If reduced to zero hit points, the Feaster falls to the ground and bursts, sending viscera flying everywhere. 175 CHAPTER 2 m a l signs of their contact, with aged appearances and clothes that seem to be disintegrating and choked with dust. Consequently, when a copy becomes known, there is great interest among collectors of such tomes, as well as a great fear, as previous buyers have all (apparently) suffered bad ends. Within deep one society, a sect whose name translates as, Cthyllas Keepers, are charged with maintaining a blanket of darkness over this deity. Magic POW: 125 Magic Points: 25 Spells: Bait Human (variant), Enthrall Victim, Mental Suggestion, Send Dream; others as desired by the Keeper. Of course, taking on such a form enabled Sebek to ingratiate itself among the culture of Ancient Egypt and thereby feed off the beliefs and sacrifices made to it, while in turn feeding off the life force of worshippers. Little may be known about a certain entity, and until clearer information is obtained, it is grouped here with an assortment of oddities. Spells: this avatar does not utilize spells. Each round thereafter the victim is drained of blood, suffering 1D6 damage and 5 points of CON. If reduced to zero hit points, the Dweller in Darkness skin rapidly decays, unleashing from within a mass of grabbing appendages that burst forth and pile into a ball of quickening flesh that reforms (to another monstrous avatar, usually the Bloody Tongue) before disappearing into interstellar space. Specific individuals may have cause to come to Earth and thereby cause a stir that calls some humans to regard the event as divine and so forth. A Look Inside The Unspeakable Tomes of the Malleus Monstrorum From its carapace rise three pairs of sharply angled wings, while across its flesh are oozing sores and blisters. Certainly, other Elder entities, such as Nodens, appear to take a sometimes apparently benign stance to humanity, rather than displaying the total indifference of beings we associate as Old Ones and Outer Gods, which do not filter their appearance for humanitys sake. Abhoth, Aforgomon, Aihais, Atlach-Nacha, Book of Eibon, Brood of Ubbo-Sathla, Cold Ones, Cxaxukluth, Cykranosh, Daughter of Atlach-Nacha, Eibon, Ghizguth, Hziulquoigmnzhah, Mordiggian, Mount Voormithadreth, Mhu Thulan, Parchments of Pnom, Quachil Uttaus, Ravormos, Rlim Shaikorth, Spawn of Abhoth, Testament of Carnamagos, Tsathoggua, Ubbo-Sathla, Voormis, Vulthoom, White Worm, Yaksh, Yikilth, Yquaa, Zothique, Ziulquaz-Manzah, and ZulBha-Sair copyright 2020 the Estate of Clark Ashton Smith. The puppet acts under the psychic guidance of Bugg-Shash, and is able to interact with the human world (the deity utilizes the puppets memories; if they were able to cast spells previously then they may continue to do so). Shed Skin: enjoys the ability to shed their skin and, in so doing, heal current injuries; the process taking 24 hours to complete (and may only be used once per seven days). A strange sensation in the ears, although there is no sound, and a dull headache that grows in intensity. Chaosium Yellow Sign copyright 1989 Chaosium Inc. All rights reserved. The follower is taken by the Old One and dipped in liquid metal (presumably, the people of Saturn are either immune to the danger of molten metal or their gods power makes them immune), which forms a hard yet supple crust over the skin. May scoop once per round; targets may attempt to Dodge. In contrast, the entity may spend 3 magic points (per person affected) to instead appear in a more charming and beguiling form (a successful Hard POW roll resists this illusion) that does not cause a Sanity roll (until its true form is later revealed). At the heart of everything, such individuals become adrift from society and lose their moral bearings, embracing the King in Yellow and desirous of seeking Lost Carcosa. Much depends on the Keepers decision as to the susceptibility of certain entities to these damage types, and how these might figure in their plots and games; thus, the scope is somewhat flexible and designed to allow the Keeper to figure these things out according to their own need and design. Of the cults that do exist, these are often what might be described as death cults whose entire outlook is fixated on the pointlessness of existence. Powers Change: Hastalk existence brings changes to other things. Break it off before everyone is killed, with the entity going someplace else or returning home. Avoid the mentality of it versus us, with the Mythos god actively gunning for the investigatorsremember the ant analogy unless the investigators are causing some significant trouble, a Mythos god will pay them little special attention and is more likely to generally strike out, leaving destruction in its wake as it passes through. bullets). Be the first to