Baba Dochia - Call of Cthulhu folk horror in 1990s Romania
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Winner of Storytellers Competition by Miskatonic Playhouse - Bronze
Baba Dochia : A Modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario
"A good sandbox scenario about a culture and setting that we don't get to see very often. Some unusual choices like the spotify playlist really makes this one stand out.” - Miskatonic Playhouse
Baba Dochia is a Call of Cthulhu mystery of folk horror set in 1990s Romania. Investigators arrive in a remote mountain village plagued by corruption¸ destitution¸ the spirit of a tormented mother¸ and a witch grieving for her lover.
Baba Dochia is a scenario about motherhood¸ young love¸ and grief. It is set within the corrupt and paranoid Romanian society in the wake of the dramatic revolution of 1989. It is inspired by the folk legend of Baba Dochia ("old woman Dochia") but interpreted through the lens of the Cthulhu Mythos.
The scenario is set in a fictional mountain village¸ in Romania¸ in 1992. It is designed to be run within one four-hour session. It includes pre-generated characters¸ with personal agendas and epilogue questions. It includes a Spotify playlist of music for immersion. New Mythos items and spells. Appendix: Overview of Romanian society¸ to help with immersion and roleplay. Three handouts to immerse your players.
Content Warnings: child abuse and endangerment¸ violence¸ loss of agency.
NOTE: Yes¸ Romania but zero vampires.
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