The Cthulhu Mythos Explained #2:Hastur,Carcosa and the King in Yellow Explained (with Pappara Prod.)

Ilario Gobbi & I Miti del Tubo
21 May 202025:02

Summary

TLDRThis video delves into the mysterious figure of Hastur from the Lovecraft mythos, exploring its complex evolution. Hastur, also known as 'The Unspeakable One,' has appeared in various forms across literature, role-playing games, and pop culture. His presence is tied to the King in Yellow and the Yellow Sign, symbols of madness and decay. From his connections to the alien city of Carcosa to his worshippers, the Brothers of the Yellow Sign, the video unravels Hastur's role in cosmic horror and his ambiguous nature in relation to entities like Cthulhu and Shub-Niggurath.

Takeaways

  • 👾 The video discusses the Zulu Mythos and explores the mysterious entities created by H.P. Lovecraft, focusing on the universe's incomprehensibility by human reasoning.
  • 👹 Hoster, also known as the Unspeakable One, is a central figure of the mythos and is associated with themes like nihilism, stagnation, and decadence.
  • 🧠 Hoster has been depicted in various forms, from an octopus-like entity to a bipedal lizard covered in tentacles, making it difficult to fully understand him.
  • 🧑‍🎨 Hoster is also connected to the King in Yellow and the Yellow Sign, a symbol of his power, which holds significance for his followers, often artists and avant-garde creators.
  • 🌌 The mythology links Hoster to the star Aldebaran and locations like Lake Hali and the city of Carcosa, which may exist in alien realms or on Earth.
  • 🦠 The Brotherhood of the Yellow Sign is a violent cult worshipping Hoster, known for atrocities against the Great Race of Yith and others in the Mythos.
  • 🔮 The Yellow Sign is a talisman tied to Hoster’s power, and the cult is engaged in a conflict with alien entities called Mi-Go, aiming to summon Hoster through rituals.
  • 📜 H.P. Lovecraft borrowed elements like Carcosa and Hoster from earlier works by writers like Robert Chambers, expanding on the mythos in his own stories.
  • 🧛‍♂️ August Derleth, who continued Lovecraft’s work, further developed Hoster as a Great Old One and the half-brother of Cthulhu, introducing new lore and conflicts.
  • 🎭 The video highlights the role of Hoster, Carcosa, and the King in Yellow across various media, including books, role-playing games, video games, and TV shows like *True Detective*.

Q & A

  • What is the central focus of the video script?

    -The central focus of the video is explaining the mythos surrounding H.P. Lovecraft’s universe, particularly focusing on the entity Hastur and the Yellow Sign, as well as their complex roles within the larger mythos.

  • Who is Hastur, according to the script?

    -Hastur, also known as 'The Unspeakable One' or 'The King in Yellow,' is a mysterious and highly ambiguous entity in Lovecraft's mythos. It is often associated with concepts like decadence, stagnation, nihilism, and universal entropy.

  • How is Hastur typically depicted in Lovecraft's works?

    -Hastur is depicted in various ways, including as an invisible force, a bipedal lizard covered with tentacles, or a being resembling an octopus. The character’s form has been subject to many different interpretations.

  • What is the significance of the Yellow Sign?

    -The Yellow Sign is a talisman representing Hastur's power. It is linked to his cult and is believed to influence and control those who come into contact with it, often driving them to madness or possession.

  • What is the relationship between Hastur and the King in Yellow?

    -The King in Yellow is either an avatar or an aspect of Hastur. They are closely related, with the King in Yellow often serving as a manifestation of Hastur's influence on human minds and madness.

  • Where is Hastur said to reside?

    -Hastur is said to be trapped in a black hole near the star Aldebaran in the Taurus constellation or on the shore of Lake Hali, which may be located in either an alien world or primordial Earth.

  • What is the Brotherhood of the Yellow Sign?

    -The Brotherhood of the Yellow Sign is a brutal cult worshiping Hastur. They are notorious for their cruel rituals, such as torturing aliens like the Mi-Go to gain knowledge and summon deities like Hastur to Earth.

  • What role does Carcosa play in the mythos?

    -Carcosa is a mysterious alien city frequently mentioned in connection with Hastur and the King in Yellow. It is often portrayed as an ancient and ominous place that appears in various tales and adaptations of Lovecraft’s work.

  • How has Hastur evolved in literature beyond Lovecraft’s original work?

    -Hastur has undergone numerous reinterpretations by other writers such as August Derleth, who expanded Hastur’s role, making him a Great Old One and the half-brother of Cthulhu. Hastur also appears in various role-playing games, video games, and pop culture references.

