Lovecraftian Path

**The Lovecraftian Path** is one of the main storyline paths in Race of Tyranny. It is the 2nd storyline path chronologically.

## Story

### *Chapter 1: Birth of the Chosen*

PLAYABLE CHARACTERS:

Nyarlathotep, A'lain

*After having become the first Chosen from the Daemon Sultan, Nyarlathotep and A'lain were given strict orders: Hunt down and find members who are worthy of becoming Chosen. So they set out on their quest to find several groups of souls. A'lain first journies to the planet Eibon in a distant universe, where he is incarcerated due to his suspicious nature.*

**BOSS 1: Cxaxukluth (V0)**

**DIFFICULTY: 2/10**

**Playable Party members: A'lain**

A'lain has been incarcerated by the locals of Eibon and found Cxaxukluth in a prison. He challenges him to a duel to test his worthiness. After a long and arduous battle, A'lain emerges victorious and convinces Cxaxukluth to fight alongside him as a member of the Chosen.

*Meanwhile, Nyarlathotep journies to the continent of Antarctica to investigate someone who has supposedly come close to a door planted by the Daemon Sultan known as the Door to Death. The being near the door is a Lovecraftian fanatic, someone who had fallen into the Lovecraftian occult and there Nyarlathotep found several souls experimented on in brutal fashion in an attempt to commune with the Lovecraftians. The man in the hood recognizes Nyarlathotep as a Lovecraftian and immediately requests to join. Nyarlathotep obliges, but only if he can best him.*

**BOSS 2: Yog'Sothoth (V0)**

**DIFFICULTY: 2/10**

**Playable Party members: Nyarlathotep**

The man is unable to best Nyarlathotep, but in spite of his defeat, Nyarlathotep welcomes him into the Chosen after being able to bear witness to his incredible capabilities in magic and fighting. The man, Yog-Sothoth, gleefully accepts and joins the Chosen.

*A'lain and Nyarlathotep rendezvous after both spotting two different individuals in the same Universe near the same towns. They both challenge the two to a duel and order them to meet at a certain place at a certain time. When the time came, the battle commenced.*

**BOSS 3: Cthulhu and Hastur (V0, V0)**

**DIFFICULTY: 3/10**

**Playable Party members: Nyarlathotep (V2), A'lain (V1)**

*Nyarlathotep and A'lain are nearly unstoppable and best both of the beings revealed to be half-brothers. Cthulhu, also says he will ask his brother if he wishes to join. They are eventually swayed to their side and become members of the Chosen. When they return to the Court, their success is praised by the Daemon Sultan who reveals himself to the Chosen. No one recognizes who the Daemon Sultan is, even Yog-Sothoth, a follower of the Lovecraftian occult had dismissed him as a mythical figure. The Daemon Sultan reveals to them one final test in their initiation: A fight against him. Nyarlathotep and A'lain are ordered to fight alongside the new Chosen. They both sigh and ready themselves.*

**CHAPTER 1 BOSS: Daemon Sultan (V3)**

**DIFFICULTY: IMPOSSIBLE/10**

**Playable Party members (Pick 6): Nyarlathotep (V2), A'lain (V1), Hastur (V1/V2), Cthulhu (V1/V2), Kthanid (V3), Shub-Niggurath (V1), Cxaxukluth (V2), Yog-Sothoth (V2), Darkhaze Twins (V3)**

Even in greater numbers, the Chosen are obliterated. The Daemon Sultan, in spite of their defeat, praises them and especially Nyarlathotep and A'lain, saying that their judgment is not misplaced. He gives them one opportunity to say goodbye to those they love, saying that the chance they never see them again is a real possibility. The Chosen return and say farewell to their loved ones, and walk away into the endless black of the Court.

*END OF CHAPTER 1*

### ***Chapter 2: Foundation of the Outer Gods***

PLAYABLE CHARACTERS (Pick any variation): Hastur, Cthulhu, Nyarlathotep, Cxaxukluth, Kthanid, A'lain, Yog-Sothoth

*The Lovecraftians had begun a war against the Kinship. The Kinship were a group that they and their master, the Daemon Sultan, hated more than anyone. Elysia and his comrades had taken over Universes and the Daemon Sultan saw him only as pretentious and a fake god who wished to foolishly change things beyond his control. Meanwhile, Nyarlathotep saw fit to recruit the Kadathians into Lovecraftian protection to further increase their magic capability. However, Nyarlathotep had noted the mage war between the Kadathian purists and the Genesis Covenant. Nyarlathotep figured the best person to talk to about the changes in Kadath was his good friend, the Mage-King, Medeis. Nyarlathotep, although unable to initially get into Medeis' castle, flashed his Kadathian sign to the guards, allowing him entry. He learned that the Kinship, for an unknown reason, had been holding Medeis captive from the public. Medeis and Nyarlathotep met, discussed the past and Medeis explained that he was unaware why he was being held in his own castle. He also explained that neither the Kadathians nor the Covenant had seen him out of the castle in weeks. Nyarlathotep used his powers to phase shift through the castle walls. He was stopped by an arrow, Nyarlathotep summoned his new Tome, the Necronomicon. It was time to fight.*

