Mysteries of the Raj (Monograph)
Details
Product Code: CHA0391
Publishing Year: 2009
Pages: 100
Cover Price: $17.95
Author(s): Michael J. Daumen
Artist(s): Christopher Huth
Setting(s): 1890s
Format: MULA Monograph
Released as PDF: Yes
Contents
The holdings of the British Empire included present day Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Burma, and parts of Iran and Afghanistan. It was an area comparable in size to the continental United States, or Europe west of the Ukraine.
The historical background and religious traditions of the Indian subcontinent rival those of other regions such as the Middle East and China. Humankind has lived and worshipped here for millennia. India is a fertile place, and there is much room for the Mythos to fester and grow.
This book is designed to provide enough information to set Call of Cthulhu adventures and campaigns during Gaslight India (approximately 1890 a.d.).
The volume contains information about:
- Geography of the Subcontinent
- History of the Ancient Empires of India
- Getting Around The Subcontinent
- British Characters
- Indian Characters
- Character Options (including new skills)
- The Written Word (languages and scriptures)
- Matters Martial (weapons etc)
- Animals
- The Mythos in India
Scenarios: A short, unnamed, scenario is also presented: Mysteries of the Raj (Scenario)
Front Cover Text
The Mythos Stalks the Indian Subcontinent
Back Cover Text
MYSTERIES OF THE RAJ
The holdings of the British Empire included present day Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Burma, and parts of Iran and Afghanistan. It was an area comparable in size to the continental United States, or Europe west of the Ukraine.
The historical background and religious traditions of the Indian subcontinent rival those of other regions such as the Middle East and China. Humankind has lived and worshipped here for millennia. India is a fertile place, and there is much room for the Mythos to fester and grow.
This book is designed to provide enough information to set Call of Cthulhu adventures and campaigns during Gaslight India (approximately 1890 a.d.).
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