hear our latest news and updates. The Cult of the Bloody Tongue, believed to be based in Kenya but with tendrils elsewhere in the world, worships this aspect above all others. It is uncertain whether the pair rules deep one society on a day to day basis or whether they exist within but apart from that society, as figureheads or elders of great wisdom who are, mostly, left to their own contemplation. Magic POW: 140 Magic Points: 28 Spells: Bestow Glimpse of Truth, Command Shoggoth, Create Mist of Rlyeh (variant), Fist of Yog-Sothoth, Solar Gaze; others as the Keeper desires. Regenerates 5 hit points per magic point spent in healing itself (death at zero hit points). A cavalcade of monsters and god-like alien intelligences beyond human understanding, all vividly detailed and portrayed. Granted one spell of the Keepers choosing. It can be expected that some of the wider spread tcho-tcho retain their beliefs and embrace the Mythos still, with some of these acting as agents of these Old Ones elsewhere in the world. Lastly, determine its attack forms. The Book of Eibon warns that the outcome for such time meddling can be severe, and speaks of ageless tortures and agonies suffered by those who become trapped in the angles of time, or who bring the everlasting effects of time upon their heads. Powers Manifestation: if summoned, the ground about the Great Sphinx in Gaza, Egypt, quakes slightly, signifying that the avatars essence has entered the stone effigy. Those who were fully possessed fall dead when Ygolonac departs their body. For details concerning spider parasites see the box nearby. Securing him-or herself with rope or chain helps hold the investigator, granting a bonus die to the STR roll. Fortunately, it appears the god is content to wallow in the devotion of its followers rather than seeking to bring destruction on a grand scale. Happily, such events appear to have been limited and isolated, yet in the modern age, with such technological advances as wireless radio and other marvels, the reach of the Lady could be formidable and far more devastating. The Great Spinner devotes its time to fashioning an immense web, which is said to pull and hold multiple dimensions together. Malleus Monstrorum - Cthulhu Mythos Bestiary - PDF Its yawning maw, sometimes a black pit and at others lined with fangs encased in ice. The main text revised and supplemented by Mike Mason. 80% (40/16), damage 2D6 80% (40/16), damage 1D6 + 10 CON (see above) 80% (40/16), damage 5D6 Mental Contact: able to send out general telepathic transmissions that convey simple directions (best thought of as urges). Powers Compulsion: those within 300 yards/meters are compelled to move toward Zhar and Lloigor if a POW roll is failed. Believed to be the spawn of Tsathoggua (some say the firstborn of ), Ossadagowah is a matured Old One, said to have grown to monstrous proportions. 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. bullets). The fabled Lake of Hali, in which the deity is said to dwell, is its prison and at times appears to wash up on the coast of the city of Carcosa in which the King in Yellow is said to rule or will rule. Experience it with 7th Edition Call of Cthulhu. Address: Be the first to receive exclusive offers and the latest news on our products and services directly in your inbox. Merge: if able to win an opposed combined CON and POW roll with another (whether a Mythos entity or another), Kassogtha may merge, flowing into the body of the other and residing there for an indeterminate period. Magic POW: 500 Magic Points: 100 Spells: none. Powers Entropy: all matter touched by Quachil Uttaus ages rapidly until nothing but dust remains, with objects aging inexplicably within a vicinity of approximately 1 mile (1.6 km). TYPICAL PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION: UTULLS-HRHER STR 260 CON 335 SIZ 365 DEX 50 Hit Points: 70 Damage Bonus (DB): +7D6 Build: 8 Move: 4 / 6 swimming Possible Blessings Undying: the most devoted worshippers are blessed with amazing healing properties, said to be bestowed directly from Utulls-Hrher. Grasp (mnvr): tentacles grab and hold a target, allowing Cthylla to either crush (2D6 damage) or draw victims into its beaked maw (1D8+2 damage) on the following round. While Iods name is recognized by most scholars, this deity has rarely made its presence known on Earth. (Avatar) Watson described it like a vision that appeared on the screen but somehow overlaid on top of the regular image. This is an excellent resource for those who want more out of the beasties in their game, or want to take a shot at creating their own cosmic horrors. The H.P. Magic POW: 150 Magic Points: 30 Spells: Call Ithaqua, Contact Gnoph-keh, Deaths Breath, Knot Flesh, Possess Corpse, Utterance of Bile; others as desired by the Keeper. Humans may resist such control