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Rivers of London RPG creative lead Lynne Hardy was a recent guest of The Rookery, speaking about recent developments for the game:

Glorantha fans - here are the latest releases in the Jonstown Compendium! Somewhere in Glorantha Mark Prier ($13.00, 196 page PDF) Somewhere in Glorantha is a collection of random location tables bringing together the places described in current RuneQuest and Glorantha publications. Arranged as easy-to-use multilevel lists, these random tables have everything you need to cross-reference a specific location in Glorantha, determine where an adventurer or non-player character comes from, choose a random location for a new campaign, or answer any question that has an unknown Gloranthan location for an answer. Upland Marsh - Glorantha Close Up Mikael Mansen ($5.04, 2 maps) This high resolution, up-close map contains two maps of the Upland Marsh, one with text, one without text. Wenelian Isles - Glorantha Close Up Mikael Mansen (2 maps, Pay What You Want, suggested price $0.00) This high resolution, up-close map contains two maps of the Wenelian Isles, one with text, one without text. Melib - Glorantha Close Up Mikael Mansen ($4.05, 2 maps) This high resolution, up-close map contains two maps of Melib, one with text, one without text. Alatan - Glorantha Close Up Mikael Mansen ($4.05, 2 maps) This high resolution, up-close map contains two maps of Alatan, one with text, one without text. Glorantha settlement - 18 - Runegate Mikael Mansen ($4.45, 3 maps) Three maps of Runegate: day, evening, and night. The Sunken Dead Peter Harroun ($2.00, 11 page PDF) An adventure for new adventurers and players. The scenario introduces them to the idea of cattle raids in Sartar. They are entrusted to Yantar Raelston, a loyal Thane of the Colymar tribe. He offers to take the adventurers on a cattle raid. Things do not entirely go as planned... The Jonstown Compendium at DriveThruRPG is the thriving online community for fans of Greg Stafford's world of Glorantha, setting of the RuneQuest TTRPG, to sell and share their own creations.

In London yesterday Cthulhu by Gaslight was played live on the EGX Stage with Chaosium's Mike Mason as Keeper. Did the Dicebreaker team uncover the Conspiracy of Ravens? Did they even make it out alive?! You can watch how it all unfolded here:

Los Ángeles, 1923. The search for a missing taxi driver kicks off an investigation tainted by the criminal underworld, and perhaps something darker. Having played through Loki's Gift, the 1890's Gaslight scenario in our new hardback release Cults of Cthulhu, the award-winning team from the Stream of Chaos has now finished playing 'Angel's Thirst'. This is the classic 1920's scenario in Cults of Cthulhu, one of the three adventures included. Here, our investigators Alex, Art, Dave, and Jackson answer a call for help from a stranger with nowhere else to turn. Keeper James takes them through five deadly episodes at Chaosium's YouTube channel: Cults of Cthulhu is available now from Chaosium.com: $USD49.99, price includes PDF. Also available at DriveThruRPG and in retail distribution.

Paris, 1789: Mythos Horrors during the French Revolution! The award-winning team from the Stream of Chaos were tossed into the terror of the French Revolution – and you can watch their tribulations on YouTube. Playing through the two scenarios in our Call of Cthulhu release Reign of Terror, investigators Dave, Art and Jackson descend into the catacombs of Paris and brave the intrigues of courtly life, where debauchery and wickedness bring their own terrors. Keeper James (one of the co-authors of the book) then catapults the investigators into a conspiracy during the The Terror itself, where they must find a way to stop a nightmare that would plunge France and the rest of Europe into darkness. Watch all 11 episodes at Chaosium's YouTube channel: Reign of Terror is an epic two-part historical scenario, set during the French Revolution. It is playable as a stand-alone adventure or as an historical interlude for use with Chaosium’s premium campaign Horror on the Orient Express.! Reign of Terror - hardback + PDF: $34.95 Horror on the Orient Express - 2 volume hardback + PDF: $89.99

In a result that's probably surprising to no one, Call of Cthulhu was voted the 'Best Way to Die in a RPG' in Tabletop Gaming Magazine's 2022 Awards And the Call of Cthulhu Masks of Nyarlathotep 3-D Prop Set was runner-up in the 'Outside the Box Award for Best Add-in Accessory'—congrats to our friends at Type40! Thanks to everyone who voted!

