2 - Slow Boat to China Part 1 - In the Darkening Deep

February 19
44 mins

Episode Description

The passengers are introduced to their fellow dining companions: music teacher Phyllis Barnes, “waste management businessman” Stuart “Bunny” Bates, entrepreneur Takishi Suroda, and a mysterious researcher of the occult, Dr. Soong, with his silent manservant, Wang Ma. Dinner, drinking and dancing provide an indulgent backdrop to a mysterious disappearance.


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Cast:

Heather as your Keeper of Arcane Lore

Jae as Jefferson Hartley

Jayson as Professor Terrence van der Meer

Lydia as Edmond Lau

Matt as Jack “The Lad” Mahan


Episode edited by james, mixed and mastered by Jayson

Opening theme featuring the voice talent of Matt Crouch

All Lightless Beacons artwork by Jae Jeremiah-Goulding


As 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.


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