  • What themes are commonly associated with Hastur?

    -Hastur is commonly associated with themes such as nihilism, universal decay, entropy, and decadence. In some interpretations, Hastur is also linked to depression and madness, making him a representation of mental and emotional deterioration.

Outlines

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🧙‍♂️ Introduction to the Zulu Mythos and Hoster

The episode delves into the mysterious origins and various depictions of Hoster, a prominent figure in HP Lovecraft's mythos. Hoster, often called 'The Unspeakable One' or 'The King in Yellow,' is connected to enigmatic symbols like the 'Yellow Sign' and has been portrayed in many different forms. Some depict him as a force of nihilism and universal decay, while others as a patron deity. His worshippers, the Brothers of the Yellow Sign, engage in dark rituals, connecting Hoster to locations such as Lake Hali and the city of Carcosa.

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🛸 Hostile Relationships and Worship

This paragraph explores Hoster's complex relationships with other entities in the mythos, such as his ambiguous connection to the alien race 'Mi-Go' and the Great Old Ones. Despite their hostility, Mi-Go worships Hoster as one of their deities. Hoster is also linked to the fertility goddess Shub-Niggurath, with whom he has children. Followers of Hoster, like the Byaakhees, are interstellar beings capable of incredible feats, and their worshippers carry out brutal acts in his name.

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📖 The King in Yellow and Carcosa

The narrative continues with a focus on Robert Chambers' 'The King in Yellow,' where Hoster is first introduced. The King in Yellow, a play that drives readers to madness, is central to the mythos, tying together characters like the Yellow Sign and Carcosa. Lovecraft integrated elements from Chambers' work into his stories, further expanding the mythos, but without specifying Hoster's exact nature or form.

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🎭 Hoster's Influence in Popular Culture

This section reviews Hoster's varied portrayals in popular culture, including role-playing games, novels, TV shows, and comics. From a demonic Duke of Hell in 'Good Omens' to his appearances in RPGs like 'Call of Cthulhu,' Hoster's mysterious presence remains a common theme. The symbol of the Yellow Sign and Carcosa are also frequently referenced, emphasizing Hoster's role in Lovecraftian and cosmic horror stories.

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🎬 Hoster's Continued Legacy in Media

Hoster's influence extends across numerous media, including video games, movies, and literature. His legacy is prominently seen in series like 'True Detective,' where the King in Yellow plays a major role in the storyline. The paragraph also highlights how Hoster is used in contemporary works, maintaining his status as an influential and terrifying figure in modern adaptations of Lovecraft's mythos.

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Keywords

💡Hastur

Hastur, often referred to as 'The Unspeakable One,' is a mysterious and multifaceted deity in the HP Lovecraft mythos. He is depicted as a cosmic entity tied to concepts like decay, nihilism, and entropy, and is often associated with the King in Yellow. The video discusses Hastur’s changing interpretations over time, ranging from a god of shepherds to a being trapped near Aldebaran, symbolizing universal decay.

💡The Yellow Sign

The Yellow Sign is a powerful symbol associated with Hastur and his followers. It is described as a talisman of Hastur’s power and is frequently tied to madness, possession, or insidious mind control. In the video, it serves as a representation of Hastur's influence over artists and those exposed to the symbol, leading them toward mental breakdowns or worse.

💡Carcosa

Carcosa is a mysterious and ancient city that appears in various mythos stories, including works by Robert W. Chambers and later adopted by HP Lovecraft. It is described as existing either on Earth or in an alien dimension and is often linked to madness, despair, and Hastur’s worshippers. The video mentions Carcosa as a pivotal location in Hastur’s lore, where his power is especially strong.

💡The King in Yellow

The King in Yellow is a title often attributed to Hastur or one of his avatars. In Robert W. Chambers’ stories, The King in Yellow is also the name of a forbidden play that drives its readers to insanity. The video suggests that this entity represents Hastur’s presence on Earth, a figure often depicted wearing tattered yellow robes and a pale mask, symbolizing doom and madness.

💡Aldebaran

Aldebaran is a star in the Taurus constellation, frequently associated with Hastur and the mythos. In the video, it is mentioned as a location near where Hastur is trapped or resides. Aldebaran serves as a cosmic anchor point for Hastur's influence, with rituals involving the star often attempting to summon him or harness his power.