EGX returns to London’s ExCeL this weekend from Thursday September 22nd to Sunday 25th and Chaosium's Mike Mason is a special guest of the convention. Friday 23rd Sept 4pm BST, EGX Live stage Call of Cthulhu RPG Live! (featuring guest GM Mike Mason) The Dicebreaker team are joined by Call of Cthulhu creative director Mike Mason as guest GM for a very special live actual play of the legendary horror RPG! An unusual request for help arrives, leading our brave investigators into a magical evening of terrors. Will the team uncover the Conspiracy of Ravens? Will they even make it out alive?! Join us to find out! If you can’t make it to London, no need to miss out, either - this will be streamed live on Twitch and on YouTube afterwards.

The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program Significant Streams is a new feature on the Chaosium news blog where we highlight actual play streams, podcasts, and YouTube channels featuring Chaosium games that we think are worth checking out. In The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, cinematic audio drama and live tabletop roleplaying coalesce into an occult radio play of unknowable horror and black comedy! Their latest 7-part series, Night at Howling House, is out now on all your favourite podcasting platforms! It's the last days of summer... School is about to begin... Five kids dare to spend the night in haunted estate. Will they survive to see the sunrise, or will they succumb to the hunger of Howling House? The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program is Omniverse’s award-winning horror comedy where eldritch nightmares writhe from the shadows, unholy rituals warp reality, and unlikely heroes of dubious moral fiber risk their sanity to keep the world spinning. Showrunner Cat Blackard says, "The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program debuted in 2015 as a miniseries - an experiment in melding live actual play with modern audio drama. It was a surprise hit, and in 2018 was relaunched as an on-going production, released in seasons. These chilling tales are proudly told using Chaosium’s Call of Cthulhu tabletop roleplaying game, the wits of our cast and crew, and the generous support of our Patrons."

Here's the official t-shirts for Chaosium Con 2023, coming up next April. Even if you can't make it to Ann Arbor join in the spirit! Available from SIZ S - 5XL at our Redbubble store: White Logo Green Logo

In this Chaosium Interview with creative director Jeff Richard, he shares his thoughts on the use of miniatures in TTRPG games, and explains why he prefers theatre of the mind. He's talking with James Coquillat. Jump into your own adventures using Chaosium's RuneQuest!

Easy - the Truestone acts like extra CHA. Kinda like a deluxe version of the powered crystal that helps you remember spirit magic.

Lords of the Middle Sea: The Roleplaying Game is in development. Based on Lynn Willis's 1978 futuristic proto-Steampunk board game, set in the post-apocalyptic ruins of a flooded North America, the tabletop RPG utilizes a streamlined version of the Basic Roleplaying system. Jason Durall, creative lead for the project, writes: For anyone curious about what influences might be going into this game, here's a preview from the appendix: INSPIRATIONAL SOURCES The following references may be of interest to Lords of the Middle Sea players and gamemasters. All provided inspiration and influence years ago or during the development process, whether profoundly or only peripherally. Some items on this list are controversial and/or contain outdated attitudes and concepts. Their placement here is not an endorsement, but merely an acknowledgment of their influence on the creative process. FICTION A Boy and His Dog (original short story), Harlan Ellison A Canticle for Leibowitz and Saint Leibowitz and the Wild Horse Woman, Walter M. Miller The Chrysalids, John Wyndham Damnation Alley (novel), Roger Zelazny Deus Irae, Philip K. Dick & Roger Zelazny Dhalgren, Samuel Delaney The Drowned World, J.G. Ballard Exodus, Julie Bertagna The Flood, Maggie Gee I Am Legend, Robert McCammon The Labyrinth, Simon Stalenhag Logan’s Run and Logan’s World, William F Nolan The Nomad of Time, Michael Moorcock Oryx & Crake, Margaret Atwood The Parable of the Sower, Octavia Butler The Penultimate Truth, Philip K. Dick The Postman, David Brin The Road, Cormac McCarthy Roadside Picnic, Arkady and Boris Strugatsky Sand, Hugh Howey Wool (trilogy), Hugh Howey COMICS Killraven Saber FILM & TELEVISION Babylon A.D. The Bad Batch A Boy and His Dog Annihilation Book of Eli The Day After Tomorrow Damnation Alley Destination IO Doomsday Escape from New York, Escape from LA Extinction Firefly (television series) and Serenity (film) How it Ends Logan’s Run (film and television series) Mad Max, The Road Warrior, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, and Mad Max: Fury Road The Planet of the Apes (film series) The Postman Radioactive Dreams The Rain The Road The Rover Shadow in the Cloud Six String Samurai Stalker Until the End of the World Waterworld What Still Remains Zardoz Zombieland GAMES Lords of the Middle Sea (original board game, by Lynn Willis) Airship Pirates Aftermath Dogs in the Vineyard And Jason says, "And by all means I am still open for suggestions about new potential influences!" Art: excerpt from 'Bella Dama crew line-up' concept art by Ossi Heikkala.

