Other names: the Ever Dark, Silent One, Zulchequon, ZuShakon. 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. Try to build in some agency for the players, even if its ultimately an unwinnable fight, letting them see the error of their ways with a few blows that only maim rather than kill, and giving them the chance to run away before they are all eaten. As to the purpose or meaning of the Ultimate Gate, scholars are at odds, with no clear consensus as to what or where this portal leads. 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. Fighting 80% (40/16), damage 4D6 Grab (mnvr) 80% (40/16), held then crush damage 9D6 The Haunter of the Dark Armor 10-point extra-dimensional flesh. For here are the eyes of Nyarlathotep: one thousand eyes affixed to one thousand forms, each governed by a mind incomprehensible and wild. Theoretically, the Old One could choose to merge with a human, although the resulting combination would cause the humans form to grow and become anything but human (with skin stretched so thin as to become membranous and the body inflated like a balloon to contain the massive twisting intestinal-like coils of Kassogtha). Through the smoke it rose, hovering in the air, older than time and possessed of a dark ovoid body from which grew long and writhing appendages, each ending in a multitude of wicked-looking blade-like tentacles. 123 CHAPTER 2 m a l - L - Encounters Earthly encounters with this Old One are exceedingly rare, with any potential contact most likely arising from cultists or lone adherents, as their horrific actions are quite likely to draw attention despite often being short-lived. HIT POINT LOSSES BY DAMAGE TYPE Damage Type Small Moderate Large Total Immersion Fire, Water 1D3 1D6 1D8 1D10 Chemical 1D10 2D10 3D10 4D10 Biological 1D10 2D10 3D10 4D10+ Bomb 1D10 3D10 4D10 6D10+ Nuclear Death* Damage Type: is a general catch-all and only appropriate as per the nature of the entity in question. Their books are solidly bound, the pages are heavy and pleasant to the touch, and the writing and artwork are excellent. Let the blue fire possess you and be at one with Fthaggua! Unless suitably prepared, most wizards find themselves unable to bind or limit this entity, as it seems almost impervious to offensive and warding magic. Usually, all boons are temporary, and some may have unseen and untoward side effects not pleasant for humans. Likewise, such progeny is notably common among those mi-go who have taken an active interest in Idh-yaa, with those affected first compelled to consume great amounts of strange matter (such as rocks, metals, crystals, and the like), which presumably partially act as the material from which such creations are formed. Naturally, those unaffected may find themselves acting savagely anyway to defend themselves against other affected parties. Travel: the manifestation of Yog-Sothoth may allow witnesses to travel to other places in this universe and others, as well as to traverse time. Certain enchanted weapons may ignore armor. Some will endeavor to organize a performance of the play, and in so doing allow its infection to spread to the audience (characterized as audience members losing their Sanity and going on sprees of reckless abandonment), while others may be driven to recreate characters, ideas, or concepts through other works of art. Debate rages among certain scholars as to whether the rash of Crystal Man sightings reported coming out of Bolivia in 1908 are connected to Longbridge, who some presume did indeed become one with Qyth-az. If reduced to zero hit points, a Lesser Other God will vanish. Ghoul lore the movement of time by +1D10 minutes). He knows where They have trod earths fields, and where They still tread them, and why no one can behold Them as They tread. 264 23169-H CTHU CTH LHU U LH U MYTHOS BESTIARY CTHU CTH LHU U LH U MYTHOS BESTIARY That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange aeons even death may die Within these pages are ancient secrets, whispered lore, and collected facts concerning the alien god-like terrors of the Cthulhu Mythos. Embrace the wonders, chaos, and the unthinkable! Its face is like a mask, although it possesses but a single yellow eye within its forehead. Only the deity can see through these eyes. Nyogtha, the thing that should not be Other names: Star Beast, Void Feaster, Zvilpoggua. Such zombies remain under the control of the deity until it is dispelled or it tires of them and allows them to crumble and die. Separate, yet connected in body by strands and curling growths reaching toward one another, combining and consuming the other. One might suspect that Death-Walker is unleashed