Old Ones

## Ogdru Hem

Witchers(?)( for some of the weaker beings such as the Vodyanoy and the Fire Vampires )

“*The Old Ones are the direct agents and children of the Outer Gods.*
Truly horrific, they represent the more primal and base natures of the cosmos: Hatred, Lies, Disease, the Chaotic Elements, Etc.
Often inhuman in their true form and while they can appear as human, this is challenging for them and takes great power on their part to keep for long periods of time.
These beings age in power, and potency, with the Great being stronger than the Lesser.
Some are long dead, some merely resting, they can reshape themselves or hold forms for entire generations with no issues.*”*

―The Source talking about the Old Ones

The **Old Ones** also known as the **Ogdru Hem** in their native language are a subspecies of Cosmic Horror, in the race hierarchy, they are under the Outer Gods and above the Great Ones (or below in the case of the Lessers).

Most of the Old Ones can trace their lineage to Yibhumbresh, The Empress and her relations with the Seven Outer Dragons of the Ogdru Jahad, though it is unknown which 'Dragon' fathered each separate line.

## Physiology

The bodies of this subspecies differ greatly between the races as well as from different viewpoints. Though weaker beings may not be as frightening and as such have a clear form such as the species of the Vodyanoy. There exists a Great and Lesser category for this subspecies.

## Abilities

* **Eldritch Physiology**: The **Old Ones** are eldritch abominations, beings whose very existence defies the rules of nature and/or existence and is defined by its disregard for the natural laws of the universe as we understand them. They wield godlike powers and are, for the most part, not bound by the laws of the universe. Their true form cannot be grasped by mortal beings and may be interpreted differently by different individuals/species, with others creating a collective delusion of their form. These interpretations can range from the unusual to the awe-inspiring, to the mind-shatteringly terrifying. It is rare, but not unheard of, for the presence of such a being to benefit the universe it currently inhabits.
	+ **Alien Mind**: The inner workings of an **Old One's** mind differ greatly from what could be considered "normal" or "sane" by the standards of most living things.
	+ **Contagious Influence**: An **Old One** can taint those around them with a physio-psychoactive influence that can twist and warp their very appearance and mindset to whatever the individual desires.
	+ **Fanaticism Inducement**: **An Old One** can induce fanaticism, the belief in something with uncritical zeal or obsessive enthusiasm.
	+ **Incomprehensible Form**: An **Old One** possesses a true form that others cannot grasp with their mind.

## Known Individuals, Races and Origins of this subspecies

*Outer God and Origin of the Old Ones*
*Origin of the Old Ones*
One of the Ogdru Jahad Series, a set of seven dragon-like entities created by Zsch-Kar that would mate with Yibhumbresh to create the Ogdru Hem or Old Ones.
*Origin of the Old Ones*
One of the Ogdru Jahad Series, a set of seven dragon-like entities created by Zsch-Kar that would mate with Yibhumbresh to create the Ogdru Hem or Old Ones.
*Origin of the Old Ones*
One of the Ogdru Jahad Series, a set of seven dragon-like entities created by Zsch-Kar that would mate with Yibhumbresh to create the Ogdru Hem or Old Ones.
*Origin of the Old Ones*
One of the Ogdru Jahad Series, a set of seven dragon-like entities created by Zsch-Kar that would mate with Yibhumbresh to create the Ogdru Hem or Old Ones.
*Origin of the Old Ones*
One of the Ogdru Jahad Series, a set of seven dragon-like entities created by Zsch-Kar that would mate with Yibhumbresh to create the Ogdru Hem or Old Ones.
*Origin of the Old Ones*
One of the Ogdru Jahad Series, a set of seven dragon-like entities created by Zsch-Kar that would mate with Yibhumbresh to create the Ogdru Hem or Old Ones.
*Origin of the Old Ones*
One of the Ogdru Jahad Series, a set of seven dragon-like entities created by Zsch-Kar that would mate with Yibhumbresh to create the Ogdru Hem or Old Ones.

*Lesser Old One, originally, Third Generation*
*T*he eldest born daugther of Gna-Limer, she was purified by the Protas, specifically Asherah who turned her into the Prime High Vampire that served as the ancestor of the High Vampires that would divide into the tribes of Gharasham, Ammurun and Tdet.
She is alive in the present day and not trapped in The Desolate Dimension, due to her and her siblings changing allegiances during the war.
She is a loyal and devoted worshipper of Asherah who she views as a Goddess.
*Lesser Old One, originally, Third Generation*
The second born daughter of Gna-Limer who was purified by the Protas, specifically Asherah who turned her into the Prime Bruxa that served as the ancestor of the many womanoid vampire species.
She is alive in the present day and not trapped in The Desolate Dimension, due to her and her siblings changing allegiances during the war.
*Lesser Old One, originally, Third Generation*
The eldest son of Gna-Limer who was purified by the Protas, specifically Asherah who turned him into the Prime Mula that served as the ancestor of many powerful and brutish vampire species.
He is alive in the present day and not trapped in The Desolate Dimension, due to him and his siblings changing allegiances during the war.
*Lesser Old One, originally*A child of Gna-Limer who was purified by the Protas, specifically Asherah who turned him into the Prime Garkain that served as the ancestor of many lower tiered vampire species.
*Lesser Old One, unknown ancestry*
Created to be the overseer of the slaves of the Cosmic Horrors in their projects across the Multiverse.
*Lesser Old One, unknown ancestry*
A non-human-looking being who acts as an assistant to other Cosmic Horrors, never dealing directly with helping an entity but recruits cultists, finds artifacts, etc.
*Lesser Old One, unknown ancestry*
The Prime Doppler, he is not malevolent like his other Cosmic Horror brethren.
Rhyeb would settle on The World rather peacefully.

## Trivia

* **Cthulhu** is based off of the entity of the same name from H.P Lovecraft.
* **Nathrosh, The Unspeakable** is based off of *Hastur, The King in Yellow* from H.P Lovecraft.

## Notes

* The existence of the Olds Ones, are a personal iteration inclusion for the fanon by Adalwulf of Aedirn, as such their existence in the fanon is not 'definitive' and is subject to the decision of inclusion in others head canons.