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## Reign of Terror

Mythos Horrors during the French Revolution!

Reign of Terror is an epic two-part historical scenario, set during the French
Revolution, playable as a stand-alone adventure or as an historical interlude
for use with Chaosium’s premium campaign Horror on the Orient Express.

_”The blade is poised, a shining length of bright sharp steel. The light
glints on a small pattern on the blade, a concentric circle. The crowd holds
its collective breath. Time stands still for an instant, and then the blade
falls…”_

A time of struggle, intrigue, and horror. A divided country, where the upper
class enjoys the bounty of wealth, and the poor cannot afford a load of bread.
Where the cries of anger and rage at life’s injustices find momentum, sparking
the people to unite and cast away the old regime for a brighter and more
hopeful tomorrow. In time, hope will be replaced with fear as The Terror
descends upon France, and the guillotine cries out for blood.

_The crowds gather baying for blood, while the “chop-chop-chop” of the
guillotine calls out…_

Developed by Call of Cthulhu mastermind Mark Morrison as a secret chapter in
the story of Horror on the Orient Express, Reign of Terror has been designed
for play with or without reference to that campaign. If used with Horror on
the Orient Express, it provides an exciting and action-packed “living handout”
that brings new insights and illuminates the players into the full horror of
one of the campaign’s dire villains.

Part One, set in 1789 amid the stirrings of the revolution, sees the
investigators descend into the catacombs of Paris and brave the tribulations
of courtly life, where debauchery and wickedness bring there own terrors.

Part Two, set during The Terror, catapults the investigators into a
conspiracy, where spies and agents seek out those who would destabilize the
new regime. Caught amongst the chaos and dangers of Paris, the way must be
found to stop a nightmare that would plunge France and the rest of Europe into
darkness.

_”Meat is a luxury for many. Butchers slaughter beasts in the courtyards
behind their shops; the blood flows out into the streets. The better cuts go
to the wealthy while poorer Parisians eat mutton, sausages, offal, and salted
pork.”_

This book provides a stand-alone setting, with a plethora of historical
details to help the Keeper bring Paris and the French Revolution to life.
Profusely illustrated throughout, with detailed maps of Paris, the Palace of
Versailles, and more! Alongside the two-part scenario of Reign of Terror is a
range of scenario seeds, each providing roots for extending play and building
a longer, more in-depth campaign.

_”I saw only narrow, dirty, and foul-smelling streets, and villainous black
houses, with an air of unhealthiness; beggars, poverty; wagons-drivers,
menders of old garments; and vendors of tea and old hats…”_
\–Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Further supporting the timeframe, the Keeper is provided with a full timeline
for the French Revolution, from May 1789 to July 1794, as well as a detailed
bibliography of books, films, websites, and graphic novels for further
research and inspiration.

Character Sheets and Handouts

For use with both options of play are six ready-to-use pre-generated soldier
investigators, each detailed with their statistics and motivations. There are
included in the download package.

Also, for those wishing to create their own characters and further explore the
setting, are ten era-specific investigator occupations, including cleric,
noble, and peasant, as well as guidance on social class, income, and weapons
of the period.

Liberty! Equality! Fraternity!

Whether choosing to play Reign of Terror as part of Horror on the Orient
Express or as a stand alone scenario, its twisting plot, dire threats, and
enthralling streets of Paris (to say nothing of the horrors within the
catacombs!) will keep your gaming group entertained for multiple play
sessions.

_Converted by:_ Ray Darling

Released on September 20, 2018. Designed for Fantasy Grounds version 3.3.6 and
higher.

Requires: An active subscription or a one time purchase of a Fantasy Grounds
Full or Ultimate license and a one time purchase of the Call of Cthulhu 7E
ruleset.

Fantasy Grounds – Reign of Terror (CoC7E)