{"product_id":"call-of-cthulhu-reign-of-terror-1","title":"Call of Cthulhu: Reign of Terror","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReign of Terror\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an epic two-part historical scenario, set during the French Revolution, playable as a stand-alone adventure or as an historical interlude for use with Chaosium’s premium campaign\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosium.com\/horror-on-the-orient-express-2-volume-set\"\u003eHorror on the Orient Express\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"chaos-indent-para\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The blade is poised, a shining length of bright sharp steel. The light glints on a small pattern on the blade, a concentric circle. The crowd holds its collective breath. Time stands still for an instant, and then the blade falls…”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA time of struggle, intrigue, and horror. A divided country, where the upper class enjoys the bounty of wealth, and the poor cannot afford a loaf of bread. Where the cries of anger and rage at life’s injustices find momentum, sparking the people to unite and cast away the old regime for a brighter and more hopeful tomorrow. In time, hope will be replaced with fear as The Terror descends upon France, and the guillotine cries out for blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"chaos-indent-para\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe crowds gather baying for blood, while the “chop-chop-chop” of the guillotine calls out…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCall of Cthulhu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emastermind Mark Morrison as a secret chapter in the story of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHorror on the Orient Express\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eReign of Terror\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been designed for play with or without reference to that campaign. If used with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHorror on the Orient Express\u003c\/em\u003e, it provides an exciting and action-packed “living handout” that brings new insights and illuminates the players into the full horror of one of the campaign’s dire villains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart One, set in 1789 amid the stirrings of the revolution, sees the investigators descend into the catacombs of Paris and brave the tribulations of courtly life, where debauchery and wickedness bring their own terrors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Two, set during The Terror, catapults the investigators into a conspiracy, where spies and agents seek out those who would destabilize the new regime. Caught amongst the chaos and dangers of Paris, the way must be found to stop a nightmare that would plunge France and the rest of Europe into darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"chaos-indent-para\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Meat is a luxury for many. Butchers slaughter beasts in the courtyards behind their shops; the blood flows out into the streets. The better cuts go to the wealthy while poorer Parisians eat mutton, sausages, offal, and salted pork.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a stand-alone setting, with a plethora of historical details to help the Keeper bring Paris and the French Revolution to life. Profusely illustrated throughout, with detailed maps of Paris, the Palace of Versailles, and more! Alongside the two-part scenario of Reign of Terror is a range of scenario seeds, each providing roots for extending play and building a longer, more in-depth campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther supporting the timeframe, the Keeper is provided with a full timeline for the French Revolution, from May 1789 to July 1794, as well as a detailed bibliography of books, films, websites, and graphic novels for further research and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLiberty! Equality! Fraternity!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether choosing to play Reign of Terror as part of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosium.com\/horror-on-the-orient-express-2-volume-set\"\u003eHorror on the Orient Express\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor as a stand alone scenario, its twisting plot, dire threats, and enthralling streets of Paris (to say nothing of the horrors within the catacombs!) will keep your gaming group entertained for multiple play sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chaosium, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45801802006659,"sku":"CHA23149","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/1002\/6115\/files\/CHA23149_-_Reign_of_Terror_Front_Cover_900x700__12401.jpg?v=1761936485","url":"https:\/\/the-stadium-bc.myshopify.com\/products\/call-of-cthulhu-reign-of-terror-1","provider":"The Stadium Frankenmuth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}