The Clockmaker's Secret part 1: Strange Inheritance

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:00:00 GMT

After the sudden death of his father, Tobias Lenzner, his family, and brother- and father-in-law move into the old man's townhouse. The house sits atop his father's Clock shop. But things don't go quite smoothly for the Lenzner's as they would have hoped. Little do they know, it only gets weirder from here. Please enjoy the final series of the Tales from the Orne Library!

Music Credits:  "Welcome to Arkham," "Yog-Sothoth," and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

"Ich hab die Nacht Geträumet" arr. Noah Yardley

Musik der Verrückten part 4: Radio Deutsch

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 20:50:14 GMT

The Eldritch Broadcast has begun and the unearthly music of Sternenmusik Ballette reverberates through the streets of Berlin. Our investigators now face a race against time to stop this infernal broadcast, but can they overcome the power of music that drives people insane?

Music Credits:  "Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima," and "Kosmogonia"by Krzysztof Penderecki (Cold Spring)

"Lost on Sentinel Hill," "The King in Yellow," "Azathoth," and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

"Ich hab die Nacht Geträumet" arr. Noah Yardley

Bloopers from the Orne Library

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:45:47 GMT

It's the 2 year anniversary of The Tales from the Orne Library! Since day one with Alone Against the Flames, we have been dedicated to bringing you fun actual play content and great stories from the worlds of H.P. Lovecraft. As a special treat to celebrate this occasion, please enjoy this collection of bloopers, outtakes, and tangents from our more recent series: The Shadow over Providence parts 1-3 and Musik der Verrückten parts 1 & 2. 

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band, "Won't You Get Off It Please" by Fats Waller, "Black Bottom Stomp" by Jelly Roll Morton, and "Give Me Your Telephone Number" by J.C Higginbotham

Musik der Verrückten part 3: Maddening Melodies

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:02:47 GMT

After coming across the unconscious, dehydrated, and babbling Dinah Neuman, our investigators hurry to get her to the hospital. With the police on their way, Father Konrad, Emmerich, and David rush to get as much information from her as they can. Soon it becomes apparent that they are tangled up in something far larger than they thought. Even with the strange music still haunting their minds, they relentlessly push on. But what other horrors await them just beyond the river bend?

Music Credits: "Under the Nameless City" and "Carcosa" by Graham Plowman 

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band 

Theme by Noah Yardley 

"Ich hab die Nacht Geträumet" arr. Noah Yardley

Musik der Verrückten part 2: Resonance Effect

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:32:32 GMT

Still grappling with the thought that their friend and tenement-mate, Sabine, might have been kidnapped, our Investigators hasten their efforts to figure out what happened. Last night's strange performance, however, still clings in the air effecting the very world around them. The mystery and weirdness broaden as they delve deeper in this musical rabbit hole. Music Credits: "Under the Nameless City" and "Lost on Sentinel Hill" by Graham Plowman "Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band Theme by Noah Yardley "Ich hab die Nacht Geträumet" arr. Noah Yardley

Musik der Verrückten part 1: Berlin, the Wicked City

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 18:29:14 GMT

Berlin, 1927. The streets are alive with merriment as most hardships are far behind the city. Most denizens spend their nights in the numerous cabarets of the city where they enjoy drink, music, and other pleasures of the flesh. Though these dens of vice are places of amusement and lightheartedness, a dark force is rolling out across the streets, tainting these nightclubs with it's malice. 

Music Credits: "Welcome to Arkham," and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Kosmogonia"by Krzysztof Penderecki (Cold Spring)

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

"Ich hab die Nacht Geträumet" arr. Noah Yardley

What's in the Cellar?

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 22:00:37 GMT

Faced with execution for a murder he claims he didn't commit, Arthur Blackwood puts forth a desperate plea to his law partner, Joseph Kline. Kline hires Harold Knight and Psychologist Norman Versailles. Together, they must search the Blackwood's summer cabin for whatever scraps of evidence they can find to prove his innocence. Blackwood claims that there is a monster in the cabin, but can this wild claim be true?

