Cthulhu is a cosmic being, the high priest to and one of the great Old Ones, a species that came to Earth from the distant stars long before human life arose on the planet. Here he lies in a death-like slumber beneath the Pacific Ocean in his sunken city of R'lyeh, but has always been a dominant presence in the eldrich dealings of our world, able to influence the first humans by moulding their dreams, thus establishing the Cthulhu Cult. The cult claims, that when conditions are right, the sunken city will rise, and, with their assistance, Cthulhu will awaken and again rule the world. He cannot however, be comprehended by the human mind, and If one were ever to lay eyes upon his physical form, they would immediately be driven to insanity. Therfore, if this doomsday cult were to be successful in awakening him, it would inevitably bring about an apocalyptic age of darkness where the human race would destroy itself in a fit of madness. Cthulhu is unimaginably powerful and utterly alien to mankind. His communion with humans is more than likely purely accidental, though many whom receive his messages believe they are being tasked to worship him. In truth, he probably does not even notice humanity, and would not consider them of any significance on awaking. The concept that Cthulhu is a god is a human misunderstanding, just as is the idea that Cthulhu is evil. Cthulhu is simply powerful beyond our comprehension.