David Conyers
Science Fiction Author
ROLE-PLAYING GAMES
Wherever we walk, Nyarlathotep has walked that path long before we were conceived, and he will walk that same path long after our memories are forgotten and our bodies nothing more than corrupted dust.
— “Darkest Calling” THE STARS ARE RIGHT!
Call of Cthulhu
Since 1982 Chaosium Inc. has published their highly successful Call of Cthulhu role-playing game based on the Cthulhu Mythos creations of H.P. Lovecraft and others. Following are scenarios set in that gaming world. Some of these scenarios are set in the Delta Green setting of modern conspiracy created by the Call of Cthulhu licensee company Pagan Publishing.
THE JERMYN HORROR
Worlds of Cthulhu, Pegasus Press, 2008
A creature of nightmare bound too long inside a crumbling and abandoned mansion seeks its freedom, and the investigators might prove to be the perfect vessel to accomplish such ends. Set in the United Kingdom, this scenario is an ideal lead-in adventure to Secrets of Kenya (In Development)
THE BURNING STARS
Terrors from Beyond, Chaosium Inc., 2008
In Haiti the investigators recover in a United States military hospital suffering from ongoing and prolonged blackouts. The previous seven days of their lives vanished from their minds – not because they can’t remember what they encountered, but because remembering brings more pain than they are willing to endure. Terrors from Beyond is a book of independent scenarios set in the 1920s using pre-generated characters and playable in one or two sessions. The scenarios provide players and keepers with a unique roleplaying experience, featuring sophisticated plots and detailed characters that are not typically available in more generic adventures. (In Development)
SECRETS OF KENYA
The Eastern regions of Africa are largely unexplored by Westerners. Beneath the desert sands, and lurking within the highlands lie mysteries far older than Western civilization, and indeed mankind. Long before the arrival of Arab traders or European explorers some of the native peoples learned to fear and worship great and terrible beings. Here within the heart of Africa, adventure and horror await those brave or foolhardy enough to seek them out.
Secrets of Kenya details the cultures, geography, and history of Kenya through the 1930s; provides an African bestiary; details several secret societies; and includes four adventures to jump start your own explorations of Kenya and the surrounding African wilds. Includes a short story "As Above, So Below" and four scenarios, "Madness of the Ancestors", "The Cats of Lamu", "Savage Lands" and "Wooden Death". See the Secrets of Kenya website for further details.
The cultural detailing, wide ranging stat guide and background information are invaluable for anyone planning to set a scenario or story in the area. As well as being a helpful resource for Keepers planning on running Masks of Nyarlathotep, Secrets of Kenya contains more than enough additional material for a few scenarios or even a short campaign. More collections in this vein are greatly needed for the genre. - Daniel Corrick, Yog-Sothoth.com
Watch Kurt Wiegel the Game Geek's review of Secrets of Kenya on YouTube.com
BEYOND THE EDGES
Secrets of San Francisco, Chaosium Inc., 2006
A hardboiled tale of horror in the City by the Bay. This is the story of a blackmailed banker worried sick because his daughter is missing, a struggling but talented painter shunned by the artistic community now forced to turn to crime, a gangster and pimp who has a good heart if only he can find it, and an evil darkness that lurks amongst the homeless of downtown San Francisco. The Black Madness lurks everywhere, claiming all who linger. Additional material in Secrets of San Francisco by David Conyers in this book concerns various cults, blasphemous collections and nightmarish locales in and about the city. The main body of this work is written by Cody Goodfellow, with additional material from Brian M. Sammons, Badger McInnes and others.
Very interesting scenario ... by far the best, set amongst San Francisco's homeless population - Kenneth Hite, Out of the Box, Gaming Report
The final (and longest) scenario, David Conyers' "Beyond the Edges" was easily the best for my money. This is a lengthy and tough investigation for experienced investigators, taking them through a number of intriguing San Francisco locations ... and beyond, for a direct encounter with an Outer God - Calum McDonald, Chaosium.com
SPAWN OF AZATHOTH
Chaosium Inc., 2005
with Keith Herber, Sandy Petersen, Lynn Willis and othersThis classic Call of Cthulhu campaign written by Keith Herber was originally published in 1986. This revised edition has new text including expanded scenarios, detailed historical background, new encounters, and an overview of the various cities and countries visited during the course of the campaign, such as India, Tibet and the Dreamlands. Nemesis and the Hearld of the End of Time returns.