Music Credits: "Welcome to Arkham," "Azathoth," "Yog-sothoth," "The Terrible Old Man," and "Great Cthulhu" by Graham Plowman

"Private Reflection" by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflection

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

The Shadow over Providence part 3: The Hotel of Horrors

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:32:27 GMT

After narrowly escaping with his life, Professor Maxwell finds himself in yet another sticky situation. Things get hairier for Marcus in the darkroom while Albert and Phil try to get the hotel's guests to safety. But dark forces move within the bowels of the Milton hotel, can our investigators stop them before it's too late?

Music Credits:"Lost on Sentinel Hill," "Azathoth," and "Carcosa" by Graham Plowman

"Private Reflection" by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflection

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

The Shadow over Providence part 2: Desperately Deputized

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:41:09 GMT

Still reeling from the chaos that ensued just moments before, our investigators find themselves on a bench in the Milton Hotel's main lobby staring down Chief Police Inspector Drummond. He begins his questioning and the investigators can already read the stress radiating from him. Before they know what all is going on, Drummond makes them an offer and the night begins to take a dark turn as they begin to look into this brazen crime.

Music Credits: "Under the Nameless City," "Lost on  Sentinel Hill," "Yog-Sothoth," and "The Terrible Old Man by Graham Plowman

"Private Reflection" by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflection

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

The Shadow over Providence part 1: Lights Out

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT

The Milton Hotel in Providence Rhode Island is bustling with activity tonight. There's a wedding on the second floor, the Geological society is holding their annual conference there as well. But the main event, is the Kingdom of Fire Exhibit, a collection of Egyptian artifacts all the way from the British Museum. It is at this exhibit that our investigators find themselves, but what will they do when things suddenly take a dark turn?

Music Credits: "Welcome to Arkham," "The King in Yellow," "The Terrible Old Man," "Great Cthulhu," "Nyaralthotep," and "Lost on Sentinel Hill" by Graham Plowman

"Private Reflection" by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflection

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

Something from Down There part 4: The Abyss Below

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 02:15:33 GMT

Still reeling from the cave-in, our investigators regroup and weigh their options. Before them lies answers, but in the way stands the remaining black-pus oozing zombies. One can meet quite a swift end if one is not careful. The deep places of the earth keep their secrets close and they do not take kindly to intruders. Can our investigators brave the deep and come out on top, or with they remain just another secret of the earth?

Music Credits: "Lost on Sentinel Hill," "The King in Yellow," and "Great Cthulhu," by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

"Poor Wayfaring Stranger" arranged by Benjamin Vanroekel.

Something from Down There part 3: From the Grave

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:43:46 GMT

After dealing with mountain lions and claim jumpers, our investigators are finally ready to venture into the Owens Brother's silver mine. Petrus has a strange encounter that night that sets the mood for the day to come. Some question are answered, while more still are created. Can our investigators survive their excursion into the mine or will they be stuck between a rock and a hard place?

Music Credits: "Under the Nameless City," "Great Cthulhu," "Nyarlathotep," "Hounds of Tindalos," and "Azathoth" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

"Poor Wayfaring Stranger" arranged by Benjamin Vanroekel.

Something from Down There part 2: Trashin' the Camp

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 17:34:05 GMT

After a few strange encounters on the road to the Owens Brother's mine, our investigators finally found the hidden campsite. However, they are met by an unwelcoming growl from above. The camp appears to be empty, but things are not always what they seem. Will the clues left behind at the camp lead them closer to their quarry, or will the wilds of South Dakota get the better of them?

Music Credits: "Great Cthulhu," "Lost on Sentinel Hill," "Carcosa," and "Yog-Sothoth" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

"Poor Wayfaring Stranger" arranged by Benjamin Vanroekel.

Something from Down There part 1: The Road to Riches

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:00:03 GMT

Nearly a year to the day of the Carew incident, the frontier town of Blackwood, South Dakota, has grown back to what it was like since last years tragedy. At least, that's what it seems. No one in town has heard or seen anything of the Owens Brothers or their workers in two weeks. The brothers own a lucrative silver mine hidden somewhere in Sullivan's gap about 20 miles outside of town. It is routine for some of the workers to come down once a week to sell things and resupply. After what happened to the town last year, people have begun to fear the worst. 