Ah well, so much for the Republic of Victoria…

What makes a TTRPG book unique? What makes TTRPG writing unique? Jason Durall, Line Editor of RuneQuest, the forthcoming Lords of the Middle Sea, and all things BRP at Chaosium, shares his perspective on different styles of TTRPG writing. Do you have a favourite style? Jason is talking with Chaosium's James Coquillat.

There's a maximum number of RP a priest can have in their head (heart/soul/character sheet) though, right? Surplus can go into a handy Truestone.

Are they the best of friends or "the best of friends" though?

Today we celebrate the release of the 1000th title in the Miskatonic Repository, Chaosium's community content platform for independent Call of Cthulhu creators at DriveThruRPG! Chaosium vice president Michael O'Brien said, "We congratulate the hundreds of creators involved in reaching this significant milestone, many of whom got their first experience of publishing a TTRPG title in the Miskatonic Repository. They are now part of a thriving and supportive Call of Cthulhu creator community, producing works of amazing variety, set in mysterious locations all over the world and in time periods from Ancient Egypt to the far future. We encourage Call of Cthulhu fans to check out everything on offer in the Miskatonic Repository, and if they have an itch to create something themselves, our community is ready to help!" Chaosium has helped foster new Call of Cthulhu creators through initiatives including the appointment of Community Ambassadors Nick Brooke, Allan Carey and Bridgett Jeffries; by working with the Storytelling Collective to develop a dedicated Call of Cthulhu stream for their 'Write Your First Adventure' workshop series; and by sponsoring Miskatonic Repository Con. The #MiskatonicMonday posts at the Chaosium news blog also promote new releases in the Miskatonic Repository on a regular basis. "We know Miskatonic Repository titles are popular with fans because they invariably feature in the Top Ten of DriveThruRPG's Top Selling Community Content list, and sometimes even at the top of the bestselling list for the entire DriveThruRPG site itself." said O'Brien. And the thousandth title itself? That is The Strange Case of Anthony Hanson, a scenario set in the modern day by Leopoldo Rueda. Also, do check out Leopoldo's previous Miskatonic Repository release, Horror at the Westmore Hotel – a Silver bestseller, and also available in Spanish. Here are the most recent releases in the Miskatonic Repository: The Strange Case of Anthony Hanson Leopoldo Rueda ($2.99, 32 page PDF) Anthony Hanson is missing. His family and friends are looking for him but, what will they do when they find him? A Modern Times scenario suitable for 4 investigators and about 3 to 4 hours of play. This book contains pregenerated investigators already tied in the story and it's ready to read and play. It also contains 3 Location Maps; 5 Handouts; 4 pregenerated investigator sheets. The Heat Michał Pietrzak ($1.00, 18 page PDF) The recent heat wave has made the citizens of Kingsport weary, tired and annoyed. Extremely annoyed. When a pair of upstanding citizens is arrested for assault, their son decides to start an investigation to clear their name. Following the breadcrumbs may lead the investigators to discover a different kid of family... Short adventure is set in Kingsport of 1921. The adventure is intended to be played as a one-shot, to be played by two to four experienced