DOWNLOAD: https://shurll.com/2k9hjx In the following round, the victim suffers the permanent loss of 1D10 points of POW (+1 point per additional pseudopod) unless they can succeed with an Extreme Pow roll, with the drain continuing at the same rate each round thereafter. As a result, a human would be unable to move until the Old One departs (a process likely to cause a human host to die, if they havent already died from some new and horrific lifeform bursting from their chest or head). The section in Nameless Cults goes on to say that in times past many youths were sacrificed to the god in monthly ceremonies, held at the waning of the moon, designed to honor and appease. The Elder magic appears to be engraved into the land, affecting anyone who joins the community and lives there for 12 months. Interestingly, Yig is sometimes recorded as acting in a fashion that some would call benevolent toward humanity, encouraging and rewarding those humans who offer their worship and also to those who protect snakes from harm. Such cult leaders seem to be chosen by Arwassa. Historically, ceremonial rites dedicated to BMoth have encompassed wild and frantic dancing, depraved orgies, and savage acts of violence. In addition, such people may inadvertently open a channel to the Dark Mother and find that entitys thoughts entering their minds and directing them to even more outlandish outcomes. DEITIES OF THE MYTHOS Great Wisdom: Yibb-Tstll knows many things and may grant insight to a worshipper or another who offers something in return. Eihorts servants may be mind-controlled humans or aliens, conglomerations of its brood, or individual maturing broodlings. Since then, no reliable claims have come forth to suggest a reemergence of YeggHa, although the Concordance of Higher Elements by Hestia Locksby (and, possibly confirmed by certain dreamers) states that Yegg-Has shadow is alive and well in the Dreamlands. The beings form constantly shifts and changes as the geometric pattern spins, grows, shrinks, and changes. The cult is believed to operate out of the Northern Territory, but allegedly has members across the country. of the cult taught that their god would bring resurrection at an appointed time, with those restored granted the gift of immortality. Cult In ancient times, Yibb-Tstll was said to have been worshiped as the god Yib; however, no remnants of this cult are believed to exist in the modern world. It reforms in its Antarctic lair in 4D10+40 years. Within, its words conjure cruel beauty to inspire the reader to attain new heights of artistic endeavor that would surpass and render human experience meaningless. Cult Encounters Organized worship of Ithaqua tends to be located within the boundaries of its earthly domain, although that does not stop such cults recruiting or expanding their interests outside of the sub-Arctic and Arctic regions; however, key sites and rituals normally take place within its sphere of influence. Possible Blessings Create Darkness: causes a zone of total darkness 20 yards/ meters in diameter (costing 2 magic points). Gnophkehs, the horror of the North Sanity Loss: 1D8/1D20 Sanity points. Play with the newest version! Other names: Lord of Carcosa. Free shipping. What canon exists is loose and unreliable. With over 110 entries concerning Great Old Ones, Outer Gods, Elder Gods, Avatars, and Unique Beings, this tome supplies a plethora of ideas to immerse your campaigns and scenarios deep in the heart of Cthulhu Mythos lore. Other names: Lilit, Night Queen, Qallit-ur, Queen of Lies. Alternatively, may use its body-tail to smash opponents or propel itself forward to ram and crush. More tangible is the threat presented by the para-political group known as La Culebra la Unin (The Union of the Snake), believed to operate in Central and South America, and which may work in a coordinated fashion with serpent folk. But, they were not clouds I realized as they coalesced and took form, the air seeming to harden and take awful fleshy shape. humanity to conjure meaning and definition to explain such phenomena, with the entity reshaped and fashioned in the likeness of earthly gods. Yet, for some fear is more productive, and so monstrous forms like Yhath are used. All such cults appear to hold the central belief that one day Cthugha shall come to cleanse the unworthy from the planet and that the blessed ones shall be reborn in flame to claim this world as their own. A manifestation of Ithaqua may float past the investigators, paying them no heed, yet still, fill everyone with dread and horror. Possible Blessings Crystal Form: a portion of the body is transformed into living crystal, hard and durable yet retaining full mobility (and able to deal 1D6 damage from successful blunt-force attacks). Certain specific cults may be mentioned with a few key details; however, details are left purposely vague to enable Keepers to devise deeper backgrounds and operations to suit their own games. The pain may feel like boiling blood, inflamed nerves, or anything the Keeper chooses. One may suppose that should Earth and humanity one day become an inconvenience, Nodens would happily destroy or tamper with us. Fortunately, Mordiggian appears unconcerned with humanity as a species, preferring to tender its attention on ghouls and a few other loathsome creatures. Each round a victim is held they suffer 1D3 damage, permanently lose 2D10 points of APP, and must make a Sanity roll (1/1D6 loss), as their flesh and face are eaten away by alien enzymes. Occasionally, the distasteful enterprises of human