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The mountain is in danger of being taken over by countless creatures, and the King has gone into eternal sleep. The party has headed north to Verotha and seek aid in this continuous battle, but more obstacles are in their way. What awaits them in the empire's capital?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring: 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Jeff as Krustsok, a...

For the first time since arriving in Mosul, Task Force 01132 has an opportunity to speak with an actual survivor of the incident at Rassam's home. Will agents be able to convince Tamir to give them any information? What has he been doing since the attack? Is he even still sane at this point?

Find out as we continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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Schroeder

Jeff

Daniel

Spencer

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Continuing to fly through the clouds, the group comes upon swarms of Toad Bats and Nightgaunts and a big storm, oh-my! Finally, the mountain peak has come into view. What new complications could arise from here?

Find out what happens next as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Jeff as the Pegasus Knight

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Getting as comfortable as possible in Mosul, Task Force 01132 has set up active surveillance on Ninevah in the hopes of learning more about the guarded site.  And with another Elder Sign crafted into an object, the team continues to look for any advantage they might have against the cult of Shagash.

Will it make a difference? Find out as we continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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Schroeder

Jeff

Daniel

Spencer

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Shantacks are a bitch. The party struggled with the fear-causing creatures but managed to pull it off. They will have to continue dealing with levels of dread until the can clear it out. Their journey is only about halfway over, and there are many more opportunities for obstacles. 

Find out what happens next as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Jef...

Their first encounter with an eremite put them behind a bit. But the party continues their return to “Slumber Mountain” to appease the boy-king’s curiosity. How many more things could possibly get in their way?

Find out what gets in the way as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Flynn as Esther, a Human Druid

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The meeting with King Leo was interesting at best. But now they must follow him on a long journey back to the Vormittenhorn, only this time on backs of Pegasi. 250 miles to the mountain. Surely nothing will get in their way, right?

Find out what gets in the way as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Flynn as Esther, a Hu...

The ruins of Ninevah become a location of interest as Task Force 01132 continues searching Mosul for hypogeometric horrors and the cults that worship them.  And Hastings reaches out from Britain, making our players even more nervous about OpSec. But which is more terrifying, the dangers without or the dangers within?

Join us as we continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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Schroeder

Jeff

Daniel

Spencer

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More reading and more exploring the city, as the Ghoul sits in jail. The Dwarven market appeared to be the most informative. Lore and Reality are beginning to blend together. Now, the party head up to meet the King. Where do we go from here?

The party meets the king as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Flynn as Esther, a...

Turns out that book was very useful for two of our party, while the other two investigated the fines. The guardhouse, however, was not as much fun. They managed to get on the books, but not without a scuffle. What else could possibly go wrong?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Flynn as Esther, a Human Druid

Task Force 01132 located a key survivor from the initial incident but were unable to garner any key information that they didn't already know.  The mission continues, as the infiltrated members of the team scour Mosul for more details about the hypogemetric threat that poses a risk to the entire region.

Join us as we continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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Schroeder

Jeff

Daniel

Spencer

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Lorenzberg is a beautiful city filled with interesting people, places, and things. The teahouse was a tight squeeze, but the addition of another book may prove useful. While Inman’s Inn was full of incredibly inciteful information. What sort of hijinks can they get themselves into? 

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Flynn as Esther, a Human Druid

Looking for potential allies inside Mosul, the Task Force has crossed the Tigris River eastward in the direction of Mosul University. Yet as the last ISIL bastion of resistance within Iraq, will there be any signs of resistance they can exploit?  The team decides to split, approaching different objectives to uncover local intel.

Find out what they discover as we continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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Schroeder

Jeff

Daniel

Spencer

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The High Road couldn’t just be a simple trek. Two giants put up one hell of a fight, but couldn’t stand against four…T-Rex? The party continues their walk on the High Road. Sprinting on large, scaly legs, they make it to the gates of Lorenzberg.  What dangers might the city hold?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Flynn...

Having entered Mosul without being detected by the Islamic State Task Force 01132 is tasked with a greater investigation of potential hypergeometric vectors.  Yet there are many threads to this mystery, which one will they choose to pull first?

