Gosoythoth

Gosoythoth, also known as the Reaper of the Abyss,^[1] is a powerful entity described as the heart of the Abyss.^[2] It first appeared in the Archon Quest The Surging Darkness in Chapter V: Act IV - The Rainbow Destined to Burn when the Abyss managed to snuff out the Sacred Flame.^[3]

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Gosoythoth is an entity of ineffable form, manifested from the immense power of the Abyss after the Sacred Flame was extinguished. Its presence alone painted the sky black and brought forth endless calamity to all of Natlan.

It is capable of raining down Abyss Tumors that spawn Abyssal Pylons, summoning countless Abyssal monsters in its wake. It also has the same mimicry abilities as the Tenebrous Mimiflora and Tenebrous Papilla, being able to assume an alternate form in which it imitates an enemy. Using this ability, Gosoythoth was able to assume the form of Xiuhcoatl, one of the Seven Sovereigns.

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After the Sacred Flame was extinguished, the Abyss launched an all-out invasion upon Natlan, manifesting its heart atop the Stadium of the Sacred Flame. As Mavuika activated the might of the Gnosis to reignite the Sacred Flame and temporarily restrained the Abyssal incursion, it escaped into the sky, looming over Natlan and staining the earth and sky black.^[3]

As the Abyssal corrosion intensified, Gosoythoth began raining down Abyss Tumors all over the region, spawning Abyssal Pylons that summoned Abyssal monsters to corrode the land even further.

After the six heroes gathered, Mavuika awakened the power of the Divine Throne and declared the Night War, during which all the warriors of Natlan would keep resurrecting, effectively wiping out the Abyss's forces. Mavuika then gathered all her strength and launched a devastating light of flames that pierces through Gosoythoth and the sky itself, ending its invasion of Natlan and sending it retreating back into the Abyss.^[4]

Upon returning to the Night Kingdom, Mavuika and the Traveler split up to weaken Gosoythoth; the former would destroy a core similar to that of the tumors, while the latter ventured into its lair. By the time the Traveler arrived, Gosoythoth was engaged in battle with Mavuika. Sensing the Traveler's presence, Gosoythoth attempted to prevent them from joining in but failed. In response, it extracted the memories of the fallen Pyro Dragon Xiuhcoatl from the Ley Lines and took his form, transforming into the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire.^[5] Gosoythoth also spoke in twisted voices of previous Pyro Archons, attempting to sow despair amongst its foes. However, the Traveler was able to withstand its attacks and the two defeated Gosoythoth, purging the Night Kingdom of Abyssal influence for the time being.^[6]

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• Gosoythoth is an anagram of Yog-Sothoth, a fictional cosmic entity and Outer God created by H.P. Lovecraft, an author of the well-known Cthulhu Mythos.

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