Manufacturer:
Chaosium
The 1880s - Victorian England. Mystery and adventure in fog-shrouded streets and alleyways. Secret cabals commit grisly murder, wicked crimes, and pledge to bring about the ruin of civilization - all within the square mile of the City of London.
Cthulhu by Gaslight takes the
Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game to the fog-shrouded streets of Great Britain and beyond.
Inside, you'll find: • The
Call of Cthulhu core rules, including character creation.
• Setting information for Victorian London, the Empire, and the gaslight period of the 1880s to 1900.
• A list of equipment and weapons to arm your Investigator.
• Rules for Exploration, Fringe Science, and the Occult.
• 10 ready-to-play characters.
• This book contains the rules for creating Gaslight-era investigators, as well as the core rules for
Call of Cthulhu, making it perfect for new and veteran players.
The
Cthulhu by Gaslight: Keeper Book, available separately, provides Keepers with Victorian-age secrets and plots, advice on running
Cthulhu by Gaslight, as well as ready-to-run scenarios.
Hardcover
Note: This book deals with mature themes and is intended for mature players.