Necronomicon

Necronomicon is a Persona in Persona 5.
==History==
The , whose original name is Al Azif, is a fictional grimoire, or tome of magic. It was first mentioned in the short story written by , but its exact origin is the subject of debate. The book subsequently also appeared in stories of Lovecraft's followers. The Necronomicon has since gained a cult following and various fake "replicas" of the book are circulating.
In the context of Lovecraft's works, the Necronomicon is a tome detailing the truth behind the various ancient cosmic beings that have inhabited Earth and continue to influence humans for their own ends. Written in the 8th century by the "mad Arab" Abdul Alhazred, it both functions as a means of imparting the forbidden knowledge of the ancient ones, and a source of danger as those who read it risk going mad from its knowledge.
==Design==
Rather than a book, the Necronomicon resembles the classic depiction of an alien UFO, with a circular spinning design and green/blue designs across the hull. The lower side of the ship has glowing blue lines across the inner space, as well as 5 glowing orbs of energy that shine light downwards. The top part of the ship is green and has numerous designs that vaguely resemble scientific, mathematical, anatomical and mythological symbols. Atop the ship, there appears to be a stone gargoyle in a crouching position and very small wings. 
The Persona also has 5 tentacles that can reach down towards the ground from the sky. Once Futaba is inside the Necronomicon, she enters a space where she can float around freely. She sees information of the battlefield, enemy data and data on her allies in the form of black and white and green lines of text, symbols and numbers. 
==Appearances==
*Persona 5 / Royal: Hermit Arcana
**Persona 5 The Animation: Hermit Arcana
*Persona 5 Strikers: Hermit Arcana
*Persona 5: The Phantom X
*Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth: Hermit Arcana
*Persona O.A.
*Persona 5 Tactica
==Profile==
===Persona 5===
Necronomicon is Futaba Sakura's initial Persona, formed when she regains her will to live and accepts a consenting Shadow Futaba. It is shaped like a UFO with a metallic gargoyle statue crouching on its top. The UFO's exterior is decorated with lime green glyphs of various origins. Futaba is piloting from the inside. This Persona symbolizes Futaba's unknown power and vast reserves of knowledge.
After Futaba joins the party, the book Cry of Cthulhu can be borrowed from the Shujin Academy Library. It's based on the origins of Necronomicon, and boosts the Guts stat.
Necronomicon is a Navigator Persona with a limited array of skills by itself. However, by progressing Futaba's Confidant, more abilities can be used through it, including ones that can aid in battle or ambushing Shadows.
==Other Quotes==
===Persona 5 The Animation===
* "I am thou, thou art I. A contract is formed. The forbidden wisdom is now revealed. No mysteries or illusions shall deceive you any longer." (Upon awakening)
==Stats==
===Persona 5 / Royal===
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===Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth===
===Persona 5 Strikers===
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==Gallery==
P5 Necronomicon%27s level and stats.png|Necronomicon's level and stats
Persona 5 Necronomicon Gargoyle PV4.jpg|Close-up of the gargoyle statue
Necronomicon Full View.gif|Full view
Futaba-in-battle.gif|Futaba inside Necronomicon
Necronomicon Concept Art P5.png|Concept art
FutabaConcept2.png|Concept art
P5A Necronomicon.jpg|Necronomicon in the Persona 5 anime adaption.
P5S Futaba Necronomicon.png|Character art of Necronomicon in Persona 5 Strikers with Futaba
PersonaO,A,-Necronomicon.jpg|Necronomicon in Persona O.A.
Necronomicon (P O.A.).png|Necronomicon in Persona O.A. (No Background)
P5S ReleaseWallpaper FutabaNecronomicon SP.jpg|Futaba and Necronomicon wallpaper for Persona 5 Strikers' pre-release (1080x1920)
P5S ReleaseWallpaper Oracle SP.jpg|Oracle and Necronomicon wallpaper for Persona 5 Strikers' pre-release (1080x1920)
P5S Steam Wallpaper7.jpg|Persona 5 Strikers Steam Wallpaper - ORACLE & NECRONOMICON (Uncommon)
P5R_SteamOracleNecronomicon.jpg|Persona 5 Royal Steam Wallpaper - Oracle & Necronomicon
P5T_Steam_OracleNecronomicon.jpg|Persona 5 Tactica Steam Wallpaper - Oracle & Necronomicon
==Trivia==
*In keeping with the theme of theft of Persona 5, the design of the UFO is based on the infamous rumor that extraterrestrial visitors abduct living beings on the earth to their ship and conduct inhumane experiments. It is also analogous to Futaba's role as a data analyst and her social alienation.
*The patterns on Necronomicon's UFO is identical to those of the glass patterns seen on the bridges of Futaba's Palace.
*The squid-like tentacles that pull Futaba into Necronomicon are an allusion to Cthulhu, the most well known of the eldritch pantheon created by Lovecraft.
*Unlike other initial Personas, Necronomicon is never called by name, not even in battle. There's only one instance where Necronomicon is called by name and that's in Persona 5 Strikers when talking to Futaba on the 11th of August, although it's not voiced.
=== Appearances in other media ===
Title 	Details 	Date	External Links
 	Appears as Futaba's Persona 	 	
Puzzle & Dragons 	 	 	
Love Live! School Idol Festival	Necronomicon outfit for Kanan Matsuura.https://personacentral.com/love-live-sif-persona-aqours-members-revealed/	 	Kanan Matsuura on the Love Live WikiCollaboration official English siteCollaboration official Japaneses site
FutabaStarOcean.png|Necronomicon with Futaba in Star Ocean: Anamnesis
Puzzle_and_Dragons_Futaba.png|Futaba and Necronomicon in Puzzle & Dragons
Love Live! School Idol Festival Kanan Matsuura Necronomicon.jpg|Kanan Matsuura in her Necronomicon outfit
==References==
Category:Lovecraftian Mythology
Category:Persona 5 The Animation Characters
Category:Persona 5: The Phantom X Personas
Category:Persona 5 Tactica Personas