The wizard Sunda-lons journals found in Agonies and Deliriums (ed. 7 UNKNOWABLE: 1 ABOUT THE GODS OF THE MYTHOS CHAPTER W The Cthulhu Mythos is yours. Ghroth is a planet-sized, star-like entity seemingly comprised of living gas, ash, and molten iron. The seeker of knowledge must sup of the Black Milk directly from one of the entitys many teats, which may mean a brief tussle with a thirsty nightgaunt. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Such visions seem to reflect or parody earthly forms, perhaps the viewer translating the Old Ones shape and features through the prism of their own rationality. From time to time, reports of savage murders lead some to speculate that blood rites continue to be performed. TYPICAL PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION: DAOLOTH STR n/a CON 500 SIZ 200* DEX 150 *SIZ increases every round unless bound within a magical ward. Some variation on this theme may be encountered, with some cults proposing death is not an end but rather a gateway to another and better life. The skin is oily and moist, coated in something like sweat. Regaled in a gown of yellow, he stands twice as tall as any man. Many shrines to this Old One may be found in subterranean temples, although a handful of shrines, looking like tall stone pillars or obelisks, are said to survive in remote parts of the Old World. One challenge takes the cake when it comes to the need for communication though, but we have ways to assist you. Zathog, lord of Zarr Sanity Loss: 1D6/2D10+4 Sanity points if encountering Zathog. Crush: targets any group within 5 yards/meters, all of whom may attempt a Dodge roll to avoid being crushed for 6D6 damage. These beings psychic resonances filter into human dreams and minds, taking shape and channeling cosmic secrets of what was, what is, and what shall be. Both The Keeper's Companion (Vol. Combat Attacks per round: 1 (engulf ) Engulfs target, who suffers 6D6 damage by electrocution; victim must succeed with combined CON and POW roll or dies from heart failure. In some cases, its servants have been sent far to reclaim and uncover pieces of the meteorite the Old One arrived in; some speculate that in doing so the servants are able to revive what might be considered a sleeping or dead shard of the entity, while others argue that Glaaki remains in a weakened state (following its momentous arrival) and the crystals it obtains are absorbed as a means to re-energize and restore it to full health. Interestingly, the Lakota people of North America also have a trickster-spider in Unktomi, while a number of First Nation peoples (Hopi, Cherokee, and Navajo to name some) consider Spider Grandmother to have created the world by weaving her webs. Varies: the Keeper should determine what additional powers a Lesser Other God may possess. It is said that, when the stars are right the Great Old Ones will plunge from world to world and the universe shall truly know fear. This mouth reveals no teeth but is always agape, fixed in a perpetual scream. Using magic to banish, bind, or mollify is often the sensible avenue to take, although this is not without its own dangers and far-reaching consequences. Immune to mundane weapons (incl. bullets). Whether this is accidental or a means for the Elder deity to appear before or communicate with humans without driving them insane is unknown. Is it imprisoned, trapped, or otherwise bound to a certain location, place, or time? In some cases, early contact might cause some to believe they are hearing or seeing communications from the man in the TV, or the voice on the radio, or aliens. TYPICAL PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION: CHORAZIN STR n/a CON n/a SIZ n/a Encounters DEX n/a Consumers of media (whether radio, television, or the internet) may find themselves targeted by Chorazin. Its flesh was like rock, dark gray and pitted, its form a hybrid nightmare of worm-snake-squid. While nothing can completely negate the pheromones or its fragrance, such equipment may award a bonus die to rolls to resist their effects. In addition to the human devotees, the sand dwellers recognize this avatar (known to them as Chu-Norr-A), performing ceremonies and unspeakable rites in its honor. While some see Cythulos as a semi-manifestation of Azathoth: the cosmic principle of death made manifest. Regenerates at the rate of 20 hit points per round (death at zero hit points). Many presume the Elder Ones had a role in casting Ghizguth to Earth, like so many of the Old Ones seemingly imprisoned here. of connection are not without dire risk, as certain pieces of lore state that human eyes and minds cannot behold the totality that is Azathoth, and, to do so, would melt ones eyes and brain. Within 3 miles (5 km): 1/1D6 Sanity point loss. Should the accounts