Yup, that's right, a cultist. Here is my tribute to the two Mythos gods that are not-so-scary in Lovecraft's world. Bast and Nodens. The very first criteria for becoming a cultist for either one of these Elder Gods is to have some Mythos experience. Your character should be somewhat seasoned and left somewhat sane after his/her run in with the Mythos. These lucky individuals may want to know a better and more powerful means of thwarting the Old Ones and their followers. What better way than to learn from the "good" cultists how to prevent the return of the Old Ones? Fight fire with fire, I say!!!

Keeper's Note: I know most of you may object to these ideas and that's o.k. They do bend the rules of the game a bit and not for everyone. I'm simply having fun and sharing some of my insanities with you.

Lovecraft knows all about us "sensitive artist" types, since he was one. I think he'd find it in his heart to forgive me for taking some artistic liberties with some of his ideas.

Bast

My personal favorite! I have a separate page devoted to Her here. I am, as was Lovecraft, a feline fanatic. There are two separate job titles your character can be if they wish to join the Order of Bast. This depends if you're character is male or female. Females may join the Order as priestess'. They can learn many spells and are given protections and skills needed to defeat the Old Ones. However, they tend not to use physical force, relying mostly on their spells and knowledge. Males are the warrior class of the Order. They use heavy firepower and military tactics to blow away the Mythos. Their function is to protect the Sisterhood and wipe out bad guys. These males are called the Sons of Bast or 'Bast's Bastards' as an amusing nickname.

Both male and female members are subject to three basic rules of the Order. One, love, cherish and protect all felines; Two, revel in earthly pleasures such as sex, food, drugs and alcohol; Three, hunt down and destroy the Old Ones and their plans.

As you can see, this makes them a very popular cult. Back in Ancient Egypt, her cult was one of the most popular-throwing all night orgies in her honor.

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Nodens

Nodens is a derivative of an ancient Celtic King of the Gods. The mythology of the origins of Nodens is convoluted and confusing. He has represented everything from a god of war to a god of healing. Lovecraft just used him as an Elder God posed against the Old Ones and therefore seemingly on mankind's' side. Well, in this write up I have tried to combine all the elements of the myths and Lovecraft's writings into one cult following.

Welcome to the Brotherhood of Nuada! Nuada was one of the Celtic spellings for Nodens. Primarily male, there are a few female worshipers. The High Priest is always male, however. Their main function is to serve their god and fight the good fight against the Old Ones. Since Nodens represents war and healing, the means to the Old Ones end can involve extreme violence or the subtle route of sorcery.

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