worshippers may come to attention, leading to the discovery of cannibal-like families or secret societies devoted to the Charnel God. Hastur, he who is not to be named Sanity Loss: 1D10/1D100 Sanity points. Aura Items, locations, and folk associated with Yig are liable to carry the stench of the reptile house. In this regard, most scholars consider this to be the last of the Old Ones to fall (be it through lack of sustenance or somehow caused by Elder magics). The smell of acrid smoke, the air full of ashes, and an overpowering heat are the tokens of its passing. The members often living wild in remote locations, conducting blood rites, and practicing cannibalism. Cult Fire cults have existed throughout human history, and while many of these simply worship the flames, a few have been blessed with the knowledge of Cthugha. Little is known of the Zarrians to date, but one speculates that they are advanced and on par today with the elder things of old, perhaps taking their first steps into experimental bioengineering. Accounts record it manifesting as a column of flame, rising upward from the ground some 30 feet (9m), or as a ball of flame, perhaps 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m) in diameter. One characteristic of Arwassa seems certain: it outpours a perpetual scream that can drive people to madness and violence. Powers Poisonous: exudes poisonous gases; each round spent within 10 yards/meters of this deity causes 1D4 damage from noxious fumes if a CON roll is failed (suitable breathing apparatus may negate this effect). Ancient secrets, whispered lore, and collected facts concerning the alien and otherworldly horrors of the Cthulhu Mythos. Zu-che-quon, the ever dark Sanity Loss: 1D6/2D10 Sanity points to experience a manifestation of Zu-che-quon. 198 DEITIES OF THE MYTHOS SHUDDE MELL Aura Given that the Keeper of the Moon-Lens most likely manifests during Goatswood festivals, the atmosphere is likely to be lively and boisterous, although this probably changes to solemnity once the avatar arrives to take sacrifice. Powers Communication: able to relay its message in any form appropriate to the listener(s); thus, for humans, the words may be spoken, sent psychically into the mind, or be formed as a life-like vision. The ability works within a 5 yard/meter area, allowing sight of all directions, behind walls, inside containers, and so on, all at once. Magic POW: 175 Magic Points: 35 Spells: all Summon/Bind and Contact spells concerning other Great Old Ones and Star-Spawn of Cthulhu; others as the Keeper desires. Those inhaling the fragrance must succeed with a POW roll (see following) or begin to experience vivid hallucinations of either an ecstatic or horrific variety for 1D100+20 minutes (treat these as delusions and subject to a reality check roll as necessary. If the hunting horrors cannot take care of the situation, the Black Pharaoh uses twin scepters (one ends in a crook and the other ends in an inverted ankh) as foci through which he casts energy blasts every other round. Sanity Loss: 1D6/2D10 Sanity points. Much like the Lady of the Woods, the Great God Pan is a conduit for reckless desire, yet a far less subtle one. Thus, a new cosmic order is born from the death of the old. of restraint, piping out strange sounds that some liken to the maddening Music of the Spheres. in North or South America when Possible Blessings Toad Form: bestows the ability to transform into a toadlike creature, able to squeeze through small places, swim, and lurk in dark places. Manifestation: normally incorporeal, Sebek may manifest either in human-crocodile-headed form or as monstrous distorted reptile at will. 102 DEITIES OF THE MYTHOS 103 CHAPTER 2 m a l A one percent chance of a momentary manifestation of Hastur (physically or psychically), resulting in a Sanity roll (a fumbled Luck roll may increase the chance of this event occurring to 10 or more percent). Cult Powers Telepathy: may mentally communicate with any intelligent lifeform; the voice heard is like that of raging fire or swirling water. 177 CHAPTER 2 m a l Little is known concerning Qyth-az, which unlike most Old Ones, appears unable to physically move, being fixed in place upon the strange and lightless outer world of Mthura (believed to be somewhere near to Alnilam, within the constellation of Orion). HASTUR: RAVENING ONE, THE TYPICAL PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION: AMBER ELDER STR 100 CON 100 SIZ 70 (Avatar) Before us it appeared, falling from the sky in a fury of sound, and the earth-shaking where it landed. AZATHOTH: XADA-HGLA (Avatar) It was depicted as having numerous flexible legs that emerged from a bivalvular shell. What seems certain is its current freedom, but what drew it and keeps it returning to the Earth remains a mystery. Glenn Rahman: Ghatanothoa. A short-A is written A; a broad-A is written AH; a long-A is written AE. Earthly Forms Some Old Ones and Mythos beings may appear to take forms similar to earthly animals or humans. Thus, the conspiracy is built upon lies and misinformation intended to misdirect those who would seek to learn about the cult. When used as an attackusing the Fighting (Brawl) skillit deals 1D6 damage plus the loss of 1D4 points of CON; if a victim is held over a number of rounds, they may be frozen solid. Ancient secrets, whispered lore, and collected facts concerning the alien and otherworldly horrors of the Cthulhu Mythos. The victim takes no physical damage, despite the peculiar wound, but loses 4D6 points of POW and STR; POW loss is