African Bestiary
Wildlife and Wilderness of the 1920s
Chapter Synopsis & GM Prep Notes
This chapter serves as a comprehensive guide to the diverse and dangerous wildlife of the African continent for Call of Cthulhu campaigns. Investigators traveling across these untamed lands will face not only eldritch horrors but also the very real threats of the natural world, from stalking lions in the Serengeti to massive crocodiles lurking in sluggish rivers.
It offers a deep dive into various biomes, including the dense Congo jungle, the arid expanses of the Sahara, and the unique soda lakes of East Africa. Each environment brings its own set of challenges, requiring players to adapt their survival strategies against the blistering elements and apex predators alike.
Tactical Battlemaps for African Bestiary
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Devastated Jungle Clearing

Dusty Grassland Savannah

Brackish Salt Lake

Tropical Forest Swamp Clearing

Arid Desert Dunes

Tall Grass Savannah Plains

Dense Jungle Undergrowth

Sluggish Crocodile River

Rocky Mountain Escarpment

