Call of Cthulhu: Masks of Nyarlathotep

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This series presents a unique perspective on role-playing sessions—told not from within the game, but from those observing it after the fact. Each episode explores a recorded session analysed by two independent observers who were not present during play. With no influence over the outcome, they dissect player decisions, challenge assumptions, and explore how seemingly small choices may have shaped the narrative in unexpected ways. What begins as a structured analysis quickly becomes something more. Patterns emerge. Motives are questioned. Outcomes feel… less random.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 10 - The Midnight Raid on Empire Spices

    In a dramatic turning point for our investigators, the refined luxury of the 1920s Bloomsbury Hotel violently collides with the industrial-scale depravity of a Soho basement. Trading stealthy espionage for overt violence, the team raids a seemingly mundane London spice shop, only to uncover a cosmic death cult operating with terrifying, modern efficiency. As ancient, blood-stained mysticism blurs with a ruthless global logistics network, the investigators are pushed far past their breaking points. Stripped of their professional detachment and forced to weaponize mundane authorities to mask their actions, how far will they go in their desperate war against the encroaching supernatural void? Tune in to find out.

    42 min

  2. May 26

    Episode 9 - The Global Supply Chain of Evil

    What happens when an ancient doomsday cult trades mystical rites for a sophisticated global corporate infrastructure? In this chilling episode, our investigators dig beneath a prestigious London foundation to uncover a shadow supply chain seamlessly woven into the maritime trade routes of the British Empire. Discover the terrifying banality of evil as the impending apocalypse unfolds not through overt supernatural displays, but via commercial shipping receipts, industrial warehouses, and standardized bureaucratic paperwork. As the team pieces together these mundane logistical records, a horrifying theory emerges: has four millennia of human progress and globalization been meticulously engineered simply to serve as the physical delivery system for a dark cosmic return? Tune in to find out.

    40 min

  3. May 19

    Episode 8 - Midnight at the Penhew Foundation

    Following a traumatic, reality-shattering encounter in a London basement, our weary investigators must somehow readjust to the polite, mundane social etiquette of 1925 England. But the nightmare is far from over. This episode marks a chilling shift in the story, pulling the focus away from the visceral terror of fangs and claws and plunging it into the systemic horror of deep-rooted institutional rot. Trading shotguns for stealth, the group infiltrates the prestigious Penhew Foundation, only to uncover a global conspiracy far more terrifying than any fringe cult. Through a mundane trail of false passports and commercial shipping manifests, they realize the cosmic threat is a fully industrialized syndicate seamlessly integrated into the British Empire. Tune in to witness the sheer banality of evil, where the impending apocalypse is being managed with the cold, calculated efficiency of a modern corporation.

    42 min

  4. May 12

    Episode 7 - The Basement Horror

    Plunge into the dark depths of a 1925 London basement, where a chilling investigation leads a group of desperate researchers to a discovery that defies all earthly biology. Transitioning from the adrenaline of a violent confrontation to a scene of visceral, sensory horror, the team is forced to confront a sinister force that uses terrestrial chemistry to enslave its victims. As the nightmare unfolds, the investigators must grapple with the terrifying burden of forbidden knowledge and the horrifying lengths physically and psychologically broken people will go to in service of the unknown. Will anyone survive the descent into the cellar unscathed, and can society ever be equipped to process the mind-bending reality lurking beneath its feet?

    45 min

  5. May 5

    Episode 6 - The Reptile of Shipley House

    In the freezing, fog-choked streets of 1925 London, a group of profoundly traumatized investigators plots a ruthless paramilitary raid from the quiet corner of a Chelsea pub. Stripped of their civilized morality and armed with gas masks and shotguns, they must confront the agonizing reality that conventional police are utterly useless against the cosmic horror lurking just down the street. As the team meticulously maps out their desperate incursion the sheer psychological toll pushes them to their absolute breaking point. What drives these educated citizens to plan a cold-blooded assault and brave reality-warping narcotics? Tune in to discover if they can survive their descent into the pitch-black cellar, or if the suffocating darkness will claim their sanity completely.