Find out how things unravel as we continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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Schroeder

Jeff

Daniel

Spencer

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A familiar face attempted to finish the job that began with the cat, but that only lasted a short time. Now, the party walks the High Road on the way to Lorenzberg. What new obstacles may pop up along the way?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Flynn as Esther, a Human Druid

With Vaccs and the kingdom of Yetive behind them, our party has headed north. The guard station at the edge of the mountains had been occupied by enemies, but it didn't bother the party at all. What else is in this place?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Flynn as Esther, a Human Druid

The Dragon-like thing was hardly an issue. The town of Vacs remains, though little is left of it. Now, they have been tasked with reaching the king in Lorenzberg. Will they find aid from an untouched kingdom, or will the cult's influence reach to all corners of the land?

The adventure continues as we play The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Flynn as Esther, a...

The battle in Vacs has begun. Civilians are scattering, some being pushed toward the center of the city by the Elder God’s minions. Everything looked like it had gone as planned…until something larger appeared. Can our party survive? 

Find out what surprises they discover as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Flynn as Esther, a Human Druid

The manse continues to surprise our adventurers at every turn. Behind each door a deadly challenge, a violent foe, or more questions about what this place really is. 

But after dealing with the bizarre scrying pool and the monsters that protected it, something has changed. A rumbling deep beneath the twisting floors signals doom for the party.  Will they find their way out alive?

Find out as we conclude The Grinding Keep, an adventure written by Marc Bruner for DCC Day 2024.

Starring 

Jeff

Daniel

Schroeder

Scouring the map and discussing their options, the group formulated a plan. It’s one hell of a plan! What was waiting for them in Vacs, however, was not what they expected at all. 

Find out what surprises they discover as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Flynn as Esther, a Human Druid

The party has found that the manse defies logic, with rooms twisting and warping before their very eyes. And now, their former Host charges them with a dagger, preparing them to meet the Master of the keep. How will they survive this mansion of nightmares?

Find out as we continue The Grinding Keep, an adventure written by Marc Bruner for DCC Day 2024.

Starring 

Jeff

Daniel

Schroeder

Our group spent some time in the city before attempting to convince the Queen that Hradivaz was less important than the eminent threat to the entire world. It seemed as though they had her convinced, and a guard has informed them that the creature is on the move. What will they plan? 

The party springs into action as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

After making a pact with a Chaos God, the party finds themselves on a quest to return an artifact known as the Enduring Light, which they are told is being held in a remote keep in the wilderness.  Yet upon arrival to the manse, something seems off.  And things don't get any better when they step across the threshold.

We begin The Grinding Keep, an adventure written by Marc Bruner for DCC Day 2024.

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Jeff

Daniel

Schroeder

Another battle with the Elder God’s minions as they attacked our party within the Queen’s palace. Now, they must impart their knowledge and persuade the Queen to attack the onslaught and to ignore her issues with Axphain. Will Queen Yvein take their advice?

The fate of nations hang in the balance as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Flynn as Esthe...

A missing poster of their beloved cat caught their attention. Now, Mr. Whimples’ true owner has emerged in the form of an aged druid named Ester. The party, however, has caught the attention of Queen Yvein. What could she want of them?

Find out what happens next as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Our party managed to break the cycle of the Formless Spawn, leaving them as piles of hardened tar on the ground. There is still another stop before the capital, but the city is just over the horizon. What more could be found along their journey?

Find out what happens as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Taking the coach and spending time to read the Book of Eibon, our group makes way to Jeltonys. There was a quick stop to chat with a halfling caravan and then on toward Tipucar for a longer rest. But they have to get there first….and rest just doesn’t seem to come so easy. 

Find out what happens along the road as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Mag...

Two Formless Spawn (not shoggoths) rose from the remains of their previous foe. The remains of those Formless Spawn now reside inside four clay jars. The trio have planned to make their way to the capital. Surely nothing could go wrong with keeping that ooze, right? 

Find out exactly how it all goes wrong as continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

The cat is gone. The creature has been felled and torn into many pieces. The party has moved on, but the Ghoul wakes up with a severe sickness. Has he contracted something? Or is there something more interesting unfolding?

We continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Finally exiting the caverns of the stone fortress, our party came upon something even more disturbing. And for the first time, must now deal with the loss of one of their friends. The fight continues.

We continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

A voormi shaman rider gave the group one hell of a fight, but the creature that it was riding still remains. How much longer before they exit this place? And what could be awaiting them on the outside?

Find out if the party survives we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Leaving the mess of broken jar-like urns, the group continues to navigate the seemingly endless halls of this stone fortress. Finding a group of sleeping voormi resulted in an explosive contest. 

Find out what is down the next hallway as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

More rooms, more fighting, more ancient looking art and artifacts. Also, terrible descriptions of rooms be a tired DM. At what point does the group run into something that they can’t handle?

