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| + | |name = ''The Deep Gate'' |
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| + | |author = Chris A. Jackson |
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| + | |country = United States |
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| + | |language = English |
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| + | |series = ''[[Arkham Horror Fiction]]'' |
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| + | |genre = * Action Adventure |
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| + | * Horror |
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| + | * Mystery |
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| + | |publisher = [[Fantasy Flight Games]] |
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| + | |release_date = 17 June, 2018 |
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| + | |media_type = * Hardback Novella |
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'''''The Deep Gate''''' is a novella written by Chris A. Jackson and published by [[Fantasy Flight Games]] under their ''Arkham Horror Files'' label. The main protagonist of the story is [[Silas Marsh]], a recurrent character within the setting. |
'''''The Deep Gate''''' is a novella written by Chris A. Jackson and published by [[Fantasy Flight Games]] under their ''Arkham Horror Files'' label. The main protagonist of the story is [[Silas Marsh]], a recurrent character within the setting. |
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==Synopsis== |
==Synopsis== |
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Silas Marsh encounters librarian [[Abigail Foreman]] who persuades him to perform some nautical calculations for him. Based on these calculations, and the prophecies contained in an ancient book of forbidden knowledge, the two travel to [[Innsmouth]] in an attempt to stop a cataclysmic event which may spell the end of the human race. |
Silas Marsh encounters librarian [[Abigail Foreman]] who persuades him to perform some nautical calculations for him. Based on these calculations, and the prophecies contained in an ancient book of forbidden knowledge, the two travel to [[Innsmouth]] in an attempt to stop a cataclysmic event which may spell the end of the human race. |
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==Characters== |
==Characters== |
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===Main Characters=== |
===Main Characters=== |
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* [[Silas Marsh]], a grizzled seaman and [[Deep One]] hybrid. |
* [[Silas Marsh]], a grizzled seaman and [[Deep One]] hybrid. |
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* [[Abigail Foreman]], a librarian who has uncovered hidden knowledge. |
* [[Abigail Foreman]], a librarian who has uncovered hidden knowledge. |
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===Minor Characters=== |
===Minor Characters=== |
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* Martin, Silas's cousin. |
* Martin, Silas's cousin. |
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==Behind the Mythos== |
==Behind the Mythos== |
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''The Deep Gate'' was first published as a hardback novella by Fantasy Flight Games in June 2018 as part of their ''[[Arkham Horror Fiction]]'' line of [[Cthulhu Mythos|Mythos]]-related literature. In addition to the story, the release includes full-colour inserts detailing the evidence uncovered by Silas and Abigail during the course of their investigation, and a set of four exclusive cards for use with [[Arkham Horror: The Card Game]]. |
''The Deep Gate'' was first published as a hardback novella by Fantasy Flight Games in June 2018 as part of their ''[[Arkham Horror Fiction]]'' line of [[Cthulhu Mythos|Mythos]]-related literature. In addition to the story, the release includes full-colour inserts detailing the evidence uncovered by Silas and Abigail during the course of their investigation, and a set of four exclusive cards for use with [[Arkham Horror: The Card Game]]. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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* The antagonists of ''The Deep Gate'' are the aquatic Deep Ones, despite Silas himself being a hybrid member of the species. |
* The antagonists of ''The Deep Gate'' are the aquatic Deep Ones, despite Silas himself being a hybrid member of the species. |
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* Although having been previously depicted by Fantasy Flight as an antagonistic character in their [[The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh (Arkham Horror Expansion)|The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh]] expansion for [[Arkham Horror]], Abigail Foreman is most definitely portrayed as one of the heroes of the story. |
* Although having been previously depicted by Fantasy Flight as an antagonistic character in their [[The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh (Arkham Horror Expansion)|The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh]] expansion for [[Arkham Horror]], Abigail Foreman is most definitely portrayed as one of the heroes of the story. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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| + | TheDeepGate2.jpeg|Sample artwork |
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| + | TheDeepGate3.jpeg|Included cards |
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| + | </gallery> |
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[[Category:Novellas]] |
[[Category:Novellas]] |
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[[Category:Fantasy Flight Games]] |
[[Category:Fantasy Flight Games]] |
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Revision as of 11:24, 25 August 2020
The Deep Gate is a novella written by Chris A. Jackson and published by Fantasy Flight Games under their Arkham Horror Files label. The main protagonist of the story is Silas Marsh, a recurrent character within the setting.
Synopsis
Silas Marsh encounters librarian Abigail Foreman who persuades him to perform some nautical calculations for him. Based on these calculations, and the prophecies contained in an ancient book of forbidden knowledge, the two travel to Innsmouth in an attempt to stop a cataclysmic event which may spell the end of the human race.
Characters
Main Characters
- Silas Marsh, a grizzled seaman and Deep One hybrid.
- Abigail Foreman, a librarian who has uncovered hidden knowledge.
Minor Characters
- Martin, Silas's cousin.
Behind the Mythos
The Deep Gate was first published as a hardback novella by Fantasy Flight Games in June 2018 as part of their Arkham Horror Fiction line of Mythos-related literature. In addition to the story, the release includes full-colour inserts detailing the evidence uncovered by Silas and Abigail during the course of their investigation, and a set of four exclusive cards for use with Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
Trivia
- The antagonists of The Deep Gate are the aquatic Deep Ones, despite Silas himself being a hybrid member of the species.
- Although having been previously depicted by Fantasy Flight as an antagonistic character in their The Curse of the Dark Pharaoh expansion for Arkham Horror, Abigail Foreman is most definitely portrayed as one of the heroes of the story.
Gallery
Sample artwork
Included cards