**BOSS 1: Indra (V3)**

Playable Party characters: Nyarlathotep (V1)

**DIFFICULTY: 4/10**

Indra, after the struggle between both individuals, was bested and incapacitated. Nyarlathotep continued to explain why he had become a Lovecraftian and what they could do for Medeis and his people.

*Medeis, seeing no other way out for his people, said that if, by some miracle Nyarlathotep and the Lovecraftians could free the Kadathians and himself from their plight, he would not only accept the protection of the Lovecraftians, but he would also grant an Imperial Decree that would bestow upon Nyarlathotep the title of Headmaster, which had been the most sought after title in Kadath and the root cause of the war between the Kadathian Purists and the Covenant. Nyarlathotep saw nothing but a net gain. He could stop the war that had plagued Kadath for a while and help the Lovecraftians by giving them a source of magic knowledge and ridding the Kinship from a key strategic point. He called upon the assistance of a good friend: Yog-Sothoth. They got to work deciding how they would expel the Kinship. They formulated a plan and executed it. A battle had begun and they were stopped by none other than Adam, another member of the Kinship.*

**BOSS 2: Adam (V2)**

Playable Party characters: Nyarlathotep, Yog-Sothoth, Medeis

**DIFFICULTY: 5/10**

Adam was bested and the Primordial Kinship had been successfully expelled. However, one more thing needed to happen, which was to strike a fatal blow to the Genesis Covenant. Nyarlathotep explained to Yog-Sothoth that this was a personal matter, and that he had done enough. The Purists and Covenant had come to blows once again, but this time, the purists had the assistance of Nyarlathotep. His intervening meant that Genesis had no choice but to intervene. The final battle of the mage war was at hand.

**BOSS 3: Genesis (V3)**

Playable Party characters: Nyarlathotep

**DIFFICULTY: 7/10**

After a long fight, Nyarlathotep and the Purists had managed to permanently expel the Genesis Covenant from the land of Kadath. Kadath and its citizens had now become a part of the Lovecraftians and Nyarlathotep was appointed Headmaster and Mage Eternal of Kadath.

*With Nyarlathotep's successful capture of Kadath and incorporation of the Kadathians into Lovecraftian protection, it was Cxaxukluth's turn. Cxaxukluth wanted to reestablish the Epistles of Eibon, but there was an issue. The original Epistles had been corrupted by the Order of Darkness led by Sheol. Cxaxukluth also knew that his men that were vehemently against the turn the Epistles on Yuggoth wanted to take had been incarcerated for treason. He returned to Eibon and was greeted with immediate hostility. When he showed his seal of Eibon, the guards recoiled in fear and immediately moved away from him. Cxaxukluth, now extremely furious, noted the presence of Lesser Primordials, soldiers of the Kinship. He split into Nug and Yeb to avoid being spotted and made his way toward the castle. The instability of his atoms made him easy to spot by those somewhat skilled with telepathy and he was spotted by one of Elysia's most trusted soldiers.*

**BOSS 4: Cronus**

Playable Party characters: Cxaxukluth

**DIFFICULTY: 4/10**

Cronus was a decent match for Cxaxukluth, but he continued to get up over and over. Eventually, Cxaxukluth's strength overwhelmed Cronus and he was defeated. Out of respect, he promised him a quick death, but demanded a location for his men.

*Cronus obliged and Cxaxukluth downed the Titan of Time. As he made his way to the cell, he unloaded his unstable atoms to turn the Eibonians into Neutron Beasts. The Neutron Beasts began destroying the palace and striking down masses of Lesser Primordials. Cxaxukluth's actions did not go unnoticed and soon, another member of the Kinship had to make the plunge to stop him. This time, it was Ymir.*

**BOSS 5: Ymir**

**DIFFICULTY: 5/10**

Playable Party characters: Cxaxukluth

Ymir, not any more of a match for Cxaxukluth's immense stamina had fallen in battle as well. Out of respect for his customs, Cxaxukluth lay Ymir's weapon on his chest and crossed his arms over his own weapons.