of the wizard Sunda-lon fall into the wrong hands, one might suppose a knowledge of this Old One could inspire some to take up its worship. Certainly, the Illuminatos Cosmica (by Fedele Sepulcri) purports that DEX 100 Hit Points: 100 Damage Bonus (DB): +4D6 Build: 5 Move: 9 / 12 flying / 30 swimming Combat Attacks per round: 2D6 (strike, tear, rend, grasp) or 1 (smash) May attack with 2D6 tentacles per round; each is equipped with retractable razor-like hooks to tear and rend flesh, that are capable of also cutting through metal. Perhaps this avatar might be seen as Cthulhus rage, if such human emotion might be used. They wait patient and potent, for here shall They reign again. Lastly, careful interest should be given to the Caduceus organization (see Chaosiums The Two-Headed Serpent) and to the separate but powerful Explotaciones de Amaranto (Amaranthine Holdings), based out of California, US. Aura A sense of otherworldliness pervades the area in which this entity lies, and of things unclean and unnatural. Occasionally, an idol of Ythogtha comes to light, often misattributed to some earthly creature, god, or mythological creation, and, as these are highly sought after by certain scholars and worshippers, the competition to claim, steal, or purchase these can be fierce. The embrace is powerful, although the victim may attempt to wriggle free with a STR or DEX roll at Extreme difficulty. Medical care can close up the wound, but thereafter, the person carries a large and unsightly scar. (Outer God) It burst from the ground, a noxious blaze of green flame and light. Control Light: any light sources go out on the arrival of Bugg-Shash. Just as such matters are reaching a bloody conclusion, the Queen in Red disappears without a trace, leaving her followers to answer for their (and her) crimes. Slashing and piercing weapons cause the Old Ones blood to splatter (see Blood above). May regenerate hit points by expending magic points on a 1 for 1 basis (death at zero hit points). Such spawn have 8 hit points and possess 2 attacks per round at 50% (25/10) with 1D6 damage. Land Walk: if warranted, the avatar may leap from the water onto land and walk on its many tentacular growths that sprout from its body. Those surviving seem forever touched by the incident, afraid of the cold, afraid of mountains, and afraid of forest wildernesses. If reduced to zero hit points, the body possessed by Ygolonac crumples to the ground while the Old Ones mind returns to it lair. The victim may attempt to escape with an Extreme STR or DEX roll. This is really an amazing addition to my Call of Cthulhu library. If the CON roll succeeds, victims can begin to regain magic points at the usual rate of 1 point per hour. Arm lost; 1D6+2 damage; CON roll to remain conscious; penalty die to appropriate actions and DEX. Thus, here, we perhaps see a prison wall made by the will of the Elder Ones. bullets) attacks; mundane weapons rapidly age (rust, crumble, break) when they touch Quachil Uttaus. Such encounters appear random, although rumors exist of a certain calling ritual that may summon this avatar to open a way to other places in return for payment. In human reckoning, Hypnos seems to have first come to the attention in the ancient world of the Greeks (ancient Roman also, where the god was called Somnus). Hit Points: 75 Damage Bonus (DB): +4D6 Build: 5 Move: 16 Combat Attacks per round: 1D4 (kick, strike, or grab) or 1 (swallow or crush) May kick, strike, or grab 1D4 opponents with legs, arms, or tongue. At zero POW the victim is permanently controlled; an otherwise mindless thing hosting a portion of Saaitiis will. Aura Coming from a distant dimension fundamentally different to our own, Pharols aura may be not only disquieting for humans but also produce physical reactions, such as nausea or hot and cold shivers. Aura A cloying dryness felt in the throat, and a strange and unnatural warmth are signifiers of the proximity of this Old One. Hit Points: 45 Damage Bonus (DB): +3D6 (+4D6*) Build: 5 (6*) Move: 14 *SIZ 125 in monstrous lizard form, granting increased DB and build. Notably, the INT characteristic has been removed for Mythos gods, as it is essentially meaningless in game terms and serves little to no purpose. Encounters If experimenting with the Gate spell or similar portals, one may inadvertently find a way into the pocket dimension holding Yu-mengtis. The information within is designed to bring the creatures and bizarre races of the Cthulhu Mythos to life at the gaming table, as well as all manner of Great Old Ones, Outer Gods, Elder Gods, Avatars, and Unique Beings. Sudden thunder and lightning, signifying something bad just happened, with the individual cursed with misfortune for the next 24 hours (a penalty die imposed on all skill, characteristic, Luck, and Sanity rolls), plus, during this period, others regard the individual concerned with some level of repulsion (an undefinable quality that simply repels others). All parts bursting and renewing, dripping, joining, melting, and reshaping. Call Of Cthulhu: Malleus Monstrorum - Cthulhu Mythos Bestiary (HC) Call of Cthulhu RPG: Investigator Rulebook (HC) . 