vormik

Vormik is a fictional entity appearing in the works of author H.P. Lovecraft, most notably in his short story "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Within the narrative, Vormik is not a single character but rather a collective term used by the inhabitants of Innsmouth to refer to certain degenerate human families who have interbred with non-human entities, specifically the Deep Ones. These families are described as being physically deformed and possessing strange, almost aquatic features, distinguishing them from the more "normal" residents of the town. The name "Vormik" itself evokes a sense of the archaic and the monstrous, fitting the grim atmosphere of Innsmouth. Lovecraft uses the Vormik to represent the insidious corruption that has taken root in the town, a physical manifestation of its dark pact with the creatures from the sea. Their presence contributes to the overall sense of decay and dread that permeates "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," highlighting the isolation and the horrifying secrets harbored by the isolated community. The exact origins and extent of the Vormik lineage are left intentionally vague, adding to the mystery and terror of Lovecraft's cosmic horror.