Cthulhu Dark Ages was first released in 2004 and brought a new, visceral style of Mythos gaming to life. While a new version of Dark Ages remained in development limbo for many years (and was even temporarily released as a 2nd edition) it wasn’t until 2020 that we finally saw a completely new edition (referred to as 3rd Edition). Using the Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition ruleset, it is written by Chad Bowser & Andi Newton.

GLASTINGBERI ABBEY TALES

Creating a realistic reason for characters to investigate mysteries in a world lit by fire is difficult, hence the creation of the Glastingberi Abbey Tales. From this ancient monastery, the learned Abbot Wystan dispatches his flock to uncover the hidden horrors facing the loyal and pious people of England.

The Stench of an Open Grave (3rd Edition Scenario)

A short adventure designed to introduce a small group of players to the atmosphere and intrigue of Cthulhu Dark Ages 3rd Edition for the first time. Ideal also for Keepers looking to run a dark – yet simple – mystery set in the early Middle Ages, it gives you everything you need (including three pregenerated characters – created specifically for the scenario) to bring this world – and its horrors – to life. Stench of an Open Grave (for Cthulhu Dark Ages 3rd Edition) is now available up on DrivethruRPG.com.

Benediction of the Ancient Mother (3rd Edition) – In Development

BENEDICTION OF THE ANCIENT MOTHER is set in a fictionalised version of historic English county of Somersæte (Somerset). Taking place in mid-Autumn of the year 996, the characters will assume roles as representatives of the Glastingberi (Glastonbury) Abbey, sent by the Abbott Wystan to investigate a supposed curse put upon a nearby land. In doing so the characters will discover that older things haunt the lands of Wessex and reveal horrors long hidden away from the world.

  • More information on this scenario is to follow.

Cthulhu Dark Ages: Guide to England (1st Edition)

Cthulhu Dark Ages: Guide to England is a brief primer into the world of the Anglo-Saxon’s in 1000AD. This guide has been written to supplement the information detailed in the Cthulhu Dark Ages 1st edition rulebook, and introduces a number of suggested rule changes that help reflect the dangers and difficulties during this period of history. By no means comprehensive, it is hoped that this will be built on over time and guide other works in development.

Note: Much of the mechanics in this document have now been superseded with the release of Cthulhu Dark Ages – 3rd Edition. Nevertheless I thought this should remain available here for prosperity sake.