The search goes on as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

The more things change. The more they…well…don’t. More Voormi, more stones walls, and only hope fills our adventurers as they inch closer to an exit. More interesting features, statues, and altars have been located. What else is still hidden in here?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

More doors get kicked open; more enemies are waiting for a fight. There are some strange and interesting areas in these caverns, but the Voormi don’t seem to wish to allow them to just hang around and take it all in.

Let’s continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Will this series of caverns ever end? Every turn brings more danger, and the group is getting tired. How many more rooms could there possibly be?

The party goes deeper and the challenges grow as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Our adventures continue storming room-to-room through the caverns, not yet finding their exit. But they are finding more and more Voormi that want to eat their faces off…so…there’s that. Let’s keep delving!

Join us as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Only a few yards into the caverns and creatures are already dropping from the ceiling and Voormi are beginning to crawl out from the shadows.  Not a good start for them, but the beginning of an interesting dungeon crawl for us!

Tune in for more exploring as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

The cat returns! Our adventurers have begun the descent down the mountain and have found themselves in a massive series of caverns. It seems as though every room could hold a little bit of danger and intrigue.

Let’s see what they find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

One hell of a fight, but the crew has made it through. At least they got some sweet stuff. Now they must choose to descend back down the interior of the mountain, or the exterior toward Yetive.

Find out what happens next as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Wa...

Countless cultists file into the caverns. Strange crystals allow them to enter the Big Sleep for all eternity. But the party will have none of that. And the 3 ancient cult leaders were not enough to convince them with words.

The battle rages on as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

...

First spiders, now undead. The long walk has had some intense stops, but the party has
managed to make it to the mine in the mountains. But what awaits them inside?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

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The party follows the line of cultists through the Sunless Forest, toward a mine in the mountains. But where has the cat gone? A few spiders are no match for just the three of them. What other obstacles might they discover along the way?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

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J’ACCUSE! The party handpicked Captain Reahack, but little did they know juts how many of the nobles in the king’s court were secretly members of the cult. A heroic moment, but far too late as the avatar of Tsathoggua has risen from the depths, destroying the castle and setting loose it’s minions upon the city.

Is this the end? Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamla...

Our party has made some interesting decisions that have led to some damning evidence. But will the king believe what they have to say? 

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

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The party is slowly winding down, but the intrigue continues to rise. The king will need more convincing before the end of the night, but the group is honing in on the captain of the guard as their #1 suspect. Have they made the right choice?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn A...

With the masquerade in full swing, our party continues to chat up nobles, sneak into rooms, and pick up clues about who might be connected to the cult. And apparently the cod was excellent. As the ball begins winding down, they have to prepare their report for the king.

We continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a D...

Conversations have continued with the nobles, but are they yielding any useful information? Suspicions are abundant, but will our adventurers have to get creative in order to find the truth out about the cult?

Let’s see how this plays out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

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The masquerade ball has begun, and a bizarre cast of characters are set to arrive for the soiree. The party's investigation is under way, and they've scrambling to discover just how deep the cult's roots actually are. What horrors like in this masked high society?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn A...

Our adventurers have talked to the king and come up with a new plan to sus out any cultists presenting as nobles. They also joined the Esoteric order of the Candle, but it appears as though books are hard. Let’s see how their new plan plays out!

We continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Art...

Fighting the women in the cistern was simple. The remainder of the caverns were simple. But the reason as to why there is a hidden door that leads into those caverns that sits in the cellar of King Atrax’s palace is a difficult thing to understand. More answers are needed, and a new plan has been enacted.

We continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a T...

Continuing through the caverns, the party makes more odd discoveries. More cultists, more doors, and more trouble. Is there any end in sight to this expansive cave network?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

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Venturing through the Goblin Market, the party from Thorpe has encountered wild animals, goblin judges, riddle tellers, and more... but nowhere amongst the sights and sounds of this Midsummer fete have they seen any sign of the Thistledown sisters. Where are they, and what further dangers await our adventurers?

Find out as we conclude Champions of the Goblin Market, a Dungeon Crawl Classics adventure.

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Jeff

Schroeder

Lucas

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The swamp cave was a real mess, and the giant toad was a pain, but our adventurers are still standing. There is much more yet to be found in these caverns. What will they stumble across next?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

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The Arden Hills prove to be as dangerous as their reputation, as the trap within a trap costs blood and souls to pass it. Yet the party continues onward in search of the Thistledown girls. Could these statues be just as deadly as the traps in the wood?

