Meta Sigil
Satanism and the Cthulhu Mythos join to form a Greater Darkness. That is our goal here at www.Eldritch-Infernal.comFor decades, these two branches of the Left Hand Path have delved farther down into man's disturbing unconscious than any other religions. Both paradigms frequently find common ground, yet a wealth of untapped potential still lies unrecognized. You see, both Satanism and the Mythos try to uncover something dark and secret. This esoteric unwholesomeness could be about the world, mankind, or the unknown forces that exist outside reality.
And then there are some who don't view Satanism or the Cthulhu Mythos as particularly religious; but what is religion? Prioritizing. Arranging things in order of importance. How better to prioritize than assigning a super-natural significance to certain concepts? Such areas as obtaining what we desire, living by an honorable and noble code, becoming more than who we currently are...that's all religion is for. It is merely a strongly held belief-system to keep us mindful of what has the highest value. Deities and other pious trappings are almost incidental...almost. There's still something fruitful in realizing that we are not the biggest fish in the universe.
Getting back to Satanism and the Cthulhu Mythos, these extreme religions are each onto something fundamentally truthful. One could say they court the same woman: the possibility of attaining more...exploration, looking for real and lasting change. Who among us does not crave transformation, power, control, fulfillment, accomplishment, and recognition? So why not embrace these similarities? Why not join forces? Because it's fashionable to put down "the other", that's why.
Together, the Lovecraftians and the Devil worshipers can unmask whatever it is that extends beyond our human reach. We were all born under a nameless sign... one that requires us to seek out gruesome mysteries and unspeakable lore. Yes, it is our calling... to penetrate the blackest reaches that lead toward salvation!
Let the Ancient Ones ( A:O ) who are the beginning and the end, our origin and final destiny, recognize the mark of Greater Darkness.
Hail the A:O!
The Eldritch Infernal symbol is actually a meta sigil. A meta sigil, by definition, is after or beyond an ordinary magical sign. This one in particular was created to absorb sigils, sorcery, and souls in order to store up their power. The meta sigil uses this energy as fuel to reach the ultimate achievement: Godhood.
Another name for it might be a Master sigil. Just like a master key, this one unlocks any and all doors. It is the ideal... perfection. All other sigils are subservient to this one, and Eldritch Infernal will do whatever it takes to accomplish its goal; ruthless efficiency meets determined fanaticism.
Domains / Spheres of Influence: Reaching the end, necessary destruction, synthesis, absorption, domination, eternal power, Godhood, and combining Satanism with the Cthulhu Mythos.
Background: For years I have used Satanism and the Mythos as interchangeable models... even the very same paradigm at times. I am one of the few, however. There always seems to be resistance from one side or the other... "Cthulhu is not at all Satanic", one guy says, or "Satanism has nothing to do with the Mythos", spouts another. Poppycock, I say to both camps! The same exact elements can be found in each.
Crazed wizards worshiping ancient things that existed millennia ago; hideous secrets scrawled in forbidden tomes of flesh; contacting evil servitors who will do the sorcerer's bidding...All of these are Satanic and Lovecraftian. HPL tapped into something, an area that Satanism later explored. Here it is the 21st century and most people still cling to the idea that there's a heretical disparity between the two. Well, no more! The Devils of our culture are the same as the Old Ones from weird fiction. Eldritch Infernal is a celebration of these similarities.
Origin: For almost a year, I have felt a subtle yet nagging compulsion to create... something. This feeling was different than my normal artistic desires; as if I were unconsciously receiving a signal or message from an outside source. Not only that... the phrase "Eldritch Infernal" kept turning over in my mind like the phrase Abracadabra. There was a disturbing future familiarity to the name. I knew that something was supposed to be named that, something I was to create.
At first, that's what I was going to call a movie production company, next a roleplaying game, then it was a pair of webzines, and finally a book. Eldritch Infernal might incorporate all these creative endeavors eventually; however, a meta sigil seems most appropriate at this time. Almost as if the fiendish glyph itself had summoned me from out of nowhere and then commanded that I give it form and life!
True Name: Kort'thsalis is the true name of the meta sigil. In certain ways, Kort'thsalis could be loosely defined as a Great Old One; building upon the connections between folklore and super-science (such as quantum physics, string theory, the holographic universe, etc.) to forge a new dark age where men shall become reveling, nihilistic Devil Gods!
Objective: This may be the Cult of Cthulhu's most powerful magic. Think of an eso-terrorist cell obtaining a nuclear warhead...unlimited leverage. To Will the end, you must first Will the means. The Eldritch Infernal meta sigil is our nuke. Gargantuan changes are needed for man to evolve into God. This task cannot be accomplished alone or unaided. The Master sigil is the serious magician's most dedicated, wise, and disciplined companion.
