A container ship voyage takes a strange turn as the protagonist faces cargo irregularities and challenges being a woman in a male-dominated industry. They uncover empty containers, a mysterious lifeboat, and discrepancies in the ship's records. Despite finding no evidence of the paranormal, they contemplate sharing their findings with Elias.
The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game allows players to investigate supernatural horrors from the podcast or create their own, with tailored rules that reflect the horror and action of the stories.
Carlita Sloan recounts her experience serving on the cargo ship Tundra, where she discovered oddities among the crew and empty shipping containers, raising questions about the purpose of the voyage.
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Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game
The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game by Monty Cook Games allows players to enter the archives and investigate supernatural horrors from the podcast or create their own. The game is built on the cypher system mechanics, with tailored rules that reflect the horror and action of the Magnus Archives stories. Players can unlock mysterious supernatural abilities that come with the cost of fear and stress. The game offers the opportunity to become an avatar, although the implications of that are uncertain.
Filing System Errors
The archivist, Carlita Sloan, raises concerns about errors in the Magnus Institute's filing system. She notes discrepancies in case numbers, names, and other details. Despite the frustration, the archivist acknowledges the daunting task of revising the system and laments Gertrude's inconsistent records. The archivist remains unable to remedy the flawed filing system due to the overwhelming workload and sleep deprivation.
Strange Events on the Tundra
Carlita Sloan recounts her experience serving on the cargo ship Tundra. Initially desperate to find work on a new ship, she noticed oddities among the crew. They were unusually quiet and avoided meaningful interactions. Investigating further, she discovered that all the shipping containers were empty, raising questions about the purpose of the voyage. The crew later gathered in a lifeboat, enveloped by a mysterious sea fog. Sean Kelly, a crew member, mysteriously disappeared, and the atmosphere aboard the ship changed afterwards. Despite Carlita's desire to investigate further, the Magnus Institute avoids delving deeper into the matter.
Statement of Carlita Sloane, regarding her work on a container ship travelling from Southampton to Porto do Itaqui.
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