Cthulhu Reborn
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Cthulhu Reborn is a small independent publisher of horror roleplaying books based around the horrors, gods, and bad vibes created by H.P. Lovecraft and friends.
A heart-felt thank you to the anonymous person who just left star-ratings for 34 (!) of our books on DriveThruRPG.
As any small publisher will tell you feedback in the form of reviews and ratings is AMAZINGLY helpful. So if you ever have time to do either, you will be doing someone a big favour.
As any small publisher will tell you feedback in the form of reviews and ratings is AMAZINGLY helpful. So if you ever have time to do either, you will be doing someone a big favour.
December 5, 2025 at 5:37 AM
A heart-felt thank you to the anonymous person who just left star-ratings for 34 (!) of our books on DriveThruRPG.
As any small publisher will tell you feedback in the form of reviews and ratings is AMAZINGLY helpful. So if you ever have time to do either, you will be doing someone a big favour.
As any small publisher will tell you feedback in the form of reviews and ratings is AMAZINGLY helpful. So if you ever have time to do either, you will be doing someone a big favour.
About this time last year we released a couple of double- scenario books in Tête-bêche (our first experiments with the format).
Creative opportunities aside, it's a neat alternative for a publisher that already has two great colour covers for individual scenarios and doesn't want to lose either.
Creative opportunities aside, it's a neat alternative for a publisher that already has two great colour covers for individual scenarios and doesn't want to lose either.
November 29, 2025 at 12:50 AM
About this time last year we released a couple of double- scenario books in Tête-bêche (our first experiments with the format).
Creative opportunities aside, it's a neat alternative for a publisher that already has two great colour covers for individual scenarios and doesn't want to lose either.
Creative opportunities aside, it's a neat alternative for a publisher that already has two great colour covers for individual scenarios and doesn't want to lose either.
Oh you mean like THIS (👇👇👇👇) which will be up on our DTRPG page in a week or so?
For once this is something I am GLAD to take the blame for.
For once this is something I am GLAD to take the blame for.
November 29, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Oh you mean like THIS (👇👇👇👇) which will be up on our DTRPG page in a week or so?
For once this is something I am GLAD to take the blame for.
For once this is something I am GLAD to take the blame for.
This PDF contains a cut-down version of the Eldritch Horizon rules (based on the Cthulhu Eternal Future SRD), six pre-gens, and a lengthy adventure ... all for the special price of ... free.
There will be a softcover POD version of this Quickstart released in December, but for now it is just PDF.
There will be a softcover POD version of this Quickstart released in December, but for now it is just PDF.
![Splash page from the Eldritch Horizon Quickstart PDF. The text reads "Scenario: Cold Castaway by Paul StJohn Mackintosh [with Dean Engelhardt]". Behind it is a hand-drawn image in a futuristic style, depicting a scene in a laboratory. A spider-like robot is breaking through a glass window; two people in sealed cleanroom suits flee the scene in terror.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:w4hvwdktishchfvipud6b4sq/bafkreie5ml4uvjo4miuhcds3gwf3l2wdvplngdeep2swclavdycwndcevq@jpeg)
November 17, 2025 at 6:49 AM
This PDF contains a cut-down version of the Eldritch Horizon rules (based on the Cthulhu Eternal Future SRD), six pre-gens, and a lengthy adventure ... all for the special price of ... free.
There will be a softcover POD version of this Quickstart released in December, but for now it is just PDF.
There will be a softcover POD version of this Quickstart released in December, but for now it is just PDF.
The Usurpers is a modern-day adventure set in Arkham (perhaps an unused part for the long-OOP "Arkham Now"). Features lot of poking around in steam tunnels. Only after converting it did someone point out that its plot takes inspiration from a tale by t.e.d. klein
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The Usurpers is a modern-day adventure set in Arkham (perhaps an unused part for the long-OOP "Arkham Now"). Features lot of poking around in steam tunnels. Only after converting it did someone point out that its plot takes inspiration from a tale by t.e.d. klein
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/4...