Music Credits: "Welcome to Arkham," and "Lost on Sentinel Hill" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

"Poor Wayfaring Stranger" arranged by Benjamin Vanroekel.

The Serpent Gospel part 4: The Brazen Serpent

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 21:06:25 GMT

With Scruggs back among the world of the living, our investigators have a new problem to tackle. The last serpentine companion of Jeremiah has escaped from Doc Sinclair's clinic. Still seeking answers they must track him down. Can they find the truth of Jeremiah Carew's motives for being in Blackwood or will darkness fall over the town forever?

Music Credits: "Welcome to Arkham," "Lost on Sentinel Hill," "Hounds of Tindalos," "The King in Yellow," "Azathoth," "The Black Goat of the Woods," "Yog-Sothoth," and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

"Poor Wayfaring Stranger" arranged by Benjamin Vanroekel.

The Serpent Gospel part 3: The Lazarus of Blackwood

Tue, 11 May 2021 20:06:13 GMT

With one of the serpent people dead along with their companion Scruggs, Reverend Arthur and Pete need to figure out what to do next. The remaining companion barely clings on to life, bleeding out profusely. Suspicions are aired and even more explainable things plague the town of Blackwood. Can our investigators find out whats going on before it's too late or will Blackwood fall into madness?

Music Credits: "Under the Nameless City," and "Welcome to Arkham" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

"Poor Wayfaring Stranger" arranged by Benjamin Vanroekel.

The Serpent Gospel part 2: The Serpent on the Mount

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 19:30:41 GMT

The arrival of Jeremiah Carew has made quite a stir around the town of Blackwood. The bizarre sermon he conducted has been the talk of the town all day and well into the night. Now, mysterious amber lights and a strange booming is coming from the top of Bishop's Peak. Danni, Marshal Douglas, and Reverend Arthur, awoken by these phenomena, steel themselves as they prepare to investigate. But the whatever lies atop Bishop's Peak is likely to provide more questions than answers.

Music Credits: "Under the Nameless City," "The King in Yellow," "Yog-Sothoth," and "Great Cthulhu" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

"Poor Wayfaring Stranger" arranged by Benjamin Vanroekel.

The Seprent Gospel Part 1: The New Testament

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:00:00 GMT

The year is 1877. The small mining town of Blackwood South Dakota has had a prosperous year. The gold has been flowing out as people have been flowing in. Nothing strange or out of the ordinary has happened in or around town. That is until now, when in strolled Jeremiah Carew and his two companions to town, preaching a strange doctrine. Some folks don't like change in Blackwood, even more are suspicious. But if the people of Blackwood are anything, they're curious, and who knows really knows what Carew's true motive is.

Music Credits: "Welcome to Arkham," and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

"Poor Wayfaring Stranger" arranged by Benjamin Vanroekel. 

Dissociation Part 4: Dysphoria

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 21:26:13 GMT

Yet again thrust into new bodies, our investigators find themselves in the Alaskan wilderness decked out in survival gear and hunting rifles. They watched as a mysterious egg-shaped container dropped out of the sky. When they approached it, the device split open, releasing a large ooze-like entity. Now they must face off against this alien creature. But other than this shapeless being, they have another major problem. They have no idea where they are and the sun is already setting.

Music Credits: "Great Cthulhu," "The Terrible Old Man," Azathoth," "Lost on Sentinel Hill," and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Private Reflection" by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflection

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

Dissociation Part 3: The ol' College Try

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Regaining consciousness packed inside a tent, our investigators find themselves in different bodies again, this time those of a group of college students from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Without any forms of ID and their electronics completely water-logged and useless, they discover that they are in the Alaskan Gold Rush era town of Bluff. At the center of this dilapidated town is a tall, mysterious cylinder with three holes of various shapes. Moans and cries for help are heard coming from these cabins. With no other lead, our investigators begin to look into the noise and the cylinder. 

