Scion of Chaahk

"Scion of Chaahk" is a short Cthulhu Mythos story by American author Tom Lynch.
== Synopsis ==
A pair of explorers on the Yucatan peninsula stumble across an underground chamber filled with what appear to be offerings and the statue of the previously-undepicted Mayan deity Gh'laahki. As they explore the chamber, it becomes obvious that the carving is more than it appears to be and the two men attempt to escape, only to find themselves trapped by an ancient cult dedicated to the dark god's worship.
== Characters ==
* Bill Taylor, a researcher of the Mayans who believes that their decline was due to religious reasons.
* David Anderson, Bills partner and best friend since college.
* Luisito, a local working for Bill and David as an assistant, who is also a secret cultist.
== Publication History ==
"Scion of Chaahk" was published in the thematic anthology The Children of Gla'aki by Dark Regions Press in 2017.
Category:Tom Lynch works
Category:Expanded Mythos Works