Lightless Beacons

It is May, 2013. Four Nene College alumni have arrived back at their campus in Northampton to attend an Occult Society reunion party. Twenty years have passed since these alumni, and their extended Society friends, have seen each other in person, and since the Occult Society experienced its damning watershed. Our alumni have a lot of catching up to do.

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 

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Jayson sits down with Aurora Blue author Bridgett Jeffries to talk playing and running black stories in a predominantly white community, in this exclusive interview.

Purchase Aurora Blue and the No Time To Scream scenario collection here, available in PDF and hard copy: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-no-time-to-scream-hardcover/

Purchase Harlem Unbound by Chris Spivey here, available in PDF and hard copy: https://www.chaosium.com/harlem-unbound-2nd-edition-hardcover/ 

Heinrich Moore’s video “HDM Presents: Playtesting Aurora Blue (or How to Be Uncomfortable in a Good Way)”, mentioned in the interview, can be found here: https://youtu.be/KvxKryRqEcs?si=_5VYEzY99OvqIyCQ 

Check out Bridgett’s TTRPG company, Symphony Entertainment: https://www.symphonyentertainment.com/  

Join their Discord: https://discord.gg/cUvFgPAKAn

Subscribe to their Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/SymphonyEntertainment/ 

Edited by Lydia 

Mixed and mastered by Jayson

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding

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 

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Deep within the Chugach Mountains, the raid on the Beaker family ranch continues on. Their time running out, our agents face horrors from both within and without. All the while, the Aurora Borealis looms overhead, casting those down below into a steep spiral of insignificance.

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the No Time To Scream scenario collection here, available in PDF and hard copy: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-no-time-to-scream-hardcover/

Cast:

Guest-starring Bridgett Jeffries as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jayson as Booker Reese

Heather as Virginia Wright

Jae as Titus Freeman

Lydia as Ahna Hollows

Episode edited by Jayson and 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 

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

Instagram @lightlessbeacons

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It is the Winter Solstice, 1932. Four Bureau of Prohibition agents set out to an isolated Alaskan ranch, suspected of manufacturing and supplying the newest bathtub gin on the market: Aurora Blue. Their job is to raid the property, detain all suspects and acquire all evidence, before their white mainland US counterparts swoop in and take all the credit for themselves. 

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the No Time To Scream scenario collection here, available in PDF and hard copy: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-no-time-to-scream-hardcover/

Cast:

Guest-starring Bridgett Jeffries as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jayson as Booker Reese

Heather as Virginia Wright

Jae as Titus Freeman

Lydia as Ahna Hollows

Episode edited by Jayson and 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 

Instagram @lightlessbeacons

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In our final episode of the season, a series of gruesome discoveries in Madame de Tisson’s apartment show Theo how high the stakes have become. The truth behind the Mask of Desire is finally laid bare. Meanwhile, Lucas struggles between love and ambition, and Anna waits for the biggest audition of her career.

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Here’s a link to buy Does Love Forgive?, published by Chaosium. https://www.chaosium.com/does-love-forgive-pdf/

Cast:

Lydia as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jayson as Theodore Mathews

Episode edited by Lydia 

Episode 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 to receive 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

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Visiting a Chinese-owned bookshop in search of someone to translate the mysterious notes, Theo runs into his new acquaintance Professor Kiryl Nienart. International threats and a dark conspiracy threaten to cast a shadow over them both.

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Here’s a link to buy Does Love Forgive?, published by Chaosium. https://www.chaosium.com/does-love-forgive-pdf/

Cast:

Lydia as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jayson as Theodore Mathews

Episode edited by Lydia 

Episode 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 to receive 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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The morning after Madame de Tisson’s party, Theo finds himself alone in the flat, but his hangover is interrupted by a succession of visitors. Opening a parcel meant for Lucas, he finds an intriguing artefact and an ominous note. 

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Here’s a link to buy Does Love Forgive?, published by Chaosium. https://www.chaosium.com/does-love-forgive-pdf/

Cast:

Lydia as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jayson as Theodore Mathews

Episode edited by Lydia 

Episode 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 to receive 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

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Theo becomes suspicious of Madame de Tisson’s motives. How much does she really know about the armed intruder and his pleas for help?. When he overhears the hostess trying to strike a mysterious bargain with his flatmate Lucas, Theo becomes determined to find out the truth. 

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Here’s a link to buy Does Love Forgive?, published by Chaosium. https://www.chaosium.com/does-love-forgive-pdf/

Cast:

Lydia as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jayson as Theodore Mathews

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 to receive 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 our newest Call of Cthulhu story, Jayson and Lydia play a one-to-one scenario about love, ambition, intrigue, and the masks we all wear when they collide. It is Depression-era New York, where a young banker tries to uncover the true face of a centuries-old horror.  

Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Here’s a link to buy Does Love Forgive?, published by Chaosium. https://www.chaosium.com/does-love-forgive-pdf/

Cast:

Lydia as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jayson as Theodore Mathews

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 to receive 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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A favourite among players and Keepers alike for the 40 years of the game’s existence, the Haunting is often held up as a classic first step into Call of Cthulhu’s unique investigative horror play-style. 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 classic introductory scenario and fancy running it yourself? Here’s a link to download The Haunting included in the free Quick-Start Rules published by Chaosium. 

Cast:

Tonight’s Autopsy is conducted by Lydia, Knoxicles, Jayson and Heather, with special guest Stu Sellens

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 Haunting, as well as minor 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.

Support us on Ko-fi to receive 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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