This article is about the translated book. For the original, see Al Azif.
Necronomicon is a Persona in the Persona series. It is the Initial Persona of Futaba Sakura.
Profile
Origin
- See also: Al Azif
The Necronomicon, also known as the Book of the Dead, is a fictional grimoire created by American horror author H. P. Lovecraft. Depending on the story, it is either a grimoire for casting spells or making concoctions, a bestiary of ancient deities within the Cthulhu Mythos, and/or a way of summoning the dead. It was first mentioned in The Hound, written by H.P. Lovecraft in 1924.[1]
Within the mythos, it was originally named Kitab al-Azif,[a] it was written by Abdul Alhazred,[b][1] a mad devotee of Cthulhu and Yog-Sothoth, in 730 A.D. during his time in Damascus. The text would be gradually translated into Greek and Latin around 950 A.D., but both were banned by Pope Gregory IX in 1232 due to its unspeakable contents. German black letter, Spanish, and English versions were produced, but only exist in fragments, and are exceedingly rare. The Arabic al-Azif, however, is lost to time.[2] In The Dunwich Horror, a Latin copy from Spain printed in the 17th century was presented to Wilbur Whateley, translated by Olaus Wormius, held in the Library of Miskatonic University of Arkham. He compared it with an English version translated by Dr. Dee, attempting to find a passage about his father, Yog-Sothoth on page 751. It was said that the Latin version contained "such monstrous threats to the peace and sanity of the world" compared to the English version. Whateley would use the two copies to reconstruct an incantation to try to summon the entity. However, Dr. Henry Armitage would thwart further comparisons at different locations, eventually forcing Whateley to try and fail to steal the text for himself. His twin brother was killed by Dr. Armitage using a recipe from the Necronomicon to produce the Powder of Ibn Ghazi.[3] The same Latin copy would be read by Robert Blake in The Haunter of the Dark, among other individuals across the mythos.[4] With respect to the Powder of Ibn Ghazi, the Necrononicon details other concoctions, such as a formula for switching bodies with another person, or even outright possessing them, as seen in The Thing on the Doorstep.[5]
In Call of Cthulhu, it is said that many passages of the Necronomicon have double-meanings, citing a famous couplet that goes as follows:
That is not dead which can eternal lie,
And with strange eons even death may die.
It is implied that those initiated into the Cthulhu Cult would read passages such as this as they so choose, or discuss interpretations at-length. However, these efforts would not lead to Cthulhu's awakening in the story.[6]
As a bestiary, the Necronomicon is said to compile primal myths. The first instance of this, in The Hound, tells of it mentioning a jade amulet tied to a necrophagic cult from Leng, located in Central Asia; studying the text itself, the narrator was disturbed by what was read. A giant hound would proceed to retrieve the amulet that the narrator took.[1] In At the Mountains of Madness includes descriptions of Shoggoths, the spawn of Elder Things.[7] In The Whisperer in Darkness, the Necronomicon is studied by Henry Wentworth Akeley and Albert N. Wilmarth Esq. Here, it is revealed that the Necronomicon details Tsathoggua, a toad-like creature from N'Kai living within the Earth.[8]
Design
Necronomicon appears as a small stereotypical alien UFO with a gargoyle on the very top. It is covered in spinning indentations resembling many technological symbols, such as batteries, a phone, and speakers, that emit neon green light on the sides and neon blue light on the bottom. Also on the bottom are five light blue bulbs protruding that erratically whizz around with a hexagon at their center. It also has up to five alien-like tentacles that it can summon out from the hull.
Gameplay
When Futaba's's Confidant reaches rank 10, Necronomicon evolves into Prometheus.
Futaba is the only party member whose Persona evolutions have different stats; when evolving, her stats adjust to the new Persona's corresponding values for her current level.
When Futaba's Confidant reaches rank 10, Necronomicon evolves into Prometheus.
Futaba is the only party member whose Persona evolutions have different stats; when evolving, her stats adjust to the new Persona's corresponding values for her current level, with any increases from Jazz Jin carrying over. Futaba's Personas are also able to learn unique skills compared to other party members if she is invited to Jazz Jin on Sunday; for more info, see Jazz Jin#Skills.
