"Masks of Nyarlathotep" is a Lovecraftian exercise in horror and mystery. This "Call of Cthulhu" roleplaying classic is a series of linked adventures forming one long and unforgettable campaign. Horrifying deeds and dangerous sorcery dog those who dare attempt to unravel the fate of the Carlyle Expedition.

Set in 1925, adventures begin in New York, then move overseas to England, Egypt, Kenya Colony, Shanghai, and western Australia. Such extended globetrotting requires wit and planning by the players. Their investigators must have steady finances, good language skills, and a willingness to persevere despite governmental interference and cultist harassment. Meanwhile the keeper must bring to life different exotic locales, recreate the sensibilities of other cultures, and balance non-player-character foes and friends to allow each investigator to earn his or her own destiny ultimate triumph, perhaps, or perhaps madness and agonizing death.

CALL OF CTHULHU ROLEPLAYING] New to "Call of Cthulhu"? Or are you a battle-scarred veteran of many campaigns? Here are essential background articles useful to most keepers.
"The History Behind Prohibition" -- a lengthy article bringing anti-alcohol advocates, law enforcement, gangsters, rum-runners, and consumers into focus. Lots of good stories. "The Keeper's Master List of "Call of Cthulhu" Scenarios" -- lists are alphabetical by the following topics: scenario era; creature/maniacs/great old ones; legendary heroes and villains; cults/sects/secret societies; Mythos tomes; fictitious locations; and Mythos books from publishers other than Chaosium.
"Iron: a Survey of Civilian Small Arms Used in the 1890's, 1920's, and the Present." Practicalities of firearms; common malfunctions; new skills Handloading and Gunsmithing. Firearms considered are likely to be encountered or thought especially useful by investigators. Insightful discussions of nine specific rifles, five shotguns, ten handguns, a sniper rifle, and the Thompson submachine gun. Hot load damage values for most weapons, along with comparative ratings for noise, maintenance, powder, reloading per round, more, plus standard stats.