Find out as we continue Champions of the Goblin Market, a Dungeon Crawl Classics adventure.

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Jeff

Schroeder

Lucas

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Continuing to sneak around the caverns, our party came upon a small group of cultists in a crystal cavern, but the crystal-encased Voormi Warrior was a trap. What else the cult is hiding down here?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

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Midsummer Festival has come to the small town of Thorpe, bringing travelers, revellers, and merrymakers from all over the land. Yet tragedy strikes, as a couple of children have disappeared into the nearby woods of the Arden Hills. The townsfolk fear them captured by goblins or worse, and presume them lost forever. Yet a small band of brave souls offer to track the girls and return them.

We begin Champions of the Goblin Market, a Dungeon Crawl Classics adventure.

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Jeff

Schroeder

Lucas

Wan...

The Wererats were a hell of an issue for our party. Now Cassius must deal with the future effects of lycanthropy. What else could this series of caves possibly contain?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

Starring 

Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

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Deciding to take matters into their own hands, the Clark boys trespass on Mister Corbitt's property in search of what (or who) he's hiding. Could it be kidnapped victims? Mangled bodies? The truth is far stranger than they could ever imagine.

All is revealed as we conclude Mister Corbitt, a Call of Cthulhu adventure.

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Spencer as Sebastian Clark

Dan as John Clark

Jeff as Barney Clark

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Cultists and Serpentfolk and drug addicts, oh my! The caverns have already shown that the cult is thick as thieves, and that their activity may sprawl much further under the city than expected. But what is that strange man transforming into? 

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

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After seeing and hearing such strange sights from Mr. Corbitt's home, the Clark Brothers decide to pay their mother's kindly neighbor a visit. Is he the lovely neighbor that he seems, or does something monstrous lurk within him? What could he be hiding within his home?

Find out as we continue Mister Corbitt, a Call of Cthulhu adventure.

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Spencer as Sebastian Clark

Dan as John Clark

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Each room the party explores reveals more enemies and more mysterious paths to explore. These caverns below the city seem to extend forever, and the advenures are only scratching the surface of its labyrinthine passages. What else could possibly be down there? 

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

Returning home to care for their ailing mother, the three Clark brothers reunite for the first time in many years. It is a stressful and emotional time, yet something is very wrong in the neighborhood. The guy living across the street... what is it about him that makes their spines tingle whenever they see him?

We begin Mister Corbitt, a Call of Cthulhu adventure.

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Spencer as Sebastian Clark

Dan as John Clark

Jeff as Barney Clark

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The cathedral is a grand place, but even grand places have dark corners. It appears as though this place has many, and our party will have to find a way to navigate them all. Let’s see if they can fight through!

We continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

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Unable to wait any longer, the Agents within the Emrys home have moved on their target, hoping to intercept the potential vector before the SWAT team can. Will their assault be successful, or is something Unnatural lurking within him?

Find out as we conclude Once in a Lifetime, a shotgun scenario by Andrew Boyd.

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Our adventurers may have won the fight, but this seems to be only a small sample of the cult's true power. The party ventures further into the crypt under the cathedral in search of more answers. What horrors lie in there? 

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

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Arriving at the Emrys home, it is clear the scene is not under control by anyone. And with tv cameras looming over the site, it wouldn't take much for the situation to spiral, publically and violently. Agents need to gain access to the home and assess Kevin Emrys, but how do they do that?

We continue Once in a Lifetime, a shotgun scenario by Andrew Boyd.

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Continuing their investigation, the party finds themselves surrounded by cultists beneath the Abbey of Saint Berthold. Is this the end for our intrepid adventurers?

Find out as we continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

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An enraged father holds his children at gunpoint, hostages within their own home. Before long, local PD, SWAT, and camera crews are on scene, documenting the outrageous claims of the shooter. He's branded a madman, but how mad is he? The Program isn't convinced, and Agents soon find themselves sent into the field to assess a very volatile and public situation.

We begin Once in a Lifetime, a shotgun scenario by Andrew Boyd.

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After a few stops, the party was given information about a cultish drug den, but an interesting detour to the Abby of Saint Berthold provided more information about the history of the cult itself. What is going on in Slumberville and how is The Alchemist on the Corner involved?

We continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a D...

Visiting the boarding house didn’t go as planned. The first real issue has been quashed, but things are heating up as the party’s reputation around the kingdom is growing. Now, their investigation has led them to the Copper Coin in search of Dominik’s room. 

We continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

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Horrific things lurk within Greta Base, inside the motor pool, and inside the ARIES employees stationed there. So far, everyone is dead (or worse). But what is really going on here? What are these creatures? And what does that cryptic message on the door mean?

We continue Another Bug Hunt, a Mothership adventure.

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Troy as Abner Teng

Alex as Mark

Lucas as Zeke Anderson

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King Atrax of Axphain has revealed himself and called upon our party to undergo a critical mission. The party must seek out the Tsathoggua cultists that are hiding somewhere in Hradivaz. Their investigation has gone well…so far.

We continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

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Entering Greta Base proper, the specialists sent by ARIES Corporation find a deathly silent research station. The first common room they inspect is a horror show, covered in debris, blood, and spent bullet casings. Yet most concerning to the team is the makeshift barracade across the hallway, restricting movement deeper into the base.

At least is is the most concerning issue until strange noises begin echoing from down the hall...

We continue Another Bug Hunt, a Mothership adventure.

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Troy as Abner Teng

Alex as Mark

The criminal investigation was successful. No one was hurt, and two tavern goers have been pointed out as guilty. Now, the arbiters have called upon the adventures and one other man to join them to the Hall of Justice. What could the Arbiters want? 

We continue The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a Dragonborn Artificer

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Six months ago, Greta Base ceased all communications. After radio silence for several months, ARIES, the Corporation responsible for the Samsa VI mission, dispatches a crew to find out what happened to the team of scientists, researchers, and company marines they sent to investigate the planet for biological and pharmacological opportunities.

These specialists soon find themselves woefully unprepared for the job as they discover what happened at Greta Base.

Join us as we begin Another Bug Hunt, a Mothership adventure.

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Alex as M...

Our ragtag party begins their evening in a tavern (like you do) in the heart of Hradivaz, the capital city of the kingdom of Axphain. But their dinner is ruined by a scuffle that forces the group to investigate the entire tavern for an escaped criminal.

Join us as we begin The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos.

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Cody as Cyrus, a Ghoul Barbarian

Flynn as Mr. Whimples, a Dreamlands Cat

Troy as Cassius, a Triton Paladin

Alex as Magnus, a D...

A crazy man mumbling about the horrors beneath the temple may have been the only clue the crew has to go on. Or perhaps it was a warning? Nevertheless, the crew seems to be moving along just fine…will they escape in one piece?

Find out in the conclusion to Pirate Borg: The Nameless Temple.

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Cody as Slimy Bill Black

Troy as Holland Oats

Alex as Flannigan

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In running from an undead horror, our adventurers unwittingly run into an evil cult mid-ritual. Stuck between multiple enemies yet again, what is a split party to do but run everyone together and hope to survive the chaos?

Find out who lives and who dies as we conclude The Veiled Vaults of the Onyx Queen, a Dungeon Crawl Classics adventure.

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A gnarly tree, a deep well, and a pile of stones on a hill – the island sure doesn’t have much. But the entrance to the temple was found, and our crew began to crawl through its halls. Can they survive and find the treasure that they seek? 

Find out as we continue The Nameless Temple, a Pirate Borg adventure.

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Cody as Slimy Bill Black

Troy as Holland Oats

Alex as Flannigan

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Having triggered one trap, some of our adventurers find themselves besieged by a nightmarish chimera. Meanwhile, the rest of the group triggers yet another trap and are attacked by a giant centipede.

Splitting the party in an ancient royal crypt? Discovering monsters in ancient burial chambers? Is there no escape for these sacificial lambs?

Find out as we continue The Veiled Vaults of the Onyx Queen, a Dungeon Crawl Classics adventure.

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After escaping the British ship, our crew has docked safely in Coral Town. Seeking out treasures brought them to the feared Capitan Davies, who has given them a mission. But what dangers await the swashbucklers in the jungle?

Find out where the adventure leads next as we continue The Nameless Temple, a Pirate Borg adventure.

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Cody as Slimy Bill Black

Troy as Holland Oats

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Horrifed at waking up in a pile of corpses, the adventurers find themselves trapped underground surrounded by deadly traps and terrifying creatures... the Queen's party clearly did not live up to expectations.

They refuse to lay down and die, vowing vengeance for themselves and their cheese. But what dangers lie before them?

Find out as we continue The Veiled Vaults of the Onyx Queen, a Dungeon Crawl Classics adventure.

