About This Content
The Lightless Beacon
The Lightless Beacon
is set on Beacon Island, near Rockport, Massachusetts, on April 12th, 1926. It is intended as a short introductory scenario for novice Keepers, new players, or both! Experienced players and Keepers should also find something to enjoy here, too. Designed to be run in as little as one hour, this game is ideal for those who don't have the time for a longer game session, or are just building up their confidence with the
Call of Cthulhu
RPG.
While
The Lightless Beacon
is presented as a standalone adventure and comes with four pre-generated investigators (enabling you to dive right in), it could also form the start of a new campaign, as it throws together complete strangers and plunges them into the world of the Cthulhu Mythos before they have a chance to catch their breath. There's a mystery to solve, a threat to overcome, and a glimpse at the true horrors lurking in the darkness: all key themes of a good
Call of Cthulhu
adventure!
Running the Game
Before you run
The Lightless Beacon
, you'll need to familiarize yourself with the
Call of Cthulhu
7th Edition rules: either those found in the core
Call of Cthulhu: Keeper Rulebook (
available from Chaosium) or the
Call of Cthulhu Starter Set
.
The Lightless Beacon
was first released in October 2019 to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of Chaosium founder Greg Stafford.
Adapted for Fantasy Grounds by:
Robert Lacey
Requires:
An active subscription or a one time purchase of a Fantasy Grounds Full or Ultimate license and a one time purchase of the Call of Cthulhu 7E ruleset. Compatible with Fantasy Grounds Unity or Fantasy Grounds Classic

Minimum:
OS:
Windows 7x, 8x, or 10x
Processor:
1.6 GHz or higher processor
Memory:
1 GB RAM
Graphics:
Graphics card recommended
DirectX:
Version 9.0c
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
500 MB available space
Sound Card:
a sound card is required for voice communication using external programs like Google Hangouts, Skype or Discord.
Additional Notes:
Requirements vary by the add-ons installed and the number of players connecting to your game.
Recommended:
OS:
Windows 7x, 8x, or 10x
Processor:
2.0 GHz or higher processor
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
DirectX or OpenGL compatible card.
DirectX:
Version 9.0c
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
2 GB available space
Sound Card:
a sound card is required for voice communication using external programs like Google Hangouts, Skype or Discord.
Additional Notes:
Requirements vary by the add-ons installed and the number of players connecting to your game.