Music credits: "Nyarlathotep," "Carcosa," and "Lost on Sentinel Hill" by Graham Plowman

"Private Reflection" by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflection

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

Dissociation Part 2: Identity Crisis

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:00:00 GMT

After waking in bodies that are not their own, our investigators began to try figure out what was going on. Not long after getting their bearings, the door to the house they were in burst open. In came several Alaskan State Troopers and a local sheriff, who see the body and the blood. Can our investigators prove their innocence, or is it the end of the line for them?

Music Credits: "Lost on Sentinel Hill" and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Private Reflection" by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflection

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

Dissociation Part 1: Out of Body Experience

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 22:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, March 26th 2019. Flight 7614 takes off from San Diego making a short three hour jaunt to Seattle. On board, our investigators settle in to what they believe to be just another flight. But everything take a turn once the they hit the two hour mark and strange things begin to happen.  They will soon come to realize that nothing will ever be the same again.

Music credits: "Welcome to Arkham," "The King in Yellow," and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Private Reflection" by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflection

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

Deadlight

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 19:00:00 GMT

Something terrible has happened in a small cottage outside of Bolton Massachusetts. A great evil is on the loose and terrorizing the surrounding area. Our investigators find themselves unwittingly thrown into this horrific situation when the weather decides to take a turn for the worse. Can James and Eliza prevent this evil from spreading to the world at large, or will they themselves become unwitting victims to its alien power?

Music credits: "Welcome to Arkham," "The King in Yellow," "Yog-Sothoth," "Lost on Sentinel Hill," and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

 "Private Reflection" by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflection

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme by Noah Yardley

The Haunter of the Dark

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:00:00 GMT

Written by H.P. Lovecraft in December of 1936. The Haunter in the Dark follows the story of writer Robert Blake and his obsession with a dark, ominous church steeple on Federal Hill, his ensuing madness, and the consequences of meddling with forces you do not understand. Be sure to listen with the lights on, for it may be your only protection from the things that go bump in the night.

Music credits: "Under the Nameless City," "Welcome to Arkham," "Nyarlathotep," and "Azathoth" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Intro and theme music written by Noah Yardley

Long Way from Home part 8: Land Down Under

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:53:56 GMT

The final part of Long Way from Home. Deep inside the Yudnamutana mine, our investigators find themselves at the shore of a large underground lake. Across from them is a mysterious light and a narrow ledge to get there. Inside will grant answers and yet more question. Along the way, they will meet an intriguing companion and come to realize that this mine is far more dangerous than they had ever thought before. Not everyone will be leaving the mine alive or with their sanity intact.

Music Credits: "Lost on Sentinel Hill." Under the Nameless City," and "Carcosa" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Intro and theme music by Noah Yardley

"Waltzing Matilda" arranged in minor by Benjamin VanRoekel.

Long Way from Home part 7: Gone Walkabout

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 17:35:41 GMT

Our investigators find themselves looking over the aftermath of the brief fight with Dr. Webber. They realize that they have overstayed their welcome and pack up and leave that same night. Their destination: the Yudnamutana mine. Orson finds what he's been looking for and the sky brings a mysterious visitor as they prepare to journey into the mine itself. Will the mine provide the answers they seek?

Music Credits: "Welcome to Arkham," and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme and Intro music by Noah Yardley

"Waltzing Matilda" arranged in minor by Benjamin VanRoekel

Long Way from Home part 6: The Good Doctor

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 18:59:29 GMT

The discoveries made about the Paralana Spa have left our investigators on edge. After catching the attention of the spa cook while very conspicuously sneaking around the complex, Henry, Louie, and Orson must think quickly to get out of this hairy situation. Events around the spa become more mysterious and Doctor Webber becomes increasingly more suspicious. What are his true intentions and where is the Thick Water actually coming from?