or new players. Split Stephen Oliver ($3.95, 42 page PDF) A plucky small town bowling team is caught up in the horrific human experimentation plot of an eccentric billionaire named Orson Reed. When the bowling team's captain, Jordan, doesn't show up for the last game before nationals, the investigator's inquest into his disappearance will lead them on a confronting journey of self-discovery... quite literally. This scenario is guaranteed to get under your players' skin, and keep them guessing at every turn. Set in 2005 in the small town of Notchwood Vermont. Deep Mud Jared Tallis ($3.99, 35 page PDF) Hunter Region, NSW, Australia 1924. What would you do if your friend or colleague disappeared into the countryside, would you visit if you were concerned about them? A marine scientist learns about a technique to create new creatures; that is after learning occult rituals to combine the essence of different creatures from a shady man with links to the deep one hybrid community. Can the investigators overcome the new creations and stop their friend’s compulsion in this dangerous maddening topic? Or will he and/or the investigators get killed or worse in the process? A Red, Red Rose Keith DEdinburgh ($3.95, 68 page PDF) Love, horror and death metal ...After witnessing a horrific event on the last tram to Edinburgh city centre, investigators find themselves caught up in a centuries-old struggle between two horrific groups of creatures who inhabit the crypts and tunnels beneath the city's streets. Will the fortune of two ill-fated lovers seal Edinburgh's fate? Who - if anyone - will the investigators choose to side with? And will they ever be the same again after attending a gig by Black Heart Dawn, a secretive and shocking death metal band? Also available in a $4.50 Bundle with the author's inaugural title, The Pharaoh's Sacrifice (save 35%). Ten Destinations for the Vacationing Investigator Ryan Sheehan ($2.99, 17 page PDF) Because every investigator needs a break from the terrors of the world... Offers Keepers ten interesting vacation destinations around the world for investigators to enjoy. From the beaches of Hawaii to the ski slopes of Norway, the coral reefs off the coast of Australia to the savannahs of Kenya, there's a place for every investigator! NPC Pack – Modern Days Ivo Zanin ($5.00, 12 files) This will make your life easier - illustrations of 12 distinct characters, with a total of 16 variations. 100 People to Encounter in Arkham Adrian Kennelly ($1.99, 11 page PDF) This is a collection of 100 people that investigators could encounter in Arkham. They tend to be those that are most likely to be encountered, rather than general members of the populace, and as a result include a lot of people working at different businesses in the town, though there are others as well, from students to retirees. Most are not in positions of real importance and most have no knowledge of the Mythos, though some may brush its edges. Plus new titles in German, Japanese, Korean, and Polish!

Back in the 1980s, Citadel's RuneQuest minies were imported into the US under the Trollkin Forge brand. But Chaosium president and super-collector Rick Meints was never sure how big the range was, as he'd never seen any sort of Trollkin Forge catalog or product list for the line. That is until today, as he describes in his latest 'Out of the Suitcase' post: https://www.chaosium.com/blogout-of-the-suitcase-34-reforging-friendships-by-chance

