Horror in the Nunnery
Horror in the Nunnery is a Call of Cthulhu scenario set in 18th-century Montreal, in the French colony of Nouvelle-France.
- Game system
- Call of Cthulhu
- Adventure type
- Campaigns, Adventures & Modules
- Language
- English
Adventure overview
After a devastating 1734 fire, investigators among the Hospital Sisters of Saint Joseph move to Belisle Manor, where a winter storm traps them and one of their own goes missing. The scenario blends folk horror with cosmic abomination and centers on horrors beneath the manor. The listing describes six pre-generated characters, cooperative play and an intended single four-hour session. It also notes that mature themes may be sensitive to some audiences.
What this product offers
Set in 18th-century Montreal, Horror in the Nunnery places investigators at Belisle Manor after a fire devastates the city and a winter storm confines them there. The listing describes folk horror combined with cosmic abomination, a missing sister and horrors beneath the manor. It states that the scenario features six pre-generated characters, cooperative play and an intended single four-hour session; mature themes may be sensitive to some audiences.
Suggested use at your table
As a suggestion, a Keeper could use the storm and the missing sister as starting points for a session focused on isolation and investigation. The listing places every scene in and around Belisle Manor and flags mature themes, so a group might discuss tone and comfort boundaries before play. These are table suggestions, not additional listed content.
Ideas for your table
- Suggested use: Begin with the discovery that one of the sisters is missing, following the scenario premise.
- Suggested use: Before play, discuss the listing’s mature-theme warning and the group’s comfort boundaries.
Questions & answers
What is this product?
It is a Call of Cthulhu scenario set in 18th-century Montreal, featuring six pre-generated investigators and intended for a single four-hour session.
Where can I see the purchase and download options?
Visit the original DriveThruRPG listing to check its current options. Purchases and downloads are handled there, not by GMCraft Tavern.