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Horror Roleplaying Part 7: Cthulhu 3 – Tomes and Dreams

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Cuchulain
This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series Horror Roleplaying

In this article we turn our attention to two more aspects of the Mythos which are frequently employed, and how to use each to the greatest advantage. These are horrific tomes and the Dreamlands. Continue reading →

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Horror Roleplaying Part 3: The Vampire

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Cuchulain
Scary vampire!
This entry is part 3 of 8 in the series Horror Roleplaying

The genre of horror is, indeed, a broad one: from vampires to atomic horror, Cthulhu Mythos to slashers and serial killers. In fact, it would be fair to point out that these each constitute sub-genres in their own right, and each needs their own special consideration. I shall endeavour to point out some of the particulars of the most common types – claiming to have an exhaustive list would lead to inevitable ridicule. Continue reading →

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Monster of the Week: Rakshasa

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Ellisthion
This entry is part 1 of 19 in the series Monster of the Week

The fearsome Rakshasas, originally demons in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, are evil magical shapeshifting spirits. Fictional usage has developed far beyond the original myths, so much there’s a wikipedia page on it. In fiction, they are often humanoid with animal … Continue reading →

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