The Black Tome of Alsophocus

Latin translation of an unknown original manuscript, author and date unknown

This book is the grimoire of Alsophocus, philosopher and wizard of the pre-human kingdom of Ergonill. The book describes many lost kingdoms and other dimensions, along with the runes of binding and shaping. The secret thresholds of space and time are revealed, as are incantations that can summon the foulest demons. A detailed description of Sharnoth, extradimensional lair of Nyarlathotep, is included, along with other secrets including the nature of the shining Trapezohedron, the citing of Boromir, and a ritual for calling Great Cthulhu from the deeps. Many of these secrets are expressed in obscure hints, parables, and allegories which baffle the uninitiated. This book was donated to the Orne Library as part of the first Pickman Bequest. (Johnson, Sam, and Sandy Antunes. "Miskatonic University: A Handbook to the Pride of Arkham." Chaosium, Oct. 2005. )