92 DEITIES OF THE MYTHOS GOL-GOROTH enough blood has been spilled in its name. Watch the unveiling video to see the book for yourself. Until then, Bast is content to monitor and sometimes take a hand in the affairs of our planet. Forms of attack generated by spells or other Mythos powers (e.g. If reduced to zero hit points, the Feaster falls to the ground and bursts, sending viscera flying everywhere. Cult The ancient Cult of Sebek believed their god to be a source of infinite life and pathway to immortality. Do fire, electrical, chemical, or other forms of damage cause harm? Certainly, while such human historical and cultural correspondences suggest a direct link to the Dagon and Hydra of the deep ones, the evidence is patchy and fragmented at best, and could conceivably simply be a matter of coincidence, although grains of truth are often to be found in the human record emerging from the hidden seeds of the Mythos. A pool of gray stinking foulness, quivering and swelling in disjointed rhythm, and at its edges was a tide of obscene offal. Some state this entity is a vessel for Cthugha, while others speak of it as the Great Old Ones child that may one day evolve into an Old One in its own right. Of course, those venturing into the Dreamlands may unwittingly find themselves face to face with Yegg-Has dream manifestation. While many tales of this latter form may, in the main, be nothing more than fanciful folklore, kernels can be found to suggest a darker truth. Magic POW: 135 Magic Points: 27 (60)** Spells: Animate Mummy, Appear Human (variant), Bind Enemy, Bring Haboob, Contact Lloigor, Create Child of the Sphinx, Implant Fear, Parting Sands; others as the Keeper desires. If the Luck roll is failed, their mind is unable to shut down in the face of the overload, causing the instant loss of 4D10 Sanity points, as well as the loss of their dream personality and memories (they become a blank slate)when they wake from a dream, they remember nothing of the dream. Think of this as the human mind trying to make sense of an alien thoughtform. In some cases, such earthly gods have retreated or transitioned to the Dreamlands, perhaps now as echoes or memories of once-earthly deities. The differing pheromones produce a spell-like effect (refer to the spell descriptions as necessary), cost 5 magic points to produce (only one may be active at any time, but can be changed within one round to then take effect 1D4 rounds later). Scott has also written and edited fiction, being published in various magazines and by publishers including Chaosium, Barnes & Noble, PS Publishing, and others. 2 talking about this. Krnk: a sentient machine-like being; an enormous conglomerate of mechanical parts that continually changes in size and form by the addition and reduction of mechanical elements 170 DEITIES OF THE MYTHOS Urafty: a jellyfish-like entity whose coiled tentacles are each tipped with an elongated bulb. BMoth, the devourer Sanity Loss: 1/1D8 Sanity points. They retain their characteristics, although increase STR by 20+1D10 points, CON by 20+1D10 points, and reduce POW to 05. What the final outcome could be remains uncertain, but it may be reasonable to assume Bugg-Shash seeks a way to permanently break free from its home dimension, allowing it to feed without restraint. Its eyes are inhuman, possessing the horizontal pupils of a goat, its ears are pointed, and two horns rise above its brow. Such once-human creatures give little away and are virtually impossible to read with Psychology rolls. (Great Old One) The painting depicted a black wall of slime, oozing and quivering and glistening in an unwholesome light cast by a crescent moon. Fighting 100% (50/20), damage 1D10 (see above) Vampiric (mnvr) 100% (50/20), damage 1D10 POW (see above) Armor None, but ignore the first 10 points of damage suffered in a round (i.e. Such things may especially be true for ancient wizards who believe this entity can provide the answers and the means to accomplish some form of transcendence. Charles Dunwoody, ENWorld,Malleus Monstrorum Unboxing. Initially, those succeeding in a combined CON and POW roll receive a boost to their vitality, regenerating lost hit points, mending wounds, and curing illness and disease. It calls to me and I shall answer. A few human worshipers or followers, who tend to be solo operators inflicted with some shard of cosmic insight into the reality and being of Cxaxukluth. Hinkley