FAQ
Who are the Temple of the Old Ones?
We are a group of individuals who have come together with shared beliefs based on Cosmicism as coined by the author H.P. Lovecraft. We see humanity as insignificant in the universe at large and we utilize The Great Old Ones from the Cthulhu Mythos as inspiration for our teachings and through the archetypes of the Old Ones we liken their aspects to ourselves.
Is this a real organisation?
Yes, we are. This is not a roleplaying community or a fan site. We are a serious group of people who have come together as a community dedicated to the beliefs and teachings we expound on. We are also registered as a 501(c)(3)not for profit religious organisation within the USA.
Who runs The Temple of the Old Ones?
The Cult Nyth team are experienced active members within our group, think of them as Admins or Moderators who organize events or run our various social channels. The Council of five were chosen from within the Nyth team to lead The Temple.
Do you believe the Old Ones are real?
Some of our members do, and some of our members don’t. Unlike with other religions, however, how you choose to believe is of no importance. We expect that, regardless of how you view them, you allow others to view them in their own way; Pantheistic & Theistic viewpoints exist in harmony rather than in opposition here.
Does The Temple of the Old Ones Practice Magick?
In short, yes we do however you won’t be shooting lightning from your eyes. In the Cult, we see the definition of Magick as being “Willed Change”. We believe that human consciousness impacts the world around us and that Cultists through their rituals and meditations can affect reality.
How does Magick work within the different beliefs found in the cult?
For the Pantheists within the Cult, the rituals help to focus the Cultists’ mind on the task or eventuality being willed into existence. For the Theists/Deists, the rituals are fundamental to their beliefs as they believe The Old Ones will hear them. Regardless of belief, the Cult comes together to perform these rituals with enthusiasm.
What is the Miskatonic University?
The Miskatonic University provides our members a focal point to read and learn about our beliefs and practices. All individuals wishing to join The Temple of the Old Ones must do this via the University site. The University offers the only way to progress through our rank structure.
Haven’t we heard this before didn’t there used to be a Cult of Cthulhu’?
The ‘Official Cult of Cthulhu’ was closed down by its leader Wyntre when allegations of him abusing his status within the cult to gain inappropriate photos and messages from a Cultist became public knowledge. As a response to the evidence presented by the members, Wyntre closed down the social channels of the Cult, the website and the MU.
Do you have a Privacy Policy?
Yes, and it can be found here.