Gods: The Nameless Mist

Magnum Innominandum. Milk of the Void. Nyog-Sothep. One of the oldest gods, it is the parent of Yog-Sothoth and great grand parent of Cthulhu. In typical fashion the myths created by Lovecraft are a bit vague and confusing. It is mentioned in "The Whisperer in the Dark" and "The Mound," but this later story paints it as the husband of Shub-Niggurath. This might mean that Yog-Sothoth is the Magnum Innominandum. For my purposes, the Mist and the Magnum are the same. 

This creature, like many of Lovecraft's creations is largely unknown. What was it's purpose besides creating Yog-Sothoth? The god is also mentioned in "The Shambler from the Stars," which may lead to its connection to the Shamblers. 

I've caught a glimpse of what may have inspired the god. During a night drive I came across mist piercing the darkness. There's a nearby stream that becomes cloudy during the cold. I wondered what monsters or creatures awaited in an obscured view. Despite the blackness the mist held its presence and worked with the darkness. Only something hideous could come from such a place.

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