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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. Cults of Cthulhu is a sourcebook for the Call of Cthulhu horror roleplaying game. Written by Paul Fricker, Chris Lackey, and Mike Mason, it was published by Chaosium in 2021; Spanish and Polish editions have also been released.[1]

Overview[]


CTHULHU CALLS

At long last, the intricacies of the Cthulhu Cult are revealed!

Cults of Cthulhu guides you in the creation of complex and believable antagonists for your scenarios and campaigns—villains who are more than just faceless minions and who embody the most terrifying threat of the Cthulhu Mythos.

Inside, you’ll find:
  • A history of Cthulhu cults, from the Victorian era to the Modern-Day.
  • Five Cthulhu cults, ready to be incorporated into your games.
  • Detailed guidance on designing cults and their leaders, including a special “Cults Worksheet”
  • Profiles for a range of cultists, new monsters, new artifacts, and new spells.
  • Three scenarios concerning Cthulhu cults, spanning Gaslight Victorian, Modern-Day, and the signature 1920s setting.


Cults of Cthulhu delves into the human side of the dark and horrific world of those who worship the dead yet dreaming abomination known as Great Cthulhu.

~ Back cover text [1]



Design Team [1][]

  • Written by: Paul Fricker, Chris Lackey, and Mike Mason
  • Artwork by: Alberto Bontempi, Thomas Brown, Irene Cano (araire), Kristina Carroll, Caleb Cleveland, Stephen Cornu, Kring Demetrio, Emanuele Desiati, Michael Ellis, Andrey Fetisov, Doruk Golcu, Nicholas Grey, Patrik Hell, Kali Houisse, Pat Loboyko, Sam Lofti, Ernest Mason, Loïc Muzy, Matt Ryan (IV), Alexey Shcherbakov, John Sumrow, Jon Torres, and Arrigo Verderosa
  • Production staff: Barnaby Dicker, Richard Hardy, Mike Mason, Nicholas Nacario, and Chitin Proctor

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References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cults of Cthulhu at RPGGeek