When egg nog appears on store shelves and the strains of Wham’s Last Christmas play on their public address systems, that means two things in the Pelgrane nest. One, the Great Pelgrane flaps from his nest on his annual flight to the North Pole to offer old Saint Nick his sleigh-pulling services should the reindeer […]
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In the latest episode of their treat-motivated podcast, Ken and Robin talk design by subtraction, thief turned detective Eugène-Francois Vidocq, recent fantasy film essentials, and telepathic Soviet dogs.
In the latest episode of their always Halloweeny podcast, Ken and Robin talk classic monsters vs. the Mythos, late 90s fantasy films, and Ken’s latest Portland book haul.
In the latest episode of their high-speed podcast, Ken and Robin talk Formula One roleplaying, whether Elizabeth Bathory was framed, RVIFF streaming movie highlights, and a feud over fossils.
A mere few weeks ago terrible heat gripped much of the northern hemisphere. Now the temperature has cooled, signaling the whispered approach of fall. Back to school is one of the Head Pelgrane’s favorite seasons. He flaps his leathery wings over quiet suburban streets, ready to swoop down and, with his piercing beak, snatch up […]
Familiar with the investigators’ recent brushes with the unknown, Dr. Henry Armitage invites them to meet him in his Miskatonic University offices. He has a matter of some delicacy to resolve and hopes that they might help him. Recently, two colleagues from the university’s geology department undertook an expedition to nearby Springfield, MA. On their […]
In the latest episode of their conch-listening podcast, Ken and Robin talk campaign frames, the Margate Shell Grotto, wartime fantasy films, and the Michigan Dogman.
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“It is only when I have found what was supposed to be psychic turned into extortion that I have condemned and exposed it. Or when I have watched it ladled out to some trusting soul until it became a one-way ticket to an asylum.” Rose Mackenberg, quoted in the Chicago Tribune (Aug. 5, 1945) Born […]
by Emily Cambias This Spiritualism-inspired adventure is best played with Trail of Cthulhu groups that include a Parapsychologist or Medium. Introduction New England, December, 1930. Mrs. Allsopp is a wealthy widow and avid Spiritualist. She’s hosted the medium Lewis Thrush in her home for eight months and holds regular séances with him. Everyone who attends […]
The nature of Trail lends itself to carefully planned, highly detailed adventures. The investigators analyse each clue, each location and object in forensic detail, deploying their highly specialised investigative abilities to ferret out the tell-tale clue. Trail scenarios support this by providing lots of suggested nuggets of information the players can pick up. However, the […]