Bjorn, Gregory, and Russ corner Herman Brewster in his cramped office, determined to pry loose the truth about Lavender, the dead woman from the river, and what’s really happening inside the Silver Dollar. What starts as intimidation turns into something far stranger and more terrifying, leaving the men rattled and clutching a single, ominous name: Cornelius Weaver. As they gather allies and hole up at the Smith home for a sleepless night, Margaret wrestles with paranoia, forbidden knowledge from Buckman’s book, and the unsettling idea that their enemy might not even look like himself. By the time the harvest festival begins to take shape—and a mysterious “Professor Black” arrives with his traveling wonders—the settlers of Missouri Crossing are smiling in the sun, unaware that the noose around their town is quietly tightening. About the Chronicle Call of Cthulhu – Down Darker Trails: Missouri Crossing is a Western horror campaign set in 1867, using the Down Darker Trails supplement for Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition. The story follows the founding generations of Missouri Crossing, a rough camp town in what will one day become Bismarck, North Dakota—decades before the events of The Ultimate Evil. As immigrants, veterans, and drifters stake their claim on a cold, contested landscape, they must navigate community, lawlessness, prejudice, and the brutal realities of frontier life. Against this backdrop of manifest destiny, “northern horror” takes shape: long distances, bitter weather, scarce resources, and the creeping realization that some things lurking beyond the firelight are far worse than bandits or hunger. 🗨️ Hop into our Discord! Love the stories? Want to chat with the storyteller and players? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to geek out about tabletop roleplaying games? Whether you're a seasoned GM, a curious newbie, or just love hearing epic tales unfold, our community is the perfect place to hang out, ask questions, share your own adventures, and connect with fellow TTRPG fans. Come say hi—we’d love to meet you! 👉 https://discord.gg/T9zeN9p Follow Us X: https://x.com/Twin_Cities_VtM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesByNight/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/twin-cities-by-night/id1246523585?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/twin-cities-by-night YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBUyj7h-xIhwsM3kHK56SRA