Nyarlathotep's Journey #8Sunday #SnippetSunday
Genre
FantasyRomance
Length:3000 words
Rating:PG-13
Note:Birth scene, fantasy violence
Tagline
Unravelthe cosmic tapestry. Discover the origins of Yadira Root, thedaughter of the Organizer of the Outer Gods and the Weaver ofDestinies, born during the death throes of a doomed world.
Blurb
Thisstory reveals the origins of the ancient cosmic sorceress YadiraRoot, daughter of the Outer God Nyarlathotep, and Queen Nathicana ofthe doomed world of Zaïs. It provides a unique interpretation ofNyarlathotep, the most nuanced and intelligent of H.P. Lovecraft'sOuter Gods.
Excerpt
Azathoth,the embodiment of primordial chaos, tended to spawn chaos. Because itrequired a way to bring balance to the chaotic forces it spawned, itcreated Nyarlathotep.
Nyarlathotepsprang from the writhing mass of Azathoth fully mature. Unlike hissiblings, he possessed the power of reason and quickly learned thatan attitude of benevolent leadership was the most effective approach.Nyarlathotep could assume any form, and he used this ability to hisadvantage.
Oncethe worlds he had helped form and populate were autonomous,Nyarlathotep moved on. As he traveled, he contemplated his nature.That he was necessary delighted him without making him prideful. Thathe was different from his progenitor and siblings was evident, and hedesired to understand this difference.
Follow the link below to pick up your copy of the story. Ignore the January 19 deadline. I am extending my offer of a free copy of this story until January 26th.
https://ornerybookemporium.blogspot.com/2025/01/mormo-and-more-project-60-week-2.html
I hope you enjoy it!
With Love,Ornery Owl
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