Lightless Beacons

It’s Halloween night, 1986, in a peachy American suburb. A young group of gamers had an amazing evening planned, until their stuff was stolen by local bully Roger. They have a chance to get it back, but only if they spend the night in the Old Barnaker House.Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Here’s a link to buy The Dare published by Sentinel Hill Press.Cast:Jayson as your Keeper of Arcane LoreHeather as Joey ‘JD’ DelafanoJae as Jay ThurstonKnoxicles as Sherwood KentLydia as Joelene BachmanEpisode edited, mixed and mastered by jamesOpening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt CrouchAll Lightless Beacons™ artwork by © Jae Jeremiah-GouldingAs with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow seekers of forbidden knowledge.https://discord.gg/tqH952zwSF Follow us on our socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lightlessbeacons Instagram @lightlessbeaconsBluesky @lightlessbeacons.bsky.socialMastodon @lightlessbeacons@dice.camp

Exploring the house further, the group starts to uncover remnants of the previous owner. JD is spooked by a strange phone call, and Sherwood inadvertently causes havoc in the living room.Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Here’s a link to buy The Dare published by Sentinel Hill Press.Cast:Jayson as your Keeper of Arcane LoreHeather as Joey ‘JD’ DelafanoJae as Jay ThurstonKnoxicles as Sherwood KentLydia as Joelene BachmanEpisode edited, mixed and mastered by jamesOpening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt CrouchAll Lightless Beacons™ artwork by © Jae Jeremiah-GouldingAs with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow seekers of forbidden knowledge. https://discord.gg/tqH952zwSFFollow us on our socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lightlessbeacons Instagram @lightlessbeaconsBluesky @lightlessbeacons.bsky.socialMastodon @lightlessbeacons@dice.camp

The group advances upstairs to find Roger, all the while feeling more oppressed by the nature of the house. A terrifying sight pushes some of them over the edge of their sanity, and escaping the house proves futile.Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Here’s a link to buy The Dare published by Sentinel Hill Press.Cast:Jayson as your Keeper of Arcane LoreHeather as Joey ‘JD’ DelafanoJae as Jay ThurstonKnoxicles as Sherwood KentLydia as Joelene BachmanEpisode edited, mixed and mastered by jamesOpening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt CrouchAll Lightless Beacons™ artwork by © Jae Jeremiah-GouldingAs with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow seekers of forbidden knowledge.https://discord.gg/tqH952zwSF Follow us on our socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lightlessbeacons Instagram @lightlessbeaconsBluesky @lightlessbeacons.bsky.socialMastodon @lightlessbeacons@dice.camp

Roger reveals his true motives to the terrified youngsters. In one last way of coping with the horrors of the house, the group descends to the basement harnessing the power of their D&D heroes. But what they find in the darkness is no dragon…  Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Here’s a link to buy The Dare published by Sentinel Hill Press.Cast:Jayson as your Keeper of Arcane LoreHeather as Joey ‘JD’ DelafanoJae as Jay ThurstonKnoxicles as Sherwood KentLydia as Joelene BachmanEpisode edited, mixed and mastered by jamesOpening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt CrouchAll Lightless Beacons™ artwork by © Jae Jeremiah-GouldingAs with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow seekers of forbidden knowledge. https://discord.gg/tqH952zwSFFollow us on our socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lightlessbeacons Instagram @lightlessbeaconsBluesky @lightlessbeacons.bsky.socialMastodon @lightlessbeacons@dice.camp 

A favourite among players and Keepers alike for the 40 years of the game’s existence, the Haunting is often held up as a classic first step into Call of Cthulhu’s unique investigative horror play-style. Join the team and a very special guest as we make a detailed forensic examination of the plot, mechanics and lore behind this classic scenario. Like this classic introductory scenario and fancy running it yourself? Here’s a link to download The Haunting included in the free Quick-Start Rules published by Chaosium. Cast:Tonight’s Autopsy is conducted by Lydia, Knoxicles, Jayson and Heather, with special guest Stu SellensEpisode edited by LydiaMixed and mastered by JaysonOpening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt CrouchAll Lightless Beacons™ artwork by © Jae Jeremiah-GouldingAs with all our Call of Cthulhu scenario Autopsies, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. It contains major spoilers for The Haunting, as well as minor spoilers for The Dead Boarder.Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.Support us on Ko-fi to receive a treasure trove of exclusive content: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow cultists. https://discord.gg/tqH952zwSF Follow us on our socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lightlessbeaconspodcast Instagram @lightlessbeaconsBluesky @lightlessbeacons.bsky.socialMastodon @lightlessbeacons@dice.camp

In our newest Call of Cthulhu story, Jayson and Lydia play a one-to-one scenario about love, ambition, intrigue, and the masks we all wear when they collide. It is Depression-era New York, where a young banker tries to uncover the true face of a centuries-old horror.  Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Here’s a link to buy Does Love Forgive?, published by Chaosium.Cast:Lydia as your Keeper of Arcane LoreJayson as Theodore MathewsEpisode edited by LydiaMixed and mastered by JaysonOpening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt CrouchAll Lightless Beacons™ artwork by © Jae Jeremiah-GouldingAs with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.Support us on Ko-fi to receive a treasure trove of exclusive content: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeaconsJoin our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow cultists. https://discord.gg/tqH952zwSF Follow us on our socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lightlessbeaconspodcast Instagram @lightlessbeaconsBluesky @lightlessbeacons.bsky.socialMastodon @lightlessbeacons@dice.camp