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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 34 MIN

4 - Slow Boat to China Part 1 - Many Hands, Many Plans

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The passengers are compelled to spring into action after speaking with Dr. Soong. They search the ship for clues, putting their specialist skills to the test. While some are more successful than others, it is clear that something sinister is afoot aboard their vessel. Like this scenario and fancy playing it yourself? Purchase the Pulp Cthulhu Rulebook here: https://www.chaosium.com/pulp-cthulhu-pdf/Cast:Heather as your Keeper of Arcane LoreJae as Jefferson HartleyJayson as Professor Terrence van der MeerLydia as Edmond LauMatt as Jack “The Lad” MahanEpisode edited by james, mixed and mastered by JaysonOpening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt CrouchAll Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-GouldingAs with all our Call of Cthulhu actual plays, this episode contains adult themes and content that some listeners may find distressing. Immersive and evocative with music, sound effects, and a stunning cast, Lightless Beacons is an Actual Play podcast featuring the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG. Along with actual plays (live plays) of both classic and brand new Call of Cthulhu scenarios, we also feature regular panel discussions.Support us on Ko-fi and gain access to a treasure trove of exclusive content: https://ko-fi.com/lightlessbeacons Join our free Discord server where you can connect with horror TTRPG fans, meet our cast and crew, and discuss the podcast with your fellow cultists. https://discord.gg/snk8vNHAJk Follow us on our socials:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lightlessbeaconspodcast Bluesky @lightlessbeacons.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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