‘The Old Ones were, The Old Ones are, and The Old Ones will be again. Through eons they have existed and once ruled the worlds of the Universe. As avatars of the great Azathoth they performed his bidding and created dimensions and other planes where their power was absolute. But through a great cataclysm, which spread throughout time and space, the worlds were poisoned and The Old Ones withdrew back to safer dimensions to await when the stars are right for their return. There is a prophecy that says when the stars begin to clear, chaos will rule the worlds and The Old Ones will begin their return to this plane. It would seem that time is fast approaching.
‘We, cultists of The Old Ones, revel in that time. We do not see The Old Ones as
monsters, or demons, but are the true masters of us all. We work to assist their return,
and for our efforts, they grant us great knowledge and power. Some call us sorcerers,
or wizards, but we are they that exist in the shadows and influence those with
terrestrial power to create change. They dance to our notes as all man made gods
dance to Nyarlathotep's whims. When The Old Ones break through the barriers, we
will rule at their pleasure, and so will the race of man bow to their greatness. You have been warned.
‘In the centre of the universe there sits a great black hole. Within this black hole
Azathoth lies asleep and dreaming fevered dreams that cause the universe to expand and come into existence. All black holes are connected to this one, and they emanate
the moaning and sound of Azathoth's suffering. Recently, scientists have recorded
these wailings and we listen to that which is uttered in the deepness of space with
awe. Some Old Ones also sleep and dream. The Great Cthulhu is one such Old One
that influences all with his dreaming. He touches those sensitive enough to see in that
haunted plane of existence. And some bring forth his commands to this world. Within
this book, there are rites and rituals that will connect you to his incredible wisdom,
and also allow you to walk upon the fabled plains of Leng. You will become a true sorcerer and servant of The Old Ones. Or remain a slave to the rest of society.
‘I now shall address how some sorcerers have attempted to work with the Old Ones.
Some equate a planetary aspect to the various entities within this mythos, which is not a terrible way of rendering the magic, but I must say it only is a simulacrum of the
true power of the Old Ones. For they exist outside time and space and thus the real
work begins when we suspend any machinations of man and walk with them upon
their own planes. In our own work, we utilize planetary energies as an additional
portal to this plane so the Old One's energies may more easily manifest. But they do
not equate to planets in a direct one to one comparison. Working with the Old Ones
requires a dimensional shift in our own consciousness in order to truly touch the
powers that lay dormant. This has, in the past, driven mad the unprepared sorcerer, so caution is always recommended. To jump into this work thinking it will be some
Chaos Magical mind trip will prove you to be vastly under equipped for what is to come. The Old Ones are not a work of fiction, as many believe. Though they were first written of in pulp fiction, they exist. From a fevered mind they splashed upon the
page and into our world to once more leverage their acolytes and begin to mold this
dimension to their desires. This book will help to open the way for us all.’
⁃ The Sphere of Azathoth, Introduction