when Ithaquas fury reaches an uncontainable point, perhaps brooding and building in fury over years of restraint and breaks forth when Ithaquas pain and suffering can be borne no more, or when events have conspired against the interests of the deity. Target(s) may attempt to Dodge hurled spikes, which have a base range of 20 yards/meters. For some, Nyarlathotep is the active consciousness of the Outer Gods, their will made manifest, while for others this Crawling Chaos is the sole Outer God possessing a form of personality that is, to some degree, understandable to humanity. This lesser-known and bizarre-looking being is said to be a relative of Tsathoggua and Ghisguth, and the progeny of Cxaxukluth, although at least one text suggests this entity is an immature Old One whose final manifestation is yet to take shape. 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. 12 UNKNOWABLE: ABOUT THE GODS OF THE MYTHOS unexpected or puzzling. 1: damage 1D4 2: damage 1D6 3: damage 2D6 4: damage 4D6 5: damage 8D6 6: damage 14D6 Other names: the Twin Obscenities, the Twofold God, Two-in-One, Zarr-Gorr. Occasionally, a small group or lone sorcerer chooses to serve Iod in the hope of receiving blessings in the form of magical knowledge or as a means to direct dire retribution against those who have been perceived to have wronged them. In the main, however, most are likely to encounter its worshippers, who appear to work tirelessly to promote their despicable creed, using temptation and blackmail to advance their schemes and recruit others. Its no fun if the god-like being has 10 attacks and each one deals 4D10 damage, enough to kill every one of the investigators in the first round without breaking a sweat. Fighting Bite 60% (30/12), damage 2D6 (8D6) 70% (40/16), damage 3D6 Armor None. Cult Lilith has little organized worship in the modern world, although the deity was well known and feared in the ancient one. Scholars unaligned with the cult have posited the suggestion that Encounters Human contact with these Lesser Old Ones is particularly rare, requiring humans to physically journey to Jupiter by Gate, space steed, or another spell. Online. Around her feet were gathered an assortment of cat companions. of Cthugha. Some suggest that Abhoth can, if it chooses, see through the eyes of its spawn. Consider everything in relation to the investigators and what they can do in an encounter. What stops this being from destroying everything? My master. Each round spent witnessing such marvels and horrors bestows +1D10 points of Cthulhu Mythos with an equal immediate loss of Sanity points. 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. Mordiggian is worshipped by some humans who have gained insight into the deity via tomes or contact with ghouls. Those encountering such creatures may become diseased within a number of hours equal to one-fifth of their CON (if failing a CON roll). Due to this evidence, it appears that Arwassa is only able to venture forth during the latter portion of the year and suggests that during other months it is either imprisoned or traveling elsewhere. If reduced to zero hit points, Saaitii collapses, its body splitting open to release foul liquids, while its will returns to its dimensional lair. Those who have read the journal entries claim that Longbridge writes of receiving messages from an alien mind, which most attribute as Qyth-az, and how this mind wishes him to become one with itself. The effect may make friends seem to age unnaturally (both younger and older), and cause ones own hand to become withered and ancient or even skeletal, with frightening effect. Perhaps, Yibb-Tstll is kin to Bugg-Shash and, like that entity, derives from a dark dimension and the progeny of some other unknown being. RLIM SHAIKORTH (Great Old One) I followed the instructions and consumed the paste I had made. Sigil of Yig Possible Blessings Immunity: granted immunity to snake venom. Given the habitation and interest shown in this planet by other Mythos beings, it is not surprising that Yog-Sothoth possesses some interest concerning this world, which may explain its interactions with the planet and its dominant species over time, with both magical practitioners from the serpent people and the human race calling upon this entity at different times in history. The confusing Pnakotic Manuscripts contain mention of a being that brought great and devastating sound in the planets prehistory, with the text going on to say that the sound was heard by all things and that it caused certain magical wards to break. The hell-smell of sulfur caught in our throats, while our eyes could not turn away from the deadly