Nyarlathotep

Nyarlathotep, the Crawling Chaos, is an Outer God who takes on thousands of forms, each having its own cult. Unlike the other Outer Gods, Nyarlathotep seems to enjoy manipulating mortals and driving them to madness. It is believed that his influence can be felt in every major calamity if one looks hard enough, and he has prepared for the apocalyptic return of Great Old Ones on countless planets.
Well-known avatars of Nyarlathotep include:

• The Black Pharaoh, a humanoid connected to the pre-Gap nation of Osirion.
• The Empty Traveler, a humanoid in a space suit whose close scrutiny reveals a headless helmet and writhing tentacles inside the suit.
• The Haunter of the Dark, a bat-like entity with a tri-lobed burning eye.
• The Black Man, who coerces people into signing the black Book of Azathoth.

Nyarlathotep is worshipped by scholars craving forbidden knowledge, serial killers, madmen and those who seek to tear down civilization at all costs. They believe that he ties together the worship of all Great Old Ones, and when the stars are right, he will open the doors to the uncaring light of the stars. Secret temples of Nyarlathotep can be found all across the Pact Worlds, with the centre of his worship being the Pyramid of the Black Pharaoh in Aucturn. Some believe that Carsai the King, the dark lord of Aucturn, is an avatar or herald of Nyarlathotep.

Divine Classification

God

Religions

• Cult of the Elder Mythos

Species

Outer God

Realm

Dark Tapestry

Ruled Locations

• Basin Below
• Last World