The Masks of Nyarlathotep Campaign

The Investigators are called upon to discover the true fate of the Carlyse Expedition.

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Cassandra Astor

American young business woman, who inherited the Astor family car business after the tradgic death of her parents when she was 21. The family business in the United States failed, but she was able to save the British arm and now lives in the UK.

Former lover of Roger Carlisle, a New York dilletante who lead the Carlyse Expedition and apparently died in Kenya when Cassendra was 18.

After a few years struggling to keep her family business going, she hired Jackson Elias to investigate what really happened to Roger Carlyle.

Jeziah Merriweather

A well-dressed Butler with a developed British accent. In the British Army during the Great War. Then became servant for General Falstaff. Had to leave to avoid a scandal.

Became Butler to the Astor family and supported Cassendra after her parents died. He has since become her personal adviser and confident, accompanying her everywhere.

The Great Zalkador

A professional fortune teller and bizarrely dressed figure with a flare for the dramatic. Speaks with a gypsy / Romanina accent.

Has become the personal fortune teller and astrologer to the superstituous Cassendra.

Alexander Stevens

A pilot, trader and dealer in antiquities. In the Royal Flying Corp during the Great War.

Owns his own aeroplane and an antiquities shop in London.

William "Tiger" Johnson

Former British Army man, now an adventurer and big gamer hunter.

Fought in Africa during the Great War. Was mauled by a lion in Togoland and gained the nick-name "Tiger" due to a mis-understanding by his men.


Adventure Summary


1. London

The Investigators are British and so the game begins in London, with Elias Jackson coming back to tell them the dreadful secrets he has discovered.