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CHAOSIUM: The R'lyeh Report, October 1998

Mon, 05 Oct 1998 14:09:24 -0700

The R'lyeh Report Volume 2, Number 10 October 5, 1998

"Bleak autumn mists send down their chilling load, A raven shivers as he flutters by; Through lonely pastures winds the rutted road Whose bordering elms loom bare against the sky."

Welcome to the October issue of the R'lyeh Report, featuring all the latest news about Chaosium. To receive this monthly newsletter in your mailbox, you can mail majordomo@chaosium.com, with the command "subscribe chaos-info" in the body of the message. To remove your address from this mailing list, send the command "unsubscribe chaos-info" to majordomo@chaosium.com.

Shannon Appel chaosium@chaosium.com

** RUMORS & NEWS **

NEW WIZARD'S ATTIC CATALOG ONLINE: As promised last month, a new, spiffy Wizard's Attic catalog is now online at:

http://www.chaosium.com/wizards-attic/

Be sure to also check out the Wizard's Attic section of this R'lyeh Report for info on newly-available Triad and Hubris products.

CHAOSIUM'S NEW E-REP: As of next week, Eric Rowe, Chaosium's Keeper of the Northern Wastes, will be returning to his old job as Chaosium's representative on the net. He'll be watching over the Chaosium mailing lists and related newsgroups, as well as answering questions sent to chaosium@chaosium.com. Chaosium's current e-rep, Shannon Appel, is moving back into the computer field.

HEAR YE! HEAR YE!: Green Knight Publishing, which will be producing Pendragon products in association with Chaosium, has announced their first three products: _Arthur, The Bear of Britain_ (Fiction), _Tales of Chivalry and Romance_ (RPG), and _Tales of Magic and Miracles_ (RPG). No word yet on the precise schedule, but books should start appearing before the end of the year.

** RECENT RELEASES **

No products shipped in September, but be sure you've seen _No Man's Land_ for Call of Cthulhu and the _Nephilim Value Pack_, both out in August.

** UPCOMING CHAOSIUM RELEASES **

A product listed for a month is expected to begin shipping in that month. It typically appears in US stores within two weeks of shipping, and overseas at least a week after that.

OCTOBER:

For Call of Cthulhu Fiction: The Ithaqua Cycle - 6021, $12.95

This chilling cycle book includes thirteen tales related to Ithaqua, the Wind-Walker, collected together for the first time. Ithaqua was created by August Derleth and is based upon the terrible winter spirits, or Wendigo, of Native North American mythology. Includes stories by August Derleth, Brian Lumley, Algernon Blackwood, Joseph Payne Brennan, and others. A perfect book for those cold winter nights. Edited by Robert Price. ISBN 1-56882-124-7

For Call of Cthulhu Fiction: Nightmare's Disciple - 6018, $14.95

Our first full-length Cthulhu Mythos novel contains a wealth of terror and Lovecraftian flavor. By Joseph Pulver, Sr., this story tells the tale of an insane cultist of the Mythos bent on freeing a monstrous goddess from her imprisonment beyond the stars. Opposing him is a detective searching for a twisted serial killer and a pair of horror-store owners with a deep interest in music and the occult. The story is set in the modern day, in a world where perhaps H. P. Lovecraft is more prophetic than anyone dares believe. For mature readers only. 416 pages. ISBN 1-56882-118-2.

NOVEMBER:

For Call of Cthulhu: Before the Fall - 2377, $11.95

Five dangerous adventures concerning the quaint little hamlet of Innsmouth, Massachusetts, in whose harbor the fish always seem to bite unusually well. Now keepers have new situations for investigators to bite on as well. Tone and atmosphere are more significant in these adventures than quick shocks and visible gore. Useful as stand-alone adventures, or for insertion into campaigns as changes of pace. ISBN 1-56882-135-2.

For Call of Cthulhu Fiction: Tales Out of Innsmouth - 6024, $12.95

A shadow hangs over Innsmouth, home of the mysterious deep ones, and the secretive Esoteric Order of Dagon. An air of mystery and fear looms... waiting. Now you can return to Innsmouth in this second collection of short stories set in that decadent town. Visit the undersea city of Y'ha-nthlei and discover the secrets of Father Dagon in this collection of stories by Peter Cannon, C.J. Henderson, H.P. Lovecraft, Brian McNaughton, Franklyn Searight, and more. Two stories are reprints, while the rest are all new tales of terror!