Martins, a professor at Miskatonic University, speculated in his paper, Evidence of the Creation of Life as Seen in the Necronomicon and Other Texts, that these two beings were, in fact, differing facets of the same mythic entity, with each form assimilated into differing cultures in prehistory. Other names: Bu-al-Sugg-ashh, the Dark One, the Drowner, He Who Comes in Darkness, the Night-Thing. Dissolution: black ichor erupts from the skin, melting flesh and internal organs, killing the person in one round. Where a link is established, the person experiences horrible and vivid dreams of descending into hellish labyrinths to the maddening sounds of countless Aura A cloying earthiness surrounds this entity as well as the aura of a predatorbestial, threatening, and hungry. Except for Nyarlathotep, these gods have little to do with humanity. Ratings & Reviews A cavalcade of monsters and god-like alien intelligences beyond human understanding, all vividly detailed and portrayed. A few have commented that the entities did not originate in either of these constellations, which were merely staging posts, with Zhar and Lloigor heralding from a dimension named Jun-darr, said now to be inaccessible. Possible Blessings Snake Hands: both of the worshippers hands are transformed into bundles of twisting, snake-like tendrils, each possessing a small mouth, which can strike out and bite opponents. I've said for years that Chaosium will sell you more game, more supplement, and more adventure for your money than anyone in the industry. For those with lumps on their front lower abdomen, the effect can appear like a pregnancy or that the person has undergone significant 70% (35/14), damage 3D6 70% (35/14), damage 1D10 POW (see above) Armor None. Sold separately, the Malleus Monstrorum Keeper Deck provides over 60 monsters on handy tarot-sized cards for quick reference. Other names: Ghe-Zulth, Lord of the Deeps, Spawn of Cxaxukluth. Perhaps a portion, something like a wall of cold flame or a sphere of cold, might be sent in respect of a summons, like a herald or a mouthpiece for the god. Ones power. One tale predicts that when the two entities come together they will combine to form a new god that will bring unspeakable horror to the stars. Certainly, spates of missing young people and children may arouse suspicion, give the gods preference for the blood sacrifice of the young. While often female in aspect, the avatar is said to also take a male form, although this remains unconfirmed. Legend speaks of the deity creating servants (see Miri Nigri and Chaugnar Faun, Brother of) who attend to its needs and are sent forth at differing times to capture humans for their master to feed upon. Seemingly, the King appears either in a regal robe and cloak of many yellow hues or in a tattered gown of many colors (usually yellows, oranges, and browns). Cargo Cult: Glozel Est Authentique!. Beware the sensuous beauty, alabaster skin, and flowing black hair for they hide the leprous and phosphorescent limbs and form of Lilith: this smiling beauty masks a bestial angel of death that shall consume your soul. Powers Destruction: should Xada-Hgla ever fully open its bivalvular shell, it releases a blinding and devastating energy wave, causing all matter within 50 yards/meters to disintegrate (1D100 damage) as though a limited nuclear explosion had taken place. If using human concepts for understanding, Azathoth might be considered the positive to Daoloths negative, each canceling one another out and maintaining some form of cosmic balance. Zoth-Ommog, scion of Cthulhu Sanity Loss: 1D6/2D10 Sanity points to encounter ZothOmmog. $162.80 & FREE Delivery. Geoff Gillan: The Skinless One. 24:06. that ground down anything they touched. Yet with some fascination do they watch us, waiting for the aeons to pass until the cosmic tides draw them forth in their full splendor. Thus, while some are aware of the Messenger, they do not see it as a deity, and there is no organized worship of it. Often, such individuals are musical geniuses, for whom this music acts like a Rosetta Stone: a pathway to understanding levels of sound and music heretofore unknown. About the head grew six eyestalks, each moving independently and able to also retract fully. It takes one full round to disappear through an angle and step out through the exit angle (thus, it reappears at the end of the current round). While some texts describe these ancient beings as benevolent patrons of humankind, I find such theories to be dangerous and misguided at best. Note that anything touched by Cthugha may catch on fire; if an investigator, call for a Luck roll to determine if clothing and/or hair catch alight (causing 1D6 damage per round until put out). According to some sources, Kassogtha shares some