David Trotti

EldorfDragonsbane, Thank you for the kind words and for purchasing the book! I don't think I ever would have written anything as concrete and specific about Japan in the 1920s without the influence of the Call of Cthulhu RPG. The need to present real locations and people as playable interactive elements, fleshed out for the game, allowed me to observe how so many diverse elements wove together into a broader tapestry. I have also been delighted to see that Japan - Empire of Shadows is already being referenced in Japanese Cthulhu Mythos TRPG works. I was reading the new campaign book "帝都大混沌遊戯" ("Imperial Capital Great Chaos Game") and saw it listed under "inspirational works." ("Great Chaos Game" is a collection of five linked scenarios by five Japanese authors set between 1920 and 1923 that form a campaign of Mythos and political/military intrigue in Tokyo.) I hope your investigators find great adventure in Japan! Best wishes, David

"Makami Sakura" ("Cherry Tree of the Wolf God") by Momiji Kuzunoha went live today on the Miskatonic Repository and I wanted to help the author spread the word about it. If I may quote from the Translator's Foreword: "'Makami Sakura' is the sort of scenario that I love. It has a straightforward hook driving the story (solve the murder), embedded in a rich history where immersive players can slowly uncover every fact, savoring each morsel, while impulsive players can grab the clues and get right to the action. The scenario supports either kind of play, making it a great setting for novice players and Keepers still finding their style. What drew me to “Makami Sakura” was its bold imagery, wonderful representation of the Taisho Era and a great reinterpretation of a classic Lovecraft creature into a uniquely Japanese creature of cosmic horror. The Japanese sakura, or cherry tree, is an iconic symbol of Japan, representing grace and beauty. The term makami (derived from Oguchi no Makami - “The god with gaping jaws”) refers to one of the most ancient deifications in the Japanese spiritual world, that of the wolf-god. The juxtaposition of beauty and blood-lust in this new Mythos creation is aptly captured in the name “Makami Sakura.” I hope that you enjoy reading and playing “Makami Sakura” as much as I did translating it. It is a worthy addition to Lovecraft’s legacy ..." You can find "Makami Sakura" on the Miskatonic Repository here: Makami Sakura

I have been waiting for this since I heard it teased Heinrich's CoC Guide to Carcosa It just went live on the Miskatonic Repository. A 7th Edition solo CAMPAIGN! 340 pages. Over 50 encounters. Visit the DriveThruRPG page. Watch the video. Way to go, Heinrich and team!

Hi everyone! My name is David Trotti, and I'm one of the authors of Japan - Empire of Shadows. Thank you to everyone for your support. It's been a labor of love, and we're glad people are enjoying the book. We're also very excited by the release of the Hard Cover on the Miskatonic Repository. Thank you Nick Brooke, Michael O'Brien and Meredith Gerber for shepherding us through the process! Starting today, and over the next few weeks, several scenarios written by Japanese authors will appear on the Miskatonic Repository. We are very grateful to have had a hand in their translation. Each scenario is written by a different author with a unique voice and represents a refreshing new take on Lovecraftian cosmic horror from a uniquely Japanese perspective. Please take time to check the Miskatonic Repository every so often over the next few weeks to see what new titles appear. The first title is The Bride of the Goat. Thank you! David