While particularly powerful magic may stop this effect, no known magic can heal the damage it causes, potentially leaving rare survivors with horrific black marks and scars that may reduce APP (suggest 3D10 point loss or more) and other characteristics at the Keepers discretion. Sold separately, the Malleus Monstrorum Keeper Deck provides over 60 monsters on handy tarot-sized cards for quick reference. Other names: the Howler, Mind Eater, the Silent Shouter, the Wailer. 128 DEITIES OF THE MYTHOS Possible Blessings Hyper-Sight: grants the ability to see all flour dimensions at the cost of 8 magic points (and 1D10 Sanity points, if the cultist has any remaining). Where cults to this entity exist, a common rite is a ceremonial bloodletting in which adherents cut their arms to let their blood drip onto idols of their god. At the worst point of the storm, the STR roll is at Extreme difficulty. It is said the lloigor found some affinity for this being, while the sorcerer-scientist serpent people attempted to harness the Old Ones energies, with a few of their kind turning from Yig in devotion to Ghatanothoa. 154 DEITIES OF THE MYTHOS and death on enemies. Does it consume its food in an unusual manner? Sonic Wave: sends forth sound powerful enough to damage structures and harm the living, causing varying damage based on the number of magic points invested (each magic point equates to a die roll, so 4 magic points deliver 1D4 damage, 6 points equals 1D6 damage, and 10 points being 1D10 damage). Anything physically striking the deity suffers 10D6 damage before any weapon damage is dealt; a few enchanted weapons may be resistant. I sought the one called Rlim Shaikorth, and soon beheld in my mind its loathsome image. Over millennia, this entity grew and developed, learning to mimic earthly lifeforms by consumption and, in the process, analyzing them, taking on their characteristics as needed to better survive. While contact with the deity remains possible, most will come to know Shub-Niggurath through the varied and disparate cults operating at any given time on the planet. Certain texts, including the scandalous Of Stars and Blood (Whipple, 1768), disagree, saying that Yibb-Tstll is a parasite-like creature that ventures forth occasionally to feast upon the blood of other cosmic beings, drawing sustenance and then retreating to sit in a semi-conscious and unmoving state. Fighting Shoot goo And lo! The dust of millennia-old bones chokes the air while the decaying rot of partially eaten sacrifices lingers and touches the senses, causing revulsion and fear. bullets). The association may also spring from the entitys seeming embodiment of fecundity, which for some characterizes its powers or blessings as witchlike, or may simply be a product of the gods worshippers, who have included solitary magical practitioners and covens of witches and warlocks. Thus, the longer the Lady stays to orchestrate, the worst the situation becomes. And, if we can attribute a human emotion to this enigmatic being, surely it is pleasure: the pleasure of inciting a species to destroy itself in the servitude of indifferent cosmic minds. It is not surprising that most researchers place Gnophkehs in the unknown column. Much like the Dark Mother, the milk said to be produced by Utulls-Hrher is claimed to have astounding properties, albeit ones that come with horrific implications or side effects. During such times of active human worship, Bast was both a deity of the home and a lioness war goddess and was regarded affectionately. The Cult of Yig (originating with the serpent people, but spreading out independently to some humans) is considered the largest grouping, although most groups within this family are essentially unconnected and undirected, save for any commandment forthcoming from Yig itself. If at all, it is advised that combat with Mythos gods is rare and devastating. A place for discussing happenings regarding thetrove.is Alternatives can be found in the second sticky thread. TYPICAL PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION: NYOGTHA STR 425 NYOGTHA (Great Old One) The painting showed a glistening, gelatinous blob of living darkness within what appeared to be a vast cavern deep underground. Other names: Ghe-Zulth, Lord of the Deeps, Spawn of Cxaxukluth. Contains plenty of monsters with detailed descriptions and amazing artwork. AT THE HUMAN LEVEL Mythos gods regard investigators as a human might regard an insect. The avatar may instead bite with 2D3 mouths. When the door was opened, the soldiers found Byatis waiting below. Armor: none. To date, no word has appeared to suggest the group has achieved their aims. Sold by: Gumnut (136 ratings) 97% positive over last 12 months. Cthylla, the hidden one Sanity Loss: 1D6/2D10 Sanity points. Of course, not all humans have done this, as there are many who have seen, discovered, or been taught the truth and see this entity clearly as an allconsuming cosmic power in the shape of the Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young, a.k.a. Barcode . Such groups of voormis are loathsome specimens haunting the mountain caves and tunnels said to lead down to Kn-yan and Nkai. It travels through the void, planet-like and immense, bringing doom to all in its path. According to historical accounts, a vexillation (detachment) of Roman soldiers discovered an ancient stone door while undertaking maneuvers in Britain. Those touched by Azathoth will either be knowing cultists, able to partially grasp Azathoths reality or those ignorant but able to perceive some fragment of the truth. It reforms in 4D10 years. Cult The Cult of the Vile One is perhaps the most insidious and cruel manifestation of Yu-mengtis worship on Earth. Despite the written word, some scholars hold that the entity does not reside on Earth but rather dwells in an outer Sanity Loss: 1D4/2D8 Sanity points. Leg lost; 1D6+2 damage; CON roll to remain conscious; penalty die to appropriate actions and DEX. Any contact with Daoloth would be unnerving and ultimately bizarre, outlandish, and alien. From this truth, the entitys powers will flow from the Keepers own mind. Commanding the spread of his domain across worlds. 