A Farewell (of Sorts) from Prospero House

Friends, fiends, and fellow travelers, It’s been a joy and an honor tending the desk here at Prospero House—serving up shadows, secrets, and no small amount of horror over these past seasons. Many of you have joined me in delving the darker corners of Call of Cthulhu, chasing madness, Mythos, and mystery, and I’m grateful for every step of the journey. But the time has come, as it often does, to follow another path. I’ll be shifting my writing efforts to a new space: This Rough Magic on Substack. This Rough Magic will be something a little different. It continues the discussion about tabletop roleplaying games, but with a more personal and reflective focus—exploring how

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Gratitude for Prospero

Prospero House has shifted into another one of its lulls. Creative energy has not flowed recently, thanks to current events, perpetually escalating work obligations, and intentional dedication to family life. Gaming and related projects have shifted onto a deep back burner. I wanted to check in briefly to express my gratitude for the gaming community, the creative energy flowing through the Miskatonic Repository, and all the people I’ve gotten to spend time with during 2024. Here’s a brief, incomplete gratitude list.  Being able to attend Chaosium Con, Origins, and Gamehole Con and having the opportunity (and energy) to run 20 games between these three conventions. The unbelievable players that I’ve gotten to game with during

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What’s Happening at Prospero House

Things have been quiet around here lately. Even during my lulls, I strived to get at least one post out per month. February got away from me. My Masks of Nyarlathotep campaign is currently paused in Australia on the eve of departure into the Outback. I have found myself balancing my gaming with increasing (and rewarding) work responsiblities, as well as a deeper commitment to family time. Despite this, I’m always turning over ideas, getting occasional words down, and lurking on the edges of the community celebrating the fun of others and admiring the latest developments. As life evolves, I suspect Prospero House will too, and I remain committed to our mission, but I also

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