*Cxaxukluth had one last thing he needed to do. To purge the corruption for good, he needed to wipe the original Epistles of Eibon from Yuggoth. Those who sided with Sheol were traitors and could not be permitted to live. Newer members could not be allowed to live either as they could be potential agents of espionage planted deliberately by Sheol. The Neutron Beasts and Cxaxukluth destroyed the former Epistles and their leader, but there was one last move to make. The throne must be secured and Sheol must be killed or driven off of Yuggoth. Sheol smirked at Cxaxukluth, calling him a hulking beast and daring him to attempt a move on him.*

**BOSS 6: Sheol**

Playable Party characters: Cxaxukluth

**DIFFICULTY: 6/10**

Sheol had been bested and killed by Cxaxukluth. Having successfully driven Sheol and the forces of Darkness and the Kinship away from Yuggoth and Eibon, Cxaxukluth made the Lovecraftians aware and demanded its protection from outside threats. The Daemon Sultan laughed and happily granted Yuggoth Lovecraftian protection as Cxaxukluth's reward. Cxaxukluth smiled. Yuggoth would prosper for milennia to come.

*Hastur was in Neruzavim. Since his last visit, he made a promise to Arielle that he would be back another time to admire its beautiful scenery. What once was a land of lush greenery and prosperity was a ghost town full of dead and wilted vegetation. Hastur was devastated. He made a promise, but failed to keep it. And his penalty, was the death of everyone he had ever loved as a mortal. Another man wept at a headstone. He saw a Kinship seal, knowing the Kinship was undoubtedly responsible, he demanded the man answer for his crimes. The man, Adam, explained to him that he had been betrayed, and that the headstone he had been weeping in front of was his wife, Eve's. Hastur's expression softened. He recognized the man's grief and pain, one that he shared as well. Another man appeared and laughed at his own foolishness for believing that he could ever have a normal life, before throwing a black rose another headstone, "Phil," it was labeled. Hastur realized a lot of people shared his pain, and he finally wept for Arielle. Another man appeared wielding a bow, and out of anger, he attacked.*

**BOSS** **7: Indra**

Playable Party characters: Hastur

**DIFFICULTY: 6/10**

Hastur had finally relented after the man explained his circumstances. He too, loved the city once known as Neruzavim, his father, a former fletcher, took him to shoot a set of arrows into the Halian Lake. Hastur, not feeling grief, felt happiness. The city he lived in was a source of memories, Darkness, now appointed as a ward was ordered by Hastur to use his power to preserve and guard the city of Neruzavim and the Lake of Hali. Darkness obeyed.

*All of a sudden, a man appeared, it was Elysia. All he saw before him were traitors and a Lovecraftian. By this point, the ruler of the Kinship was a shell of himself, driven by an instinct to survive regardless of the cost, the war between the Lovecraftians and the Kinship had driven him to insanity.. He wanted to erase Adam, Indra, and Hastur. As well as the city of Neruzavim. For the sake of their memories, all men charged.*

**CHAPTER 2 BOSS: Elysia (V3)**

Playable Party characters: Hastur, Indra, Adam, Darkhaze Twins (V1), Oni

**DIFFICULTY: 8/10**

After much fighting, Elysia was driven away by the four men. The city of Neruzavim was saved. Its preservation could continue, and the memories of the dead and their souls would forever be taken around the city by the Eldritch People.

*END OF CHAPTER 2*

### Chapter 3: Foundation of the Outer Gods II

*Cthulhu wonders into his home of Relex, now completely desolate. Soon enough though, Cthulhu would see the corpses of the people he ruled over littered across the navy town. While hiding, he also senses the presence of Lesser Primordials. After dispatching them, he alerted one of the members of the Kinship currently present to his location. The Titan of Time struck first, knocking down Cthulhu with a blow, but he quickly rose to his feet.*

**BOSS 1: Cronus**

Playable Party characters: Cthulhu

**DIFFICULTY: 4/10**

Cthulhu bested the Titan of Time and asked him if any of the Relex citizens were still alive. Cronus simply responded that there were none he was aware of. Cthulhu looked around and found no trace of the citizens.

*After Cthulhu buried the Relex citizens, he entered the Dream Realm. From there he gathered the power to submerge the town and island that Relex was a part of. He named the new city R'Lyeh and chained himself temporarily to the Throne. After waking up and taking over half of the Dream Realm, he was attacked by another being, who attempted to take revenge for Cronus.*

**BOSS 2: Morag**

Playable Party characters: Cthulhu

**DIFFICULTY: 4/10**

Morag proved to be unable to best Cthulhu and soon he was cast out of R'Lyeh. Now that Cthulhu had succeeded and freed the city of Relex from the Kinship's grasp, he reported back to the Outer Gods to tell them the news. The Daemon Sultan smirked.