I've written before about how thrilled we've been to work with Kevin A. Ross, perhaps the greatest living Call of Cthulhu writer. This bundle includes 3 of his earliest writings for games, written prior to his first published scenario in 1990.
But Kevin isn't the only Great Old One we've published.
But Kevin isn't the only Great Old One we've published.
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I've written before about how thrilled we've been to work with Kevin A. Ross, perhaps the greatest living Call of Cthulhu writer. This bundle includes 3 of his earliest writings for games, written prior to his first published scenario in 1990.
But Kevin isn't the only Great Old One we've published.
But Kevin isn't the only Great Old One we've published.
We went all out with illustrating this book and also wrote a small additional section on Unnatural Places invented by Lovecraft. We think it's the most "purist" depiction of HPL's mythos, since it eschews all details not explicitly mentioned in one of his tales. It's less "gamey" than many versions.
November 10, 2025 at 7:22 AM
We went all out with illustrating this book and also wrote a small additional section on Unnatural Places invented by Lovecraft. We think it's the most "purist" depiction of HPL's mythos, since it eschews all details not explicitly mentioned in one of his tales. It's less "gamey" than many versions.
Our Bundle of Holding deal is steaming along, having just passed 420 bundles (~13,000 books) sold. The deal (link @ end of thread) runs 8 more days.
I promised a "behind the scenes" anecdote for every 100 bundles sold so I now owe two.
Here's one .. about H.P. Lovecraft's Book of Yog-Sothothery.
I promised a "behind the scenes" anecdote for every 100 bundles sold so I now owe two.
Here's one .. about H.P. Lovecraft's Book of Yog-Sothothery.
November 10, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Our Bundle of Holding deal is steaming along, having just passed 420 bundles (~13,000 books) sold. The deal (link @ end of thread) runs 8 more days.
I promised a "behind the scenes" anecdote for every 100 bundles sold so I now owe two.
Here's one .. about H.P. Lovecraft's Book of Yog-Sothothery.
I promised a "behind the scenes" anecdote for every 100 bundles sold so I now owe two.
Here's one .. about H.P. Lovecraft's Book of Yog-Sothothery.
We rarely use stock art 'out of the box' to illustrate stuff, instead chopping it up and remixing it to make our covers etc. But even so the task of guaranteeing 0% AI content (which everyone wants, including us) is becoming harder as time goes on. We want human horrors (like this), not GenAI slop.
November 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
We rarely use stock art 'out of the box' to illustrate stuff, instead chopping it up and remixing it to make our covers etc. But even so the task of guaranteeing 0% AI content (which everyone wants, including us) is becoming harder as time goes on. We want human horrors (like this), not GenAI slop.
But the very best thing about a 1920s scenario based around the cut-throat world of soft drinks was ... inventing some labels for odd vintage sodas (or tonics, historically). These offer amazing prop potential for in-person games ... stick some labels on actual bottles of your player's beverages.
November 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
But the very best thing about a 1920s scenario based around the cut-throat world of soft drinks was ... inventing some labels for odd vintage sodas (or tonics, historically). These offer amazing prop potential for in-person games ... stick some labels on actual bottles of your player's beverages.
This was an inspired choice for a number of reasons. The grungy town of Bolton (mentioned by HPL in passing in a few tales, most notably Herbert West: Reanimator) is an interesting counterpoint to the lofty academic vibe of Miskatonic U. We were able to invent a whole new town map for Bolton, too!
November 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
This was an inspired choice for a number of reasons. The grungy town of Bolton (mentioned by HPL in passing in a few tales, most notably Herbert West: Reanimator) is an interesting counterpoint to the lofty academic vibe of Miskatonic U. We were able to invent a whole new town map for Bolton, too!
When asked to contribute a Lovecraft Country scenario for Cthulhu Eternal, Rachael decided on an unusual locale and theme. Her scenario "Bottoms Up!" is primarily about weirdness in the new soft drinks by a brewery in Arkham's industrial neighbor, Bolton.