DARKEST CALLING
The Stars Are Right! Chaosium Inc., 2004
For a thousand years an ancient Indian tribe thirved in southern Arizona expanding into a great culture. Then around 1000AD they simply vanished, and archaeologists today do not know why or what caused their sudden demise. A thousand years later deep in the Sonoran Desert, jornalist Kate Draper was investigating missing persons case, and now seems to be a missing person herself. Did her investigation draw a connection between both the present and past disappearances?
One of the two new scenarios added to the collection from the first edition – and a very worthy addition it is too - Graham Kinniburgh, Yog-Sothoth.com
THE SPIRALING
The Black Seal, Volume 1, Issue 3, 2004
In the dead heart of Africa, deep within the jungle hell that is the untouched Congo Basin, evil stirs. Old enemies reform and unite, building an army hell bent on restoring the powers of the Outer Gods. A team of British agents are sent into Africa, knowing that they have only a slim chance of defeating foes aided by dark powers.
An action packed and dark adventure... with sharp looking art and maps - Ron McClung, GamingReport.com
Everything you'd expect from a well-structured adventure - Steve Dempsey, RPGnet
Certainly there are some excellent articles within its pages, particularly those by... David Conyers - Matthew Pook, Yog-Sothoth.com
DEVIL'S CHILDREN
The Witch Cycle Part I
Yog-Sothoth.com, 2004
with David Witteveen and David GodleySalem 1692.The wind rises, shaking the trees. Strange cries are heard from the forest. Surely the Devil is afoot, come out from his hiding in the woods. But who are his servants, and who are his victims? Dark birds spread tattered wings and croak at the moon. The Devil is abroad, the Devil is abroad... This scenario is available as a free download exclusive to Yog-Sothoth.com (Version: PDF Filesize: 9.77Mb).
A HANDFUL OF DUST
The Witch Cycle Part II
Deserts preserve secrets, and the dusty wastelands of New Mexico have buried many. Nearby the test site of the world's first nuclear bomb, a centuries-old coven of witches is been resurrected, and Delta Green has been alerted to this emerging threat. Dispatched to the scene, the investigating agents are yet to learn that a far older, radioactive horror may overshadow all their expectations. This scenario is available as a free download exclusive to Yog-Sothoth.com (Version: PDF Filesize: 6.39Mb).
An excellent and challenging scenario - Steve Dempsey, RPGnet
THE RETURN OF DOCTOR MOREAU
The Whisperer, Issue 5, 2003
Lovecraftian, 2006H.G. Wells The Island of Doctor Moreau meets H.P. Lovecraft's "The Whisperer in Darkness". Near the equator on the eastern edge of the Pacific Ocean lies Noble Isle. Volcanic and jungle-clad, Noble Isle holds many secrets, most notably a race of beast people created long ago by the infamous surgeon Doctor Moreau. But they aren’t the only secrets of this lost island, and such secrets are many. This scenario is now available as a download from Lovecraftian, with all procceds going to the support of Yog-Sothoth.com, a online resource for the Call of Cthulhu game.
THE COLONY
The Second World War has raged for two years. In their last push through the Libyan Desert the German army has discovered what seems to be an ancient temple. Four soldiers are left behind to guard the find, a thankless task made worst when a British spitfire also discovers their find. This scenario is available as a free download exclusive to Yog-Sothoth.com (Version: PDF Filesize: 1.86Mb).
DEVIL'S CHILDREN
Pagan Publishing, 1993
with David Witteveen and David GodleyTwo intertwined scenarios span three hundred years of history, from 1692 Salem to 1992 Arkham, as they relate a bloody tale of evil and destiny. The original published version of Devil's Children.
I have to whole-heartedly recommend this adventure - White Wolf Magazine
Well written and can provide several sessions of high tension entertainment - Steve Dempsey, RPGnet
Trauma
Fallen Prey
The Most Dangerous Game, Darcsyde Productions, 1992
Trauma was a role-playing game set in the contemporary world where gamers play themselves in dangerous and stressful situations. Originally published in France, Darcsyde Productions brought the game to the English speaking gaming community. A coup in Benin West Africa sees a group of western travellers stranded in the country. When the airport is attacked by rebels, they are forced to flee with a CIA agent in a mad dash across the country to freedom.
