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The Sandman Will Keep You Awake - The Loop
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Map
South Africa is a space on the world map. It is represented by space 15.
Encounters
City Encounters
As Space 15 is a City space, an investigator can resolve a General Encounter here.
ID # | Set | Encounter |
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1 | You make sure no one is watching before sneaking out of the shop with your stolen goods (![]() | |
2 | Corrupt members of the police force pressure you for a bribe. You speak to some people you know to take care of the problem (![]() ![]() | |
3 | The shop is robbed while you are browsing! You attempt to fend off the thieves (![]() ![]() | |
4 | A group of intimidating Syndicate member demand you pay them for protection. You offer the well-dressed men what you can afford (![]() | |
5 | A shady figure offers to sell you a weapon, no questions asked. You speak with him to determine his motives (![]() | |
6 | You wander through the aisles of an antique book store. Although many extremely rare books can be found here, the organizational system is almost impossible to decipher (![]() | |
7 | A friendly game of cards ends with a very high-stakes hand (![]() | |
8 | A night of drinking and good cheer helps raise your spirits. Recover ![]() ![]() | |
9 | The police report that people are being abducted by a monster dwelling in the sewer system. Wandering through the underground tunnels you are suddenly attacked by a deep one (![]() ![]() | |
10 | The police ask for your help investigating a series of ritual killings. The grisly crime scenes threaten to overwhelm you with chills and nausea (![]() ![]() ![]() | |
11 | Legends say that this cemetery is haunted. Exploring the headstones, you encounter an angry specter, eager to share his story. The experience is nerve-wracking, but you try to listen (![]() ![]() | |
12 | The Syndicate is engaged in a gang war with local thugs and is under intense legal scrutiny. You try to trade your political clout for assistance (![]() | |
13 | A night watchman tells you that a crate of weapons has "gone missing" from his warehouse. You offer him some money to learn more (![]() ![]() | |
14 | This city is home to an exclusive club for world travelers. You try to convince them that granting you a membership would be a prestigious feather in their cap (![]() ![]() ![]() | |
15 | Grifters have chosen you to be their next mark. You plan on turning the tables with a few tricks of your own (![]() ![]() | |
16 | A shop in the old part of town is reputed to have an amazing collection of rare books, but the shop cannot always be found. You research the legend and do your best to find it (![]() ![]() | |
17 | A notorious crime boss offers to sell you valuable information. However, his asking price is more than you can afford. You may gain a Debt Condition. If you gain the Condition, he shares what he knows; gain 1 Task Unique Asset. | |
18 | At an estate sale, you bid on a box of a historian's books (![]() ![]() | |
19 | To find the city's legendary magic shop requires knowledge of ley lines (![]() | |
20 | You step forward to protect an innocent bystander from a gang of thugs (![]() ![]() | |
21 | The local Silver Twilight Lodge is under investigation by the police. The Lodge members will gladly contribute their magic to your cause in exchange for a favor. You may gain an Agreement Condition to gain 1 Boon Condition. | |
22 | You see a street magician use real magic in his act. Gain 1 Glamour Spell. During his show, he locks you in a safe (![]() ![]() | |
23 | A mob blames famed occultist Etienne-Laurent de Marigny for several strange deaths. You intervene to prevent his arrest (![]() | |
24 | A rich heir wants someone to fulfill his father's dying wish. He will not trust anyone who does not come highly recommended (![]() | |
25 | A local politician blames you for several murders and kidnappings. People have been convinced to find and punish you. You try to reason with them (![]() ![]() | |
26 | You try to convince a notorious grifter to teach you some tricks (![]() ![]() ![]() | |
27 | A man called Joey "The Rat" offers you the secret of a hidden treasure.[1] You haggle over the price (![]() ![]() | |
28 | A flood has destroyed the library. You look through the sludge for valuable items (![]() | |
29 | A secret society made up of the city's wealthiest elites contacts you with an invitation. They would like to initiate you into their inner circle. You may gain a Dark Pact Condition to gain a Promise of Power Condition. | |
30 | This city is having a festival. Recover ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
31 | You attend night classes hoping to learn a new skill (![]() ![]() ![]() | |
32 | You see a man throw away his papers to evade the police. Gain ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
33 | The noise and filth of the city is making it impossible to sleep, and insomnia takes a toll on your body (![]() ![]() | |
34 | You believe a that a municipal judge belongs to the Order of the Silver Tivilight. You ask him for help (![]() | |
35 | The city fines you for damages caused by your investigation (![]() ![]() | |
36 | You dream of Mnomquah, an abhorrent creature living beneath the moon's surface. You sense that it wants to make an exchange, and it entices you with a mysterious rarity in exchange for its freedom. You may advance the Omen by 1 to gain The Moon XVIII Unique Asset. | |
37 | You get caught in a gunfight between the police and thieves (![]() | |
38 | You spot your face on a wanted poster. You speak with a federal agent to proclaim your innocence (![]() | |
39 | A man has borrowed money to pursue his obsessive quest. You ask him to share the details with you (![]() | |
40 | You do what you can to alleviate the city's widespread poverty (![]() ![]() |
Other Encounters
- An
Eldritch token may be placed on this space as part of Renewing the Seal Mystery, thus it can be encountered.
- A
Rumor token may be placed on this location through Scavengers Mythos card; it can therefore be encountered.
Lore
Real World Location
More than likely, it is Cape Town, one of the largest cities and cultural centers of South Africa.
Notes
- Both
Sister Mary and
Akachi Onyele mention in their bios that start in Cape Town.
References
- ↑ A character first appeared in the game Arkham Horror 2nd Ed.'s The King in Yellow expansion.