The Ring of the Demon God

"The Ring of the Demon God" is a short Cthulhu Mythos story by American author and editor Robert Weinberg.
== Synopsis ==
After being shipwrecked and captured by a group of "fishmen" (clearly intended to be Deep Ones), a small group of people use the power contained in a ring worn by of one of their number, the Seal of Nyarlathotep. The story culminates with a battle between Nyarlathotep and a colossal entity known as the "Dweller in the Deep" which Nyarlathotep easily wins, before the group settle down to wait for rescue.
== Characters ==
* Alan Young, a shipwreck survivor.
* Morgan Smith, a man who has lived for centuries using the power of his ring.
* Farrel, a former sailor in charge of the Deep One prison camp.
* Anise Van, a shipwreck survivor.
* Nyarlathotep, an Outer God.
* The Dweller in the Deep, the god of the fishmen, likely Dagon.
== Publication History ==
"The Ring of the Demon God" was published in the online Mythos zine Nightscapes in June 1997.
Category:Robert Weinberg works
Category:Expanded Mythos Works