"Welcome, I'm Colonel Hargreaves of the Office of Strategic Services, the OSS. Our branch specialises in covert operations, usually deep behind enemy lines. Espionage, sabotage, infiltration; that's the business we're in ladies and gentlemen."
Creating your characterThe Pit of Lokheri is a Call of Cthulhu adventure set in the 1941. Your character will be undertaking a serious task; they are expected to work with a expedition from the notorious Nazi organisation the SS Ahnenerbe, the so called "study society for Intellectual Ancient History".
You will be playing one of the good guys out to observe the intentions of Hitler's minions and stop them in whatever nefarious scheme they are intent upon. With this in mind there are several things to consider when you create your character:
1) OSS or other friendly - The Ahnenerbe expedition to the Congo will be taking along a handful of civilian Anthropologists, Archaeologists, Historians, Professors, Guides, Archivists, medical professionals, etc... to supplement their efforts. Each will have been carefully vetted by the Nazis and by me the Keeper. Players must decide whether they will play as a covert member of an American OSS team sent to spy on the expedition or just an 'ordinary' civilian caught up in less than ordinary circumstances. If you choose an OSS member, ensure that you have a 'cover' profession prepared.
2) Skill set - Despite using the BRP rules, this is far from a normal game of CoC. You will be entering a world where the nearest libraries are thousands of miles away. Be aware that if you invest all your points in skills suited for an urban investigation you may feel cheated! The expedition is to a jungle, keep this in mind when creating your character. The Nazis aren't interested in taking along mercenaries or professional soldiers though, that's what the Wehrmacht are for.
3) Fists first - Normally characters in CoC are dissuaded from taking skills in weapon and firearms proficiencies. This will by no means be an "all action, all the time" adventure, but combat will be unavoidable at times. Make sure that you are aware of this, now it maybe that your backstory calls for a shy, bookish retiring academic - however the Nazis are not likely to allow a 70 year old, wheelchair bound Forensic Pathologist to tag along.
4) Equipment - I will be using the 1920s investigator guide, combined with Wikipedia to equip the party. I am more interested in have a good game than a historically accurate one.
PLEASE PM ME YOUR CHARACTER FOR DISCUSSION BEFORE I ADD IT TO THIS THREAD.
A quickplay copy of the BRP rules can be found HERE!
Cheers, Hal
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