💡Lake of Hali

The Lake of Hali is a fictional body of water frequently mentioned in connection to Hastur and Carcosa. It appears in the works of Chambers and Lovecraft as a place shrouded in mystery and madness. The video highlights its ambiguous location, either on Earth or in a distant alien realm, and its significance as a part of Hastur’s domain.

💡Brothers of the Yellow Sign

The Brothers of the Yellow Sign are a cult dedicated to Hastur and the King in Yellow. The video portrays them as a brutal and ancient group with deep roots in human history, even interacting with early civilizations like the Sumerians. Their goal is to summon Hastur to Earth, and they engage in rituals of unimaginable cruelty to achieve this.

💡Mi-Go

The Mi-Go are an alien race in the Lovecraft mythos, frequently at odds with other cosmic entities like Hastur. In the video, the cult of Hastur is depicted as having a hostile relationship with the Mi-Go, conducting atrocities against them in their quest for knowledge and power. The Mi-Go’s complex relationship with Hastur adds another layer to the mythos' interstellar conflicts.

💡The Emerald Lama

The Emerald Lama is one of Hastur’s many avatars, representing his ability to manifest in different forms. This alien figure is mentioned in the video as part of Hastur’s worshippers’ belief system, illustrating the wide variety of forms and interpretations of Hastur across different stories and mythologies. The Lama acts as another symbol of Hastur's pervasive influence.

💡Shub-Niggurath

Shub-Niggurath is another ancient entity in the Lovecraft mythos, often referred to as the Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young. In the video, Shub-Niggurath is described as Hastur’s consort, with whom he has birthed monstrous offspring. This relationship underscores the interconnectedness of cosmic entities in the mythos, and Hastur's role in this web of deities.

Highlights

HP Lovecraft's mythos includes mysterious entities beyond human comprehension, with Host as one of the most enigmatic.

Hoster is referred to as 'The Unspeakable One,' often depicted as a great old one trapped near the star Aldebaran or on the shores of Lake Hali.

Hoster is associated with concepts like decadence, stagnation, nihilism, and universal entropy, symbolizing depression and decay.

The Yellow Sign is a symbol of Hoster's power, used by worshippers to summon deities through rituals.

The Brotherhood of the Yellow Sign is a brutal cult known for atrocities, particularly against the Migo, an alien species.

Hoster's form varies, appearing as an invisible force, a bipedal lizard, or an octopus-like creature.

The King in Yellow, associated with Hoster, drives people mad and influences artists, appearing in multiple literary and media formats.

Hoster is often depicted as a deity of entropy and nuclear decay, representing the decline of civilization and universal breakdown.

The Yellow Sign is believed to be a talisman connected to the cult of Hoster, with powers of mind control or possession.

In Lovecraft’s mythos, Hoster's name is never to be pronounced, as it can bring danger to the universe.

Robert W. Chambers introduced 'The King in Yellow' as a collection of horror stories that significantly influenced the mythos.

August Derleth expanded Hoster's character, linking him to other mythos entities like Yog-Sothoth and Cthulhu.

Hoster has ties to various creatures like the Byakhee, which can travel through space and are featured in the 'Call of Cthulhu' game.

The King in Yellow play is said to drive readers insane, with its content changing depending on who reads it.

The cult of Hoster is linked to the alien city of Carcosa and the mysterious Lake of Hali, appearing across different works.

Hoster's mythology has been adapted into modern media, including role-playing games, comics, TV shows like 'True Detective,' and even video games.

Transcripts

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welcome back my blasphemous friends to

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another episode of the Zulu mythos

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explain about the universe originated by

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HP Lovecraft all the entities belonging

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to the mythos are mysterious creatures

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full of secrets that cannot be figured

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out with the help of the limited human

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reasonableness however there is one

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specific entity that more than any other

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has appeared in so many forms which

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makes it utopistic to fully understand

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it we are talking about hoster and a

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yellow sign the symbol of his tremendous

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power what is the exact origin of his

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literally entity that underwent

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uncountable change hangs over the years

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among Lovecraft mythos Oster the

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unspeakable one who is not to be named

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auditor exhauster or ak1 has been

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depicted the most of the time it's a

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great old one that could be found

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trapped in a black hole near Aldebaran a

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star in the terrorist constellation or

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on the shore of lake Holly in primordial

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Mongolia lake of Hali and the city of

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Carcosa according to some writers are

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indeed located in the alien world of

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ideas

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or on earth

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Oster has been ofen associated with

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concepts such as decadence stagnation

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nihilism as well as intended as a living

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representation of depression nuclear

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decay and Universal entropy itself but

