Category Archives: Horror in Victorian England

Reflecting on My Version of Barsoom

Posted on June 28, 2023 by lostdelights

After running a campaign on Barsoom for some time, I got to thinking about why I enjoyed Barsoom as a kid. First, and most obviously, it was the physicality of it, the amazing abilities of John Carter. Like many of … Continue reading →

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1843: Snail Darter & SeaMarty take flight

Posted on May 14, 2023 by lostdelights

Using the treasure from Xabshang’s tomb, the party commissions the construction of two cloudships. Reginald designs the first, the Snail Darter, with support from Hester. The Snail Darter is a small (Hull size 2) Screw Galley with light armaments (Sweeper … Continue reading →

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1841: Panthans of Dusar

Posted on January 2, 2023 by lostdelights

The Eumenides Club obtained a brief respite in the empty Dusar house that Garret had found. The next day, however, they were discovered and taken to the throne room of LorkZatis, the Jeddak of Dusar. Garret’s disguise as an Ulan … Continue reading →

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1841: Through the Oak to Barsoom

Posted on December 18, 2022 by lostdelights

Tadhg Bradach & James Fletcher were the only party members to survive the Carncarrago. They prepared to journey into Dream through the Oak, and were joined by Hester Campbell (Forester), Garret Woodgrove (Fisherman and Thief), and Reginald Greaves (a Mage … Continue reading →

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1840: Carncarrago

Posted on December 4, 2022 by lostdelights

As they progressed westward, the party realized their cause was lost and becoming more desperate with each mile. They turned around and began to walk for Grahamthorpe, reasoning that the great oak was the only power that could stand against … Continue reading →

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1840s: The Coming of the Tripods

Posted on November 13, 2022 by lostdelights

The party positioned itself, preparing for the inevitable attack of the Chinese fighters. Tadgh took lead with Rango close. Several of the Chinese fell in the assault, but James took a major wound to his left arm and Rango to … Continue reading →

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1840: Dreams and Gong-fu Killers

Posted on October 30, 2022 by lostdelights

Following the clues given by Godfrey Williamson’s visions and the underworld rumors heard by Tadgh, the club members investigate killings in Limehouse. They find Hanson’s body in a warehouse, along with a stack of books, papers, and the crystal cube. … Continue reading →

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1840: The Pursuit of Springheel Jack

Posted on October 2, 2022 by lostdelights

Things went poorly in the hunt for Springheel Jack from the very start. The first team was stopped and questioned by policeman John Bourne as they walked through Hampstead. Rango turned aggressive and tried to get away, but was knocked … Continue reading →

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1840: Driven from Grahamthorpe

Posted on September 18, 2022 by lostdelights

The party was joined by Archie and Rango, who had walked in from Brighton. Together they went to the Lamb, which was dark and closed up tight. Charlotte picked the lock and they entered, but found no one there. They … Continue reading →

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June 1, 1840: The Eumenides Club

Posted on August 28, 2022 by lostdelights

It is June 1, 1840, and the members of the Eumenides Club are gathered in the sitting room to discuss the week’s events. They are: Regan brings up the case of a recent visitor to London, a fellow Scot, who … Continue reading →

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