Miskatonic University

Miskatonic University is a private, independent institution founded in 1690. The 120-acre campus is located in Arkham, Massachusetts and is named for the Miskatonic River, which flows through the town.

Miskatonic University ceased operations in 1936 due to financial problems. Most of the campus buildings were destroyed, along with the entire town of Arkham, the following year in the mysterious flooding of the Misaktonic River.

A formal organiation of alumnae and former associates of the university formed in 1936.

Faculty

Notable Faculty (as of 1924)

Name	Department		Name	Department
Dr. Henry Armitage	Chief Librarian		Professor Ferdinand C. Ashley	Ancient History
Professor Atwood	Physics		Professor Dexter	Zoology
Professor William Dyer	Geology		Professor Ellery	Chemistry
Professor Tyler M. Freeborn	Anthropology		Professor Lake	Biology
Dr. Francis Morgan	Archaeology		Professor Frank H. Peabodie	Engineering
Professor Wingate Peaslee	Political Science		Professor Wingate Peaslee	Psychology
Professor Warren Rice	Languages		Professor Upham	Mathematics

Alumni

• Calvin Alden, American author
• Howard Phillips, American journalist and author of pulp fiction
• Jeffrey Parkman, assistant professor of psychology, USC

Miskatonic as Patron

As a Patron, Miskatonic University provides research materials and resources for alumni and other associated individuals. through the frequent expeditions sponsored by the university, Miskatonic is also able to provide travel arrangements for certain exotic locales. Miskatonic does not provide weapons, armor, or other items related to combat. Equipment provided by Miskatonic tends to be scientific in nature and is rarely exotic or expensive. Miskatonic does not have access to cutting-edge technology; in fact, most equipment provided will be used and possibly in need of maintenance or repair.

Miskatonic is an extremely useful resource for those who have Occultism, Hidden Lore, or Magic-related skills. The university libraries hold copies of some of the rarest and most proscribed manuscripts in the world, with the special collections housing the sole surviving copies of some manuscripts. Miskatonic faculty have an incredible breadth of understanding and experience with the occult, and generally make themselves available to students and other Miskatonic friends. Due to the nature of the field, however, the assistance provided by Miskatonic is not always helpful or appropriate. If under the patronage of Miskatonic, characters get a +10 to Research rolls while utilizing the university's on-campus resources, a +6 to rolls at other Miskatonic facilities (such as satellite campuses or private libraries), and a +2 to Research rolls at all other college and university libraries.

Point Cost: 5 points

• Power: a fairly powerful organization (assets of at least 1,000 times starting wealth for the world).
• Frequency of Appearance: Fairly often (roll of 9 or less).
• Special Limitations: Minimal Intervention:.

External Links

• Miskatonic University web site