with a successful Extreme POW roll. Historically, ceremonial rites dedicated to BMoth have encompassed wild and frantic dancing, depraved orgies, and savage acts of violence. The air crackled with energy as the thing billowed upward, expanding and contracting at times as like the breath of an unseen demon. Magic POW: 500 (100) Magic Points: 100 (20) Spells: all (all). In terms of cultists, they must interpret their messages like any other human, often foisting their own predilections when garnering a meaning. Such a boon tends only to be awarded to particular high priests and priestesses. Those surviving fulfill the needs of their primal and mindless sire; no two spawns are exactly alike (see Ubbo-Sathla, Brood of). Most will be repelled and feel a profound sense of unease at their alienness. It reforms in 1D10+10 years. The cults membership remains almost exclusively Chinese and enjoys strong links to the criminal underworld. Unfortunately, these servants seem to, eventually, fall prey to a condition described as the Green Decay, which causes them to dissolve into foul puddles of liquid matter. Chaugnar Faugn, horror from the hills Sanity Loss: 0/1D6 Sanity points to encounter Chaugnar Faugn when inert and statue-like; 1D4/2D6+2 Sanity points when encountering the living god. It is possible that a form of praise or acknowledgment survives in the hearts and minds of certain seafaring folk, be they sailors or those from traditional fishing communities who have at some time in the past been touched by the Old Ones icy tendrils. At one end, perhaps its head, bundles of tentacles emerged, feeling the air and stretching forth a hundred yards to grip and rip up trees as though they were made of paper. Such individuals are permanently insane and are driven to seek out a community of gof nn hupadgh or else live in solitude in the wilderness. Humans and animals suffering from continued exposure to the entitys scream are liable to lose their hold of reason and descend into bestial violence. May also use its Command Elements power to whisk people into the air (see above). Malleus Monstrorum is a two-volume bestiary for the Call of Cthulhu RPG, published by Chaosium. While humanity may crave both comfort and truth, only one or the other is possible. Byakhee, Cthugha, Children of Ithaqua, Dwellers in Darkness, Ithaqua, Lurker at the Threshold, Of Evill Sorceries Done in New-England of Daemons in no Humane Shape, Snow Thing, Tcho-Tcho, Zhar & Lloigor, and Zvilpogghua copyright 2020 the Estate of August Derleth. Cthugha is said to dwell near to the star Fomalhaut shackled and bound by Elder wards. This power costs the avatar 10 magic points and extends to a range of 500 yards/meters (with the avatar at its center), and may be increased by another 500 yards/ meters by spending another 10 magic points. Except for Nyarlathotep, these gods have little to do with humanity. Avatars possessing a human form may present in any gender, sex, or race, and may change appearance at will, with Nyarlathotep taking a form most conducive when dealing with different humans. What lore exists concerning Aphoom Zhah suggests that, at times, it has dwelt somewhere far beneath the ice of the North Pole, with some suggesting that this is a placement of imprisonment and that the god shall not be released until the stars are right, like so many of its brethren. So, if handto-hand melee with an Old One is what you are going for, then coolthis is your game, so go for it. The mist surrounding Han appears to emanate from its being. The deity may modulate its scream to cause other or increased effects by spending magic points. 1115 Chest Instant death. Being touched by Nyarlathotep may cause an inner revulsion, a growing numbness in the pit of ones stomach that signals all is not well here. The German edition of the book gave it its new name, and more importantly, its striking visual style. Aura Items associated with Rhan Tegoth tend to cause repulsion and harbor a certain degree of loathsomeness if touched. humanity to conjure meaning and definition to explain such phenomena, with the entity reshaped and fashioned in the likeness of earthly gods. Likewise, exploration of the subterranean worlds below the crust, such as Kn-yan, Yoth, and Nkai, may come across signs of this Old Ones worship. In time, the whispers drive most Cult Bugg-Shash has no known organized human cult, although its puppets are a sort of cult to some degree and they may recruit humans for certain tasks or ceremonies. If reduced to zero hit points, the red Queen either disappears in a puff of crimson smoke or the body splits open and a monstrous form squeezes its way out before departing (usually Bloody Tongue form). In addition, a range of special abilities or powers are detailed, with these being unique and/or specific to the particular Mythos god. Thus, investigators of missing people may unwittingly be drawn into Glaakis web. Powers Command Snakes: able to call and command snakes to anywhere on Earth, causing masses of them to infest a particular area, location, or building. For beings on other worlds, it can be presumed that Ithaquas form may appear quite different. Each of the entities in this chapter has a boxed section called Typical Physical Manifestation that details movement, build, forms of attack, damage delivered, and armor (including immunities and so on). 