Malleus Monstrorum is Chaosium’s extensive, deluxe, and fully updated bestiary for Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition. It consists of two large hardcover volumes in a slipcase, containing nearly 500 pages of material, illustrations, and rules that present a complete catalogue of:
- monsters,
- extraterrestrial races,
- entities,
- Great Old Ones,
- Elder Gods,
- Avatars,
- unique Mythos beings.
This is the definitive collection of Mythos creatures, based on the works of H. P. Lovecraft, Derleth, and modern authors. It contains both game rules and rich lore, making it simultaneously:
- a practical tool for Keepers,
- a reference work for Mythos enthusiasts.
ContentsVolume 1: Monsters of the Mythos
- 150+ entries covering monsters, alien species, and folkloric beings,
- full statistics, attacks, and abilities,
- practical organization for use during play,
- guidance on incorporating creatures into scenarios.
Volume 2: Deities of the Mythos
- 110+ entries on Great Old Ones, Outer Gods, Elder Gods, and Avatars,
- foundational truths of the Mythos and its cosmology,
- ideas for campaigns involving cults, avatars, and cosmic forces.