Episode
2 - Slow Boat to China Part 1 - In the Darkening Deep
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- Lightless Beacons
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- Feb 19, 2026
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- 2650
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Summary
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. 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 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. 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.