The show will feature a narrative centered around the Cthulhu Mythos, blending elements of horror, mystery, and interactive storytelling. Mark Meer, known for his work in Mass Effect, will lead the cast as the Keeper of Arcane Lore. He will be joined by an ensemble of performers, including Samantha Beart (Baldur’s Gate 3), Jasper Cartwright (The Re-Slayer’s Take), Johnny Chiodini (The Oxventure), Belinda Cornish (Dragon Age), and Josephine McAdam (L.A. By Night).

Michael O’Brien, co-producer of the show and a representative of Chaosium, stated:

This is something we’ve been cooking up since our hugely successful live shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year – in partnership with AEG, we’re excited to be taking Call of Cthulhu Live on the road

The tour will visit Birmingham, Brighton, London, Manchester, and Glasgow. Each performance aims to recreate the atmosphere of the tabletop game, with a focus on suspense and immersive storytelling.

Presale tickets will be available to subscribers of the AEG Presents newsletter. The presale period begins at 10am on Thursday, 27 February, and ends at 9am on Friday, 28 February. General ticket sales will follow, with further details to be announced.

QuestWorlds is a complete roleplaying system that does not require additional books to play. Its rules-light framework focuses on resolving in-game conflicts quickly and efficiently, with a simple core mechanic and optional rules that allow for customization to fit various settings and genres. This flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of storytelling styles, from action-packed adventures to mysterious explorations.

The system includes streamlined character creation rules, enabling players to design unique characters in a short amount of time. Players can create characters ranging from ordinary individuals to extraordinary heroes, with no limits on creativity.

In addition to character creation, QuestWorlds provides tools for designing custom settings. Players can build their own worlds, whether inspired by classic genres or entirely original concepts, offering a high degree of personalization for their games.

QuestWorlds is currently available in PDF format for $19.99 through Chaosium’s website and DriveThruRPG.

The game reflects the philosophy of Chaosium founder Greg Stafford, who emphasized the cooperative nature of storytelling games. Stafford described such games as a shared experience where players contribute to an ongoing narrative through verbal interaction and imagination.

“In a storytelling game, the object is to participate verbally in the cooperative experience of a story. Everyone talks in order to contribute to the ongoing story. Inevitably, some people will talk a lot, some will talk only a little. Hopefully, everyone will talk a lot when their turn comes around and only a little at other times.

“Play is verbal and imaginative. The action takes place in the minds of the players. This is a social game in the most positive sense of the word. Aggressive competition or legalistic arguments over rules are alien to the spirit of a storytelling game.”

Sun County is set in the Gloranthan region of Prax, where a fiercely independent community of farmers has withstood generations of challenges, including hostile nomads and environmental hardships. Known as the Land of the Sun, the area is both forbidding and intriguing, attracting adventurers with the promise of wealth, fame, and discovery.

The remastered edition includes enhanced artwork, restored by Chaosium’s Rick Meints and Nick Brooke, and features a new foreword by RPG historian Shannon Appelcline. In his foreword, Appelcline reflects on the original release of Sun County as a landmark moment for RuneQuest, ushering in a brief but impactful creative period often referred to as the RuneQuest Renaissance. He highlights how the themes and innovations introduced during this era continue to influence Gloranthan creators and the broader RuneQuest community.

The new edition has been carefully crafted to maintain the integrity of the original while incorporating modern touches. Enhanced with color interiors in its hardcover version, it serves both as a nostalgic piece for long-time fans and an accessible entry point for new players. This edition includes scenarios, detailed cultural and historical notes, and contributions from a talented team of creators, including Michael O’Brien, Ken Rolston, and Greg Stafford, among others.

Chaosium’s remastered Sun County is now available for purchase in digital and print formats on DriveThruRPG, inviting players to once again explore the mysteries and adventures of the Sun Dome lands.

In its original release, Chaosium’s ElfQuest RPG, developed in collaboration with WaRP Graphics, did not feature a GM screen. The current campaign introduces a new 3-panel screen with artwork on one side and reference material on the other. This item will be added to the boxed set for backers who choose physical rewards, and it will also be available in digital format for PDF backers once the stretch goal is met.

Celebrating the game’s 40th anniversary, this edition expands beyond the original 1-inch box to a 2-inch design, featuring an array of items, including the Elfbook, Worldbook, character sheets, a map of the World of Two Moons, and reference sheets to assist gameplay. Further stretch goals include a world map, a custom dice set, and new creature standees, contingent on the campaign’s success.