Music Credits: "Lost on Sentinel Hill," and "Carcosa" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Intro and Theme music by Noah Yardley

"Waltzing Matilda" arranged in minor by Benjamin VanRoekel

Long Way from Home part 5: Rest and Radiation

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 19:39:29 GMT

We return to our adventure Down Under as our investigators spend time at Doctor Webber's spa. With Orson on the mend, they warily join Webber in the pools of the spa. Now being offered one-on-one sessions, they split up, trying to uncover more about this mysterious spa and what Doctor Webber's true intentions are. Music Credits: "Under the Nameless City" and "Carcosa" by Graham Plowman "Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band Theme and intro music by Noah Yardley "Waltzing Matilda" arranged in minor by Benjamin VanRoekel

Love You to Death

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 20:12:15 GMT

On Valentines day, 1929, men from Chicago's notorious North Side gang were gunned down. The following day, our investigator, Jack Boone, is visited by an old friend, desperate to reclaim her dog who had been taken away in all the madness of the massacre. With the help of his contacts, Jack gets to work, but what awaits for him as he unravels this mystery and what happens when his past comes back to haunt him?

Music credits: "Under the Nameless City," and "Lost on Sentinel Hill" by Graham Plowman

Private Reflection by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4241-private-reflection

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Theme and intro music by Noah Yardley

The Unnameable and the Hound

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:15:18 GMT

Featured in this episode are two, spine-tingling tales of graveyards and the stories and fates of those who disturb them. In "The Unnameable," we follow the tale of two friends as they debate the supernatural in a grim location. "The Hound" tells the tale of the horror and inevitable doom that befalls a pair of amoral grave robbers. Special thanks to Colin DeYoung, who provided the narration for "The Unnameable." Music credits: "Under the Nameless City," and "Carcosa" by Graham Plowman "Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band Theme and outro music by Noah Yardley

Long Way from Home part 4: The Doctor is In

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:16:57 GMT

Orson lies on the ground bleeding, shoddy bandages covering his wound. The McEwans do what they can to aid the injured man while the others do everything to help both of their companions. Not being able to reach a hospital from their location, they must think of what to do next to save the dying professor's life. It seems Paralana is the only option, but can such an odd place be trusted?

Music credits: "Lost on Sentinel Hill" and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

"Waltzing Matilda" arranged in minor by Benjamin Vanroekel

Theme and Intro music by Noah Yardley

Long Way from Home part 3: Going Bush

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:23:44 GMT

After a sudden and rude awakening, our investigators get to cracking on heading to the Yudnamutana mine and Paralana Spa. They hire a local man who can take them, who suggests they stop at the Homestead of the Mindalee Station along the way. The station happens to be where all the activity seems to be focused in. They begin to learn that the Outback is strange place where rocks ping at night and mysterious things lie in wait in the most unusual of places.

Music credits: "Under the Nameless City," and "Lost on Sentinel Hill" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

"Waltzing Matilda" arranged in minor by Benjamin Vanroekel

Theme and intro music written by Noah Yardley

Long Way from Home part 2: At the Edge of Civilization

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:18:12 GMT

After arriving in the desolate town of Farina, our investigators finally meet up as a whole. Orson ask around about the meteorites, Louie continues his search for the "Devil Sheep" and Henry has an interesting conversation in the Masonic lodge.

Music credits: "Under the Nameless City," and "Lost on Sentinel Hill" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

"Waltzing Matilda" arranged in Minor by Benjamin Vanroekel

Theme and intro music written by Noah Yardley

Long Way from Home part 1: Strangers in a Strange Land

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 21:00:53 GMT

The beginning of our longest series yet. Our investigators find themselves drawn to Australia, particularly the North Flinders Range of South Australia. This region has been a hot bed of mysterious activity. Earthquakes that happen at the same time every single morning, meteor showers focused in a very tight perimeter, and a mysterious spa with miraculous healing capabilities are just a few of these strange occurrences. What horrors lie in wait for them in the Land Down Under? Will this desolate landscape be the last thing they ever see?

Music credits: "Under the Nameless City," and "Welcome to Arkham" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

"Waltzing Matilda" arranged in Minor by Benjamin Vanroekel

Theme and intro music written by Noah Yardley

Alone Against the Frost

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 22:05:07 GMT

Another solo adventure written by Chaosium inc. You, the listener take on the role of anthropology professor Laurence Nadelman. You have finally secured the funding necessary to take an expedition to the vast unexplored regions of Canada. With you are three of your graduate students, Bernard Ebstein, Sylvia Davidson, and Norman Falkner as well as your guide, the hardened Charlie Foxtail. What does the frigid north have in store for your expedition? Can you survive your ordeal, or will the wilds overtake you.

