nyar72 Posted November 10 Posted November 10 (edited) Hey everyone, I'm looking for some more players for my ongoing campaign, Ancient Shadows. I hope it's okay to post this here - if not, mods please feel free to remove it! ____________ Are you ready to delve into a world where the unknown lurks at every corner? Then join us as we unravel the dark tapestry of a world on the brink of transformation in ANCIENT SHADOWS. We’re looking for 2-3 players to join our immersive Call of Cthulhu campaign - set in a richly detailed and atmospheric 2030 Baghdad, where cosmic horror meets ancient mysteries... We're currently playing Saturdays, ~ 21:00 (UK) / 22:00 (GMT+1). While the campaign features (naturally) horror, gore, and other staples of the genre, sexual themes are explicitly not part of my game. What to expect: - Engaging Storytelling: Experience a narrative that unfolds through your decisions. The world reacts to your actions, and every choice you make counts. Find stories that are tailored to your character's Dark Secret. - Rich Lore: Discover the secrets of the Sumerian Prophecies and the mysterious forces at play. Your characters have the chance to visit archaeological sites and museums as you engage with the fascinating world of ancient Mesopotamia. - Sandbox Exploration: Explore a dynamic world filled with ancient sites, interesting and/or dangerous factions, eldritch technologies, and other, unknown threats... Campaign Background: The power structures of the world have shifted. The EU – or what is left of it – is crumbling, and the continent is now dominated by authoritarian governments. The US has retreated into isolationism. The power vacuum they left behind made space for new players to step in. Among these is the Crescent Union (CU), formed in 2025. It overlaps (roughly) with the ‘Fertile Crescent’, where human civilisation first arose. Built on Sufi philosophy and a new exceptionalism the CU has become a thriving new power, putting much effort (and money) into combining ancient knowledge with modern technology to meet the challenges of the present and the future. There is religious freedom, women have rights, and all is well. At least on the surface... In Iraq, excavations at the archaeological site Tell al-Amin have unearthed an ancient, unnatural mystery - one that reaches into the investigators' own present. The Game: Roleplay heavy, narrative heavy. The campaign is focused on slow-burn, atmospheric horror - but action does happen as well. Ancient Mesopotamian sites, myths, and history play an important part. Against this background, mysteries are to be unearthed that may affect more than just one world. Investigators will have the chance to explore the Dreamlands (and maybe other, far stranger dimensions, depending on their choices). Experienced players and/or Lovecraft-afficionados will find that my game does not just feature the standard mythos creatures we all know and love - expect something different as well. If you're interested in exploring the mythos from a different angle than usual, or like your lovecraftian horror with some "non-local" flair, or simply want to play Call of Cthulhu with cool people - let me know! Edited November 10 by nyar72 2 Quote
svensson Posted November 11 Posted November 11 It looks really interesting. Sadly, I'm not gonna be able to do it. I'm on the US West Coast that's smack in the middle of my work day. VERY interesting setting though. 1 Quote
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