For those of you who don’t know, Keith ‘Doc’ Herber was one of the shining lights of the gaming industry. Many people had their first taste of the Cthulhu Mythos through Herber’s work; he was the principal author on such classic gaming masterpieces as “Fungi from Yuggoth” and “Spawn of Azathoth” among many others. After a period of quietude following a split with Chaosium several years ago, Herber had recently reconciled with the company, and had established (with others) another publishing house known as Miskatonic River Press dedicated to the production of new scenarios for the Cthulhu Mythos. Many were they who were eagerly looking forward to the new creations of a veteran of the field. Unfortunately for all, he passed away in the night of 13th of March, being found by his wife the next morning.
His genius will be sorely missed.
A fundable has been established to raise money for his wife. Game writers/designers/publishers aren’t the wealthiest people on earth, and dying in America can be expensive. We hope the good wishes and beneficence of his fans will go some way to ease her loss and defray some of the monetary worries that follow such an event.
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