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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · 10h

Spending lots of time on games and books and audio dramas these days

The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · 14h

The Spark Devil also comes with numerous audio props that take some of the NPC burden off of the Keeper.

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · 14h

The Spark Devil comes with pre-gen characters well suited to the game. It could certainly be played by a single player. If one were to do that, though, the player should play two characters: the electrician and the librarian. Without having some skills in those areas, the game could be challenging.

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · 14h

The Spark Devil was written for the current 7th edition rules of Call of Cthulhu. Players will find though, that as long as you can multiply or divide by 5, converting from 7th edition to any previous rule set of Call of Cthulhu is pretty simple. There are also some optional Pulp elements.

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · 1d

Our movies of “The Call of Cthulhu” and “The Whisperer in Darkness” are once again available to stream on Amazon prime, at least in the US. And on Tubi, and of course on DVD from our store with fun bonus features!

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Chaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 2d

Our friends @hplhs.bsky.social have released a new astonishingly 'proptastic' licensed Call of Cthulhu adventure, The Spark Devil.

The deluxe box set measures 13.5 x 11.75 x 4.5 inches and weighs almost 5 pounds!

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Strange Studies of Strange Stories @strangestudies.bsky.social · 11d

If you go down into the steam tunnels today, you're in for a big surprise! Join us on Patreon at the Scholar level or higher for our #StrangeStudies Extra Credit interview with the co-founder of the HP Lovecraft Literary Society, Andrew Leman!

#hppodcraft #HPLHS

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · 16d

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy equinox!

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Madd @stampedemartin.bsky.social · 17d

I love receiving my annual stamp from @hplhs.bsky.social !

Photo of an open passport with stamps and telegrams from the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society

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wade of mutilation @waderockett.bsky.social · 18d

The @hplhs.bsky.social is performing “The Temple” live, accompanied by the Hollywood Theatre’s pipe organ.

The cast standing in front of the movie screen with scripts and microphones. Projected on the screen is “The Temple” in a 1920s-30s font.

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · 19d

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Chaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 22d

Happy 70th birthday 🎂 to the original creator of Call of Cthulhu, the Only Old One himself, Sandy Petersen.

(that's Sandy in the Citadel t-shirt, with Chaosium founder Greg Stafford, back in 1981)

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · 20d

The van full of merch is now on its way to Portland for @hplff.bsky.social . See you at the Hollywood Theater for the 20th anniversary screening of The Call of Cthulhu with LIVE organ accompaniment, and a live performance of Dark Adventure Radio Theatre: The Temple! And so much more!

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Bayt al Azif @baytalazif.bsky.social · 20d

The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social has a new Call of Cthulhu scenario out, with a ridiculously large box of props to use with it!

If it's anywhere near as fun as The Dog Walker scenario for their Arkham Investigator's Wallet Prop Set, this should be pretty great!

The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · 28d

We are very happy to announce pre-orders for our newest Call of Cthulhu adventure: The Spark Devil! Produced under license from our friends @chaosium.bsky.social, this is a complete box set, set in 1935 Providence. Shipping expected in October! store.hplhs.org/products/the...

The Spark Devil

This original prop-intensive Call of Cthulhu adventure pits Investigators against shocking horrors in Depression-era Providence.

store.hplhs.org

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · 22d

Getting ready to pack up for the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland! Get your tickets for so much great programming! hplfilmfestival.com/hplfilmfesti...

Tickets

General Admission Tickets - Early Bird ticket pricing until 9/14 Get a nice discount on Early Bird tickets before the full schedule is published. The full schedule will get nailed down only a few days...

hplfilmfestival.com

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maniagnosis @maniagnosis.bsky.social · 28d

BTW, HPLHS has lots of cool things. This is one of my treasured horrors.

store.hplhs.org/collections/...

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · 28d

We are very happy to announce pre-orders for our newest Call of Cthulhu adventure: The Spark Devil! Produced under license from our friends @chaosium.bsky.social, this is a complete box set, set in 1935 Providence. Shipping expected in October! store.hplhs.org/products/the...

The Spark Devil

This original prop-intensive Call of Cthulhu adventure pits Investigators against shocking horrors in Depression-era Providence.

store.hplhs.org

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · Sep 6

Two weeks from today we will be performing Dark Adventure Radio Theatre: The Temple LIVE on stage, accompanied by the mighty Wurlitzer organ, at the HPL Film Festival in Portland. Bring your membership card for bonus stamps!

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · Sep 6

Had a lovely chat with Bridgett and Evan on the Miskatonic University Podcast! www.mu-podcast.com/mup-ep-331-h...

MUP EP 331 – HPLHS Purgatory Chasm & The H.P. Lovecraft Experience w/ HPLHS – Miskatonic University Podcast

www.mu-podcast.com

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · Aug 20

Happy 135th birthday to H.P.Lovecraft. We thank him for the many disturbing and inspiring works he left behind, which have brought us so much fun over the years, and contact with so many smart and interesting people. Celebrate by hand writing a letter to a friend!

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Chris Lackey @chrislackey.bsky.social · Aug 14

Look what came in the post! Thanks @hplhs.bsky.social

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Shane Ivey of the delta-green.com Iveys @shaneivey.bsky.social · Aug 5

“Authorities have discovered what appear to be fifty-six bodies at the site of a Maryland youth home.” Bring the thrills, the excitement, the sheer joy of DELTA GREEN: GOD'S TEETH off the page and table and into your ears and soul. Audio Props are available now from @hplhs.bsky.social

Audio Props: God's Teeth

Professionally recorded audio files bring props and handouts from God's Teeth for the Delta Green role playing game to thrilling life.

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · Aug 5

The H.P. Lovecraft Experience is starting on its way!

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · Aug 5

Many congratulations! Chaosium has long been in our hall of fame.

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The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society @hplhs.bsky.social · Aug 4

These start shipping tomorrow!
store.hplhs.org/products/the...

The H.P. Lovecraft Experience

The HPLHS and Insight Editions present this spectacular boxed set featuring the complete fiction of HPL, a Reader's Guide, and lots of Miskatonic ephemera.

store.hplhs.org

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