Other London
There are two Londons. The one we know, full of people and places and buses and rain. And the one we know less of, full of myth, legends, magic, mystery, and nightmares. This ‘other’ London lives between the cracks of the first, and all manner of things have fallen through these cracks.
Desk 17
You are a member of Desk 17, a secret corner of London’s Metropolitan Police Service.... [click here for more]
Other London: Murder of a Templar is an investigation for Desk 17, London's occult investigation unit. It works well with 2 or 3 players.
The PC's briefing:“Desk 17? Detective Sergeant Lionel Pearson here. Get yourselves over to New Scotland Yard. I have a case for you.”
That brief message leads the PCs across London, where they meet powerful... [click here for more]
Other London: Tales of Terror is a collection of 26 systemless hooks and ideas for Other London.
Inside, you will find people, places, things and organisations that inhabit Other London, including:
Morton Blakelock, Sinne Eater.
A ring owned by Sir John Dee.
A paper covered in spidery words.
A bottle containing a ghost.
Mysterious graffiti.
Something hidden in an old... [click here for more]
Other London: The Fallen is a short scenario for Desk 17, London's occult investigation unit. It is suitable for 2-3 players.
The PC's briefing:I’ve had a report from a seer of a person of interest. The person of interest works at Burger King at Victoria Station and will serve a woman in a blue dress at 4.12 pm today exactly. The seer knows no more... [click here for more]
Freeform larps are interactive roleplaying games involving anywhere from six to as many as eighty players, all with detailed character backgrounds.
Writing Freeform Larps outlines a structured process for writing freeform larps, covering the initial concept through to running the game. Topics covered include writing plots and characters, character sheets, and rules and mechanics.
Contents... [click here for more]
Abaddon's Puppet
An investigation for Paul Baldowski’s The Dee Sanction, written by Steve Hatherley.
In February 1587, Elizabeth I had Mary Queen of Scots executed, an event that eventually led to the attempted Spanish invasion of Britain in 1588. Before that, however, King Philip of Spain plotted to have Elizabeth overthrown in favour of her Catholic cousin.
This is one... [click here for more]
Count Magnus' Descendent
It is December 1985. The National Trust has just taken over Calke Abbey in Derbyshire. During renovation works, two workmen uncover a mysterious room - and are attacked by something on their way home. One workman is dead, another so terrified he cannot speak...
Enter the investigators - members of Historic England's Department for Irregular Services (plus... [click here for more]
It is 1939. The investigators are travelling to the Torterli Expedition, deep in the Amazon jungle. They are looking for work or seeking what they are owed.
The investigators:
Jose: Captain of the Isabella.
Carlos: Out of work mathematics student and Antonio's brother.
Antonio: Unemployed ex-soccer player and Carlos' brother.
Roach:... [click here for more]