relationship with Great Cthulhu, with more than one tome speaking of these deities creating or unifying to form or breed the entities commonly known as Nctosa and Nctolhu. Small, vestigial legs dangled about its underside, although these did not seem to serve any purpose as it glided over the floor with a slug-like quality. Indeed, do these beings still live and exist? Should the full being and power of Azathoth be turned toward the Earth nothing would remain of the planet or its inhabitants (either totally destroyed or mutated beyond recognition). Play with the new version! Best considered a malignant force, Ygolonac appears to exude and foster a moral decline in those it influences, with some scholars saying the entitys mind has a fondness for reaching out to touch those humans already predisposed to debauchery and low moral behavior. Presumably, this entity remains somehow chained or tethered to the deep oceans, occasionally rising upward to cause the mysterious disappearances of ships and their crew. Mundane weapons are destroyed after an initial strike (see Corrosion and Toxicity); note that while bullets are affected, they deal their normal damage being single strike weapons. 5. Often, such people favor a bohemian or decadent lifestyle, which may be illustrated through an obsession with artistic pursuits (such as poetry, fine art, and drama) and aesthetic attitudes. Of course, nothing is ever certain, and there do appear to be moments when the entity wakes briefly before returning to deeper slumbersuch moments usually herald great catastrophe somewhere in the universe. Such terrors continue until either the representation of Groth-Golka is destroyed or the person affected receives five consecutive days of psychoanalysis. We have you covered! Sold by: Gumnut . Of course, such schemes are incredibly dangerous, and often playing with such fire means getting burned yourself. Very good book with a lot of content. When a victims INT is reduced to zero, their skull bursts open and the entity slurps out their living brains. At best, we can strive to understand through the historical record where this entitys appearances appear to intersect. Perhaps, this 237 CHAPTER 2 m a l strange evolution is the ultimate pathway for those beings we call the Outer Gods and Old Ones? Copyright 2023 EBIN.PUB. Some of its servants are tasked with writing, copying, or compiling volumes and editions of the Revelations of Glaaki. Trunembra, angel of music Sanity Loss: 1D4/2D10 Sanity points to hear or experience Trunembra. A full moon is particularly beneficial. 39 CHAPTER 2 m a l Aura Baoht Zuqqa-Mogg, bringer of pestilence A sense of unwholesomeness accompanies Baoht ZuqqaMogg and it works. This sudden storm rages about 30 yards/meters in diameter around the Old One, restricting visibility greatly. Posted by nicholas Bariola on 1st Jul 2020. ) 127 Mordiggian 131 Nug & Yeb 140 Nyogtha 165 LESSER OLD ONES Nctosa and Nctolhu 136 Saaitii (? Water and so forth can wash the blood away. When swarming targets, such creatures stings and bites are worse than normal (due to having fed on its special juices), causing 1D6 damage per round a person is exposed. One must assume that this entity remains in a state of sleep or stasis, able to interact with life in and around the water in which it lies, but unable to move from the water, although this is pure conjecture. If reduced to zero hit points, Yegg-Ha collapses and dies, its body decaying over time. bullets). Immune to cold, water, and electrical attacks (thus, fire and chemical (defoliants, herbicides) attacks can cause harm, dealing 1D6 to 1D10 damage per round, depending on the size of the source). Ithaquas purpose remains somewhat unclear, although most agree that the deity endures some form of suffering, but whether this is from its partial imprisonment (presumably of Elder One design) or from some other ongoing torment is unknown. Aura The differing aspects of Yidhra offer sometimes opposing or divergent auras. Other names: Doom Maker, the Harbinger, Nemesis, World Killer. Magic POW: 140 Magic Points: 28 Spells: Alter Weather, Blight/Bless Crop, Contact Chthonian, Deflect Harm, Dominate, Enthrall Victim, Send Dream, Sense Life, Wrack; others as the Keeper desires. Magic POW: 200 Magic Points: 40 Spells: limited, possibly Summon/Bind Dark Young; as the Keeper desires. Each round, while some INT and/or POW remain, the person may attempt another Extreme POW roll to throw off the possession (although once half of these characteristics have been drained away the roll suffers a penalty die). Contact with demented human worshippers is far more probable, especially for those whose job it is to seek out the darkness in society and whose remit might extend to the apprehension of (or dialogue with) serial murderers and their ilk. Cult Lilith has little organized worship in the modern world, although the deity was well known and feared in the ancient one. As the possession takes hold, the hosts body is reformed into a bloated, headless humanoid-thing, with mouths upon its palms. Hyper-Sight: able to see an area (approximately 500 feet/152 m) in four dimensionsall directions, behind obstacles/ barriers, and so on, all at once. The amount effort to create these manuals must have been a labor of love. Throughout history, different Cthulhu cults have risen and fallen, sometimes supplanted and absorbed by stronger groups. 