2024 · Scenario / Adventure / Module

The Last Dance of Lola Montez

2024 ENNIE Nominee for Best Community Content A Call of Cthulhu Modern one shot adventure for 3-6 players. Estimated playing time 3-4 hours. Five friends, united by grief, face torments driven by a dark threat thought hidden for over a century. A threat driven by a dark thirst for passion soaked in blood. "The Last Dance of Lola Montez" is a Call of Cthulhu Modern one-shot adventure which explores the dark legacy of Australia's goldrush history. By the author of the award winning "William Baileys Haunted Mansion", historian David Waldron. "Besides being a fun night’s entertainment, The Last Dance of Lola Montez makes for an interesting and thought-provoking read. First, because the antagonist is based on a historical character, and second, because the issues that she raises are all-too-relevant in the here and now. Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose" - Review by Stygian Muse https://stygian-muse.com/the-last-dance-of-lola-montez-call-of-cthulhu/ "An emotionally charged wicked web of a scenario Narcissism and vampirism intersect in a tale of a Spanish dancer’s revenge" Reviews from R'lyeh: Miskatonic Monday #283: The Last Dance of Lola Montez (rlyehreviews.blogspot.com) Contains an adventure, 5 pregenerated characters, player hand outs, location maps, citations and links to historical sources and pertinent stats and playing notes for NPCs and locations. Content Warning Call of Cthulhu is a horror game and there may be elements to this adventure that players find distressing. A preliminary discussion, “Session Zero,” is recommended to help identify player’s respective lines and veils. This adventure will feature themes such as: • Violence and Gore: Instances of violence may occur. Graphic scenes of bloodshed and injuries are possible. • Emotional Distress: Players may encounter situations designed to evoke strong emotional responses on behalf of their investigators, such as grief, fear, and despair. • Suicidal Ideation: A non-player character (NPC) may attempt suicide. This sensitive subject matter is depicted with care, but players should be aware of its presence and potential impact. • Psychological Horror: Themes of psychological horror, including manipulation and existential dread, are explored. Players may encounter disturbing imagery and unsettling situations challenging their sanity. • Supernatural Elements: Inspired by the Cthulhu Mythos, supernatural elements such as vampires and eldritch entities are present.