DECEMBER:

For Call of Cthulhu: The Creature Companion - 2375, $21.95

We are not alone. The universe teems with life. We name them Outer Gods, Elder Gods, Great Old Ones, Avatars, Sevitor Races, Independent Races, and they are all either malevolent or uncaring. This monstrous collection is a compendium of creatures, drawn together from fiction spanning over seventy years and from over ten years of Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Learn the secrets of the monsters of the mythos. Parts of this book were originally published as Ye Booke of Monstres I and II. This new volume also contains: several new creatures; the field notes of Sir Hansen Poplan; and four color plates featuring Azathoth's court, Cthulhu, the Haunter of the Dark, and Shub-Niggurath. ISBN 1-56882-133-6.

For Call of Cthulhu Fiction: The Book of Dyzan - 6027, $12.95

Non-fiction. A discussion of Blavatsky's famous book, the mysterious Book of Dyzan, the heart of the secret books of Kie-Te, once known only to Tibetan mystics. Includes lengthy quotes. Excerpts from the Society for Psychical Research's 1885 report on the eye-opening phenomena connected with the Theosophical Society. Editor Maroney's biographical essay for Madame Blavatsky starts off the volume with a fascinating portrait of an amazing woman. Mention of Dzyan in H.P. Lovecraft's writing is made. ISBN 1-56882-114-X.

** NEW WIZARD'S ATTIC PRODUCTS **

Besides publishing products for distribution to game, hobby, and book stores, Chaosium also runs Wizard's Attic, a mail order store where we make available products related to our games that we can't distribute. You can find the complete catalog at http://www.chaosium.com/wizards-attic/ or just call in an order at 1-800-213-1493 using Visa or Mastercard. Here's a sneak peak at a few new products the Wizard has recently discovered.

DWELLERS IN SHADOW TE0004, $18.95 RPG Supplement - A Cthulhu supplement by Triad Entertainments. Six scenarios sure to please. Include one shots and multi-session scenarios. Over 20 pages of handouts.

END OF THE WORLD TE0005, $15.95 RPG Supplement - A Cthulhu supplement by Triad Entertainments. Three apocalyptic scenarios place the fate of the world in the players' hands. Can Earth be saved?

GRIMROCK ISLE TE0002, $17.95 - A Cthulhu supplement by Triad Entertainments. Playable as a solo adventure or as a standard scenario. Players investigate a reputedly haunted house in Dove Bay and get much more than they bargained for.

As a reminder, Triad's Cthulhu fiction book is already available through Wizard's Attic:

Return To Lovecraft Country - #TE0378, $11.95

MAELSTROM STORYTELLING #HG1001, $$22.95 RPG Rules - In a different plane, in another reality, there is a world that once knew the glory of an empire that is now only known in stories. It's a world that shifts and changes. A place where dreams are sometimes real. A reality where magic is science. Where alien cultures live next to humankind. A place for war, for mystery, for romance. And through it all rages a storm so strong it can change the world, a storm they call the Maelstrom. Maelstrom Storytelling is a 216 page illustrated roleplaying game book that fully describes the world of Maelstrom and the rules for telling stories set there. Presented as a travellogue, it is enjoyable to read and easy to play.

Remember that Pagan Publishing products are also available through the attic. Here's a listing of what's in stock right now:

Coming Full Circle - #PA0503, $17.95 Delta Green - #PA0509, $27.95 Delta Green Eyes Only Volume One: Machinations of the Mi-Go - #PA0511, $9.00 Golden Dawn - #PA0504, $19.95 Mortal Coils - #PA0512, $20.95 Realm of Shadows - #PA0505, $20.95 Realm of Shadows Player's Kit - #PA0506, $9.95 Tales of Terror - #PA0510, $9.00 Walker in the Wastes - #PA0507, $19.95 Walker in the Wastes Player's Kit - #PA0508, $6.00

