MYTHOS HORROR IN THE 1950s NEVER BEFORE had the world faced a threat as potentially devastating as the A-bomb -- and the even more lethal H-bomb that followed. Educational films showed how to "survive" a nuclear blast by crawling under a desk, as if a few inches of wood made any difference. In movie theaters, classic monsters of the '30s and '40s were replaced by atom-spawned horrors. Unseen enemies were everywhere: from devilish rock-and-roll music to morally-corrupt books such as Lolita and Catcher in the Rye. Comic-books corrupted the minds of our youths, and godless Communists constituted a red menace to be stopped using any means necessary. 
ATOMIC-AGE CTHULHU brings Lovecraftian horror roleplaying into the post-war golden age. Here you find background and history that led to the development of the 1950s world, along with new skills and professions for your investigators. A number of Sinister Seeds are included to help you grow your own 1950s horrors, but seven complete adventures are ready for you to spring on your unsuspecting players.

Atomic-Age Cthulhu: Mythos Horror in the 1950s (Call of Cthulhu roleplaying)

Christopher Smith Adair

Brian Courtemanche

Tom Lynch

Oscar Rios

Brian Sammons

Matt Sanborn

Michael Dziesinski

Humor & Entertainment

Chaosium, Inc.

A Mind-Bending Campaign for Pulp Cthulhu. A Cold Fire Within is a campaign for Pulp Cthulhu. Set in 1935, a missing persons case leads to the discovery of a foul plot that could change time itself and bring disaster to the world. A cult intent on unleashing the power of the Great Old Ones leaves a trail through the Catskill Mountains and into the very heart of the planet! Within the subterranean world of K n-yan, the heroes will encounter forgotten secrets, strange lore, and bewildering inhabitants. Curious cities of gold, ruined temples, and dark forests are just some of the terrors that lurk below the ground. Yet, before the heroes descend into nightmare, they must contend with remnants of ancient worlds, unruly mountain people, and psychic devilry. Along the way, the heroes may find that going back to the end of an ancient city is the only answer! Perhaps in Lomar s doom shall they unlock the secrets of both past and present. A complete six-part campaign for Pulp Cthulhu, A Cold Fire Within presents new rules and skills for psychic powers Parapsychology, Dematerialization, and Telepathy new spells, details of the people and lands of K n-yan, as well as a new hero organization the Open Mind Group. Six ready-to-play heroes are provided. Fearsome monsters, otherworldly designs, and psychic powers all mesh together to present your heroes with an epic and action-packed challenge! Dare you step into the darkness of lost worlds?

Cold Fire Within (Call of Cthulhu)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Chaosium Inc

Gaming

All of these scenarios have been written with the beginning Keepers and players in mind. Each scenario introduces those new to Call of Cthulhu to roleplaying horror, mystery, investigation, character interactions, monsters, magic, the basics of the Cthulhu Mythos, Sanity point loss, and combat. Furthermore, sprinkled throughout each scenario are Keeper Suggestions on how best to run the adventures, overcome possible obstacles, and generally ensure the most fun for all the players. Veteran Call of Cthulhu writer, Kevin Ross, has penned a chapter full of advice on how to run Call of Cthulhu and what makes the game so different than almost any other roleplaying game out there. Even experienced Keepers might want to check this chapter out as it is jam packed with good advice. Ten ready to use investigators are provided, allowing players to get straight into the scenarios with the minimum of fuss.

Doors to Darkness (Call of Cthulhu Roleplaying)

Brian M. Sammons

Glynn Owen Barrass

Kevin Ross

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