I don't really know why I'm writing about this, but reflecting on it now, I have a feeling this might just turn into a daily habit.
Lately, I’ve been reading about the myth of a entity known as "The King in Yellow." Even though I haven’t fully grasped the philosophy behind the character yet, I find it incredibly intriguing—captivating, even, and deeply inviting to explore. It brings back that exact same spark of curiosity I felt as a nine-year-old when I first stumbled upon the legends of Atlantis or King Midas. (Anyway, it seems I’ve wandered off topic a bit).
From what I gather, this entity originates from a book by the author Robert W. Chambers. The core of the lore revolves around a supposedly cursed play—one that drives anyone who reads it to sheer madness. (I haven't read it myself, obviously, which is probably why I'm still sane enough to write this, lol).
Then, there’s the mention of Carcosa. A dark, desolate city. I can almost visualize its bleakness just from the dozens of texts describing it. I also remember hearing its name dropped in a TV show I watched a while back, which was actually my very first encounter with this lore. (Yes, I know, I’m being a bit dramatic). Carcosa is said to be located along the shores of Lake Hali—not the real one, of course, but the fictional, mystical lake existing in some parallel realm. Honestly, I don't believe any of it; I absolutely assume it’s pure fiction. Yet, when I recently heard a lyric in a song that went, "The darkness is our new kingdom," my mind instantly drifted straight back to Carcosa.
Well, I don't have much else to add, but I must admit... I feel a profound, almost irresistible magnetic pull toward mythology and legends.
