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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
| − | Return to Lovecraft Country with this collection of six all-new adventures set in the Miskatonic Valley region. Investigators will visit favorite haunts such as Arkham, Kingsport, and Dunwich, as well as less familiar destinations like Foxfield. | + | Return to Lovecraft Country with this collection of six all-new adventures set in the [[Miskatonic Valley]] region. Investigators will visit favorite haunts such as [[Arkham]], [[Kingsport]], and [[Dunwich]], as well as less familiar destinations like [[Foxfield]]. |
* [[The Reeling Midnight]], by [[Tom Lynch]] | * [[The Reeling Midnight]], by [[Tom Lynch]] | ||
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* [[The Night War]], by [[Kevin A. Ross]] | * [[The Night War]], by [[Kevin A. Ross]] | ||
| − | '''Scenarios:''' [[The Reeling Midnight]] (Arkham), [[Wasted Youth]] (Arkham), [[Spirit of Industry]] (Dunwich), | + | '''Scenarios:''' [[The Reeling Midnight]] ([[Arkham]]), [[Wasted Youth]] ([[Arkham]]), [[Spirit of Industry]] ([[Dunwich]]), |
| − | [[Proof of Life]] (Foxfield), [[Malice Everlasting]] (Kingsport), [[The Night War]] (Kingsport) | + | [[Proof of Life]] ([[Foxfield]]), [[Malice Everlasting]] ([[Kingsport]]), [[The Night War]] ([[Kingsport]]) |
'''Additional:''' Preface (by Keith Herber), Player Handouts | '''Additional:''' Preface (by Keith Herber), Player Handouts | ||
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''Jason C. Eckhardt''. | ''Jason C. Eckhardt''. | ||
| − | In Arkham, Tom Lynch's "The Reeling Midnight" introduces players to Arkham's truly decadent party scene. | + | In Arkham, Tom Lynch's "[[The Reeling Midnight]]" introduces players to Arkham's truly decadent party scene. |
| − | Christopher Smith Adair's "Wasted Youth" explores the roots of juvenile delinquency, culminating in a wild chase through the wilderness. | + | Christopher Smith Adair's "[[Wasted Youth]]" explores the roots of juvenile delinquency, culminating in a wild chase through the wilderness. |
| − | "Spirit of Industry" takes players back to the village of Dunwich, where Oscar Rios explores old murders and an ancient mystery. | + | "[[Spirit of Industry]]" takes players back to the village of Dunwich, where Oscar Rios explores old murders and an ancient mystery. |
| − | Foxfield is the setting for Keith Herber's "Proof of Life," a tale of extortion and madness in a brand new Lovecraft Country town. | + | Foxfield is the setting for Keith Herber's "[[Proof of Life]]," a tale of extortion and madness in a brand new Lovecraft Country town. |
| − | Oscar Rios is back for seconds, this time exploring Kingsport and old grudged with "Malice Everlasting." | + | Oscar Rios is back for seconds, this time exploring Kingsport and old grudged with "[[Malice Everlasting]]." |
| − | Kevin Ross, author of ''Kingsport, City in the Mists'', revisits his creation when a veteran of the Great War is suddenly haunted by deadly nightmares. | + | Kevin Ross, author of ''[[Kingsport, City in the Mists]]'', [[The Night War|revisits his creation]] when a veteran of the Great War is suddenly haunted by deadly nightmares. |
==Comments / Trivia== | ==Comments / Trivia== | ||
| − | Dedication (by Keith Herber): For Lynn Willis, long the backbone of Call of Cthulhu and a mentor I never expected. Thanks for all the lessons, | + | Dedication (by Keith Herber): For [[Lynn Willis]], long the backbone of Call of Cthulhu and a mentor I never expected. Thanks for all the lessons, I try to pass them on as best I can. |
| − | I try to pass them on as best I can. | ||
| − | Playtesters were: Dave Sokolowski, Tony Neff (as Bertie), Jaime Chamberlain (as Silas and Buffy), Bruce Stephenson (as Flora), Mike Peck (as Randolph), | + | Playtesters were: Dave Sokolowski, Tony Neff (as Bertie), Jaime Chamberlain (as Silas and Buffy), Bruce Stephenson (as Flora), Mike Peck (as Randolph), Mark Irons (as Nells). |
| − | Mark Irons (as Nells). | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
Revision as of 00:38, 5 April 2016
Details
Publisher: Miskatonic River Press
Product Code: 0003
Publishing Year: 2008
Pages: 136
Cover Price: $29.95
Author(s): Keith Herber, Kevin A. Ross, Tom Lynch, Christopher Smith Adair, Oscar Rios
Artist(s): Santiago Caruso, Jason C. Eckhardt, Tom Lynch (maps)
Setting(s): 1920s
Format(s): Softcover and PDF
Contents
Return to Lovecraft Country with this collection of six all-new adventures set in the Miskatonic Valley region. Investigators will visit favorite haunts such as Arkham, Kingsport, and Dunwich, as well as less familiar destinations like Foxfield.
- The Reeling Midnight, by Tom Lynch
- Wasted Youth, by Christopher Smith Adair
- Spirit of Industry, by Oscar Rios
- Proof of Life, by Keith Herber
- Malice Everlasting, by Oscar Rios
- The Night War, by Kevin A. Ross
Scenarios: The Reeling Midnight (Arkham), Wasted Youth (Arkham), Spirit of Industry (Dunwich), Proof of Life (Foxfield), Malice Everlasting (Kingsport), The Night War (Kingsport)
Additional: Preface (by Keith Herber), Player Handouts
Front Cover Text
No additional text.
Back Cover Text
for Call of Cthulhu licensed by Chaosium, Inc.
New Tales of the Miskatonic Valley
Six all-new scenarios set in the fictional New England of H.P. Lovecraft. Written by veterans Keith Herber and Kevin Ross, and new Call of Cthulhu voices Christopher Smith Adair, Tom Lynch, and Oscar Rios. Cover art by Santiago Caruso and interior illustrations by Jason C. Eckhardt.
In Arkham, Tom Lynch's "The Reeling Midnight" introduces players to Arkham's truly decadent party scene.
Christopher Smith Adair's "Wasted Youth" explores the roots of juvenile delinquency, culminating in a wild chase through the wilderness.
"Spirit of Industry" takes players back to the village of Dunwich, where Oscar Rios explores old murders and an ancient mystery.
Foxfield is the setting for Keith Herber's "Proof of Life," a tale of extortion and madness in a brand new Lovecraft Country town.
Oscar Rios is back for seconds, this time exploring Kingsport and old grudged with "Malice Everlasting."
Kevin Ross, author of Kingsport, City in the Mists, revisits his creation when a veteran of the Great War is suddenly haunted by deadly nightmares.
Comments / Trivia
Dedication (by Keith Herber): For Lynn Willis, long the backbone of Call of Cthulhu and a mentor I never expected. Thanks for all the lessons, I try to pass them on as best I can.
Playtesters were: Dave Sokolowski, Tony Neff (as Bertie), Jaime Chamberlain (as Silas and Buffy), Bruce Stephenson (as Flora), Mike Peck (as Randolph), Mark Irons (as Nells).
Links
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