Voice cast: Matthew Bennett as Bernard, Colin DeYoung as Professor Nadelman, Hazel Theodore as Sylvia, Brittany Schesnuk as Charlie, Benjamin Vanroekel as Norman, and Steven Anderson providing addition voices.

Special thanks to Noah Yardley for his rework of the theme and intro music.

Music credits: "Welcome to Arkham," 'Carcosa," "Under the Nameless city," and "Azathoth" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

The Devil in the Details part 3: ...So it shall be

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:34:48 GMT

Gathering once more at the steps of the Orne Library, our investigators once again consolidate their information. Now knowing where they can find the mysterious perpetrator, they set out, ready to end the killings. Can they survive as the mystery killer comes on to their investigation? Will there ever be a happy ending for them?

Music Credits "Carcosa," "Lost on Sentinel Hill," "Under the Nameless City," "Great Cthulhu," "The King in Yellow," and "Yog-Sothoth" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

The Devil in the Details part 2: So it is Written...

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:39:56 GMT

After the events in the rare book collection and the theft of the original blueprints of the Miskatonic, our investigators are now more determined to solve this ever growing mystery. The two professors, Morrison and Wagner, accompany Dr. DuVayne and Dr. Armitage to the hospital while Quincy remains in the library to roam the stacks. Howard and Hannah make startling discoveries in the university's dormitories. They begin to wonder, who is the real culprit of these murders and who is the accomplice.

Music Credits: "Under the Nameless City" and "Welcome to Arkham" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

The Devil in the Details part 1: Hitting the Books

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 19:03:15 GMT

*As a heads up* this is technically episode two of this arc, but due to technical difficulties and equipment malfunctions, the true first episode had to be scrapped as it was very difficult to listen too. As such, there is a brief recap at the start of this episode that will explain all the events of the first so that you are not lost. After the mysterious appearance of Emma Carlyle's bloodied corpse, our investigators began the dark investigation into her unnatural demise, along with the other unexplainable deaths that have plagued the Miskatonic University this spring. The Orne Library beckons to them with it's treasure trove of knowledge, but can they resist the draw of its darker secrets? Music credits: "Under the Nameless City," "Welcome to Arkham," "Great Cthulhu," "Nyarlathotep," and "The Terrible Old Man" by Graham Plowman "Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band 

Dagon, Nyarlathotep, and Azathoth; a Trio of Terror

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:46:17 GMT

H.P. Lovecraft crated a rich and varied mythos, and other than the eponymous Cthulhu, these three, Azathoth, Nyarlathotep, and Dagon, are the most terrifying and well known. These stories follow the horrors around namesakes and the consequences of those who cross them, willingly or not.

Music credits: "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Paper Chase

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Another interlude story. When some books suddenly go missing from Thomas Kimball's house, it falls on two family friends, miner James Williams and lawyer Clovis McNale to find out whats going on. Perhaps this investigation could also shed some light on the disappearance of Thomas' uncle Douglas five years ago. What secrets does Arnoldsburg Michigan hold for our investigators? Music credits: "Welcome to Arkham," and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman "Eulogy" "Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

The Nightmare on Canvas part 4: Curtain Call

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 20:36:16 GMT

With the Finche estate in chaos, Oswald has finally revealed the truth about Argo Finche and the horror known as the Rakshasa. Having discovered a ritual to banish the beast, our Investigators desperately search for the missing parts of said ritual. Each split up to find their respective ingredient. What new horror awaits for them as the split up? Can anyone hope to survive the Rakshasa? 

Music Credits

"Great Cthulhu," "Nyarlathotep," "Azathoth"  "Lost on Sentinel Hill" and "Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band. 