permanent, although STR loss is temporary (points are regenerated at the rate of 5 points per day of rest). Allegedly, a summoning rite exists, known as the Prayer to Zathog in the Book of Eibon, which is thought to call the Old Ones mind (and perhaps its flesh) to the summoner. Such arranging of cosmic matter would surely act to cause tremendous shifts on a planetary scale, and which would undoubtedly impact the Earth and our solar system in horrific ways. We have you covered! Ceremonies are debased affairs, often looking to observers like some scene of Hell from Dantes Divine Comedy. Other names: Go-Nup-Sis, Horror of the North, NoPhren-Ka. 158 DEITIES OF THE MYTHOS The Church of Starry Wisdom was founded in Providence, RI, (circa 1844) and grew to a membership of around 200 people, operating in plain sight within a church building. Charles Dunwoody, ENWorld,Malleus Monstrorum Unboxing. Perhaps, this remove from known places is a result of the casting down of the Old Ones by Elder beings, although that too is uncertain, as Yig seems to enjoy far more freedom than others of its ilk. 210 DEITIES OF THE MYTHOS UTULLS-HRHER (Great Old One/Avatar) matter, leaving scholars at a loss to what the aforementioned aftereffects could be. A stumpy and deformed humanoid figure possessing four eyes and four overlong arms, and three tentacles instead of feet. Whatever the reasons, worshippers appear to play out this cosmic feuding on a human level, with differing cults at each others throats and using deity-gifted magic to settle scores and thrown a wrench into each others dealings. The text also contains the highly useful Saaamaaa Ritual, said to offer protection from alien powers. Despite such common factors, Ithaqua is clearly not a wendigo in this sense, leading some to suggest that the wendigo lore was, in fact, derived from early contact with the Old One, while others retort that the two are separate things and that the Algonquian wendigo is just what they say it is: a malicious spirit creature that preys upon humans. While the flesh rots, the mind is assaulted by visions of Hastur, the Lake of Hali, and so on, causing the automatic loss of 1D4 points of Sanity per day. Most humans fall into an awed stupor in this Old Ones presence if they fail an Extreme POW roll. Being a living shadow, Han is immune to mundane weapons (incl. Perhaps a momentary visual connection is enough to allow Aphoom Zhah to touch that persons mind and sow seeds of corruption, possibly establishing a longer connection enabling the deity to whisper cosmic truths. Certain enchanted weapons may ignore armor. In the Roman world, Cybele became the Magna Mater (Great Mother), whose cult spread throughout the known world. In most cases, a Mythos god is above human intelligence, able to comprehend and perceive reality in ways beyond our understanding. Consume (mnvr): leaps upon the target and begins to absorb them over the course of 6 rounds. Others claim there is no link between the two, saying that Rlim Shaikorth was star-born and was drawn to the planets plentiful supply of easily gathered food. Richard Watts: The Mother of Pus. With this, the thing appeared, summoned to accept the sacrifices of the people. TYPICAL PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION: YGOLONAC Magic POW: 140 Magic Points: 28 Spells: Bring Pestilence (variant), Circle of Nausea, Cloud Memory, Contact Rat-Thing, Dampen Light, Deflect Harm, Dominate, Embrace of Yog-Sothoth, Implant Fear, Mental Suggestion, Send Dream, Utterance of Bile; others as desired by the Keeper. Then, the hosts flesh begins to rot, with the body becoming a mass of weeping sores, wounds, and necrotizing flesh (APP is reduced by 1D6 points per day; interpersonal skills may suffer from increased difficulty and/or penalty dice). In this volume, such entities are loosely framed within a handful of terms: CHAPTER 1 m a l or mutate life. Each round, if not well protected with warm clothing, a person is liable to 1D6 damage and the temporary loss of 2D10 points of CON (death at zero CON); lost CON points are regained at the rate of 1D6 per 24 hours following the encounter. 155 CHAPTER 2 m a l Cult: Brotherhood of the Beast Alternatively spoken about as the Beast and the Faceless God, this is a powerful, savage, and near-mindless manifestation of Nyarlathotep. Chaosium has released preview photos of the 7th edition update for Malleus Monstrorum, the bestiary/"monster manual" for Call of Cthulhu, via its Facebook Page. For the sake of convenience, the terms deity and god are used throughout to refer to these immense Mythos entities. The character of such groups varies wildly, from the debased and primal to intellectual and calculated. Another tells of a mysterious Pale Acolyte who will one day come to bear Chaugnar Faugn to a new land. Some scholars suggest the Pale Acolyte is none other than Nyarlathotep, although this line of thinking has been dismissed by others, who believe the figure is another Old One, who is destined to combine with and thereby become one with Chaugnar Faugn. Unless an Extreme Dodge or Jump roll can move a target out of the way, they suffer 11D6 damage. Encounters with Yig are likely to convey a sense of ancient wisdom combined with a deep loathing for something quite alien and unhuman. Upon reaching a new world, the entitys cosmic biology forces native life and pathogens to mutate and thereby enables such germs to have a devastating effect on local life. Try to emphasize human perception when dealing with the touch or manifestation of Mythos gods.