Ghatanothoa

==Summary==
Ghatanothoa is a Great Old One that dwells in crypts beneath the mountain Yaddith-Gho in the ancient kingdom of K'naa and had originally come to Earth from Yuggoth alongside a race of ancient aliens several millions years ago. It possesses a hideous and nightmare-inducing visage even among its kin, being so horrific that a mere glimpse of its form or even an image would turn a living creature to stone, with full awareness of what is happening around them, something that always drives the individuals mad.
Like the ancient people of K'naa, hidden modern day cults offer regular sacrifices in the hopes of appeasing the monster, for if it were to ever stop receiving them, the horror would crawl out of the abysses in which it lies and terrorize the world of men as it did in the time of the spawn of Yuggoth.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least , likely far higher
Name: Ghatanothoa
Origin: Cthulhu Mythos
Age: Unknown
Gender: Genderless
Classification: Great Old One
Powers and Abilities:
*Superhuman Physical Characteristics
**Bodily Weaponry, Surface Scaling & Body Control (Crawled up a trap door and was described as an amorphous monstrosity, with tentacles and having 'proboscidian' qualitiesWeird Tales (1935) p. 494: Out of the Aeons)
*Great Old One Physiology
**Immortality (Type 1, 3, 4 & 5 - The Great Old Ones are incredibly resilient beings, with Cthulhu alone being vigintillions of years old. When the stars are right, they will resurrect from their deaths and reawaken once more, and although they are considered 'dead', they can never truly die)
**Nigh-Omniscience (The Great Old Ones know all that is happening in the universe)
**Self-Sustenance (Type 1, 2 & 3 - The Great Old Ones' bodies are not made of biological matter, meaning they do not have the same stamina or nutritional limitations as most beings do, capable of flying from planet to planet without any need of air)
**Regeneration (At least Low-Godly - When Cthulhu's head was split in half, it merely was able to reform itself with ease. Any damage done to the bodies of the Great Old Ones is ultimately rendered meaningless, as they are not composed of physical matter)
**Dream Manipulation, Telepathy & Mind Manipulation (Molded the dreams and minds of man to their need)
**Petrification & Madness Manipulation (Type 2 & 3 - Are capable of makingWeird Tales p. 175-176: The Call of Cthulhu individuals insane through psychic abilitiesWeird Tales p. 163-164:The Call of Cthulhu. Those who merely gaze its image meant paralysis and petrifaction of a singularly shocking sort and is described to have petrifying powerWeird Tales (1935) p. 485: Out of The Aeons)
**Magic (The Great Old Ones are capable of using magic and spells.)
** True Flight (Capable of travelling from planet to planet seemingly without the use of technology)
*Possible Adhesive Manipulation (Presumably capable of creating some sort of 'ooze' as it movesWeird Tales (1935) p. 484: Out of The Aeons)
Resistance to:
*Matter Manipulation & Biological Manipulation (Are not composed of matter or biological substance)
*Mind Manipulation & Madness Manipulation (Unaffected by their kin's maddening forms, and are capable of viewing each others visages without much problem)
*Extreme Cold & Cosmic Radiation (Capable of travelling from planet to planet seemingly without the use of technology)
Attack Potency: At least Large Country level, likely far higher (As a Great Old One, as it would most likely be comparable to Cthulhu, who is considered a lesser Great Old OneWeird Tales p. 490-491: The Dunwich Horror)
Speed: Unknown (Great Old Ones have been stated to be capable of travelling from planet to planet, although in what time frame is unknown)
Lifting Strength: Unknown
Striking Strength: At least Large Country level, likely far higher
Durability: At least Large Country level, likely far higher (Should be able to endure its own blows), its physiology makes it hard to kill
Stamina: Infinite (Their bodies are not made of biological matter, meaning they do not have the same stamina or nutritional limitations as most beings do, capable of flying from planet to planet without any need of airWeird Tales p. 168-169: Call of Cthulhu)
Range: Unknown physically, High Hyperversal with psychic abilities when unhindered (The Great Old Ones were said to know and influence all that happened in the universe, which is infinite-dimensional,The Dreams in the Witch HouseThrough the Gates of the Silver Key: V. before they were sealed away/began to slumber)
Standard Equipment: None notable
Intelligence: Nigh-Omniscient (The Great old ones know all that is happening in the universeWeird Tales p. 170: Call of Cthulhu)
Weaknesses: None notable
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
Category:Characters
Category:Cthulhu Mythos
Category:Aliens
Category:Antagonists
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Category:Eldritch Horrors
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Category:Gods
Category:Great Old Ones (Cthulhu Mythos)
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Category:Madness Users
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Category:Petrification Users
Category:Regeneration Users
Category:Telepaths
Category:Science Fantasy Characters