Miskatonic Arcihves

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Places

Kadath

Kadath is the unknown mountain in the cold waste crowned by the onyx stronghold of the earth’s gods. It begins as a place humans should not find and becomes the apparent destination of Randolph Carter’s long dream quest. Reaching it reveals a different problem: the gods have left, while the powers protecting their home are already waiting for him.

5 min read · 947 words

Entities & creatures

Nyarlathotep

Nyarlathotep is the intelligent messenger and soul associated with the Other Gods, encountered as a performer, a royal guide, a figure of witchcraft and a manifestation in darkness. His distinctive terror is personal: he understands human curiosity and desire well enough to exploit them.

10 min read · 1,919 words