100 DEITIES OF THE MYTHOS Cult The Unspeakable One dwells near the star Aldebaran (in the constellation Taurus). Eihort can manipulate one mind for every 25 points of Power it possesses (for a total of six minds). Lore and prophecy suggest that the time of the Elder Ones is reaching its end, when the Great Old Ones will be free to reshape the cosmos, in what for humanity would be a reign of horror and death. The Call of Cthulhu Keeper Rulebook has the full rules including background, guidance, spells, and monsters of the game. The members often living wild in remote locations, conducting blood rites, and practicing cannibalism. Fighting 75% (37/15), damage 3D6 Horn Gore 60% (30/12), damage 3D6+1D6 Grab (mnvr) 75% (37/15), held and then bitten (see above) Armor 10-point thick fur and flesh. Sound Magic: grants the ability to cast certain spells though the performance of music, be it by instrument or the sound of the voice. Review of Malleus Monstrorum Vol. I + II - RPGnet RPG Game Index The body flexes and the limbs begin to move with the sound of grinding rock. Throughout the stories and texts concerning Vorvadoss is the clear advice that any who would call upon this entity must provide payment. Other names: Arwena, Babalon/Babylon, Lady of Abominations, the Huntsman, the Red Woman. Each tends to be unique and built around a small number of concepts. Atlach-Nacha Other names: the Spider God, the Great Spinner, the Weaver. In physicality, Gol-goroth seems to amplify ones inner fears, unlocking the hidden darkness within, and allowing a more primitive nature to emerge. In the modern age, a handful of archaeological excavations (mainly in the North American and Canadian regions) have uncovered variously sized statues or idols that bear an uncanny resemblance to this Old One. The Equation PROFILE: KRUSCHTYA EQUATION Sanity Loss: 1D10/1D100 Sanity points to the person(s) solving the Kruschtya Equation. Sometimes, a single child of Yig is sent, more as a warning, which, if ignored, is followed by a mass of snakes. Visions may provoke Sanity rolls for witnessing horrific or alien matters and beings. The victim may try to break the control with another Extreme POW roll once every 24 hours. Cannot live need not mean death, as the famous couplet from the Necronomicon suggests. They have these funny segmented legs, eight of em apiece, as well as six long arms, all coming out from under their shells. Entries are organized into the following types OUTER GODS rule the universe. A pool of gray stinking foulness, quivering and swelling in disjointed rhythm, and at its edges was a tide of obscene offal. Fighting 100% (50/20), damage 2D6 Grab (mnvr) 100% (50/20), held, damage 3D6 (see above) Crush (mnvr) 100% (50/20), damage 4D6 (see above) Swallow 60% (30/12), damage 1D6, then 5 points of CON and APP per round (see above) Armor None. While most scholars claim it never leaves Azathoths Court, a few have claimed to have discovered evidence suggesting that, from time to time, it may temporarily take leave to manifest elsewhere in the cosmos. Malleus Monstrorum: Cthulhu Mythos Bestiary 2 Volume Slipcase Set $135.95 RRP $140.00 SAVE $4.05 (3%) More info. Apart from the classification of the monster within human-centered mythologies, not least of which is the Leviathan of the Bible (Psalms 74:14), such representations are interesting as they feature the monsters defeat by a higher power. The creature should be of the Keepers design or may be a Mythos monster (such as a byakhee, star vampire, or similar). If able, the deity will retreat to darkness rather than exit to its home dimension, staying as long as possible to feed until it is pulled home by it prison realitythe timescale is set by the Keeper, but should be no longer than 24 hours. ABHOTH Cult (Great Old One) Abhoth has no organized human worshipers, although individuals who have learned of it or been touched by its psychic power may become obsessed with the entity. Aura A coldness beyond mere chill that drives a stake through ones heart or feels as though an icy hand has reached into the chest and clutched the heart, choking it of air. Held tight within its Elder shackles, the entity is said to now sleep but continues to send forth its psychic influence in strange patterns of irregular frequency and intensity. Those with the correct but hard to find lore may be able to create an enchanted pentagram in which to hold Bugg-Shashthis being the only known way to deal with the entity safely and the method most likely to succeed in obtaining secret knowledge or magical power (see Call Bugg-Shash and Enjoin Pnakotic Pentagram in the Grand Grimoire of Cthulhu Mythos Magic). One tome, Wild Forests (author unknown, published in limited numbers in 1883) posits Ithaqua is desirous of procreating an heir, an observation based upon folklore surrounding strange births in the sub-Arctic region, although modern scholars put little store in such tales, which are seen to originate through spiteful gossip akin to the accusation of witchery in the 17th century. The entity may remain hidden in the host for up to seven days, although for each day that passes signs of the possession begin to outwardly manifest. What seems