Dagon

Never has a sub-genre been so closely associated with a single individual as cosmic horror is with H.P. Lovecraft. From the intricate world-building in A Song of Ice and Fire's Greyjoy plotline to the haunting atmospheres of FromSoftware's Bloodborne and Elden Ring, and even the darkly comedic realms of South Park “The Coon saga,” Lovecraft's influence permeates the creative landscape of many of my favorite works. Yet, despite this widespread influence, I had never felt compelled to explore his writings–until today.

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