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3 - The Dare - The House is Cursed

Season 1, Ep. 3

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 Lore

Heather as Joey ‘JD’ Delafano

Jae as Jay Thurston

Knoxicles as Sherwood Kent

Lydia as Joelene Bachman


Episode edited, mixed and mastered by james

Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch

All Lightless Beacons™ artwork by © Jae Jeremiah-Goulding


As 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.


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