certain is Rhan Tegoths need to constantly consume. Whether the lore concerning Pan has become mixed up with such folktales, often used to cover illicit or unwanted births, remains conjecture; however, Mythos scholars warn that human offspring of Pan are liable to be otherworldly things, able to control strange powers, and likely to cause more harm than good. Powers Bind Metal: at a cost of 5 magic points, may vomit forth metal objects. are registered trademarks. Upon contact, the bulb at the end of the tendril snaps open revealing a gaping mouth-like orifice that may swallow the target whole if the targets SIZ is less than 2D10 multiplied by 5; otherwise, no damage is suffered. Zip now, Pay Later Sold Out - Backorder Available Minimum players: 2 Expansion Pack Call of Cthulhu RPG Starter Set $41.95 According to some, such a cunning act of obfuscation reveals the dark heart of Lilith: that she is none other than a masterful disguise of Nyarlathotep. Alan K. Crandall: Abhoth, Atlach-Nacha, Cyegha, Zhar & Lloigor, and Zoth-Ommog. There may be little that can be done to save someone who has solved the Kruschtya Equation. In striving to banish or imprison the Old Ones, we humans may think them as allied or affectionate toward humanity, but can we believe these Elder Gods would look upon us any differently to the Old Ones? Conveyed upon a great shell chariot carried on the backs of dolphins, our master shall descend from the heavens. While some may achieve a form of communication with the Old One, many simply interpret the meaning for themselves, acting on impulse and without regard or restraint. If reduced to zero hit points, Ghizguth explodes in a messy splatter of acid goo (inflicting 1D8 damage to all within 100 yards/meters who fail to make a Dodge or Luck roll). 20 magic points are required for an area 5 yards/meters in diameter; 40 magic points for an area 10 yards/meters in diameter, and so on. Powers Possession: possesses another to become a host for the Old Ones will if they fail an Extreme POW roll. Such appendages have 60-foot (18 m) reach. A vast and amorphous thing, it possesses a cone-like head that rises out of its fluid mass but has no face. We know this due to the experience of Yadrem, a sorcerer said to be a follower of the great wizard Eibon, who summoned Daoloth and in doing so was cast beyond our world to another, from where he managed to escape and return to Earth some 50 years later. Such contact costs humans 1/1D4 Sanity points. THE CALL OF CTHULHU In the sunken abysmal city of Rlyeh, Cthulhu dreams, and such dreams may affect our dreams. It appears evident that the Elder Ones played some role, either directly or through the manipulation of lesser races, perhaps bestowing certain Elder magics powerful enough to unseat a Great Old One. 163 CHAPTER 2 m a l NYARLATHOTEP: AVATAR PROFILES Sample profiles of various avatars; see individual avatar entries for Sanity loss and specific powers. This material is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. LORE OF THINGS FROM BEYOND - Gathered from every professionally-published Call of Cthulhu book and scenario, Malleus Monstrorum is the most comprehensive collection of gods and monsters ever assembled for Call of Cthulhu. The Cult of Cthulhu purports that Nctosa and Nctolhu are the twin daughters of Great Cthulhu, born of a union with Kassogtha. 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. Cult Quachil Uttaus Occasionally, wizards and their like call upon the entity to beg knowledge or immortality. Encounters While direct encounters with Cthylla are most unlikely (unless somehow finding oneself wandering around Rlyeh), those seeking to keep this deity a secret may come sharply into focus for anyone using the gods name in public or otherwise attempting to undertake research in this area. At the Keepers discretion, those accumulating +30 points of Cthulhu Mythos in this fashion should thereafter attempt a Sanity roll each week or become turned to the Mythos, forsaking previous concerns and affiliations to worship Yog-Sothoth. bullets). Regenerates 1D10 hit points per round (death at zero hit points). The sphere that contains them is said to be 50 miles (80 km) in diameter, dominating the sky above Yian-Ho. - F - Aura Like the rest of its fellows, Fthagguas touch is flame, burning and painful. Malleus Monstrorum: Cthulhu Mythos Bestiary Hardcover - Amazon.com.au Look on this wall of white fire and feel the frost upon your flesh! Fighting 80% (40/16), damage 2D6 Coil Grab (mnvr) 80% (40/16), damage 11D6 (see above) Armor None. Tokens of worship may be seen in some Eastern and coastal communities where dealing with the deep ones are common, as Ythogtha is held in high regard as the Unwaking Sleeper by many deep one communities. Regenerates 6 hit points per round (death at zero hit points). Said to be a plant-like entity due to its physicality resembling a great bulb surrounded by stems, vines, and roots. If reduced to zero hit points, Ghatanothoas body disintegrates into millions of dust particles that swirl in the air for a few moments and then disappear. Malleus Monstrorum | RPG Item | RPGGeek The strands grow thicker as they weave together, forming a rounded bulb-like mass, which lies at the center of this dense, outer patchwork of flowing limbs. The act channels the Gift of Truth (see Daoloth: Sacred Light), provoking a Sanity roll (1D10/1D100 loss) and the acquisition of 1D10 points of Cthulhu Mythos per round until either the splinter is cast off or the victim is reduced to zero Sanity (either by direct loss or their Cthulhu Mythos skill causes their maximum Sanity to fall to zero).
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