Call of Cthulhu in Potsdam: Reading and Role-Playing in the Library
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Between Library and Nightmare: a Pen-and-Paper Adventure in Potsdam
On September 26, 2026, a room for literary imagination, play, and suspense will open in the City and State Library of Potsdam. At Pen & Paper in the Library - Call of Cthulhu: The Necropolis, classic horror narratives meet the focused reading atmosphere of the Digital Workshop.
Beginner-friendly horror with intellectual depth
The adventure is designed as a classic, beginner-friendly Call of Cthulhu experience. The focus is on research, creative thinking, and the art of shaping a story from clues. This is where the literary quality of this format lies: it not only tells, but encourages participants to narrate themselves.
Egyptian Desert, buried signs, dense mythos
The Necropolis leads into a scenario that evokes archaeological fascination and dark secrets. New discoveries are uncovered in the Valley of the Kings, hidden in sand and stone, and an atmospheric role-playing game emerges from the tension between science and the uncanny, connecting to the great tradition of cosmic horror.
Playing in the Library as a cultural experience
The location gives the format a special radiance. The main library at the Education Forum Potsdam stands for encounter, knowledge, and cultural exchange; the Digital Workshop on the 1st floor creates the perfect setting for this. A seminar thus becomes a literary experience in which language, imagination, and community intertwine.
Framework, Participation, and Preparation
The event is limited to four players and is suitable for participants aged 16 and older. Participants are required to bring pens, paper, and something to drink. Registration opens on September 22, 2026. For all those who appreciate horror, role-playing, and narrative tension, a focused evening full of text, tactics, and atmosphere will be created here.
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Pen & Paper in the Library - Call of Cthulhu: The Necropolis connects literary fantasy, gaming culture, and the special calm of the library into an unusual cultural event. Those who want to not only read atmospheric stories but also experience them should not miss this event in Potsdam.
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