The Lightless Beacon ft. Spectravision

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 03:15:13 GMT

A collaboration with our friends at Spectravision. The Beacon Island lighthouse has gone out and the S.S Essex County flounders on the rocky waters. Two passengers manage to escape before a devastating storm rolls in. Why did the light go out and what dark secrets does the lighthouse hold?

Music credits:

"Welcome to Arkham," "Carcosa," "Great Cthulhu" "Azathoth," "Nyarlathotep," "Yog-Sothoth," and "Lost on Sentinel Hill" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

The Nightmare on Canvas part 3: The Secret Life of Argo Finche

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 03:22:29 GMT

Tension and fear sit heavy in the air as more unexplainable events occur at the Finche estate. With their collective sanity beginning to wane, our investigators push deeper into the mystery that is Argo Finche. What dark secret is Oswald Burroughs hiding? Will Nigel ever find first aid? Who's next?

Music Credits:

"Under the Nameless City" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

The Nightmare on Canvas part 2: Whodunnit

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 02:14:59 GMT

With twenty auction guests unaccounted for, tension and fear begins to grow. Mysterious events start happening all over the FInche estate and something is really wrong about those paintings. Can our investigators find out what's happening before it's too late?

Music Credits

"Under the Nameless City" and "Carcosa" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band 

The Nightmare on Canvas part 1: Status Quo

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 01:10:02 GMT

World famous artist, Argo Finche is dead. With no heirs and few living relatives left, all his artwork is to be auctioned off. Whether directly invited, helping, or having seen the announcement in the news, our investigators arrive to the auction. But something else is there as well, a dark secret held by Finche.  Music credits: "Welcome to Arkham" and "Under the Nameless city" by Graham Plowman "Black Bottom Stomp" by Jelly Roll Morton "Old Man Blues"  by Duke Ellington "Sweetheart Blues" by Boyd Senter "Won't You Get Off It Please" by Fats Waller "Copenhagen" by Earl Hines "Give Me Your Telephone Number" by J.C Higginbotham "Milenberg Joys" by McKinney's Cotton Pickers Outro Theme "Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

The Color out of Space

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:20:34 GMT

Written by H.P. Lovecraft in 1927, The Color out of Space follows the story of the second hand account of the mysterious events that took place on the Gardner family farm after a meteorite crashed to earth near their house.

Music credits:

"Welcome to Arkham," "Carcosa," and "Lost on Sentinel Hill" by Graham Plowman

The Dead of Winter part 4: The Wind Walker

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 04:35:25 GMT

Our investigators have been forcefully liberated from their train car. Lost in the wilds of Canada and severely injured, is there any hope in rescuing Bertrand? Will the winged beast return to finish them off? Is that the sound of barking off in the distance?

Music credits:

"Welcome to Arkham" and "Carcosa" by Graham Plowman

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

The Dead of Winter part 3: Frozen Tracks

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 04:49:55 GMT

With tickets in hand and a lead to follow, our investigators board the rails on toward Canada. A mysterious woman follows them along the way. What horrors await for them in transit? Will our investigators survive their journey? Will they ever stop making puns on Chuck Steaks name? 

Music Credits

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

The Dead of Winter Part 2: A Trail Gone Cold

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 21:54:33 GMT

A brief stint at St. Mary's. Questions researched and clues investigated. Preparations made for a long, cold journey. The Mystery deepens

Music Credits

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

The Dead of Winter part 1: A Chilling Discovery

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 22:01:48 GMT

An urgent telegram received. A close friend goes missing. A grisly spectacle awaits. Join us for our first actual play session

Music Credits

"Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Alone Against the Flames

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 19:11:44 GMT

A mix of Narration and Role-playing, Alone Against the Flames was written by Chaosium Inc. for the Call of Cthulhu RPG. It was made as a solo adventure, meant to be played by one player like a choose-your-own-adventure book. We choose to poll our public for each decision to make it more fun in the long run. Take on the role of Professor Jack Garrison as he journeys from Providence to Arkham, but will he survive the journey? Music Credits "Spooky Spooks" by the Victor Military Band

Trailer

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 04:29:44 GMT

An introduction in the dark and twisted world of Lovecraftian Role-playing and works of fiction,