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This subject is written on a topic in the real world and reflects factual information. This subject contains information from the Expanded Cthulhu Mythos, and not based on H.P. Lovecraft's works directly. Call of Cthulhu: Arkham is a setting supplement for the Call of Cthulhu horror roleplaying game. Written by Mike Mason, Keith Herber, and Bret Kramer, it runs to a total of 270 pages and was published by Chaosium in 2024; hardcover, digital, and deluxe leatherette editions were all released.

Overview[]

On the streets of Arkham, the threat of the Cthulhu Mythos is ever -present.

A quiet town in New England—-home to the prestigious Miskatonic University-Arkham's underbelly hides criminals, speakeasies, and a witch-cursed history.

Arkham is the definitive guide to the signature setting of Call of Cthulhu.
  • A sandbox campaign setting for Call of Cthulhu.
  • The history of Arkham and the Miskatonic University.
  • Details of 9 neighborhoods, with over 290 locations described.
  • New rules and skills for Arkham investigators.
  • More than 80 fully-detailed NPCs.
  • Gossip and rumors to use as scenario seeds for original stories.
  • Street and neighborhood maps, as well as floorplans of key locations.
  • Two Arkham city map posters-one for players, and one marked with information for the Keeper.
  • A poster-sized newspaper prop of the Arkham Advertiser.

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