November 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
When asked to contribute a Lovecraft Country scenario for Cthulhu Eternal, Rachael decided on an unusual locale and theme. Her scenario "Bottoms Up!" is primarily about weirdness in the new soft drinks by a brewery in Arkham's industrial neighbor, Bolton.
"Smoke Green" is a nifty little scenario that blends weirdness (the arrival of a new manufacturer of weird green-smoking cigarettes) with the political intrigue of Arkham's mayoral election. It also presents a challenge to players whose first solution to everything is "burn it down".
November 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
"Smoke Green" is a nifty little scenario that blends weirdness (the arrival of a new manufacturer of weird green-smoking cigarettes) with the political intrigue of Arkham's mayoral election. It also presents a challenge to players whose first solution to everything is "burn it down".
As part of the vibrant programme of Lovecraftian RPG sessions at the con, I ran two sessions -- one was the scenario that became "Smoke Green", the 3rd in our Lovecraft Country scenario series. Written by the talented Noah Lloyd it was a big hit when run on the top floor of the jazzy Biltmore Hotel.
November 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
As part of the vibrant programme of Lovecraftian RPG sessions at the con, I ran two sessions -- one was the scenario that became "Smoke Green", the 3rd in our Lovecraft Country scenario series. Written by the talented Noah Lloyd it was a big hit when run on the top floor of the jazzy Biltmore Hotel.
Happy Hallowe'en, to those who ... revel in the spirits of the holiday.
Not quite 100 years old, here's a poem by H.P. Lovecraft celebrating the spookiness of the season.
Also: this may just be the creepiest poem ever written mentioning lemurs. Just saying.
Not quite 100 years old, here's a poem by H.P. Lovecraft celebrating the spookiness of the season.
Also: this may just be the creepiest poem ever written mentioning lemurs. Just saying.
October 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Happy Hallowe'en, to those who ... revel in the spirits of the holiday.
Not quite 100 years old, here's a poem by H.P. Lovecraft celebrating the spookiness of the season.
Also: this may just be the creepiest poem ever written mentioning lemurs. Just saying.
Not quite 100 years old, here's a poem by H.P. Lovecraft celebrating the spookiness of the season.
Also: this may just be the creepiest poem ever written mentioning lemurs. Just saying.
While all of the bundled adventure were released for Cthulhu Eternal in the last few years, some have a history that goes much further back than you'd imagine. One of these is the Victorian Era "Oscar Wilde meets the Mythos" adventure -- in its current incarnation titled "Starlight on the Gutter".
October 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
While all of the bundled adventure were released for Cthulhu Eternal in the last few years, some have a history that goes much further back than you'd imagine. One of these is the Victorian Era "Oscar Wilde meets the Mythos" adventure -- in its current incarnation titled "Starlight on the Gutter".
Elsewhere online I (perhaps foolishly) promised that I would share a behind-the-scenes anecdote about some of these adventures for every 100 bundles sold. So far it looks like I may need to conjure up at least 2 or 3.
Buckle in for some nostalgia.
Buckle in for some nostalgia.
October 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Elsewhere online I (perhaps foolishly) promised that I would share a behind-the-scenes anecdote about some of these adventures for every 100 bundles sold. So far it looks like I may need to conjure up at least 2 or 3.
Buckle in for some nostalgia.
Buckle in for some nostalgia.
There's more information (and resources) available about all the multi-varied flavours of Cthulhu Eternal at www.cthulhueternal.com ... if you feel like joining the open gaming revolution, please consider using our tools to help you get started.
After all ... Cthulhu wants to be free.
After all ... Cthulhu wants to be free.
October 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
There's more information (and resources) available about all the multi-varied flavours of Cthulhu Eternal at www.cthulhueternal.com ... if you feel like joining the open gaming revolution, please consider using our tools to help you get started.
After all ... Cthulhu wants to be free.
After all ... Cthulhu wants to be free.
In the Open Cthulhu Mythos SRD we give each of them game statistics for Cthulhu Eternal. All up there's 40+ eldritch creatures, a dozen arcane tomes, 20+ types of ritual magick, a bunch of supernatural artifacts and weird places, all statted up and ready to drop into your game. No IP hassles needed.
