Mountains of Madness: Lovecraft RPG

Deep in the icy expanses of Antarctica lies a forgotten realm of ancient, cyclopean ruins buried beneath layers of ice. These ruins, the remnants of a pre-human civilization, hide dark secrets and entities from beyond the stars.

A chilling blend of lovecraftian cosmic horror and exploration, where scientific curiosity clashes with the unimaginable. The tone is foreboding, with an atmosphere of creeping dread and existential terror.

The late 1930s, just before the outbreak of World War II, as nations quietly scramble to uncover secrets that could grant them an edge. While some explorers come seeking knowledge, others arrive with darker intentions driven by greed and conquest.

• The Miskatonic Expedition: Academics seeking to uncover the truth about the Elder Things and their technology.
• The Stark Consortium: A shadowy industrial group financing secretive mining operations in the area.
• Cult of the Icy Whisper: Devotees of ancient Antarctic deities working to awaken slumbering entities.
• The Forgotten Sentinels: Dormant but potentially active constructs of the Elder Things, guarding their secrets.

• Race to uncover and control the alien technology of the Elder Things.
• Desperate battles against awakening eldritch horrors.
• Struggles between rival factions in the harsh Antarctic wilderness.
• Attempts to seal breaches in reality created by the ancient civilization.

• Lake’s Camp: A central hub for researchers and explorers.
• Cyclopean Ruins: Sprawling, maze-like remnants of the Elder Things’ cities.
• Frozen Abyss: A colossal rift descending into unknown depths.
• The Black Glacier: A shifting, treacherous glacier imbued with alien energies.

• Mythology and legends among indigenous peoples mention similar icy beings, though often dismissed by mainstream researchers.
• A mysterious, alien script found on ruins echoes in the dreams of those who encounter it.
• The ruins contain murals depicting a once-thriving civilization destroyed by their own creations.
• A strange hum fills the air near the ruins, said to drive some people mad.

The setting is rife with paranoia and mistrust, as researchers, cultists, and opportunists vie for control of the ruins. Fragile alliances form and crumble under the pressure of survival and the influence of cosmic forces.