A mind-bending campaign for Pulp Cthulhu! Brendan Sterling sought answers in experimental past-life regression. Unfortunately, his mind isn't the only one seeking answers in the past. A Cold Fire Within is a campaign for Pulp Cthulhu. Set in 1935, a missing persons case leads to the discovery of a foul plot that could change time itself and bring disaster to the world. A cult intent on unleashing the power of the Great Old Ones leaves a trail through the Catskill Mountains and into the very heart of the planet! Within the subterranean world of K'n-yan, the heroes will encounter forgotten secrets, strange lore, and bewildering inhabitants. Curious cities of gold, ruined temples, and dark forests are just some of the terrors that lurk below the ground. Yet, before the heroes descend into nightmare, they must contend with remnants of ancient worlds, unruly mountain people, and psychic devilry. Along the way, the heroes may find that going back to the end of an ancient city is the only A Cold Fire Within is broken down into six chapters, one of which is allegedly optional. Each chapter/scenario ranges in length from 13 to 32 pages. The action takes place in diverse environments like New York, the Catskill Mountains, as well as in different locations inside the bowels of the Earth. One chapter even takes place in a past time, when beings other than men roamed the earth. Each chapter can be resolved in a maximum of two sessions, even though it is more accurate to say that most chapters will need one long session and a half to complete. The campaign is linear, even though the optional chapter can be explored from a number of locations. Each location contains both sandbox as well as linear elements. As expected in Call of Cthulhu, most chapters are mostly investigative in nature. On the other hand, and owing to the adventure's Pulp Cthulhu roots, there is a very high number of action scenes.