*Kthanid knew that the city in which his son-in-law, Titus Crow and his daughter, Tiania, was in danger. He arrived and said hello, seeing no apparent danger. However, the city fell under siege. Knowing it was dangerous to remain, Kthanid and his children immediately began fleeing the city. They would not be able to escape unimpeded however. Titus was struck by an arrow and Tiania was taken. Kthanid went after Tiania while TItus attempted to patch up his wounds. Kthanid was stopped by a slash.*

**BOSS 3: Yamato**

Playable Party characters: Kthanid

**DIFFICULTY: 5/10**

The man wielding two katanas was silenced brutally by the normally benevolent Kthanid, but things were different now. Things were personal.

*Another member of the Kinship, holding Tiania opened up a portal. Just before it closed, Kthanid tackled the man through the portal. Kthanid was dedicated to doing whatever it took to save his daughter. He had to win this fight.*

**CHAPTER 3 BOSS: Vishnu (V2)**

Playable Party characters: Kthanid

**DIFFICULTY: 8/10**

Vishnu was killed and Tiania was rescued. It was time to return to Titus.

*Kthanid's successful rescue of TIania elated TItus. They weren't done yet though. They needed to leave the city, and fast, it was inevitable that the Kinship would take over the city. Kthanid had succeeded in protecting his family. Kthanid returned to the Court to assist the Daemon Sultan in the formation of the Elder Gods. His work was now done. Now that all of the Chosen had completed their tasks, the Daemon Sultan saw fit to now call them the Outer Gods. He saw that the name was more fitting since all members of the Outer Gods had come from many different universes.*

*END OF CHAPTER 3*

### Chapter 4: The Great Excommunication

*The Outer Gods had begun the attack. It was a gigantic battle, the Naobi were also present in the area alongside the Primordial Kinship. This would no doubt be an incredibly tough battle. However, the Lovecraftians, due to their sheer obscurity had the advantage. It was the final battle and the one, the Daemon Sultan proclaimed, that would mark the end of the Kinship. The Outer Gods were immediately barred by their first hurdle, it was a group of unknown individuals who called themselves the Chaos Pantheon. It was time to fight.*

**BOSS 1: Conquest and Famine**

Playable Party characters: Cthulhu, Hastur, Darkhaze Twins (V3)

**DIFFICULTY: 8/10**

The two beings were bested after a hard-fought struggle which saw Cthulhu and Hastur gravely wounded. Nyarlathotep came and healed them.

*Both Cthulhu and Hastur informed Nyarlathotep however that the beings they fought seemed to share the Lovecraftian's goal of wishing to end the Kinship. They were under strict orders to end anyone in their way however. Cthulhu and Hastur moved toward the Kinship palace. Meanwhile Cxaxukluth was serving as a distraction until he witnessed a being attempt to steal his soul. He punched the being and he recoiled. Another fight was ready to break out.*

**BOSS 2: Death**

Playable Party characters: Cxaxukluth (V2)

**DIFFICULTY: 8/10**

Cxaxukluth bested Death after a grievous fight. Cxaxukluth quickly regenerated and headed toward the palace.

*Yog-Sothoth had been caught in the middle of a fight with the leader of the Horsemen. This would be a tough fight even with the power of Acausality. Ares drew his weapon and the fight began.*

**BOSS 3: Ares**

Playable Party characters: Yog-Sothoth (V1)

**DIFFICULTY: 9/10**

Ares was bested by Yog-Sothoth, eager not to repeat the same mistakes he had made in a previous fight with him. Yog-Sothoth was not the same arrogant being he once was.

*Next, Kthanid was stopped by a swift chop to his chest. He recoiled and saw a being with a blindfold on him. He goaded him to retaliate. Seeing as the being likely would not let him by anyhow, Kthanid obliged, He parried his right and struck the entity with his left. The entity recoiled.*

**BOSS 4: Oni**

Playable Party characters: Kthanid (V3)

**DIFFICULTY: 9/10**

Kthanid choked out Oni with the Golden-Eyed Death Grip and made his way to the palace.

*Now that all of the Outer Gods had made it to the palace, they entered the doors to the scene of Elysia being mortally wounded by his former friend turned bitter foe, Izanagi-no-Okami. To complete the plan, the palace needed to be cleansed. The final battle is at hand.*

**BOSS 5: Izanagi-no-Okami**

Playable Party characters (Pick 4): Nyarlathotep, A'lain, Hastur, Cthulhu, Kthanid, Darkhaze Twins, Yog-Sothoth

**DIFFICULTY: 9/10**

Even in spite of Izanagi's power to make mortals harm Lovecraftians, the Outer Gods successfully fended off the attack from the Naobi. Wait...

