Archives of Terror - Call of Cthulhu paranoia horror in 1990 Romania
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Archives of Terror A Call of Cthulhu scenario of paranoia and surveillance by Christopher Dimitrios
This is an adventure for Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition¸ set in Romania in 1990.
It draws on themes of political surveillance¸ paranoia¸ conspiracy¸ obsession¸ and personal guilt.
It takes inspiration from Romanian culture and history¸ specifically religious philosophy and the communist secret police.
An exiled Romanian occultist returns home after the 1989 Revolution to untangle her complicated past¸ and possibly make things right.
The Investigators join her into the legendary archives of the Communist Secret Police and search for secrets that might better be left undisturbed.
They each harbor dark secrets¸ and they each hope for redemption of their sins.
But in the shadows¸ an ancient power from the dawn of humanity waits¸ watches...
» The scenario takes place on December 1st¸ 1990.
» It is designed to be run within three to fives hours.
» It includes five pre-generated characters¸ with complex biographies and secret agendas.
» New Mythos toys¸ including a surveillance dossier that promises a chance at redemption.
» Custom mechanics for paranoia¸ corruption¸ and becoming a supernatural entity.
» Four handouts for immersing the players.
Content note: loss of agency¸ body horror¸ surveillance¸ spiders.
NOTE: Yes¸ Romania¸ but zero vampires.
For more Romanian folklore-inspired Mythos¸ check out Baba Dochia: