: Values calculated from your core characteristics: Sanity (SAN) : Equal to your Power (POW). Hit Points (HP) : (CON + SIZ) divided by 10. Magic Points (MP) : One-fifth of your POW. Luck : Initially determined by a 3d6 x 5 roll.

While Call of Cthulhu is iconic for its 1920s jazz-age setting, the horrors of the Mythos are just as terrifying in the modern world. Playing in the modern era—often defined by the 1980s to the present—requires an updated approach to character creation. Instead of libraries and hand-cranked automobiles, investigators have smartphones, internet access, and advanced forensics at their disposal.

POW ÷ 5. Used for spells or psychic abilities.