74 DEITIES OF THE MYTHOS DAOLOTH: SACRED LIGHT, THE Lift Veils: Daoloth may allow the veils of reality to be lifted, allowing petitioners to see beyond their reality. There may be a creepy chill in the air within places where Chorazin has been seen or heard, with the atmosphere feeling electric and tense. Of course, some have little regard to such masks, and worship deity in secret and out of the way places, such as forests, moors, and mountainsides. Those within the fog may hear and see horrifying things (such as bone-chilling howls and moans, monstrous faces, and so on)each person experiences different things; some may see or hear friends or loved ones who have died, while others see monstrous forms or inhuman faces. 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. Ygolonacs earthly manifestations present the entity as human-like in appearance (although possessing no head), giving rise to speculation that this deity is greatly connected to this planet and, according to some, imprisoned here within a walled-off chamber connected to a subterranean network of tunnels, possibly somewhere in England. Whatever the truth of its existence,Hypnos could be considered a parasite (leeching upon the collective unconsciousness) or a manifestation (created or defined) of will. The seed may lie dormant for days or years. Grab (mnvr): claws grab a target, who can then be crushed (3D6 damage) or held for feeding on the following round. Tentacle Grasp (mnvr): one or two arm tentacles grab and hold the target, who may attempt to break free with an opposed STR or DEX roll at Extreme difficulty. If Elder wards guard or hold a Mythos entity in check, that entity cannot break those wards and must influence others with free will to do so. Basically, Call of Cthulhu isn't the sort of game where you play a "spell caster". These latter groups are likely to be far more dangerous and given to holding blood sacrifices to their god, as well as knowing the means to summon the entity to them. Free shipping. These artifacts are said to hold a portion of the Old Ones power, which one can feel and hear when first touchedthey are icy to the touch and the Old Ones howl can be heard briefly when picked up. If reduced to zero hit points, in human form, the monstrous form bursts forth (at full hit points) and proceeds to attack anything nearby, fighting for a few rounds before dissolving into the ground. Those suffering from this malediction have been known to mimic their new master by feeding on the blood of others, perhaps giving rise to superstition and tales of vampires. Those who go missing close to remote places may either have been taken by the avatars followers to forcibly join their community, eaten, or offered up to their god. Perhaps, in some form, the King is both: once an avatar, it has grown beyond its progenitor and now possesses free will. Such matters are difficult to define or find consensus on, and those meeting with the King are likely to find no clear answers. The original edition was developed and written by Scott David Aniolowski, with supporting material written by Sandy Petersen and Lynn Willis. After 8 rounds, Cthughas brightness is equivalent to a small sun, and those without eye protection who take no action to avoid looking are automatically blinded. Historically, the term Wendigo has been used as a name for Ithaqua and for those touched by the Old One. Those who survive, emerge from Hans mist having aged 1D10 years per 5 points of POW lost (such drained POW is gone forever). Some recall traversing the great web in their dreams or using it to physically find an entrance to the Dreamlands. A pure thought-form of anger that builds and festers until it must be released to destroy. Other names: Lord of Carcosa. If reduced to zero hit points, Tulzschas glow diminishes and its essence implodes, leaving behind an impossibly hardball of crystal-like material. Barcode . The target can avoid this painful and hideous fate by succeeding with an Extreme POW roll; otherwise, they suffer 4D6 damage and their movement thereafter is intensely painful and effectively reduced to 1.
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