76 DEITIES OF THE MYTHOS - E - true cosmic order of things. Suffers minimum damage from mundane weapon (incl. More so than its form, it was the mocking intelligence seen in its eyes that brought on the madness that overtook us. Indeed, the text claims that it was this sound that unchained the prisons of the flying polyps, allowing these horrible creatures to continue their war against the Great Race of Yith and almost exterminate them from that time. The smell of blood strong in the air (all things concerning Shub-Niggurath tend to involve blood), and the feeling of constriction, as though living things (be they animal, plant, or other) were closing in. But, possibly, are we in actuality just the newest incarnations of a long chain of awakening? Forbidden texts (be they the written word, audio recordings, images, or videos) figure largely among such cults, which use these to tempt others and determine their willingness to embrace criminal behavior. The latter may eventually become murderous automatons but, before they get to that point, they may simply be innocents striving to reconcile the strange thoughts, visions, or dreams they have become receptive to. If venturing to Yian-Ho, a person would feel an almost electrical buzz in the air emanating from the sphere containing these deities. 47 CHAPTER 2 m a l cult, known simply as The Blood, is believed to have existed in Montreal, Canada in the 18th century; whether the cult remains active is presently unknown. Those encountering shrines, effigies, or coming into contact with Xada-Hgla will primarily be overcome with its alienness. Depictions and objects clearly demonstrate its otherworldly nature and will feel wrong and unwholesome. With over 250 entries to inspire countless adventures. For those within this zone, a penalty die may apply to certain actions at the Keepers discretion. The Yellow Sign is connected to the King Yellow and a token of worship for He Who Is Not To Be Named. A few have come to attention or notoriety due to sudden descents into homicidal activity, although the connection they share is, as yet, unknown to authorities or the public in general. Yadrems account, if it is to be believed, can be found in the repressed Voids of Darkness, his journal, later discovered and printed by the controversial publisher Waast Cronenberg of Lower Saxony. Call of Cthulhu Malleus Monstrorum Pictures In the Wild, PDF Release Fighting Overwhelm mind 90% (45/18), damage 1D4+1D4 or, if armed, 1D8+1D4 90% (45/18) (see above) Armor None. The effect lasts for 1D10+4 hours. Visions may provoke Sanity rolls for witnessing horrific or alien matters and beings. The accounts continue, stating that Ghizguth sank to the ocean floor and did not stir for 1,000 years, and, on waking, found itself trapped beneath mountains. Those who suffer a loss of Sanity points from seeing the Yellow Sign are cursed; the next time they sleep they should make another Sanity roll and, if failed, they suffer terrible nightmares concerning the King in Yellow, Carcosa, and Hasturall costing further Sanity (1D4/1D8 loss). GTIN. Such individuals often have a direct psychic link to their god. Fighting 100% (50/20), damage 10D6 Scoop (mnvr) 100% (50/20), damage 1D3 people killed Stomp (mnvr) 100% (50/20), damage 20D6 Armor 21-point trans-dimensional hide. 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Aura Perception of reality may be altered when in the presence of a Mythos god. Such visions may demand the target carries out a specified task (although the task can appear ambiguous at first). "Looking back over twenty-five years of monster volumes forCall of Cthulhu, it's obvious that Chaosium's new two-volumeMalleus Monstrorumis not just the best, but miles ahead of its predecessors. Festering masses composed of noxious gases, liquid, and solid matter, whose eyes and mouths open and close, ever forming and dissolving. The well-known god of African mythology, Anansi, is a trickster who appears sometimes as a man and at others as a spider, and sometimes a conglomeration of both. If reduced to zero hit points, the Small Crawler burrows down into the ground, whereupon strange noises are heard below, and then a monstrous form rises up before flying away.
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