flames. Putting the Masters aside, the cult appears to operate in a cell-like structure, with each group effectively working on their own cognizance, without ties to others. What seems certain is that, for most, the sounds formed by Trunembra can charge the emotions, drive listeners to unconsciousness, distraction, or rage. Such altered perception may cause those unable to succeed with a Sanity roll to experience strange and frightening visions/hallucinations, which may carry their own Sanity losses. malleus monstrorum the trove. If you purchase a PDF Given the belief that this text is written and added to by Glaakis servants, under its direct command, it becomes difficult to apportion truth. Other than these, few humans have ever directly worshiped this avatar, although tributes and sacrifices offered to the waves (as witnessed by anthropologists) suggest that fear of this great sea monster remains a concern for some. Powers Devastation: this great storm destroys crops, forests, and houses for miles around, with the land, left barren and broken. Those magically inclined researchers may find themselves traveling through a Gate only to inadvertently appear in the presence of Groth-Golka or its minions, due to the strange effects of the Black Cone. Such dreams are so vivid as to provoke a Sanity roll upon waking (0/1D2 loss). Take their inspirations and be inspired. Cult While there seems little in the way of organized worship on Earth, inhabitants of other dimensions are believed to pay particular devotion to Aforgomon. At its discretion, may rebirth what has been eaten, reforming the organic matter as Yidhra sees fit, which may be as a direct copy, be altered in some way, or be vastly reconfigured. Ceremony and ritual figure largely for these cults, with members seeking to attain insight and prepare themselves for being at one with their god. Ossadagowah) is the Toad Gods spawn. Its flesh was a loathsome white, all the more hideous for the moons light, while from its back rose three curling spines, and it possessed no discernable arms. Copyright 2023 EBIN.PUB. Are the cats themselves fashioning Bast in their image, and humanity is simply a bystander? A short-O is written O; a broad-O is written AU; a long-O is written OE. Indeed, while there does not appear to be an overarching and organized worldwide cult, there are many cults across the world, usually with no knowledge of the others. Unlike most others of its kind, the summoning of Ygolonac appears to be a simple (but horrifying) affair, with the summoner just required to read aloud the correct pronunciation of the name Ygolonac. Luckily, it seems the correct pronunciation is not quite what one expects, although there have been some unfortunate situations where a person has unwittingly pronounced it right. Entries for the monsters have been tweaked, edited, updated, and corrected. For some reason, our mass consciousness interprets Bast as a conglomeration of human and cat. June 08, 2021. . SIZ 70* DEX 135 Hit Points: 60 Damage Bonus (DB): +1D6 Build: 2 Move: 15 (appear/disappear at will) Combat Attacks per round: 6 (robes) or 1 (gaze or face pseudopod) The Kings robes (fine or tattered) are like razors and may slice and cut in a whirlwind-like fury. The deep ones worship Leviathan, holding rituals that are designed to calm its destructive qualities, or at least keep them in relative check. Regenerates 1D10 hit points per round (death at zero hit points). The name Planet Killer is not one given lightly. Certain spells and magically infused music (instrument or voice) may temporarily ward off, harm, or dispel Trunembra. bullets). The original cult seems not to have survived among humans in general terms, although small sectsmore aligned to the concept of Bast the Elder God than Bast the earthly goddessare said to have existed down the years into modern times, with these seeming to be particularly concerned with guarding and protecting ancient artifacts and lore concerning Bast; perhaps, such lore reveals far more than the common wisdom normally associated with the goddess. Aphoom Zhah is a living white-gray flickering mass of flame, which gives off a sickly, cold, and unhealthy glow. In many ways, this avatar appears to embody the elemental ferocity of the Great Wind-Walker, an unrestrained, primal, and ultimately unstoppable force. Fighting Consume (mnvr) Dodge 90% (45/18), damage 1D4+1D6 90% (45/18), absorbed (see above) 90% (45/18) Armor none; Madam Yi cannot be harmed by normal weapons; if the avatar is reduced to zero hit points, it transforms into a monstrous form (these vary and are subject to the Keepers design). It reforms 1D100+200 days later.