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absurdly he has also been mentioned as a

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patron deity of scheffers his nature is

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everything but clear sometimes he is an

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invisible force

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other times he has been portrayed as a

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being resembling an octopus or a huge

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bipedal lizard covered with tentacles

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it is quite unclear how Hosler is

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connected to a mysterious entity called

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the king in yellow and - a symbol called

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the yellow sign he boasts followers

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among avant-garde artists he can

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possesses his victims reducing them to

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beings without bones and he also could

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manifest itself in the form of avatar

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known as the emerald Lama an alien

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entity his worshippers the brothers of

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the yellow sign our group having deep

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roots and an influence which dates back

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to the Ivorian age they had got in touch

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with Sumeria and it's luma enriched the

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repulsive Shore tribes

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the group consists of worshippers of the

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king in yellow led by mortals dwelling

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in the subterranean realm of Qian with

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possible references to the Serpent's men

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of Volusia the brothers are one of the

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most brutal cults among the mythos even

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compared to cruel uma this they are

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notorious for their atrocities against a

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great race of youth full being at war

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with me go and for Hine during

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archaeological research in the Gobi

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Desert where they performed a rituals

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the Brotherhood of the yellow sign

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appears in a role-playing game the

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yellow sign by thumb ring but it still

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remains ambiguous whether the group

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involved is the same

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they'll if known as the yellow sign and

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frequently associated with Oster has

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generally been interpreted as being a

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talisman expressing the power of the

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deity when the king in yellow is in the

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human world it is also seen as a symbol

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which characterizes his worshippers the

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cult of a yellow sign is waging a fierce

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fight against me go some aliens coming

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from a colony on the planet you goth

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Pluto were tortured by the cult itself

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with the aim of gaining some useful

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knowledge to summon the deities to earth

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in particular through rituals of

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fishable when Aldebaran appears in the

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sky

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it is surf at me go owned voices that

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can limit us those appearances on earth

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keeping him imprisoned in the city of

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Carcosa in the star cluster for is these

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vac draws the ferocious attention of the

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cult on them hosters worshiper Z under

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Lulu devotees attempts to awaken their

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master since to create old ones or

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bitter enemies the relationship between

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me go an austere is yet extremely

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ambivalent in fact Hosler is also

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referred to as one of the deities adored

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by Domingo

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ha stir the unspeakable one he's also

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said to be the mate of the perverse

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goddess of fertility shub-niggurath with

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warm gave birth to their spawn instead

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hosters enemies are Loulou high priest

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of the great old ones and the relative

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worshippers that fought against in

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speakable on more than one occasion

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among Guster's servants there are some

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interstellar creatures known as be Aki

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they can fly through space at an

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incredible speed and their description

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in a role-playing game Call of pool is

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very similar to the one of the best real

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creatures appearing in the shore story

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the festival by Lovecraft Oster the

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literally sources from what has been

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said so far you can understand that

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Oster has been subjected to so many

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different her potations

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that seemed to have very little in

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common with each other in the RPG alba

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dick tulo handbook there is a paragraph

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that summarizes very well that little

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with thing to know about this being he

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was not to be named his no portrait with

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idols neither has he got a name

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neither is known to place where he is if

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there exists a place where he physically

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could do whole according to some priests

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he's on earth other assumed that he

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lives everywhere

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what is known is that his real name is

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never to be pronounced because if so

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great would be danger for the universe

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he is cheb [ __ ] the spouse and he's

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often worshipped in copper temples

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dedicated to the goddess which kind of

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evolution is mysterious character

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undergo Robert Chambers about a

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collection of short horror stories

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entitled the king in yellow first

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published in 1985 chambers borrowed the

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name Carcosa Holly and hustler from

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Humber Spears especially from his short

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stories an inhabitant of Carcosa and

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heated a Shefford 1893

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Aamir's short story are heated as

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Shefford the Shefford Hosler is a benign

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god of shepherds but in a short story

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the repairer of reputations by chambers

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these name was referred to a galactic

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cluster comparable to the highest and

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Aldebaran Holly insisted used by beers

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to refer to the author of a quote which

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prefaces the short story an inhabitant

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of Carcosa in the collection of short

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stories by chambers there are stories

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that hardly show some links among them

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where is mentioned the king gone yellow

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a ballad rated in a 19th century the

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leads to madness those who have too much

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contact with it the yellow sign has been

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introduced as a potentially supernatural

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element that makes people susceptible to

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some form of insidious mind-control or

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possession by the king in yellow or one

