The Good Friends of Jackson Elias

257: Strange NPCs: Edgar Cayce (long cut)

Added 2023-03-28 11:50:19 +0000 UTC

This is the longer, unedited version of episode 257, for Patreon backers only.

https://blasphemoustomes.com/2023/03/28/strange-npcs-edgar-cayce/

We are returning to our Strange NPCs format, in which we look into the lives of historical figures who might inspire our games of Call of Cthulhu. This began with our first two “Great NPCs of History” episodes (one and two). We then had more detailed episodes about Albert Fish and Louis Wain.

This episode looks into the life of Edgar Cayce, the Sleeping Prophet. While Cayce’s work grew in fame following his death, becoming a cornerstone of the New Age movement, his origins were more humble. That’s not to say they weren’t filled with strange events. We delve into his life, belief and legacy, looking for elements we might include in our games.

Thank you to Mecrutio on our Discord server for suggesting this topic.

Submissions for The Blasphemous Tome issue 11

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Issue 4b is in the pipeline and will be available for download in early April.