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CHAOSIUM: The R'lyeh Report, October 1998
CHAOSIUM: The R'lyeh Report, October 1998	CHAOSIUM: The R'lyeh Report, October 1998 Mon, 05 Oct 1998 14:09:24 -0700 The R'lyeh Report Volume 2, Number 10 October 5, 1998 "Bleak autumn mists send down their chilling load, A raven shivers as he flutters by; Through lonely pastures winds the rutted road Whose bordering elms loom bare against the sky." Welcome to the October issue of the R'lyeh Report, featuring all the latest news about Chaosium. To receive this monthly newsletter in your mailbox, you can mail majordomo@chaosium.com, with the command "subscribe chaos-info" in the body of the message. To remove your address from this mailing list, send the command "unsubscribe chaos-info" to majordomo@chaosium.com. Shannon Appel chaosium@chaosium.com RUMORS & NEWS NEW WIZARD'S ATTIC CATALOG ONLINE: As promised last month, a new, spiffy Wizard's Attic catalog is now online at: http://www.chaosium.com/wizards-attic/ Be sure to also check out the Wizard's Attic section of this R'lyeh Report for info on newly-available Triad and Hubris products. CHAOSIUM'S NEW E-REP: As of next week, Eric Rowe, Chaosium's Keeper of the Northern Wastes, will be returning to his old job as Chaosium's representative on the net. He'll be watching over the Chaosium mailing lists and related newsgroups, as well as answering questions sent to chaosium@chaosium.com. Chaosium's current e-rep, Shannon Appel, is moving back into the computer field. HEAR YE! HEAR YE!: Green Knight Publishing, which will be producing Pendragon products in association with Chaosium, has announced their first three products: _Arthur, The Bear of Britain_ (Fiction), _Tales of Chivalry and Romance_ (RPG), and _Tales of Magic and Miracles_ (RPG). No word yet on the precise schedule, but books should start appearing before the end of the year. RECENT RELEASES No products shipped in September, but be sure you've seen _No Man's Land_ for Call of Cthulhu and the _Nephilim Value Pack_, both out in August. UPCOMING CHAOSIUM RELEASES A product listed for a month is expected to begin shipping in that month. It typically appears in US stores within two weeks of shipping, and overseas at least a week after that. OCTOBER: For Call of Cthulhu Fiction: The Ithaqua Cycle - 6021, $12.95 This chilling cycle book includes thirteen tales related to Ithaqua, the Wind-Walker, collected together for the first time. Ithaqua was created by August Derleth and is based upon the terrible winter spirits, or Wendigo, of Native North American mythology. Includes stories by August Derleth, Brian Lumley, Algernon Blackwood, Joseph Payne Brennan, and others. A perfect book for those cold winter nights. Edited by Robert Price. ISBN 1-56882-124-7 For Call of Cthulhu Fiction: Nightmare's Disciple - 6018, $14.95 Our first full-length Cthulhu Mythos novel contains a wealth of terror and Lovecraftian flavor. By Joseph Pulver, Sr., this story tells the tale of an insane cultist of the Mythos bent on freeing a monstrous goddess from her imprisonment beyond the stars. Opposing him is a detective searching for a twisted serial killer and a pair of horror-store owners with a deep interest in music and the occult. The story is set in the modern day, in a world where perhaps H. P. Lovecraft is more prophetic than anyone dares believe. For mature readers only. 416 pages. ISBN 1-56882-118-2. NOVEMBER: For Call of Cthulhu: Before the Fall - 2377, $11.95 Five dangerous adventures concerning the quaint little hamlet of Innsmouth, Massachusetts, in whose harbor the fish always seem to bite unusually well. Now keepers have new situations for investigators to bite on as well. Tone and atmosphere are more significant in these adventures than quick shocks and visible gore. Useful as stand-alone adventures, or for insertion into campaigns as changes of pace. ISBN 1-56882-135-2. For Call of Cthulhu Fiction: Tales Out of Innsmouth - 6024, $12.95 A shadow hangs over Innsmouth, home of the mysterious deep ones, and the secretive Esoteric Order of Dagon. An air of mystery and fear looms... waiting. Now you can return to Innsmouth in this second collection of short stories set in that decadent town. Visit the undersea city of Y'ha-nthlei and discover the secrets of Father Dagon in this collection of stories by Peter Cannon, C.J. Henderson, H.P. Lovecraft, Brian McNaughton, Franklyn Searight, and