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Call of Cthulhu: Statue of the Widow

  • Indecisionist Productions Chicago, IL (map)
In a blue washed image statue of an Indonesian God stands in amongst foliage in front of a pavilion.

A game in the Call of Cthulhu system, led by Liberty the Referee.

You think the past is dead and gone. You are wrong. You think the wicked witch is dead. You are mistaken. They are awakening . . .

Unearthed recently by local muckraking is the story of the stolen statue of the widow:

A new archaeological discovery of an ancient Hindu temple in the regency of Tabanan has created a huge flurry of tomb-robbing in Bali.

The "Widow Statue" rumor has emerged from this underground black market. The statue is an effigy of Rangda, a terrible manifestation of the Great Goddess Durga in Hindu mythology, and is worth a considerable amount to the historical society as well as priceless for private collectors.

You may be a journalist, archaeologist, grave robber, or even a cop on the search for the Widow Statue and you are determined to get it.

However, don't let your curiosity, or even greed, get the better of you, for there are serial killings happening on this slice of the island of Bali, so watch your step. Guard your soul as well, for there is something even more sinister lurking than just stolen statues and stalking psychos.

Disclaimer: I am using the actual folklore and mythology of Bali and, more broadly, Indonesia. I respect the source material involved to the best of my ability. The depiction is not accurate due to my inability to know everything about Indonesian folklore and the limitations of tabletop RPGs. Liberty has expressed that he would like it that if anyone becomes interested in this mythology that they decide to research into the mythology.

**If anyone reading this is Indonesian, the DM would like to get in contact with you and hear your thoughts.

This game will be great if you like H.P. Lovecraft, Twin Peaks, Indiana Jones, Tintin, Silence of the Lambs, Psycho, Condemned:Criminal Origins, The Wailing.

This game is for level 1 characters. Character creation guidelines: This is going to be my most experimental convention game so come with an open mind and be prepared to figure out why your character is there and interested in the Widow Statue MacGuffin.

This game will be great for new players.

This game will be heavily weighted toward the grimdark and will feature little combat in favor of role play.

This game will be hosted on the con’s Discord server in room #1 and be open to spectators.

CW: Violence and scary things happening.

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