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of his hairs it probably comes from an

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Auton a dimension that contains an

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ominous and ancient city known as

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Carcosa chambers used a term hoster he

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reference to a location near the star

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Aldebaran in a short story the mask

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a supernatural servant in a short story

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- Tomas Aldi's a place in a short story

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the repairer of reputations something

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not further specified in the short story

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the yellow sign the latter two stories

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integrate apart from Carcosa also Holly

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the yellow sign and the king in yellow

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as far as the plot of the play the king

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in yellow is concerned chambers gave no

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real information about it but the author

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kevin ross created version of the story

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for the role-playing game call of thule

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which has generally been considered as a

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reference point later has been suggested

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that the blood could have a supernatural

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origin and a Content which is different

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from each reader it is basically thought

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generative familiar and royal tragedy

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set in an alien world with the presence

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of a mysterious stranger in yellow with

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a pale mask acting as a herald of

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misfortune

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Lovecraft read the king in yellow in

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early 1927 and choose to use some terms

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belonging to the original work by

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adopting them from his works in

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particular the lake of Holly and the

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yellow sign

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love graph limited the use of the term

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hosta - the Bayer name and from his

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usage inside a short story the Whisperer

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in darkness it is not possible to infer

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what he meant to indicate void his name

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a being a diet a an object or a place

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and it sa supernatural horror in

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literature 1925 Lovecraft mentioned a

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solace man is indeed a nameless yellow

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sign handed down from the accursed cult

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of austere from primordial Carcosa thus

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giving the impression that austere is

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actually a dark owed worshipped by a

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cult of Tobias reputation chambers

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influence materialized above all and

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just lightly only in the cross

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references to the supreme horror

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entities that the lunar from the

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prevalence used in his cycle it consists

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of a narrative technique that leads the

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reader to imagine by himself the real

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meaning of the terrible phenomena that

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he is made only lightly aware of another

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mention of those beings wearing a yellow

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silken mask usually attributed to the

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king in yellow is defined in the 27th

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sonnet inside the sonnet cycle fuji from

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yoga 'the and in the novella the dream

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quest of unknown Kadath it is obvious

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also the fact that a Necronomicon the

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quartz volume written by the mad Arab

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Abdullah's read in the fictional story

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by Lovecraft has been heavily influenced

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by the beloved of the King in yellow

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since both were lead to madness those

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who deeply delve into their meaning

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August Derleth one of the Arkham houses

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founder the American publishing house

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that promoted the diffusion of

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Lovecraft's works after his death

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expanded the concept of hosta by

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considering him as a great old one spawn

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of yog-sothoth

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the half-brother of Thule and his sworn

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enemy as well as the Magnum in Nam

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anandam always mentioned by Lovecraft

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there left coined for him the title he

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who is not to be named and from this the

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role-playing game Call of Cthulhu

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adapted the idea that dire consequences

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come about from saying the entity's name

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in dere left's writings the unspeakable

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intended as Lord of interstellar spaces

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and hair elemental has several Hobbit

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hearts the high-priest not to be

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described which is a being wearing a

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yellow silken mask the Feaster from afar

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of Lima Strasse T whose hobby is

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deceiving how to brain of his victims

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the king in yellow a figure that appears

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as a flying creature wrapped in tattered

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yellow robes and with the face covered

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with the pale mask posture has been

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generally introduced as an amorphous

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being however in order to emphasize his

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kinship with rule

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he has sometimes been described as a

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creature or vaguely safale pod features

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similar to those of city law daughter of

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their half-brother

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in delyth short story the return of

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Auster published in 1939 ha Stern and

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fool have a brief encounter however the

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other writers of the cycle have very

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rarely made use of this rivalry in lean

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Carter's writing it is said that he led

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the fight against he held their gourds

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and that he receives sacrifices thrown

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into his lake Hossler in the popular

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culture the stories that mention hoster

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or to be precise is equivalent character

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the king in yellow have been growing in

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great number over the years

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in the short story written by Raymond

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Chandler dating back to 1938 and also

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entitled the king in yellow the main

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character affirms that once he had read

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a book with the same title chars Stross

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author of the laundry files or pix ops

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ideas in plenty from the mythos in his

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book the inhalation score recounts the

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death of a supposed mana script of the

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play the king in yellow from the British

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Library in the online role-playing video

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game the secret world during a mission

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are employed different elements drawn

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from the king in yellow the game

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designer Robin de los wrote the short

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story collection and title new tales of

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the yellow sign and worked at a

