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The Palimpsest Society

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Welcome to The Palimpsest Society, a Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast that starts in 1784 Philadelphia, where old stories refuse to stay buried and every clue seems to lead deeper into the dark.

Hosted by Alicia and Ryan, with Ryan as your keeper for this journey into mystery, investigation, and creeping dread. In this arcisodic series, you’ll join our cast as they uncover strange letters, occult symbols, eldritch horrors, and secrets hidden throughout these United States—one unsettling revelation at a time.

If you enjoy historical horror, collaborative storytelling, and a little chaos at the table, you’re in the right place. So settle in, keep your powder dry, and let’s begin.

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  • S1 · E3
    Wednesday · 2 min

    Meet: Dr. Abercrombie

    Character Introduction: Meet Dr. Prudence Abercrombie, a steadfast physician haunted by the death of her husband and closest companion. When an unusual letter arrives addressed to Mrs. Buchanan—a name she has not used in years—Prudence must confront the question that has followed her since his final breath: what truly happened before Oliver died? Welcome to The Palimpsest Society Join us in October for the newest Call of Cthulhu Actual Play in an original setting placing our investigators in Colonial North America shortly after ratification. Themes and warnings: This intro includes mystery, occult imagery, tension, and heavy themes. Listener discretion is advised. About the show: The Palimpsest Society is a Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast set in 1784 Philadelphia, following a group of new initiates as they uncover the hidden costs of knowledge, power, and transformation. Follow the show: Find The Palimpsest Society on social media and wherever you listen to podcasts @thepalimpsestsociety

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  • S1 · E2
    August 26 · 2 min

    Meet: Captain Ashcroft

    Character Introduction: Meet Captain Edmund Ashcroft, a disgraced officer haunted by the unexplained disappearance of his company. With his freedom unexpectedly restored and a long-lost possession returned, Ashcroft must confront the question that has followed him through years of imprisonment: what truly happened in those silent woods? Welcome to The Palimpsest Society Join us in October for the newest Call of Cthulhu Actual Play in an original setting placing our investigators in Colonial North America shortly after ratification. Themes and warnings: This intro includes mystery, occult imagery, tension, and heavy themes. Listener discretion is advised. About the show: The Palimpsest Society is a Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast set in 1784 Philadelphia, following a group of new initiates as they uncover the hidden costs of knowledge, power, and transformation. Follow the show: Find The Palimpsest Society on social media and wherever you listen to podcasts @thepalimpsestsociety

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  • S1 · E1
    August 24 · 3 min

    Welcome Dear Listener, to The Palimpsest Society-Season 1 Teaser

    Welcome to The Palimpsest Society Join us on 30 September for the newest bi-weekly Call of Cthulhu Actual Play in an original setting placing our investigators in Colonial North America shortly after ratification. Themes and warnings: This intro includes mystery, occult imagery, tension, and heavy themes. Listener discretion is advised. About the show: The Palimpsest Society is a Call of Cthulhu actual play podcast set in 1784 Philadelphia, following a group of new initiates as they uncover the hidden costs of knowledge, power, and transformation. Follow the show: Find The Palimpsest Society on social media and wherever you listen to podcasts @thepalimpsestsociety

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