October 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
In the Open Cthulhu Mythos SRD we give each of them game statistics for Cthulhu Eternal. All up there's 40+ eldritch creatures, a dozen arcane tomes, 20+ types of ritual magick, a bunch of supernatural artifacts and weird places, all statted up and ready to drop into your game. No IP hassles needed.
We have a MAJOR announcement coming soon about our Free/Open Source Lovecraft TTRPG, Cthulhu Eternal. To prepare, we thought it'd be good to answer (re-answer) some frequent questions we receive about Cthulhu Eternal ... What is it? What can be done with it? What versions exist? How is it 'open'?.
October 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
We have a MAJOR announcement coming soon about our Free/Open Source Lovecraft TTRPG, Cthulhu Eternal. To prepare, we thought it'd be good to answer (re-answer) some frequent questions we receive about Cthulhu Eternal ... What is it? What can be done with it? What versions exist? How is it 'open'?.
A common question we get about this new C&C RPG is how does it relate to older Convict-era material we released 2016-19? The graphic summarizes, but basically: this book is a FULL game not a supplement, has about 3x the info about the setting & bundles heaps of Oz Mythos stuff not in the original.
October 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
A common question we get about this new C&C RPG is how does it relate to older Convict-era material we released 2016-19? The graphic summarizes, but basically: this book is a FULL game not a supplement, has about 3x the info about the setting & bundles heaps of Oz Mythos stuff not in the original.
We have a big announcement coming soon about Cthulhu Eternal. And as a consequence we've decided to move forward the release of the full Convicts & Cthulhu rulebook, so it coincides with our soon-to-be-announced promo. We also have some pics to share of the core book in print, to whet your appetite.
October 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
We have a big announcement coming soon about Cthulhu Eternal. And as a consequence we've decided to move forward the release of the full Convicts & Cthulhu rulebook, so it coincides with our soon-to-be-announced promo. We also have some pics to share of the core book in print, to whet your appetite.
While the PDF version is $0, there's an option of getting an attractive softcover print version of the Quickstart. Here's a few pics of a copy that arrived recently.
If you are in Oz, the printed copies are produced locally (Lightning Source recently opened a printer here), which seems very quick.
If you are in Oz, the printed copies are produced locally (Lightning Source recently opened a printer here), which seems very quick.
October 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
While the PDF version is $0, there's an option of getting an attractive softcover print version of the Quickstart. Here's a few pics of a copy that arrived recently.
If you are in Oz, the printed copies are produced locally (Lightning Source recently opened a printer here), which seems very quick.
If you are in Oz, the printed copies are produced locally (Lightning Source recently opened a printer here), which seems very quick.
In answer to multiple questions we've received -- no, our core game book for Convicts & Cthulhu (pictured) isn't being crowdfunded via Kickstarter or Backerkit or similar.
The Oct 31 date is an old-school release, with the book being available for purchase on that date to ship shortly thereafter.
The Oct 31 date is an old-school release, with the book being available for purchase on that date to ship shortly thereafter.
September 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
In answer to multiple questions we've received -- no, our core game book for Convicts & Cthulhu (pictured) isn't being crowdfunded via Kickstarter or Backerkit or similar.
The Oct 31 date is an old-school release, with the book being available for purchase on that date to ship shortly thereafter.
The Oct 31 date is an old-school release, with the book being available for purchase on that date to ship shortly thereafter.
We were planning on releasing this at the same time as the big launch of the C&C Core Book (October 31), but enough folks seem to want to grab it now for their face-to-face gaming needs, so who are we to say no.
Obviously purchases of the print book also come with the free PDF version.
Obviously purchases of the print book also come with the free PDF version.
September 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
We were planning on releasing this at the same time as the big launch of the C&C Core Book (October 31), but enough folks seem to want to grab it now for their face-to-face gaming needs, so who are we to say no.
Obviously purchases of the print book also come with the free PDF version.
Obviously purchases of the print book also come with the free PDF version.