Bookshops of Arkham

“Bookshops of Arkham” is the first atmospheric horror TTRPG show produced by Elder Eye that takes viewers on a dark and cinematic immersive journey. Created in partnership with Chaosium and Roll20, follow our group of players during a mind-meddling game of Call of Cthulhu.

Join Mark Meer as the Keeper of Arcane Lore as he guides Saige Ryan, Carlos Luna, Lucia Versprille, and Patrick Logan through an encounter with the servants of Yog Sothoth. Bookshops of Arkham is an original Call of Cthulhu adventure by Belinda Cornish and Darren Ormandy.

And if you're new to Call of Cthulhu, Bookshops of Arkham also features helpful pop-ups about the game's rules!

Elder Eye’s goal in producing Bookshops of Arkham was to make a more immersive storytelling show centered around TTRPG playing, with high production value to feel like a television show. Dustin and Devan, as well as their entire team have years of experience in movies and TV to achieve this feel for The Velvet Lodge show.

  • Bookshops of Arkham has an added custom score, sound effects, pop-up game and player tips, and well tailored pacing for the story and viewer experience!

  • An intricately designed & curated set, allowing players and viewers a more immersive experience.

  • Bookshops of Arkham uses handmade props, allowing players to interact with items integral to the story.

    Live NPCs are also utilized to help the immersion and storytelling!

What’s the Deal?

The System

Call of Cthulhu is the world’s best roleplaying game of mystery and horror.

In Call of Cthulhu, you take on the role of everyday people who become investigators of the unknown - whether they are prepared or not. The mysterious places, people, and situations you encounter are often not what they seem - you and your friends are the only thing standing in the way of diabolical cults and cosmic monsters from beyond space.