The Lady Afterwards

The Lady Afterwards is a Cultist Simulator TRPG for 2-8 players set in 1920s Alexandria. It takes place in the world of the Secret Histories, where hidden gods watch over a world of apocalypse, yearning and forbidden arts.

It’s a non-linear, combat-light, story-centric tabletop RPG: an occult Egyptian noir inspired by classics like Chaosium’s Horror on the Orient Express.

The boxed version is available on the Etsy shop or as a limited edition Mysterious Package Company collaboration. The digital edition is available on Etsy, Amazon, DriveThruRPG, the Open Gaming Store and in a 15% off bundle on Steam.

 

Get the boxed edition
Get the digital edition

The Lady Afterwards

The Lady Afterwards is a Cultist Simulator TRPG for 2-8 players set in 1920s Alexandria. It takes place in the world of the Secret Histories, where hidden gods watch over a world of apocalypse, yearning and forbidden arts.

It’s a non-linear, combat-light, story-centric tabletop RPG: an occult Egyptian noir inspired by classics like Chaosium’s Horror on the Orient Express.

The boxed version is available on the Etsy shop or as a limited edition Mysterious Package Company collaboration. The digital edition is available on Etsy, Amazon, DriveThruRPG, the Open Gaming Store and in a 15% off bundle on Steam.

 

Get the boxed edition
Get the digital edition

You’ve been summoned to Alexandria, a city of coloured lights and curious histories. An old friend needs you to track down a woman. She’s probably in trouble. Probably trouble herself. Plus ça change.

Mirrors glitter at the Cecil, Berbers whisper in the El Bab Cafe, and statues keep their secrets in the cold depths of the bay. Something’s in motion, from the Arab Quarter to the Rue des Soeurs. Somewhere, the Serapeum stirs. The Hours have taken an interest.

Cherchez la femme, the saying goes. But what does the lady look for?

Boxed edition

The luxury boxed physical edition contains everything you need for several evenings’ occult entertainment with friends (and/or cultists). Each box includes:

  • The Lady Afterwards Game Runner’s Guide, a ~50 page TRPG scenario set in 1920s Alexandria
  • The Secret Histories Rulebook, a ~30 page mechanics primer
  • 18 hand-stamped clues, including telegrams, lovers’ notes, photographs and more
  • “The Essential Hours” pocket tarot deck of 23 Major Arcana cards
  • Eight customisable character sheets with personalised questionnaires and connections
  • Eight art deco character pins in silver and gold
  • A Game Runner’s Journal to keep track of players, game-states and evidence
  • A beautifully-scented black opium candle to evoke the Invisible Serapeum
  • A full-colour A3 map of contemporary Alexandria with real 1920s photographs
  • Two sets of antique TRPG dice in a velvet dice bag
  • A year-long 10% discount token for our shop
  • Access to a custom-built mood-music playlist of 1920s songs
  • A full digital edition of the whole game, worth £30

Mysterious Package Company limited edition

The Lady Afterwards x Mysterious Package Company collaboration includes everything in the original Lady Afterwards edition, but adds:

• Professional hand-aged and weathered handouts
• A full 78-card “Tarot of the Hours”, alongside the original “Essential Hours” deck
• An antique golden magnifying glass
• A sterling silver cigarette case, containing in-fiction character cards and clues
• A hardwood, hand-emblazoned “Taurus Express” travel chest
• 10% off all Locksmith’s Dream tickets
• Chance to win a $2,000 “Golden Ticket” for a free stay at the Locksmith’s Dream in 2022 / 2023, OR an MPC experience of your choice