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For 3 turns, decrease all foes' Defense by 6%; decrease Defense by 0.53% more for every 100 points of Futaba's Attack (up to x of Attack). When foes with this Defense decrease take weakness damage, multiply the effect by 2.
If Futaba's Analysis Progress is at 100%, also grant Data Storm to all allies for 2 turns.
Send out worms to expose flaws in the enemy's security, lowering their defense.
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For 3 turns, increase 1 foe's damage taken by 6%; increase damage taken by 0.57% more for every 100 points of Futaba's Attack (up to x of Attack).
When an ally deals damage with a skill, Resonance, or Highlight to foes inflicted with this effect, gain 20% Analysis Progress.
If Futaba's Analysis Progress is at 100%, also grant Data Storm to all allies for 2 turns.
Detect vulnerabilities in data logs to increase the enemy's damage taken.
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Usable when allies have Data Storm. For 2 turns, increase 1 ally's Attack by x; increase Attack by 21.7 more for every 100 points of Futaba's Attack (up to x of Attack).
Inflict Virus on all foes for 1 turn, based on the targeted ally's attribute.
Virus: Change affinities of the foe this is inflicted upon. (Null, Repel, and Drain become Resist. Resist becomes Normal. Normal becomes Weak. Weak attributes take 25% more weakness damage.)
Compile data collected on friends and foes alike to turn the situation in your favor, allowing allies to exploit enemies' weaknesses.
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Compendium
| Compendium Entries
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| Persona 5
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The grimoire which contains vital information of the Cthulhu mythos by Lovecraft. Its original name is Al Azif. It is said the book itself is alive.
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| Persona 5 Royal
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| Persona 5: The Phantom X
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A Persona bearing the name of a grimoire that was inscribed with boundless wisdom and magical arts. Its appearance seems to be based on an unidentified flying object. Perhaps it symbolizes Futaba's unknown powers.
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Game Appearances
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Nomenclature
Names in Other Languages
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Necronomicon
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ネクロノミコン Nekuronomikon |
Necronomicon
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死灵之书 Sǐlíng zhī Shū |
Book of the Dead; epithet of the Necronomicon
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死靈之書 Sǐlíng zhī Shū |
Book of the Dead; epithet of the Necronomicon
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네크로노미콘 Nekeuronomikon |
Necronomicon
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Gallery
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Artwork of
Futaba Sakura with Necronomicon from
Persona 5 Strikers
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Line artwork from Persona 5 Tactica
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Render from Persona 5 Tactica
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Card graphic of Futaba Sakura with Necronomicon from Persona 5: The Phantom X
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Card graphic of maid Futaba Sakura with Necronomicon from Persona 5: The Phantom X
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Battle icon from Persona 5: The Phantom X
Notes
- ↑ Arabic: كِتَاب العَزِيف kitāb al-ʕazīf
- ↑ Arabic texts write the name as Abdullah al-Ḥaẓrad عبدالله الحظرد, though the name is not one of those of Allah, making it anomalous.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lovecraft, H.P. (2018). The Hound in The Call of Cthulhu and Other Stories. Sirius Publishing. pp.60-61.
- ↑ Lovecraft, H.P. (1938). A History of the Necronomicon. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/History_of_the_Necronomicon
- ↑ Lovecraft, H.P. (2018). The Dunwich Horror in The Dunwich Horror and Other Stories. Sirius Publishing. pp.25-29.
- ↑ Lovecraft, H.P. (2018). The Haunter in the Dark in The Dunwich Horror and Other Stories. Sirius Publishing. pp.219.
- ↑ Lovecraft, H.P. (2018). The Thing on the Doorstep in At the Mountains of Madness and Other Stories. Sirius Publishing. pp.208-209.
- ↑ Lovecraft, H.P. (2018). The Call of Cthulhu in The Call of Cthulhu and Other Stories. Sirius Publishing. pp.206.
- ↑ Lovecraft, H.P. (2018). At the Mountains of Madness in At the Mountains of Madness and Other Stories. Sirius Publishing. pp.28-29, 72.
- ