Call of Cthulhu RPG: The Children of Fear

Ancient secrets stir across the Silk Road — and the end of the world may not be far behind.

Embark on a sweeping, continent-spanning campaign in Call of Cthulhu: The Children of Fear, an epic adventure steeped in myth, mystery, and cosmic dread. Set across 1920s China, Central Asia, Tibet, and Northern India, this award-winning campaign leads investigators through spiritual wonders, political upheaval, and chilling supernatural threats. What begins as a simple inheritance investigation soon reveals ancient forces ready to reshape reality itself.

Written by Lynne Hardy and lauded for its cultural depth and narrative flexibility, The Children of Fear is a massive, richly detailed campaign that offers Keeper and players alike the tools to explore complex themes of faith, identity, and apocalypse — all while navigating the dangers of both human and mythos origin.

Game Info

• Players: 2–6 (plus 1 Keeper)

• Ages: 16+

• Campaign Length: 15–20+ sessions

• Publisher: Chaosium Inc.

Features

• A full-length, globe-trotting campaign for Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition

• Set in the richly detailed historical backdrop of 1920s Asia

• Includes new spells, mythos creatures, artifacts, and richly developed NPCs

• Offers multiple branching story paths and cultural sensitivity notes

• Contains handouts, maps, investigator tools, and historical guidance

• Winner of multiple industry awards, including the ENnie Gold for Best Campaign

Why You'll Love It

The Children of Fear is one of the most ambitious and immersive Call of Cthulhu campaigns ever written. With its blend of historical authenticity, spiritual mythology, and creeping cosmic horror, it offers both harrowing dangers and deeply personal journeys. Whether you crave dramatic storytelling, mythic exploration, or apocalyptic stakes, this campaign delivers an unforgettable ride across cultures, belief systems, and dimensions. The cycle begins… will your investigators survive to see its end?