2015 · Scenario / Adventure / Module
The Squid, The Cabal, and The Old Man
An adventure set in August 1684, as Robert Hooke learns that Isaac Newton has solved the problem of the irregular motion of the planets. Player characters become involved in a fictional but plausible web of intrigue connecting Hooke, Edmond Halley, and Newton, who serve as the central non-player characters. Designed for characters of levels 1–2.
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