The Making of Kenya
From origins to the 1930s
Chapter Synopsis & GM Prep Notes
This chapter serves as a deep dive into the colonial era of 1920s-1930s Kenya, establishing a rich, historically grounded setting teeming with cosmic horror. Investigators will arrive by sea, navigating the arduous journey through the Suez Canal to dock in Mombasa, before plunging into the heart of the continent. The narrative outlines local laws, distinct modes of transportation, and the oppressive social structures defining British East Africa.
From the bustling, segregated districts of Nairobi—contrasting the opulent European Quarter with vibrant Indian Bazaars and dusty outskirts—to the sweeping, untamed wilderness of the Rift Valley, the environment is as beautiful as it is perilous. Behind the facade of colonial expansion and untamed wildlife, the insidious influence of the Cthulhu Mythos begins to bleed into reality, waiting to be uncovered.
Tactical Battlemaps for The Making of Kenya
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Desert Canal Passage

Coastal Colonial Fortress

African Savanna Railway

Colonial Governor's Estate

Busy Colonial Bazaar

Dusty Outskirts Shanty Town

Highlands Savanna Plains

Alkaline Volcanic Lakes

