Cthulhu Returns: Storyline

Cthulhu Returns takes place in the 1920's, the same time as most Lovecraft stories. New players begin at Miskatonic University in Arkham, but may explore an enormous world filled with many secrets.

In the world of the Cthulhu Mythos, humanity is but a speck of dust in the universe. Creatures older than man, older even than the Earth, live unknown to society on the very brink of our world. Cthulhu is one such being, a Great Old One, stuck beneath the ocean in his ancient city of R'lyeh. Countless terrors and mysteries await players, who may choose to venture off on their own, or group together to explore the unknown.

Players must complete quests, face unspeakable terrors, and choose to either serve the dark powers or stand against them. As players gain experience from quests and fighting, they gain levels, grow stronger, and learn new skills. Everyone may choose their own path, whether it be to harness the powers of the occult for their own ends, or protect the fragile humanity of our world.

**Cthulhu Returns is always expanding, and will always have new areas for players to explore. Players may also complete events that can change the course of the entire game, such as a quest to release Cthulhu from beneath the ocean. Cultists may do this quest to release Cthulhu, while other professions may do the quest to stop them. Although it's considerably more difficult to release him, if it does happen, he will be free upon the world for a set amount of time before returning beneath the sea. This is just one example of how players choices can define the very world they play in.