Children of Fear - 1920s Campaign Across Asia

Welcome to "Children of Fear," a captivating campaign that takes players on an epic journey through Asia during the 1920s. This campaign explores the myths and legends surrounding the two rival kingdoms of Agartha, the City of Fear, and Shambhala, the City of Peace. The story focuses on the legends that foretell that whoever opens the gates to these hidden kingdoms will shape the new era.

Children of Fear - A 1920s Campaign

• The Intrigue: In September 1923, players receive an urgent and mysterious telegram from an American adventurer, setting them off on a grand journey through China, Central Asia, northern India, and Tibet.
• Follow in Famous Footsteps: During this journey, players will follow in the footsteps of the renowned Chinese Buddhist monk and explorer Hiuen-Tsiang, known from the fantastic Chinese tale "Journey to the West."
• Fascinating Locations: Discover lost lakes, plundered temples, dusty museums, charnel grounds, venerable monasteries, and hidden valleys in a campaign designed to prevent the King of Fear and his minions from destroying everything the players hold dear.
• Player-Led Campaign: The core of the campaign is player-driven, meaning players can decide their own path through the story.
• Flexible Plot: The plot is designed to be flexible and can be adapted for various types of Cthulhu Mythos involvement, from the Outer Gods to more occult adventures.
• Eight Chapters: The campaign includes eight chapters covering the exciting locations and dangers of Peking, Sian, Taklamakan, Peshawar, and Kham.
• Detailed Appendices: Includes appendices for travel, useful non-player characters, spells, a reference bibliography, and much more.
• Ready-to-Use Characters: Six ready-made, pre-generated characters for players to use.
• Key Characters: A multitude of non-player characters with their own agendas to enrich the story.
• New Horrors: Introduces new creatures and monsters, as well as some familiar elements of dread.
• Pulp Style: Guidance for playing in a pulp style to provide a more thrilling experience.
• For Adult Readers: This book addresses mature themes and is intended for an adult audience.

This campaign works best with the Call of Cthulhu role-playing game and can also be used with the Pulp Cthulhu sourcebook, available separately.

Children of Fear - An Epic Tale

"Children of Fear" is not just a campaign; it is a deep dive into an exciting world where players get to explore and shape their own story. The campaign is full of surprises and challenges waiting to be discovered, making it a must-have for both new and experienced players.