*A purple streak bursted through the walls and struck all of them. They were all knocked back. Elysia laughed, this would be the end of the Lovecraftians, surely. Purple lightning crackled as the Outer Gods stared at the being. The being introduced himself as Chaos and he announced that he would kill all of them where they stand. The Outer Gods charged.*

**BOSS 6: Chaos (V3)**

Playable Party characters (Pick 6): Nyarlathotep, A'lain, Hastur, Cthulhu, Kthanid, Darkhaze Twins, Yog-Sothoth

**DIFFICULTY: IMPOSSIBLE/10**

The Outer Gods, unable to land a hit, gradually fell to Chaos. As they were crowded, Elysia continued to laugh. The Outer Gods stood no chance against Chaos. As they were about to be killed, in their heads, a voice berated them for their failure and inability to follow through with a plan they had discussed over and over. They were all filled with dread. The wrath of the Daemon Sultan had been incurred.

*The Outer Gods vanished. Everyone still on the battlefield looked around and saw a faint figure, almost a shadow in appearance, walking toward the Kinship's castle. Everyone moved quickly.*

The Daemon Sultan arrived. Stewing in his own anger, he walked toward the castle with the intent of finishing what he had started. All presences on the battlefield grew to approach him, sensing his immeasurable power.

**BOSS 7: Ymir (V1)**

Playable Party characters: Daemon Sultan (V4)

**DIFFICULTY: 0/10**

*Ymir was bested effortlessly, and the Daemon Sultan knocked him down with a sickening fist to his abdomen, forcing blood from his mouth.*

Next, Indra would move to stop the individual raining arrows upon him as the Daemon Sultan destroyed them with a simple glare.

**BOSS 8: Indra**

Playable Party characters: Daemon Sultan (V4)

**DIFFICULTY: 0/10**

*Indra was stabbed right through the torso with the Spear of Destiny, then cut down with a slash of pure nonexistence.*

All who attempted to stand against the Daemon Sultan were destroyed, killed, or mutilated by him. At last, a warrior clad in Ice approached and unsheathed his weapon.

Daemon Sultan: "*This is a divine intervention from God himself. He has called for the cleansing of all ants in his path so he may walk upon perfect grounds.*"

Aurora: "**The chaos you bring is unwanted. We are well aware of who you are and are prepared to stop at nothing to kill you.**"

Daemon Sultan: "*...I don't think you understand. We have ran away from existence since the beginning, you and I...But only one of us truly defied it.*"

Aurora: "**I have the time now, to kill you here. Prepare yourself.**"

Daemon Sultan: "*I will leave you barely conscious so existence may correct the true mistake that it has made.*"

**BOSS 9: Aurora**

Playable Party characters: Daemon Sultan (V3)

**DIFFICULTY: 9/10**

*While the man did give him some struggle, the Daemon Sultan overcame him and left his corpse. He continued to walk to the castle until taking a massive punch to the chest, knocking him away.*

The Daemon Sultan rose to his feet in anger. Purple lightning emerged from the individual. It was the same person who devastated the Outer Gods.

Chaos: "**Glad we could meet again. I very much enjoyed our last battle.**"

Daemon Sultan: "*You are a fool to expect a 2nd victory. I never make the same mistake twice.*"

Chaos: "***Good...Makes it more interesting...***"

Daemon Sultan: "*You are defending nothing. You have no regard for the people your 'allies.' They mustn't have any idea who the real puppet is, do they?*"

Chaos: "***I fight to spill blood, and for its sport. There is no greater interest than serving oneself.***"

Daemon Sultan: "*Accept death, cretin. Your insanity will only permit you to live for 5 more minutes.*"

**FINAL BOSS: Chaos (Phase 1: V3, Phase 2: V4)**

Playable Party characters: Daemon Sultan (Phase 1: V3, Phase 2: V4)

**DIFFICULTY: 10/10**

The Daemon Sultan bested Chaos, but gave him his due respect, stating that no one had previously been able to make him feel pain before. Chaos died happy, knowing that someone did indeed exist that could pose a worthy challenge to him and that he could finally feel some semblance of pain. That day, both the Daemon Sultan and Chaos got what they wanted. The Daemon Sultan's plan succeeded and Chaos finally found a foe for the ages, fighting him in a battle that only two beings above the rest could fight. As the Daemon Sultan looked at the rubble, what lie before him was complete destruction: The Kinship and its members had been wiped out. The Naobi were gone. Everything was as he envisioned it.

*END OF PATH*