Lightless Beacons

The mysterious red book is finally found, but an important passenger goes missing. Screams, threats, and a good ol’ dining room brawl cause fear and headaches for the investigators.

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Pulp Cthulhu Rulebook here: https://www.chaosium.com/pulp-cthulhu-pdf/

Cast:

Heather as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jae as Jefferson Hartley

Jayson as Professor Terrence van der Meer

Lydia as Edmond Lau

Matt as Jack “The Lad” Mahan

Episode edited by james, mixed and mastered by Jayson

Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding

As with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. 

Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.

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The investigators awaken and must deal with the ramifications of their previous encounters. The SS President Coolidge runs into trouble at the port of Honolulu, and First Officer Schramm orders the ship onward towards Shanghai.

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Pulp Cthulhu Rulebook here: https://www.chaosium.com/pulp-cthulhu-pdf/

Cast:

Heather as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jae as Jefferson Hartley

Jayson as Professor Terrence van der Meer

Lydia as Edmond Lau

Matt as Jack “The Lad” Mahan

Episode edited by james, mixed and mastered by Jayson

Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding

As with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. 

Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.

Support us on Ko-fi and gain access to a treasure trove of exclusive content: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons 

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In this short mid-scenario interlude, Keeper Heather and the cast recap the story so far, discuss the differences in Pulp Cthulhu mechanics vs traditional 7e Cthulhu, resolve skill improvements  and Luck recovery, and lay out a preview for what’s to come in the second half of Slow Boat to China.

Contains major spoilers for Slow Boat to China Part 1. Catch up on Part 1 here: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lightless-beacons

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Pulp Cthulhu Rulebook here: https://www.chaosium.com/pulp-cthulhu-pdf/

Cast:

Heather as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jae as Jefferson Hartley

Jayson as Professor Terrence van der Meer

Lydia as Edmond Lau

Matt as Jack “The Lad” Mahan

Episode edited by james, mixed and mastered by Jayson

Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding

As with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. 

Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.

Support us on Ko-fi and gain access to a treasure trove of exclusive content: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons 

Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow cultists. 

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In our third instalment of Autopsy of a Scenario, four concerned residents of Ma Shanks' boarding house check on a fellow tenant, who has not left his room for several days. What they find is worse than anything they could have dreamt. Join the team and a very special guest as we make a detailed forensic examination of the plot, mechanics and lore behind this classic scenario. 

Like this scenario and fancy running it yourself? Buy the Gateways to Terror anthology, published by Chaosium.

https://www.chaosium.com/gateways-to-terror-pdf/ 

Check out From the Library of the Playhouse: A Catalogue of Mythos Tomes, featuring entries from both Lydia and Jayson!

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/541323/from-the-library-of-the-playhouse-a-catalogue-of-mythos-tomes

Cast:

Tonight’s Autopsy is conducted by Lydia and Jayson, with special guest Knoxicles.

Episode edited by Lydia and Jayson

Mixed and mastered by Jayson

Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding

As with all our Call of Cthulhu scenario Autopsies, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. It contains major spoilers for The Dead Boarder.

Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.

Gain access to our special playthrough of The Dead Boarder, plus a treasure trove of exclusive content by supporting us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons 

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The USS President Coolidge spies Honolulu on the horizon. Jefferson fistfights with the staff in First Class while Edmond has a horrifying discovery at the prow. Meanwhile, down in the depths of the cargo hold, Terrence and Jack struggle with dangerous forces as the terrifying truth behind the mysterious organ music is revealed. 

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Pulp Cthulhu Rulebook here: https://www.chaosium.com/pulp-cthulhu-pdf/

Cast:

Heather as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jae as Jefferson Hartley

Jayson as Professor Terrence van der Meer

Lydia as Edmond Lau

Matt as Jack “The Lad” Mahan

Episode edited by james, mixed and mastered by Jayson

Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding

As with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. 

Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.

Support us on Ko-fi and gain access to a treasure trove of exclusive content: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons 

Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow cultists. 

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The investigators regroup and discuss what they uncovered the past evening. Jefferson and Edmond check out Dr. Soong’s cabin for more clues, only to leave with more questions. Terrence and Jack head to storage to examine the crate and find much more than they bargained for. 

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Pulp Cthulhu Rulebook here: https://www.chaosium.com/pulp-cthulhu-pdf/

Cast:

Heather as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jae as Jefferson Hartley

Jayson as Professor Terrence van der Meer

Lydia as Edmond Lau

Matt as Jack “The Lad” Mahan

Episode edited by james, mixed and mastered by Jayson

Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding

As with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. 

Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.

Support us on Ko-fi and gain access to a treasure trove of exclusive content: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons 

Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow cultists. 

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The passengers are compelled to spring into action after speaking with Dr. Soong. They search the ship for clues, putting their specialist skills to the test. While some are more successful than others, it is clear that something sinister is afoot aboard their vessel. 

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Pulp Cthulhu Rulebook here: https://www.chaosium.com/pulp-cthulhu-pdf/

Cast:

Heather as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jae as Jefferson Hartley

Jayson as Professor Terrence van der Meer

Lydia as Edmond Lau

Matt as Jack “The Lad” Mahan

Episode edited by james, mixed and mastered by Jayson

Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding

As with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. 

Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.

Support us on Ko-fi and gain access to a treasure trove of exclusive content: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons 

Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow cultists. 

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Welcome to a brand new feature on Lightless Beacons: Rekindling. In these occasional mini-episodes, we’ll explore the background settings and influences of our scenarios. Tonight, we light a fire under the pulp genre itself.

Purchase the Pulp Cthulhu Rulebook here: https://www.chaosium.com/pulp-cthulhu-pdf/

Written and narrated by Lydia

Episode edited by Lydia, mixed and mastered by Jayson

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding

As with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. 

Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.

Support us on Ko-fi and gain access to a treasure trove of exclusive content: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons 

Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow cultists. 

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The passengers awaken after another night of disturbing dreams. Sissy gossips about the ship’s goings-on and vital information is shared. As Bates and Phyllis begin to exhibit strange behaviours, Dr. Soong reveals the gravity of the situation, and makes a desperate plea for help.

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Pulp Cthulhu Rulebook here: https://www.chaosium.com/pulp-cthulhu-pdf/

Cast:

Heather as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jae as Jefferson Hartley

Jayson as Professor Terrence van der Meer

Lydia as Edmond Lau

Matt as Jack “The Lad” Mahan

Episode edited by james, mixed and mastered by Jayson

Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding

As with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. 

Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.

Support us on Ko-fi and gain access to a treasure trove of exclusive content: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons 

Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow cultists. 

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The passengers are introduced to their fellow dining companions: music teacher Phyllis Barnes, “waste management businessman” Stuart “Bunny” Bates, entrepreneur Takishi Suroda, and a mysterious researcher of the occult, Dr. Soong, with his silent manservant, Wang Ma. Dinner, drinking and dancing provide an indulgent backdrop to a mysterious disappearance.

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Pulp Cthulhu Rulebook here: https://www.chaosium.com/pulp-cthulhu-pdf/

Cast:

Heather as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jae as Jefferson Hartley

Jayson as Professor Terrence van der Meer

Lydia as Edmond Lau

Matt as Jack “The Lad” Mahan

Episode edited by james, mixed and mastered by Jayson

Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding

As with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. 

Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.

Support us on Ko-fi and gain access to a treasure trove of exclusive content: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons 

Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow cultists. 

https://discord.gg/snk8vNHAJk 

Follow us on our socials:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lightlessbeaconspodcast 

Bluesky @lightlessbeacons.bsky.social

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