    40 min

  6. Apr 28

    Episode 5 - Gas Masks and Apple Pie

    London, 1925. A shredded hat. A pristine pink shoe. A freshly baked fruit pie at 1:00 AM... and a creeping, cold-blooded stench. When our investigators face the physical and mental toll of their mission, they are forced into agonizing choices, abandoning a shattered friend to a forced quarantine in order to preserve their own survival. What begins as a frantic escape through the dense, foggy streets of Soho quickly spirals into a chilling, heavily armed raid on a seemingly mundane suburban trap. Strap on your gas mask, draw your trench knife, and prepare for the dark. The descent into the cellar is about to begin... https://buymeacoffee.com/itsstillrecording

    33 min

  7. Apr 21

    Episode 4 - Mimi's compact and the Blue Pyramid Club

    London, 1925. A cold, biting fog. A misdirected watch... and the chilling discovery of a life being erased in a suburban trash bin. As our fractured investigators split their forces to hunt for the Brotherhood of the Black Pharaoh, they find that the "geometry of paranoia" has infected the very machinery of the city. From the smoke-filled shadows of a Soho death cult to the terrifyingly mundane logistics of a midnight delivery truck, the abyss is no longer hiding in the stars—it’s driving down the street. Step behind the lace curtains, mind your numbers, and watch your back. The horror has found a schedule... and it’s right on time. https://buymeacoffee.com/itsstillrecording

    36 min

  8. Apr 3

    Episode 3 - Arriving in London

    London, 1925. The fog conceals more than just the cobblestone streets—it hides a terror that thrives in plain sight. Our weary investigators arrive in a city where high society turns a blind eye, and the daily papers dismiss the impossible as mere sensationalism. But beneath the veneer of upper-class denial, a ruthless, mechanical conspiracy is at work, turning the public's own apathy and prejudice into the perfect cover for unspeakable crimes. Mind the gap, and watch your step in the fog. The madness is spreading... https://buymeacoffee.com/itsstillrecording

    53 min

  9. Apr 3

    Episode 2 - Murder in New York

    New York City, 1925. A frantic telegram. A desperate plea for help. A locked door... and a scene of unimaginable horror. When our investigators arrive in the city expecting to reunite with an old friend, they instead find themselves inheriting his final, fatal case. What begins as a desperate search for answers quickly spirals into a frantic chase through a metropolis hiding terrible secrets. Step into the roaring twenties, keep your head down, and trust no one. The investigation has just begun... https://buymeacoffee.com/itsstillrecording

    36 min

  10. Apr 3

    Episode 1 - The Larkin Expedition

    The year is 1921. High in the unforgiving, freezing peaks of the Peruvian Andes, the Larkin Expedition is on the hunt for a myth: a hidden, ancient pyramid lost to time. But as our team of investigators ascends into the thinning air, they quickly realize that the biting cold is the least of their worries. Bundle up and keep your lanterns lit. It’s time to dig into the dark... https://buymeacoffee.com/itsstillrecording

    29 min
  11. Prologue

    Apr 2

    Prologue

    A simple newspaper advertisement. That’s all it takes to alter the course of six lives forever. But the individuals answering the call aren't your typical intrepid explorers. They are survivors, burdened by the heavy ghosts of the Great War and scarred by pasts they dare not speak of. Lured by the promise of an expedition to Peru, this fragile group of strangers is about to walk straight into a nightmare. Pack your baggage—both literal and psychological. The journey to the end of sanity starts now. https://buymeacoffee.com/itsstillrecording

    34 min
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This series presents a unique perspective on role-playing sessions—told not from within the game, but from those observing it after the fact. Each episode explores a recorded session analysed by two independent observers who were not present during play. With no influence over the outcome, they dissect player decisions, challenge assumptions, and explore how seemingly small choices may have shaped the narrative in unexpected ways. What begins as a structured analysis quickly becomes something more. Patterns emerge. Motives are questioned. Outcomes feel… less random.

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