First released in 1984, the ElfQuest RPG saw multiple reprints, and a second edition in 1986 combined materials from the initial set into a single volume. The remastered edition revisits the multi-book layout of the first edition, updated to incorporate errata and additional content.

The campaign aims to reintroduce players to the World of Two Moons, inviting them to explore the classic world and characters of ElfQuest. With stretch goals in place, the campaign promises to bring new elements to this established RPG as it approaches additional milestones.

The scenarios are unified by a common theme of time pressure, with the investigators facing a race against the clock. Guidance is provided for Keepers to maintain the pace and emphasize the indifferent nature of the Mythos. The supplement also offers suggestions for adjusting the scenarios to accommodate larger groups of players.

The adventures take investigators through a range of perilous situations, including a mysterious woodland cabin, a morgue with a missing corpse, and a remote distillery in the Alaskan wilderness. Each scenario presents a unique horror to confront, with the constant reminder that time is running out.

No Time to Scream is available now in a full-color hardcover edition priced at $29.99, which includes a PDF, or as a standalone PDF for $14.99.

The ElfQuest RPG, based on the popular comic series by Wendy and Richard Pini, was first published in 1984 using Chaosium’s Basic Roleplaying system (BRP). The game was developed by Steve Perrin, Sandy Petersen, and Yurek Chodak, featuring artwork by Wendy Pini, which has been a key element for fans of the series.

Rick Meints will lead the reissue, having worked on previous successful Chaosium projects, such as Call of Cthulhu Classic and RuneQuest Classic. Wendy and Richard Pini will also be involved in the reissue’s development and presentation.

Head over to the Kickstarter page to be notified when the game launches.

Proceeds from the Humble Bundle support the World Wildlife Fund. This collection offers resources for both new and experienced players, with adventures and campaigns that cater to various skill levels. Available for a limited time, this bundle offers an opportunity to explore the Call of Cthulhu RPG while supporting a charitable cause.

“Home of the Bold” is an epic Gloranthan live-action roleplaying game that last ran over two decades ago. Its return at Chaosium Con marked the first time in 24 years that the game—which involves over 50 players over eight hours—was staged, introducing it to a new generation of fans. The event was also held at Continuum in Bedford, UK, in July.

Chaosium Vice President Michael O’Brien commended the winners for their longstanding contributions to Glorantha fandom. He noted that each of the winners had played important roles in supporting and expanding the Glorantha universe over the years, whether through artwork, conventions, writing, or community efforts. He emphasized that while this award specifically recognizes their efforts in 2024, each recipient has made numerous important contributions to the community over the years.

“Home of the Bold” originally debuted in 1992 at Convulsion in Leicester, UK, and went on to be played at notable conventions worldwide. The revival in 2024 was accompanied by a special new edition of “A Rough Guide to Boldhome,” which serves as the official sourcebook for the game and is available in digital formats.

The Greg Stafford Memorial Award for Gloranthan Fandom was established in 2018 in memory of Chaosium’s founder, Greg Stafford, to honor outstanding contributions to the Glorantha community. This year marks the sixth anniversary of Stafford’s passing, and the award continues to celebrate the creativity and dedication of Glorantha’s fans.

Michael O’Brien, vice president of Chaosium, reflected on Stafford’s impact, stating, “Among the many accolades he earned in his life as one of the greatest game designers of all time, Greg considered Pendragon to be his magnum opus. So today is a fitting day to officially launch a new program for independent TTRPG creators themselves to create for Greg’s award-winning Arthurian roleplaying game.”

The program debuts with eight new titles, two of which are available in print-on-demand format. Aspiring creators can find comprehensive guidelines for contributing their own content to the Pendragon universe via the Companions of Arthur landing page.

The book serves as a comprehensive setting guide, covering the region’s history from the God Time to the Lunar Empire’s occupation. It includes detailed descriptions of towns, cities, villages, and ruins, offering ample material for sandbox-style campaigns.

New rules for character creation are also featured, with expanded Homelands including Sartar, Esrolia, Lunar Tarsh, and others. Players will find additional occupations and backgrounds to help customize their characters.

For gamemasters, the expansion provides a variety of new creatures, monsters, and spirits, along with a selection of NPCs, both famous and generic, to incorporate into adventures.

Lands of RuneQuest: Dragon Pass is available in hardcover for $44.99, with a special leatherette edition priced at $90.00. A PDF version is also available for $22.99 from both Chaosium and DriveThruRPG. The expansion is compatible with the RuneQuest core rules and can be combined with other supplements to further expand the game world.