The Meta Narrative and Origin of Cthulhu

Without giving away too much of my plot, I've discovered two Kings in Yellow in my research. The first is what Ambrose Bierce created and Robert Chambers followed up on. This concept of a god that is madness incarnate. A being beyond logic. Gods before Jesus are seen as polytheistic representatives of elements like lightning, wind, and the sea. Post Jesus gods transform into monotheistic entities that preside over all elements with a focus on humanity's well-being. The King in Yellow is presented with an interest in torturing his subjects. People seem unaware that they are even part of this god's design. The protagonist in "In the Court of the Dragon," is caught off guard by the sudden reveal of the King in Yellow. This is also the only story when then King appears. In fact, the King feels more like a devil or interloper rather than a creator. He doesn't preside over anything other than madness and is more akin to a trickster god. In the play mentioned in the short stories, the King comes as a warning of coming doom to Carcosa. Something that Lovecraft picked up and added to his lore. 

The second King in Yellow is what I would consider to be a false king. Lovecraft to grafts the King and Carcosa into his lore with major adjustments. I finally understand why Hastur and Cthulhu are half brothers, Cthulhu shares similar responsibilities. Cthulhu sleeps in R'lyeh and preside over it just as Hastur does Carcosa. Cthulhu is Lovecraft's version of Hastur, it's like a literary inside joke. Like Hastur, Cthulhu's awakening will bring about the end. Other authors such as Brian Lumley mention Hastur as imprisoned in Carcosa, not ruling over it. 

In my interpretation, there is the true king and a false king. One that follows the Chamber's inspiration and one that follows Lovecrat's design. These two fighting each other is the meta narrative in my mind and is something that happens in the book. This is what I strive for and I hope it can deliver.

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