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| − | + | Origin: The Yugg first appeared in Lin Carter's short story 'Out of Ages'. | |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Yuggs are described as white, slimy creatures with a mouth of circular teeth. Yuggs apparently have to ability to transmit genetic material through organic darts fired at a target. Yuggs spend most of their time burrowing deep below the earth's crust. The Yuggs have apparently mined a great deal valuable minerals from below the earths surface, which they may give to humans in exchange for regular sacrifices. Yuggs have the ability to hybridize with [[Deep One]]s, and the | + | [[File:Yuggya.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuggya as depicted in the novel <i>[[Other Nations (novel)]]</i>]] |
| − | ==Leader== | + | |
| − | The Yuggs are led by '''Ubb''' or '''Ub-Bg'zth''', the ''Father of Worms'' | + | '''Yuggs''' are a species of sentient flatworms found in the Cthulhu mythos, which may be of extraterrestrial origin. |
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| + | Yuggs are described as white, slimy creatures with a mouth of circular teeth. Yuggs apparently have to ability to transmit genetic material through organic darts fired at a target. Yuggs spend most of their time burrowing deep below the earth's crust. The Yuggs have apparently mined a great deal valuable minerals from below the earths surface, which they may give to humans in exchange for regular sacrifices. | ||
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| + | ==Yuggya== | ||
| + | Yuggs have the ability to hybridize with [[Deep One]]s (According to information in <i>[[Other Nations (novel)]]</i> by T. and P. Marsh); technologically advanced hybrid "Yuggya" are featured and detailed in that novel, and one is pictured on the cover of the book. Some (but not all) humans look like Yuggya, however Yuggya are not remotely human. | ||
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| + | ==Ubb, Leader== | ||
| + | The Yuggs are led by '''Ubb''' or '''Ub-Bg'zth''', the ''Father of Worms''. The Yuggs seek to free their imprisoned gods [[Ythogtha]] and [[Zoth-Ommog]], who were imprisoned by the Elder Gods (according to Lin Carter). | ||
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| + | ==Yuggya Chants== | ||
| + | The tome ''Yuggya Chants'' is written in English by an unknown author, requiring about 11 weeks to study and fully comprehend, with a minor loss of sanity and minor increase of Cthulhu Mythos lore, apparently pertaining to the Yuggya and their religion (probably contact spells for [[Ubb]], [[Ythogtha]], and [[Zoth-Ommog]]?) | ||
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| + | ==Heresies and Controversies== | ||
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| + | (Optional. This is a good place to include non-canon and controversial | ||
| + | aspects of the creature's mythos. Suggested Alternative Theories include: | ||
| + | Derleth's elemental scheme; pseudo-science interpretation; "fanon" interpretations; | ||
| + | unofficial humorous or eccentric versions; identification with "Real Life" | ||
| + | mythological, religious, folklore, natural, and historical phenomena; | ||
| + | rumor and speculation contribute some flexibility and ambiguity to the mythos. | ||
| + | * Alternative_theory. ([[source]]) | ||
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| + | * The Yugg are reportedly the original inhabitants of [[Yuggoth]]. ([https://zharnoth.fandom.com/wiki/Yuggya Zharnoth Fandom]) | ||
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| + | ==Keeper Notes== | ||
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| + | (Optional. Suggestions for using this tome/artifact in the CoC RPG, and in fan-fiction.) | ||
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| + | ==Associated Mythos Elements== | ||
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| + | (Describe any closely-related mythos elements associated with the | ||
| + | tome, such as cults that frequently use it, creatures it concerns, etc.: | ||
| + | * cult: [[Organization1]] | ||
| + | * deity: [[GreatOld1]] | ||
| + | * race: [[Race1]] | ||
| + | * location: [[Location1]] | ||
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| + | * cult: Cult of Ubb (or Ub-Bg'zth), the Father of Worms | ||
| + | * cult: Cult of [[Ythogtha]] and [[Zoth-Ommog]] | ||
| + | * race: [[Star-Spawn of Cthulhu]] | ||
| + | * tome: ''[[Yuggya Chants]]'' | ||
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| + | ==Appearances== | ||
| + | * Fiction: [[Lin Carter]]'s short story 'Out of Ages' | ||
| + | * Sourcebook: ''[[Malleus Monstrorum]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:LinCarterMythos]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:27, 13 August 2022
Origin: The Yugg first appeared in Lin Carter's short story 'Out of Ages'.
Description
Yuggs are a species of sentient flatworms found in the Cthulhu mythos, which may be of extraterrestrial origin.
Yuggs are described as white, slimy creatures with a mouth of circular teeth. Yuggs apparently have to ability to transmit genetic material through organic darts fired at a target. Yuggs spend most of their time burrowing deep below the earth's crust. The Yuggs have apparently mined a great deal valuable minerals from below the earths surface, which they may give to humans in exchange for regular sacrifices.
Yuggya
Yuggs have the ability to hybridize with Deep Ones (According to information in Other Nations (novel) by T. and P. Marsh); technologically advanced hybrid "Yuggya" are featured and detailed in that novel, and one is pictured on the cover of the book. Some (but not all) humans look like Yuggya, however Yuggya are not remotely human.
Ubb, Leader
The Yuggs are led by Ubb or Ub-Bg'zth, the Father of Worms. The Yuggs seek to free their imprisoned gods Ythogtha and Zoth-Ommog, who were imprisoned by the Elder Gods (according to Lin Carter).
Yuggya Chants
The tome Yuggya Chants is written in English by an unknown author, requiring about 11 weeks to study and fully comprehend, with a minor loss of sanity and minor increase of Cthulhu Mythos lore, apparently pertaining to the Yuggya and their religion (probably contact spells for Ubb, Ythogtha, and Zoth-Ommog?)
Heresies and Controversies
- The Yugg are reportedly the original inhabitants of Yuggoth. (Zharnoth Fandom)
Keeper Notes
Associated Mythos Elements
- cult: Cult of Ubb (or Ub-Bg'zth), the Father of Worms
- cult: Cult of Ythogtha and Zoth-Ommog
- race: Star-Spawn of Cthulhu
- tome: Yuggya Chants
Appearances
- Fiction: Lin Carter's short story 'Out of Ages'
- Sourcebook: Malleus Monstrorum
