haldurists

Haldurists are a fictional religious group that appears in the works of the author H.P. Lovecraft and his circle. They are often depicted as worshippers of ancient, alien entities, whose beliefs and practices are antithetical to conventional human morality and understanding. The term "Haldurist" itself is not a widely established or formalized term within Lovecraftian lore, but it is sometimes used by scholars and fans to refer to followers of certain cults or pantheons within his cosmic horror narratives.

The core tenets of Haldurism, as it can be inferred, typically involve a profound reverence for elder gods or cosmic beings that exist outside of human comprehension and concern. These beings are often described as possessing immense power and unknowable motivations, and their followers seek to appease or commune with them. Practices associated with Haldurists can range from obscure rituals and forbidden knowledge to acts of extreme devotion, sometimes involving sacrifice or the pursuit of forbidden cosmic truths. Their worldviews often reject anthropocentric perspectives, viewing humanity as insignificant in the vast and terrifying cosmos.

The concept of Haldurists serves as a narrative device to explore themes of cosmic dread, the fragility of human sanity, and the limitations of human knowledge when confronted with the truly alien and incomprehensible. Lovecraft's stories often portray these groups as secretive and dangerous, their influence lurking in the shadows of the world, representing a primal fear of forces beyond our control and understanding.