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role-playing game developed around a

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king in yellow in the dark over series

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by Marion Zimmer Bradley Oscar is both a

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god and a family in the series the laws

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of dusk by Laurence but Evans The

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Forgotten King is a character dressed in

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yellow and exiled from Carcosa who he's

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immortal and longs for death in the

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serious dark border by Paul Advan simmer

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the Oscars are world keepers and

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protectors in the serious amber verse by

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stealing it is used a symbol of the

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yellow sign in several locations and

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appears the city of Carcosa led by the

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yellow Raya and pallid mask in the novel

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gold omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil

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Gaiman hostler is the Duke of Hell

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dropped inside an answering machine

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he is also mentioned in a trilogy

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illuminatus in equal proportion to the

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city of Carcosa and a cult of hasta here

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he's devoted to the Lloyd entities known

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as you--as core in a short horror story

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grandma by Stephen King the main

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character in books named hoster

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to make her pregnant and his name can be

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used in magic spells to make someone

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fall asleep a city called Carcosa also

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makes an appearance in george RR martin

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book A Song of Ice and Fire

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in tiger tiger by Elizabeth bear posture

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looks like a tiger made out flame in

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ditalion oval LED headed L moly

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lonna cheetah by P hora a woman gets

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pregnant offer having a dreamt creature

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covered with yellow robes

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Hossler also appears in a comic strip

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user friendly in the form of a blob of

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distilled sadness made out of coffee in

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the to issue comic book miniseries the

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courtyard written by Alan Moore appears

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a character modal analysis vapor wearing

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a yellow veil who goes by the name of

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Johnny Carcosa in the 12 issue coming

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both limited serious Providence by

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Harlan Moore and Jason Boras it is

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mentioned de porc the king in yellow and

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the same story is at the center of one

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of its fictional equivalents Souls

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Lamont by Keon that contains various

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immortality rituals and that corresponds

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to the hurricane book of Holly

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how the writers who gave further

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contribution to Carcosa

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thanks to their tails are Joseph ass

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Pulver Alan Williams John Shirley David

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Drake and John Scott teens

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hasta appears again in a comic style in

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the webcomics the unspeakable vault of

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dome hugly hill and as a demon in a

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weekly magazine to a thousand ad in a

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sci-fi TV series Doctor Who the

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monstrous divine destroyer known as

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Fenric is introduced as a great old one

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coming from another universe and once

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known as austere hosters most famous

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mention in recent years is undoubtedly

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to be found in HBO TV series true

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detective during the first season the

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main characters investigate on anus

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crimes attributed to a mysterious figure

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called yellow King and to its cult their

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victims are marked with a symbol that is

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different from Kevin's Ross

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interpretation in his RPG call of Thule

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but which some associate with the yellow

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sign in many occasions it is mentioned

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Carcosa and during the TV series

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countless or the references to the black

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stars in the series finale there is an

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event which suggests that these elements

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could really have a supernatural origin

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there is also a film shot by the

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independent director Horan Vanek in 2001

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and tousled the yellow sign that has

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been basis in the same story written by

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chambers he therefore appears at the end

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of the film cast a deadly spell and as a

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demon in horror mercy

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as you probably may have understood

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hosta is very present in a universe of

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role-playing games in the chaos

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role-playing game Call of Cthulhu 1989

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in a scenario supplement appears the

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yellow sign in the form of a yellow

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Triskelion whose size reminds us of

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tentacles in Dungeons & Dragons deities

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and Adama code cyclopædia

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he suggested that the bear action of

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pronouncing his name is a source of

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disgrace from which derives the epithet

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the in speakable one in the role-playing

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game mutants and masterminds the

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Brotherhood of the yellow sign consists

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of the unspeakable ones war shippers and

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their distinctive sign is the yellow

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sign

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in the videogames harness heavens and el

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viento for the sigue genesis the hearing

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has descended from hosters bloodline in

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the role-playing video game persona to

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eternal punishment his name enables one

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to sum on him when pronounced for three

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times in the role-playing action game

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Mass Effect there is a planet called

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Carcosa in the role-playing game Delta

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Green Oster and king in yellow our

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manifestation of entropy Carcosa was

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also her horror stories publishing firm

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following the example of Arkham house

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while the Carcosa house was a science

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fiction specialty publishing firm

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founded in 1947 it also exists the

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luxury hotel Turco Serina Gaara whose

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remote origins even date back to 1896

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there are also several video games board

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games for example Carcosa songs that

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incorporate all these elements but for

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