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Our ragtag priate crew find themselves being tracked across the high seas by pirate hunters. With the wind at their backs, the rapscallions race toward Black Coral Bay, in search of refuge and adventure in the heart of Coral Town. What new dangers will they find in this pirate haven?

Find out as we embark on a new journey in Limithron’s Pirate Borg!

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Cody as Slimy Bill Black

Troy as Holland Oats

Alex as Flannigan

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The Queen's Onyx Jubilee celebration has begun, and the monarch has sent fortha message across the land to invite the greatest of her subjects to the grandest of feasts, with a fete set to last for days on end. Yet the party the adventurers plan to attend is far from reality... and the cold hard truth could be very deadly indeed.

We begin The Veiled Vaults of the Onyx Queen, a Dungeon Crawl Classics adventure.

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It all ends here. After six years of on and off play, the guys finish the last battle and discuss ending the longest campaign ever ran on the Rancor's Brothel

Find out how it all ends as we conclude of Out of the Abyss, a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

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Cody as Kira Truesilver

Schroeder as Ertlan

Lucas as Jaren Everfell

Troy as Trogdor

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Fearful of the Program's fatal retaliations, Hastings has defected to PISCES.  But has she simply jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire? She may soon find out that the grass isn't any greener (or the game any less deadly) on the other side of the pond.

We continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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The final battle for all of Faerun has begun. With the Maze Engine active, demons are pouring onto the party and their compatriots. With the Demon Lords now taking the field, how could they ever hope to survive?

Find out in our penultimate episode of Out of the Abyss, a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

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Cody as Kira Truesilver

Schroeder as Ertlan

Lucas as Jaren Everfell

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While most of Task Force 01132 is preparing to insert a tactical team into Mosul, Hastings finds herself in the clutches of a foreign agency. Will her offer to defect be accepted, and how will it effect the rest of the team?

Find out as we continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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Schroeder

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It all comes down to this. Having arrived at the Maze Engine, all that is left is to begin the ritual, summon a whole bunch of demons, be big damn heroes, and save the day.  This should be easy, right?

We continue Out of the Abyss, a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

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Cody as Kira Truesilver

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Lucas as Jaren Everfell

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Task Force 01132 begins final preparations to insert a team into Mosul. Yet some of their other investigations are bearing fruit they did not expect.  And for one Agent, everything changes forever.

We continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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That turned out much better than they ever could have expected. With Gromph's grimoire in hand, the party quickly and efficiently exits back to Arajj to plan for the final, climactic encounter. But what will they decide to do?

Find out as we continue Out of the Abyss, a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

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Sooner or later, Task Force 01132 will need to insert into Mosul and attempt to contain or eliminate the vectors within the city. But can they even make it across the active battlefield safely? And if they can, where do they start their investigation?

Find out as we continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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To the surprise of no one, Gromph's office is heavily protected. Yet more than an iron golem stands in their way. Will they be able to find the wizard's grimoire, or will the party's quest end here?

Find out as we continue Out of the Abyss, a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

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Cody as Kira Truesilver

Schroeder as Ertlan

Lucas as Jaren Everfell

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Task Force 01132 has some interesting theories about how the mutilated bodies and the Father of War may be connected, but could it have to do with phases of the moon? And why is their CIA contact calling?

Find out as we continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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Jarlaxle promises to get the party into Sorcere, but invading a powerful school of drow mages and then breaking into Gromph's personal office can hardly be an easy task.

Find out what goes wrong as we continue Out of the Abyss, a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

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Cody as Kira Truesilver

Schroeder as Ertlan

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It cost the Agents more than they bargained for, but Task Force 01132 now has access to a renowned historical expert and another incomplete copy of the Winds Unknown to Adad. Will it have what they need to solve the hypergeometric horrors plaguing Mosul? Or are they not yet done paying the price for their transgressions?

Find out as we continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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Against all odds, the loud and unruly party has managed to subtly infiltrate Menzoberranzan without immediately being killed by hundreds of Drow. But the hard part of their journey still awaits. Will this contact assist them in entering Sorcere safely, or are they simply pawns in a game of drow houses?

We continue Out of the Abyss, a Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

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Cody as Kira Truesilver

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Knowledge has proven to be a dangeous thing in Iraq, but thus far the team has been lucky enough to be personally uneffected by their actions. Task Force 01132 is about to find out that some eldrich things may be better off unlearned. How will this change everything?

Find out as we continue Iconoclasts, a Delta Green campaign.

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