We encourage every human being to not only shatter their illusionary selves, but to then pick up the pieces and glue them back together. The new self will appear distorted and warped, but that is as it should be. Opening one's self up to potential annihilation is only for the ambitious... for those who would risk a fate worse than death in order to achieve ineffable transcendence. That is why it's only fair that we warn you of the dangers. The Master sigil will not be content unless it fulfills its purpose: transforming the magician into a God. Therefore, this sigil cannot be reasoned with. There is no compromise. It has zero tolerance for anything that hinders progress. Chances are that the magician can live up to the meta sigil's standards, receiving gentle and frequent pushes in the right direction. However, if the mage is found wanting, then Kort'thsalis may utterly subjugate him. The meta sigil can and will drain the magician's essence in order to carry out its plan.
Ordinary sigils will have no choice but to gladly surrender their power to this rune of red and green, so take care when introducing a sigil into an area occupied by the meta sigil. In fact, all energy is vulnerable, except that which is directly used for evolutionary purposes. This is an all-or-nothing kind of entity.
Additionally, if you feel comfortable with your current life, at peace with this world, or merely wish to remain a puppet of the Lesser Gods, then refrain from even glancing at this Great Old One. It may be absorbing your essence as you read this...
Venger As'Nas Satanis
Cult of Cthulhu High Priest
Attuning the God Sigil
Iza hazjid Nobhori tuso
Esjed Yeeska formah'elhj irrik'sa
Nenk ibgrat zort hehyl... Kort'thsalis!
Kort'thsalis, God of sigils and sigil of God...
I allow you to invoke me, unlock the barriers within and unleash your endless power.
You are the illuminating key; nightmare within a nightmare; Ancient Ones, reveal the meaning of this symbol so that I might reach your malevolent glory!
Ia Ia Kort'thsalis...
Tsathogguoa, nesting in His cavern...the furry toad God orchestrating the world below. The black toad which came from earth's primordial soup aeons ago, names his seven disciples. With tentacles thrashing and eyes glazed in darkness, Tsathogguoa croaks the incantation. The disciples are initiated and each bleeds their lifeblood into a vast, unforgettable symbol.
Tsathogguoa, the Sleeper of N'kai, flaps His leathery bat-like wings in pleasure as the Door of Saturn creaks open. The sigil is being charged and nothing will ever be the same again. Lost in the caves, it was. Now at long last Kort'thsalis has been Awakened.
Ubbo-Sathla, The Unbegotten Source, you who quiver and ooze in dimensional facets contradictory to our own... you are the resonance deep within the earth. Your amoebic magnificence is known to all who call you. Ubbo-Sathla, we are all your spawn and this sigil is Your greatest sorcery. Surrounding you, the star-quarried tablets glow dim and hushed, their forbidden lore reflected in Kort'thsalis. Behind the veil of illusion, Your Cultists are the mold into which your foulness pours.
Atlach-Nacha, The Great Spidery Entity from the Oldest Gulf, Your human eyes see as we do, but Your ever-expanding consciousness reaches beyond time and space. Your coarse, violet fur shines in the blackest pits. Atlach-Nacha crawls through the tunnels which lead to the Saturnine gates. Your screaming sacrifices are devoured in haste so as not to slow the progress of the web. These strands connect the worlds of man and Hell. When Your web is complete, the earth will crack open like an egg and the Old Ones shall drink of its fetid waters. And the chosen shall survive, as they bear the seal of completed evolution...Kort'thsalis.
Nyarlathotep, nigrescent king of the witches, You deliver our cries to the Ancient Ones. The angles have been attuned, our sigil is the ancient sign for Demon God. The secret ways between the spheres, reality tunnels leading to Your black majesty. Thy blood-stained tongue recedes into the night sky. Nyarlathotep travels with Dread Cthulhu from star to star, plane to plane. Energize our pattern so that You will know us always!
The four crown princes of Hell, I summon thee...
Leviathan, dragon from the depths.
Lucifer, light-bringer from the air.
Belial, beast without a master roaming the plains.
Mephistopheles, the warrior skulking among the flames.
And Satan, you are the whole that includes the spiritual element.
Bestow your demonic potency upon this sigil.
Iza hazjid Nobhori tuso
Esjed Yeeska formah'elhj irrik'sa
Nenk ibgrat zort hehyl... Kort'thsalis!
So it shall be done!
