The Sutra of Pale Leaves

Forgoten for centuries, the Sutra of Pale Leaves has resurfaced in 1980s Japan. A hypnotic text, this ancient tome inspires creative people, using them to spread the dream of the King in Yellow and the arrival of Carcosa.

Licensed to and published by Chaosium, the Sutra of Pale Leaves books contain scenarios and settings that can be played as stand alone or as a campaign. The King in Yellow—in his guise as the Prince of Pale Leaves—is here to help. Those who cry out to him lose their minds and souls, but it will be far worse for the rest of us.

The adventure to save Tokyo from the coming manifestation of Carcosa can be purchased on Chaosium’s website!

Reviews

Has Chaosium Finally Created the Next Masks of Nyarlathotep?
“Has Chaosium finally created the next Masks of Nyarlathotep?Twin Suns Rising stands out from most Call of Cthulhu scenario collections for two reasons: It’s not based in the 1920s-30s, and it is based in Japan, which loves Call of Cthulhu more than Western audiences.”
— TTRPG Insider,
REVIEW: THE SUTRA OF PALE LEAVES – TWIN SUNS RISING (CHAOSIUM).
“It’s smart, daring, atmospheric as hell, and surprisingly respectful. Even if I’m not the core target audience, I’d play this in a heartbeat—and I totally want to run at least one of these scenarios just to see how my table reacts when reality starts to crack. P.S. …And yeah, there’s a strong showing of Japanese and Japanese-American voices across both the writing and the art, including playtesters. This isn’t some outsider take on Japan—it’s clearly a collaboration with love, weirdness, and horror stitched into every page.”
— Zenith Comics Presents
Call of Cthulhu 7E – The Sutra of Pale Leaves: Twin Suns Rising – The Prince’s Shadow – Review.
“Ultimately, The Sutra of Pale Leaves: Twin Suns Rising represents one of the most sophisticated and daring experiences ever published for Call of Cthulhu… It is a campaign for those seeking something new: a horror that deals with culture, language, memory, identity, and alienation, and that uses roleplaying as a means to explore the fragility of reality.”
— Serial Gamer
THE SUTRA OF PALE LEAVES – TWIN SUNS RISING PER CALL OF CTHULHU: Review.
“An original product that uses the theme of the King in Yellow’s sinister influence in a highly effective and original way, placing it in a setting unfamiliar to the Western Call of Cthulhu audience… and therefore highly evocative.”
— DM Magazine

The Setting

Tokyo, 1989

This Call of Cthulhu supplement takes you to the Japan of the 1980s. It is a time when the generations are at odds, yakuza gangs are thriving, and the traditional world is at war with modernity. Ancient creeds, gods, and spirits vie to keep their toe-hold in this new world of capitalist opportunity—and overworked and overwhelmed humans turn in desperation to spiritual organizations that promise release and new meaning. This is a world that needs the Prince of Pale Leaves—and he answers the call.

The Scenarios

B1S1 – Dream Eater

The investigators are called to a district in Ikaruga town after cases of sleep paralysis, lethargy, and depression skyrocket—and all cases reportedly include visions of the same strange creature.text

B1S2 – Fanfic!

When the inspiration behind an upcoming action manga is proved to have nefarious origins, the investigators must intervene before widespread publication causes unparalleled damage to reality.

B1S3 – The Pallid Masks of Tokyo

The corpse of a gang member is discovered in Shinjuku—but its face is devoid of all features. The investigators are drawn into the mystery and must attempt to find the source of, and stop, a rash of faceless gangsters across the city.

B2S1 – The Bridge Maiden, Part 1

The search for a missing person leads to Tokyo’s fashion community.

B2S2 – Wonderland

When an avid video game player is injured, a spotlight is drawn to an new computer gaming craze.

B2S3 – The Bridge Maiden, Part 2

Earlier discoveries and consequences drive toward a nightmare conclusion.

B2S4 – The Fixer

A dark aftermath where the investigators seek to repair tattered reputations.