Lightless Beacons

Welcome aboard the USS President Coolidge, passengers! Our voyage from San Francisco to Shanghai promises restful relaxation in our Special Class cabins, exotic ocean vistas, and an itinerary of thrilling events for those seeking a little extra entertainment during their journey. The first leg of our voyage ends at the port of Honolulu in five days’ time. Adventure awaits!

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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An archaeological expedition seeks riches and academic glory in the Valley of the Kings, but uncover far more than they planned. 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/ 

Cast:

Tonight’s Autopsy is conducted by Lydia and Heather, with special guest Mav Haenze.

Episode edited by Lydia

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 Necropolis.

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 Necropolis, plus a treasure trove of exclusive content by supporting us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons 

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After their trip through the maze of impossible rooms, the gang faces a desperate plea for help, and an exit to a horrifying new reality tempts one of the team. Will the mobsters be lost in the endless corridors forever, or have the strength to find their way back to Arkham?

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Call of Cthulhu Keeper Screen Pack: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-keeper-screen-pack/

Cast:

Jae as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jayson as Eddie ‘Lurch’ Kelly

Heather as Wesley ‘Smooth’ O’Grady

Lydia as Marty ‘Pug’ O’Connor

Special guest Steve Anderson as Wendy ‘No Nonsense’ Kelly

Episode edited by Lydia, 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/tqH952zwSF 

Follow us on our socials:

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

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Having tracked down Sticky Jack’s address, the gang splits into pairs. The lady of the house provides a dubious welcome with a steaming pot of coffee. Investigating the upper floors of the building, all sense of direction is soon lost, along with blood and sanity.

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Call of Cthulhu Keeper Screen Pack: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-keeper-screen-pack/

Cast:

Jae as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jayson as Eddie ‘Lurch’ Kelly

Heather as Wesley ‘Smooth’ O’Grady

Lydia as Marty ‘Pug’ O’Connor

Special guest Steve Anderson as Wendy ‘No Nonsense’ Kelly

Episode edited by Lydia, 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 gang continues their search for the stolen goods at Miskatonic University. Luckily, Wendy “No Nonsense” Kelly knows her way around a bookshelf. After a trip to the restricted section to learn about the missing tome, it's off to the local speakeasy to hunt down a lead on Sticky Jack’s whereabouts. 

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Call of Cthulhu Keeper Screen Pack here: Chaosium.com

Cast:

Jae as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jayson as Eddie ‘Lurch’ Kelly

Heather as Wesley ‘Smooth’ O’Grady

Lydia as Marty ‘Pug’ O’Connor

Special guest Steve Anderson as Wendy ‘No Nonsense’ Kelly

Episode edited by Lydia, 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/tqH952zwSF 

Follow us on our socials:

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

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Bluesky @lightlessbeacons.bsky.social

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Arkham, 1922. Four gangsters have screwed up. Badly. Now they’re in deep trouble with their boss, Mordecai ‘The Hammer’ O’Leary. Instead of receiving a hand tool-related beating, they’re sent on a punishment mission to find a missing man and collect his unpaid debt. But they might come to wish Mordecai had taken his hammer to them after all… 

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Call of Cthulhu Keeper Screen Pack here: Chaosium.com

Cast:

Jae as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jayson as Eddie ‘Lurch’ Kelly

Heather as Wesley ‘Smooth’ O’Grady

Lydia as Marty ‘Pug’ O’Connor

Special guest Steve Anderson as Wendy ‘No Nonsense’ Kelly

Episode edited by Lydia, 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/tqH952zwSF 

Follow us on our socials:

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In this new feature on Lightless Beacons, we’ll be opening the book on Lovecraft’s classic tales of terror. In lively and incisive panel discussions we’ll talk about the stories themselves, their relationship to the Call of Cthulhu RPG and their influence on other horror media and weird fiction. Tonight we focus on Dagon, the story of a sailor haunted by his discovery of a nightmarish island bearing remnants of an inhuman civilisation.

Cast

Tonight’s Library Use is hosted by Lydia, with special guest Mr Spike 

Episode edited by Lydia, mixed and mastered by Jayson

Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding

Mr Spike hosts a monthly series of classic tales to chill the marrow of your bones: https://open.spotify.com/show/0O30aJJD2siCpI1xuU6xKw

He can also be heard on a wide variety of Actual Play podcasts.

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, including a recording of “Dagon” itself.: 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 Thirteen are well and truly fragmented, with Bradley’s powers only growing stronger. Melinda attempts to seek answers in a shared but distorted memory. A broken Erik refuses to yield while Alicia overpowers him, and Maggi performs her final ritual. Will the group break the Moonchild’s hold, or will Bradley get what he’s always wanted?

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Nameless Horrors scenario collection here, available in PDF and hard copy: https://www.chaosium.com/nameless-horrors-2nd-edition-hardcover/

Cast:

Jayson as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jae as Alicia Juico

Heather as Maggi Stern

Lydia as Melinda Moody

Knoxicles as Erik Wilson

Episode edited, mixed and mastered by james

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 

Buy Jayson's brand new scenario The Bride of Pendle here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/535380/the-bride-of-pendle

Our Ko-Fi supporters get a special 20% discount off their purchase! https://ko-fi.com/i/IU7U01KKXA0

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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David, in a moment of lucidity, grants Erik and Maggi further insight into a possible way out of their predicament. The duo turn on Bradley while Alicia and Melinda struggle with their sense of self. In the chaos, Melinda is transported to a time and a place that for twenty years has only existed as a bitter memory.

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Nameless Horrors scenario collection here, available in PDF and hard copy: https://www.chaosium.com/nameless-horrors-2nd-edition-hardcover/

Cast:

Jayson as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jae as Alicia Juico

Heather as Maggi Stern

Lydia as Melinda Moody

Knoxicles as Erik Wilson

Episode edited, mixed and mastered by james

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/tqH952zwSF 

Follow us on our socials:

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

Instagram @lightlessbeacons

Bluesky @lightlessbeacons.bsky.social

Mastodon @[email protected]

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In the basement of Mari’s house, Melinda is flooded with memories and hidden truths about her companions. Arguments ensue, both verbal and physical, much to Bradley’s delight. Erik eventually storms away from the conflict with Maggi in tow, only to find that David has also arrived.

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Nameless Horrors scenario collection here, available in PDF and hard copy: https://www.chaosium.com/nameless-horrors-2nd-edition-hardcover/

Cast:

Jayson as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jae as Alicia Juico

Heather as Maggi Stern

Lydia as Melinda Moody

Knoxicles as Erik Wilson

Episode edited, mixed and mastered by james

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/tqH952zwSF 

Follow us on our socials:

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

Instagram @lightlessbeacons

Bluesky @lightlessbeacons.bsky.social

Mastodon @[email protected]

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