Lauv'abrarc

lauv'abrarc (with a lower-case "L"), also known as the Lustful God, is the God-King of Lusst'ghaa, within the Lust Universe. He is deeply tied to the eldritch energies of Lusst'ghaa as one of the Trinity and revered by the Cult of Ecstasy.
Lauv'abrarc is more than just a godlike figure in the Lust universe; it is a symbol of the universe's core themes of desire, transformation, and the thin line between ecstasy and horror. Its influence extends beyond the boundaries of Lusst'ghaa, reaching into the mortal world through the rituals of the Cult of Ecstasy and the dreams of those who seek forbidden knowledge. Serving as both a god and a gateway to the deeper mysteries of existence, It was he who remade the inhabitants of Lusst'ghaa into the Changed and the Entralled.
== History ==
A long time ago, the God-King decided to elevate the inhabitants of Lusst'ghaa to a state of mindless ecstasy, since he thought sexual pleasure to be the ultimate happiness. In order to achieve this, he wanted to force his people to undergo several transforming operations. The first one to support his cause was Ac'mlale, the Inspired Mistress of the Caste of the Seekers, who taught lauv'abrarc to use Essence. A part of the society of Lusst'ghaa, the Caste of the Omniscient, led by Zhadhr'ithesz, however, opposed this plan. At least one of the Omniscients, Ughro'ecna, betrayed his caste to join lauv'abrarc, teaching him how to use Omniscient technology. A civil war began, and in the end, the Caste of the Omniscient were defeated at the city of Ngaarren.
After his victory, the God-King turned his followers into the Changed, beings who felt only lust and orgasm. The defeated Caste of the Omniscient, including Zhadhr'ithesz, became the Enthralled, their living sex toys that felt nothing. After this the God-King worked his changes upon himself too. Unlike the Changed, lauv'abrarc kept a fragment of his mind (in the Golden Goblet). Though he experienced less pleasure than the Changed, however, due to this his mind had not been animalized. This was done in the Chamber of lauv'abrac, and from this point he became the Lustful God.
However, by changing Lusst'ghaa into a land of eternal ecstasy, lauv'abrarc had violated a law of the universe set forth by the Demiurges. Lusst'ghaa ceased to change and evolve. It became static. The Demiurges unleashed a cancer upon Lusst'ghaa, quickly infecting the Enthralled and eventually the Changed, dooming the entire dimension. Iauv'abrarc attempted to leave Lusst'ghaa to transform other worlds into lands of eternal ecstasy, but the Demiurges captured him and imprisoned him in Xu'thrar, within Lusst'ghaa. Iauv'abrarc then sent psychic messages across the universes, hoping to bring about his freedom. On Earth, these messages were heard by those with Seeing abilities, manifesting in haunting visions of Lusst'ghaa.
With the arrival of Victor Holloway, Iauv'abrarc finally had his chance to escape Xu'thrar. Victor is the avatar of Ughro'ecna. This means he alone has the ability to open Xu'thrar, as Xu'thrar was constructed using Omniscient technology and Ughro'ecna was once in the Caste of the Omniscient. Should the player choose to, at the end of Lust from Beyond, Victor can open Xu'thrar, freeing Iauv'abrarc and allowing him to emerge on Earth to transform Earth into a land of eternal ecstasy.
== Lovecraftian Influences ==
1. The Unknowable and Incomprehensible Nature: Much like Lovecraft's Great Old Ones, Lauv'abrarc is an entity that defies human understanding. The Cult of Ecstasy reveres Lauv'abrarc not just because of its power, but because of the mysteries it embodies. This entity's true form, nature, and motives are beyond mortal understanding.
2. The Duality of Ecstasy and Horror: Lauv'abrarc epitomizes the Lovecraftian concept of duality, where pleasure and terror are inseparably linked. This entity offers both the promise of ultimate ecstasy and the threat of unimaginable horror. The duality present in Lauv'abrarc mirrors the conflicting emotions that Lovecraft often evoked—where the pursuit of knowledge or power leads to revelations that shatter the mind and spirit. 
3. Madness and Transformation: Encounters with Lauv'abrarc often result in profound psychological and physical transformations, a hallmark of Lovecraftian horror. Those who commune with this entity may experience visions that drive them to madness, or they may undergo physical changes that reflect the alien nature of the entity. 
4. The Cosmic Horror of Lauv'abrarc: Lauv'abrarc embodies the core of Lovecraftian cosmic horror: the insignificance of humanity in the face of a vast, uncaring universe. This entity is indifferent to human life, seeing mortals as mere tools or playthings. The Cult of Ecstasy, in its devotion to Lauv'abrarc, seeks to gain favor and power, but in doing so, they are often confronted with the terrifying realization that their desires are meaningless in the grand scheme of things. 
5. Rituals of Forbidden Knowledge: The rituals associated with Lauv'abrarc are steeped in Lovecraftian themes of forbidden knowledge and the dangers of seeking to commune with the unknown. The Ritual of the Shattered Mirror, for instance, is a direct reflection of Lovecraft's idea that some truths are better left undiscovered. Participants in this ritual risk their sanity and their very souls to gain insight into Lauv'abrarc's mysteries, only to find that the knowledge they seek may be more than they can handle. 
== Gallery ==
File:871756462f86f57112a131bb0b5204c6d1c27b7f.png|lauv'abrarc in Lust From Beyond
File:Capsule 616x353 (4).jpg|lauv'abrarc in Lust Of God
Category:Extra-Dimensional Characters
Category:Characters Originating From Mythos-Inspired Works