an ancient, malevolent entity named Cthulhu. Through a series of disturbing discoveries and strange occurrences, the story unveils a hidden, incomprehensible reality where humanity's significance is dwarfed by forces beyond its understanding. The narrative, told through fragmented accounts, delves into themes of fear, madness, and the unknown.