June 3rd, 1984. Pekin, IL. Seemingly overnight, someone has put up several flyers. They can be found all over the city, on car windows, taped to the occasional building, but most are found on posts on street corners. You know, the things that hold up the electric wires and what not? Yeah, those. The flyers read as follows:
My name is Detective Harris. As many of you know, our city is quiet, and mostly peaceful. However, things are beginning to change. Recently there's been a strange string of murders going on throughout the city, and surrounding area. Most of these murders are the same. Limbs missing, bodies torn open, almost as if they'd been attacked by an animal. But what leads us to believe that that theory is incorrect, are a few key points of evidence: For starters, a viscous black slime is found at the crime scene. Our experts are currently saying whatever it is, doesn't exist on the periodic table. Secondly, an animal would use its teeth or claws to tear the bodies apart. However we've found that the removal of limbs was almost surgical, and with a blade. And as for the tearing, it does appear that claws were used, but with extreme precision. We're likely looking for a serial killer who collects limbs as a sort of trophy, and tears thier victims apart by surprise, seemingly. These murders are seemingly random, and none of the victims are connected to each other. We believe these are victims of opportunity and advise people to travel in groups, and even to carry a weapon of sorts. Be on the lookout. We've no eye witnesses to any attacks, and have no idea what this killer looks like.
June 5th- three more victims have been found. Same M.O. However this time one of the victims were extremely malformed. Purplish skin coloring on extremities, and enormous lower jaw with shark-like teeth, and the fingers and toes having long, sharp claws. The city is starting to become paranoid. People are afraid of leaving their houses, and some refuse contact with others. The numbers are growing by the day. Will you join them? Or will you find out just what's behind all of this?
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Greetings! Welcome to Murder in the Footlights! As stated above, there's a strange string of strange murders going on.
A few things to note:
This takes place on earth, so that means humans only.
This is the 80's, so a lot of tech we have today doesn't exist, or isn't as good.
The city is on lockdown. Nobody comes in, nobody comes out. Military have surrounded the city, and are distributing supplies and what not.
People are paranoid, not crazed. Though I suppose one turns to the other after a while. Things are mostly stable. No rioting, looting, or anything like that. This is only the beginning.
There will be "magic" but not in the typical sense. No fireballs, lightning bolts, or any of that. This "magic" is not known about by regular people. Starting, none of you can wield it, or know about it, but it will play a part later.
This is all Eldritch shenaniganity if you haven't figured it out yet.
This is my first time GMing, so have low standards.
The main idea of this RP is up to you: survive, hang out with Detective Harris, or go off on your own. Each will have its consequences, both good and bad. Examples: If you just wait for this to all blow over, you'll be mostly safe, but you'll need to keep track of your resources, one of which, may be sanity. Hanging out with Detective Harris will probably put you in some danger, but you'll have a professional by your side, as well as a front row seat to the events that unfold. And if you were going to go off on your own, you may discover things you shouldn't, but will be putting yourself in quite a bit of danger.
For now, feel free to ask questions as I've undoubtedly left some important details out.
Here's the CS outline.
My name is Detective Harris. As many of you know, our city is quiet, and mostly peaceful. However, things are beginning to change. Recently there's been a strange string of murders going on throughout the city, and surrounding area. Most of these murders are the same. Limbs missing, bodies torn open, almost as if they'd been attacked by an animal. But what leads us to believe that that theory is incorrect, are a few key points of evidence: For starters, a viscous black slime is found at the crime scene. Our experts are currently saying whatever it is, doesn't exist on the periodic table. Secondly, an animal would use its teeth or claws to tear the bodies apart. However we've found that the removal of limbs was almost surgical, and with a blade. And as for the tearing, it does appear that claws were used, but with extreme precision. We're likely looking for a serial killer who collects limbs as a sort of trophy, and tears thier victims apart by surprise, seemingly. These murders are seemingly random, and none of the victims are connected to each other. We believe these are victims of opportunity and advise people to travel in groups, and even to carry a weapon of sorts. Be on the lookout. We've no eye witnesses to any attacks, and have no idea what this killer looks like.
June 5th- three more victims have been found. Same M.O. However this time one of the victims were extremely malformed. Purplish skin coloring on extremities, and enormous lower jaw with shark-like teeth, and the fingers and toes having long, sharp claws. The city is starting to become paranoid. People are afraid of leaving their houses, and some refuse contact with others. The numbers are growing by the day. Will you join them? Or will you find out just what's behind all of this?
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Greetings! Welcome to Murder in the Footlights! As stated above, there's a strange string of strange murders going on.
A few things to note:
This takes place on earth, so that means humans only.
This is the 80's, so a lot of tech we have today doesn't exist, or isn't as good.
The city is on lockdown. Nobody comes in, nobody comes out. Military have surrounded the city, and are distributing supplies and what not.
People are paranoid, not crazed. Though I suppose one turns to the other after a while. Things are mostly stable. No rioting, looting, or anything like that. This is only the beginning.
There will be "magic" but not in the typical sense. No fireballs, lightning bolts, or any of that. This "magic" is not known about by regular people. Starting, none of you can wield it, or know about it, but it will play a part later.
This is all Eldritch shenaniganity if you haven't figured it out yet.
This is my first time GMing, so have low standards.
The main idea of this RP is up to you: survive, hang out with Detective Harris, or go off on your own. Each will have its consequences, both good and bad. Examples: If you just wait for this to all blow over, you'll be mostly safe, but you'll need to keep track of your resources, one of which, may be sanity. Hanging out with Detective Harris will probably put you in some danger, but you'll have a professional by your side, as well as a front row seat to the events that unfold. And if you were going to go off on your own, you may discover things you shouldn't, but will be putting yourself in quite a bit of danger.
For now, feel free to ask questions as I've undoubtedly left some important details out.
Here's the CS outline.
