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Text Adventure Game Genres
journey
demonology
Carcosa
The King in Yellow
The Dunwich Horror
dark magic
Hastur
cosmic horror
stars
Robert W. Chambers
Yellow Sign
The Whisperer in Darkness
ancient gods
horror
Haïta the Shepherd
Call of Cthulhu
Lovecraftian mythos
storytelling
imagination
role-play
Ambrose Bierce
H.P. Lovecraft
occult
Shub-Niggurath
First Appearance: Haïta the Shepherd (1893)
Hastur is an ancient deity of cosmic horror, often associated with the stars. He first appeared in Ambrose Bierce's short story "Haïta the Shepherd" as a benign god of shepherds, but later Robert W. Chambers used the name to represent a more sinister force. Hastur is said to dwell in a hidden city called Carcosa, and his followers are known as the Yellow Sign. He is also associated with the madness-inducing drug known as the Black Goat of the Woods. Hastur has inspired many works of fiction, including H.P. Lovecraft's "The Whisperer in Darkness" and "The King in Yellow." He has also been featured in games such as Call of Cthulhu and The Dunwich Horror.
Shub-Niggurath
Shub-Niggurath, also known as the Black Goat of the Woods, is a being that has existed for centuries. She was born in a small village in the mountains, where her family was known for their dark magic and occult practices. As a child, Shub-Niggurath was fascinated by the stories her grandmother would tell her about ancient gods and demons.