The Derelict

The Derelict is a scenario supplement for the Call of Cthulhu horror roleplaying game. Written by Sandy Petersen with Mike Mason, it featured artwork by M. Wayne Miller and cartography by Stephanie McAlea ^[1]. The book was released as a digital download by Chaosium in June 2016 as part of the Free RPG Day initiative ^[2], with physical copies later being made available at Lulu.com^[3].

Overview[]

“	The icy waters of the North Atlantic hold many secrets. One such secret is about to be discovered... Despite the concerns and worries of life, a final voyage is being made on the luxury yacht, Delilah, taking the vessel from America to its new owner in England. What promises to be a pleasurable journey across the ocean waves descends into a desperate struggle for survival. Set in the modern-day, The Derelict is suitable for up to six players and can played in a single session. Guidance is provided for helping the players to create a range of player characters. A stranded vessel. The promise of a great reward. A mystery filled with horror.	„
	~ Back cover text

Set aboard a derelict freighter in the North Atlantic, the scenario is less of an actual story, and more of a sandbox setting where investigators are rewarded for improvising solutions in a desperate fight for survival against the Sciapod, a monstrous creature incorporated from Norwegian folklore.