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'''Setting:''' [[1920s]] | '''Setting:''' [[1920s]] | ||
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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
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===Synopsis=== | ===Synopsis=== | ||
| − | + | {{spoiler|Michael E. Trout, editor of Stupefying Stories magazine died in a fire at his home, shortly after contributors Celia Abbot, Richard Black & Dale Guthurste all died in various accidents. The owner of Stupefying Stories asks the Investigators to get to the bottom of the string of deaths. The investigators soon discover that the three dead authors were making use of the services of a ghost writer, Arkham residence P. H. Valecroft to improve their stories. Visiting Valecroft, the Investigators learn that the material he was working into the dead authors stories (And the stories of other authors as well.) originated in his dreams. While talking with Valecroft, cultists attack and attempt to kill him. Fighting off the attackers, will allow the Investigators to find the real culprit, a Miskatonic University Professor turned cultist who is trying to bring into the world the Mythos deity he found in Egypt and whose dreams have been unknowingly tapped by Valecroft.}} | |
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===References=== | ===References=== | ||
'''Player Handouts:''' N/A | '''Player Handouts:''' N/A | ||
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'''Locations:''' [[Boston]], [[Arkham]], Valecroft house (Arkham), Sandison house (Arkham) | '''Locations:''' [[Boston]], [[Arkham]], Valecroft house (Arkham), Sandison house (Arkham) | ||
| − | '''Creatures:''' [[Dimensional shambler]], [[Fire | + | '''Creatures:''' [[Dimensional shambler]], [[Fire Vampire]], Khoorgolan |
'''Tomes and Artifacts:''' [[G'harne Fragments]] | '''Tomes and Artifacts:''' [[G'harne Fragments]] | ||
===Comments=== | ===Comments=== | ||
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| − | + | * The ghostwriter and his three named clients are parodies of [[H. P. Lovecraft]], [[Zelia Bishop]], [[Robert Bloch]] and [[August Derleth]] | |
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===Keeper Comments=== | ===Keeper Comments=== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:03, 13 September 2017
Details
Pages: 7
Author: James L. Cambias
Artist: Rick Harris
Setting: 1920s
Appears in: Challenge Magazine, #58.
Summary
Why would anyone murder the editor of a pulp horror magazine and kill three of his writers?
Links
Link to outside reviews or helpful pages.
- [Link 1]
- [Link 2]
Spoilers - Keepers Eyes Only
Players should not read any further.
Synopsis
Spoiler Section (Highlight to Read)
Michael E. Trout, editor of Stupefying Stories magazine died in a fire at his home, shortly after contributors Celia Abbot, Richard Black & Dale Guthurste all died in various accidents. The owner of Stupefying Stories asks the Investigators to get to the bottom of the string of deaths. The investigators soon discover that the three dead authors were making use of the services of a ghost writer, Arkham residence P. H. Valecroft to improve their stories. Visiting Valecroft, the Investigators learn that the material he was working into the dead authors stories (And the stories of other authors as well.) originated in his dreams. While talking with Valecroft, cultists attack and attempt to kill him. Fighting off the attackers, will allow the Investigators to find the real culprit, a Miskatonic University Professor turned cultist who is trying to bring into the world the Mythos deity he found in Egypt and whose dreams have been unknowingly tapped by Valecroft.
References
Player Handouts: N/A
Locations: Boston, Arkham, Valecroft house (Arkham), Sandison house (Arkham)
Creatures: Dimensional shambler, Fire Vampire, Khoorgolan
Tomes and Artifacts: G'harne Fragments
Comments
- The ghostwriter and his three named clients are parodies of H. P. Lovecraft, Zelia Bishop, Robert Bloch and August Derleth
Keeper Comments
The scenario opens in Boston and after completing the investigation phase, moves to Arkham for the climax.
Possibly how to run it successfully. Keep general DISCUSSION on the talk page.
