The Crawling Chaos, The Whispers From Beyond
“From the cracks in reason and the seams of dreams, it slithers laughing—bearing truth too jagged to grasp.”
Alignment: Chaotic Evil
Realm of Influence: Beyond Kol (Outer Realms, Dreams, Madness)
Current Status: Imprisoned within the Fractured Lands’ Great Oubliette, Lord of Whispered Secrets, Patron of the Cult of Rhaglunieath
Summary of the Cult of the Crawling Chaos
The Cult of the Crawling Chaos worships an enigmatic and ancient Outer God whose influence spans realms both cosmic and mortal. Once a higher deity seated on the divine council of Citragadda, the Crawling Chaos embodies chaos, forbidden knowledge, and madness. Unlike other Outer Gods, this deity actively intervenes in mortal affairs, spreading its influence through direct confrontation and manipulation. Its followers are often secretive, driven by the promise of eldritch knowledge and power, no matter the cost.
Various forms of the Crawling Chaos
Tenets of the Cult of the Crawling Chaos
Embrace the Unknowable: Seek knowledge beyond mortal comprehension, for ignorance is weakness.
Chaos is Truth: Disorder and madness reveal truths obscured by sanity and order.
Become the Vessel: Allow the Crawling Chaos to manifest its will through you, becoming an agent of its cosmic purpose.
Shatter Reality’s Chains: Defy the conventional boundaries of morality, reason, and sanity, for they limit true enlightenment.
Serve the Void: Dedicate your actions to hastening the return of chaos, preparing the world for inevitable transformation.
Structure of the Cult of the Crawling Chaos
The Mouth of Madness
Supreme leader and primary vessel of the Crawling Chaos’s will. They interpret chaotic visions and directly command the cult’s actions.Eldritch Council
Inner circle of powerful cultists who orchestrate rituals and oversee strategic infiltration, often receiving visions directly from the Outer God.Void Seers
Prophets and visionaries, these priests guide lesser followers through eldritch rituals and interpret signs of the Crawling Chaos.Harbingers of the Unfathomable
Elite agents and enforcers tasked with spreading madness, chaos, and terror. They serve as executors of the Outer God’s unpredictable will.Initiates of the Abyss
Newcomers and lesser acolytes seeking acceptance, undergoing trials to demonstrate their devotion to cosmic entropy.
The Cult of the Crawling Chaos in the Age of Ruby
In the Age of Ruby, the Cult of the Crawling Chaos exists as an underground but profoundly influential presence, working from the shadows to undermine established order and stability. Its cult holds dominion over the city of Rhaglunieath in the Fractured Lands, using this stronghold as a base to extend their influence. Their actions often cause instability, confusion, and fear, preparing the world for the eventual return of their chaotic deity. They remain opposed by nearly every other religious faction in Kol, yet their chaotic unpredictability makes them challenging foes to confront directly.
Rituals and Dogma of the Cult of the Crawling Chaos
1. The Rite of Unveiled Madness
A ritual involving collective exposure to eldritch knowledge, designed to fracture the minds of initiates, opening them to the chaotic truths of the Crawling Chaos. Those who survive emerge forever changed, stronger yet profoundly altered.
2. Summoning of the Whispering Void
An esoteric ceremony performed to commune directly with the Outer God. Conducted under stars aligned with cosmic horrors, this ritual grants disturbing visions, eldritch knowledge, and prophecy to its participants.
3. Feast of the Shattered Mind
An annual gathering where cultists partake in ritualistic feasts infused with strange alchemical substances, driving them into ecstatic states of madness. During this feast, new prophecies are revealed, and bonds among cultists are strengthened.
Prayers of the Cult of the Crawling Chaos
1. Invocation of the Hidden One
"O Crawling Chaos, eternal whisperer, grant me insight beyond mortal veils. Unshackle my mind, so your chaos may flow freely within me."
2. Prayer to the Void
"From the depths beyond sanity, I call you forth. Let your madness fill me, let your whispers guide me, for in your chaos alone do I find truth."
3. Supplication of the Unbound
"Great Outer God, break the chains of order. With your chaotic breath, unravel reality itself. I offer myself as your vessel, bringer of inevitable entropy."
Hymns of the Cult of the Crawling Chaos
1. Song of the Endless Void
"Beyond stars, where madness dwells,
Hear the whispers chaos tells.
Crawling Chaos, timeless one,
Break the world; thy will be done."
2. Hymn of Cosmic Entropy
"Reality fractures, sanity breaks,
In crawling darkness, worlds awake.
Order falls, chaos reigns,
Praise the One whose whispers chain."
3. The Whisperer’s Anthem
"Silent murmurs in our minds,
Madness woven, chaos binds.
Lord of shadows, chaos-bringer,
Eldritch truths forever linger."
Sermons of the Cult of the Crawling Chaos
1. "Madness Reveals Truth"
"Sanity is a veil—an illusion crafted by fearful minds. In madness, we glimpse reality unmasked. Reject order, embrace chaos, and let the whispers of the Crawling Chaos guide you into the void."
2. "The Chains of Order"
"Order binds you in ignorance, leading you blindly through a world of deception. Shatter these chains. Accept the Crawling Chaos, and in its chaotic embrace, you will find liberation and power beyond comprehension."
3. "Chaos Shall Reign"
"The age of order fades. Structures collapse, logic falters, and chaos emerges victorious. Join our cause; become part of this unstoppable tide. Together, we herald the return of the Crawling Chaos—inevitable, eternal, unstoppable."