Event Registration is open for the Call of Cthulhu Miskatonic Repository Convention, a three-day virtual convention celebrating Chaosium’s online collection of user-made content in the Miskatonic Repository at DriveThruRPG. This event, proudly sponsored by Chaosium, is completely free, and features games, panels, and special guest Keepers. All content is for Call of Cthulhu 7e, and is either currently published, or being prepared for publishing, on the Miskatonic Repository. Register at Tabletop Events. Games There are three four-hour gaming slots across the weekend, with 37 Call of Cthulhu sessions to choose from! Special Guest Keepers Michael Diamond, Bridgett Jeffries, and Scott Dorward. Panels Getting Creative With Cthulhu When: Friday, October 14, 2022 @ 4PM-5:30PM ET Panelists: Mike Mason, Paul Fricker, and Heinrich Moore Moderator: Evan Perlman Writing your first scenario? Stuck in a rut and looking for something new? In this panel, learn about new directions in Call of Cthulhu, ways to take your writing in some unexpected directions, and how to get away from predictable plots and settings. More Than Words: Working with Editors, Artists, and Layout Artists When: Saturday, October 15, 2022 12PM-1:30PM ET. Panelists: XP Lovecat, Alex Guillotte, and Evlyn Moreau Moderator: John Casey A successful scenario is more than just the words on the page. These panelists will talk about how authors can find and collaborate with editors, artists, and layout artists to create high-quality, eye-catching products. Support Groups: Teams to Help You Reach the Next Level on the Repository When: Sunday, October 16, 2022 @ 3PM-4:30PM ET Panelists: Storytelling Collective, Miskatonic Playhouse, You Too Can Cthulhu Moderator: Evan Perlman Whether you’re just starting out, or looking to bring your Miskatonic Repository to a wider audience, there are groups out there dedicated to helping you increase your skills, confidence and reach. Learn what you can do together! Miskatonic Repository Con is brought to you by the Council of Shoggoths, and is sponsored by Chaosium, DriveThruRPG and the Storytelling Collective.

Thank you for including the Commonwealth in your remarks. Whether people are sad or not, most of the commentary is ignoring or breezes past the fact the Her Majesty The Queen of Australia/Canada/Papua New Guinea/New Zealand/Antigua and Barbuda etc has also died. [It’s weird enough we have a new “King of Australia” but the Australian Constitution recognises Her Majesty’s heirs and successors so things just carry on as normal. However, no one until now has noticed that the State of Victoria (where all of the Chaosium team in Australia live) has a weird loophole, where everyone here needs to swear a new Oath of Loyalty. Time for the Republic of Victoria I say!]

The Writer's Room - 7th Sea Actual Play Podcast Significant Streams is a new feature on the Chaosium news blog where we highlight actual play streams, podcasts, and YouTube channels featuring Chaosium games that we think are worth checking out. Welcome to The Writer's Room, where you can find all sorts of adventures, antics, and escapades for the 7th Sea RPG! Zoe from The Writer's Room says: "If you like actual play podcasts featuring adventure, drama, and swashbuckling heroism, then you've come to the right place! Not only do we bring you stories from our gameplay, but we also discuss the mechanics of the game in special episodes called Notes with the Narrator. To learn more, visit: https://linktr.ee/writersroom7thsea which helps you find us on your favorite podcatcher or social media platform! Won't you join us?"

Spot Hidden - Call of Cthulhu actual play show Significant Streams is a new feature on the Chaosium news blog where we highlight actual play streams, podcasts, and YouTube channels featuring Chaosium games that we think are worth checking out. Spot Hidden is a Call of Cthulhu actual-play show. Join London Carlisle, Hudson Hubbard, Matt Stephenson, and Carly Sims for campaigns, one-shots, and cosmic horror madness. They've also had some exciting guests on the show, including Becca Scott, Mark Meer, and Johnny Stanton of the Cleveland Browns! You can find Spot Hidden on Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and all the usual podcasting platforms. Among their adventures, Spot Hidden have notably visited Cthulhu Dark Ages for two full campaigns: In their latest campaign, 1930's Lovecraft Country is plagued by a werewolf. Luckily, Arkham’s sharpest occult P.I.s are on the case. Join Spot Hidden for an investigation with bite on TwitchTV, Tuesdays 5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET.

Now available as a free download at DriveThruRPG! : It is an age of chivalry, an age of adventure & fantasy—it is the age of Pendragon! THE ADVENTURE OF THE SWORD TOURNAMENT is a complete scenario and special preview of the rules for Pendragon 6th Edition. https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/409547/Pendragon-QuickStart

David Larkins discusses how he came into the position of Pendragon RPG line editor, and what his perspective is as a writer for the game. The latest of our 'Chaosium Interviews' series with James Coquillat.