Greystone Hall
Atmosphere A cold, oppressive silence pervades, as if the house itself is holding its breath.
Location Type Manor House
Strange noises and history enthusiasts reporting cold spots have drawn investigators to Greystone Hall.
Clues
- A torn, bloodstained piece of sheet music abandoned on the floor
- A faded photograph showing the family in happier times, with one figure noticeably altered
- A cryptic journal entry referencing 'the unseen watcher's gaze'
Dangers
- Incorporeal whispers that erode sanity
- Hidden trapdoors with sharp, rusted spikes
- A dormant cultist who can become hostile if disturbed
Secrets
- The manor was the site of a ritual opening a portal to a cosmic abyss
- A buried relic beneath the house anchors a rift to the Mythos
- The tragedy involved a sibling's descent into madness, summoned by forbidden knowledge
Description
Once grand, Greystone Hall now stands cloaked in peeling paint and shadow, its windows like dark, unblinking eyes. The air is thick with the scent of mold and decay, while warped furnishings hint at a violent, unresolved tragedy behind its walls.
Hook
Strange noises and history enthusiasts reporting cold spots have drawn investigators to Greystone Hall.
GM Notes
- Emphasize the uncanny silence and subtle wrongness in descriptions
- Use environmental clues to hint at the horrific event that once unfolded
- Introduce illusions or fleeting glimpses of the Mythos to unsettle the players