Cthulhu Club

The Cthulhu Club is a study group primarily based in Massachusetts, founded by former military officer Captain Peter Vysparov in 1949. The club is devoted to the exploration of the intersection between the Nma cultural constellation, Cthulhu mythos, and warped time systems. This club was conceived following a series of correspondences between Vysparov and Dr. Echidna Stillwell, an ethnographer known for her work with the Nma people of Sumatra.

## Origins

The genesis of the Cthulhu Club is deeply rooted in Vysparov's military activities during the Pacific conflict. Deployed covertly in Eastern Sumatra, Vysparov was tasked with triggering local insurgency against the Japanese occupation using cultural manipulation based on Dibboma witchcraft. His interactions with the Dibbomese led him to witness their sorcerous abilities, notably the capacity to transmit extreme conditions of psychotic dissociation, which was used to mentally incapacitate Japanese forces.

Vysparov corresponded with Dr. Stillwell, sharing his experiences and hypothesizing a telepathic mechanism behind the psychological effects observed in Japanese command. His narrative intrigued Dr. Stillwell, who had a long-standing interest in the Nma and had noted potential alignments between their time-rituals, Lovecraft's work, and her Neolemurian Hypothesis. This led to a mutual exploration of the Nma culture and Lovecraftian lore, particularly the concept of "hyperstition" - a term coined by the club to describe semiotic productions that make themselves real.

## Key Concepts and Beliefs

### Hyperstition

The Cthulhu Club embraces the idea of "hyperstition", an intriguing concept referring to fictions that make themselves real. This term is a critical aspect of the club's ethos, often tied to the perception of Lovecraftian literature, like the Necronomicon, as cryptic communications from eldritch entities, the Old Ones, signaling a return.

### Lovecraftian Lore

The club shows a particular interest in the works of H.P. Lovecraft, viewing them as important documents that intersect with Nma culture and cosmic visions. Lovecraft's notion of Cthulhu, an ancient entity associated with the depths of the earth and sea, is central to their investigations. Cthulhu is seen as a plane of Unlife, trapped under the sea from a limited perspective, yet truly linked to profound, abysmal intensities.

### Nma Culture and Dibboma Sorcery

Nma culture and Dibboma sorcery play a significant role in the club's focus. The Cthulhu Club scrutinizes the sorcerous practices of the Dibboma and their demonism and time-sorcery, believed to be related to Lovecraft's vision and the Neolemurian Hypothesis. They are interested in exploring the Oddubb-trance and the notion of 'time to come' - future times as told by back-travellers in the "Vault of Murmurs".

## Notable Members

* **Captain Peter Vysparov**: The founder of the club and a former military officer who first witnessed the effects of Dibboma sorcery during the Pacific conflict.
* **Dr. Echidna Stillwell**: An ethnographer deeply involved in Nma culture and associated research. Her correspondence with Vysparov led to the foundation of the club. She is known for her Neolemurian Hypothesis, which intersects with Lovecraftian lore and Nma cultural elements.

## Cautionary Note

Despite the club's intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring these profound subjects, a word of caution is given by Dr. Stillwell about approaching Cthulhu lightly. This deep terrestrial intelligence, inherent in the earth's electromagnetic core, carries significant risks and dangers and should be approached with the utmost respect and caution.