more. Two stories are reprints, while the rest are all new tales of terror! DECEMBER: For Call of Cthulhu: The Creature Companion - 2375, $21.95 We are not alone. The universe teems with life. We name them Outer Gods, Elder Gods, Great Old Ones, Avatars, Sevitor Races, Independent Races, and they are all either malevolent or uncaring. This monstrous collection is a compendium of creatures, drawn together from fiction spanning over seventy years and from over ten years of Call of Cthulhu scenarios. Learn the secrets of the monsters of the mythos. Parts of this book were originally published as Ye Booke of Monstres I and II. This new volume also contains: several new creatures; the field notes of Sir Hansen Poplan; and four color plates featuring Azathoth's court, Cthulhu, the Haunter of the Dark, and Shub-Niggurath. ISBN 1-56882-133-6. For Call of Cthulhu Fiction: The Book of Dyzan - 6027, $12.95 Non-fiction. A discussion of Blavatsky's famous book, the mysterious Book of Dyzan, the heart of the secret books of Kie-Te, once known only to Tibetan mystics. Includes lengthy quotes. Excerpts from the Society for Psychical Research's 1885 report on the eye-opening phenomena connected with the Theosophical Society. Editor Maroney's biographical essay for Madame Blavatsky starts off the volume with a fascinating portrait of an amazing woman. Mention of Dzyan in H.P. Lovecraft's writing is made. ISBN 1-56882-114-X. NEW WIZARD'S ATTIC PRODUCTS Besides publishing products for distribution to game, hobby, and book stores, Chaosium also runs Wizard's Attic, a mail order store where we make available products related to our games that we can't distribute. You can find the complete catalog at http://www.chaosium.com/wizards-attic/ or just call in an order at 1-800-213-1493 using Visa or Mastercard. Here's a sneak peak at a few new products the Wizard has recently discovered. DWELLERS IN SHADOW TE0004, $18.95 RPG Supplement - A Cthulhu supplement by Triad Entertainments. Six scenarios sure to please. Include one shots and multi-session scenarios. Over 20 pages of handouts. END OF THE WORLD TE0005, $15.95 RPG Supplement - A Cthulhu supplement by Triad Entertainments. Three apocalyptic scenarios place the fate of the world in the players' hands. Can Earth be saved? GRIMROCK ISLE TE0002, $17.95 - A Cthulhu supplement by Triad Entertainments. Playable as a solo adventure or as a standard scenario. Players investigate a reputedly haunted house in Dove Bay and get much more than they bargained for. As a reminder, Triad's Cthulhu fiction book is already available through Wizard's Attic: Return To Lovecraft Country - #TE0378, $11.95 MAELSTROM STORYTELLING #HG1001, $$22.95 RPG Rules - In a different plane, in another reality, there is a world that once knew the glory of an empire that is now only known in stories. It's a world that shifts and changes. A place where dreams are sometimes real. A reality where magic is science. Where alien cultures live next to humankind. A place for war, for mystery, for romance. And through it all rages a storm so strong it can change the world, a storm they call the Maelstrom. Maelstrom Storytelling is a 216 page illustrated roleplaying game book that fully describes the world of Maelstrom and the rules for telling stories set there. Presented as a travellogue, it is enjoyable to read and easy to play. Remember that Pagan Publishing products are also available through the attic. Here's a listing of what's in stock right now: Coming Full Circle - #PA0503, $17.95 Delta Green - #PA0509, $27.95 Delta Green Eyes Only Volume One: Machinations of the Mi-Go - #PA0511, $9.00 Golden Dawn - #PA0504, $19.95 Mortal Coils - #PA0512, $20.95 Realm of Shadows - #PA0505, $20.95 Realm of Shadows Player's Kit - #PA0506, $9.95 Tales of Terror - #PA0510, $9.00 Walker in the Wastes - #PA0507, $19.95 Walker in the Wastes Player's Kit - #PA0508, $6.00 -- To unsubscribe from the chaos-info ML, send an "unsubscribe" command to chaos-info-request@chaosium.com. Chaosium Inc., Call of Cthulhu, and Nephilim are Registered Trademarks of Chaosium Inc. Elric! and Pendragon are Trademarks of Chaosium Inc. This message may be freely reproduced and redistributed. The following release was made publically available. We post it here for informational purposes. The actual ownership, accuracy copyright and credit is retained by the original author. It is provided under its original intent, as a press release.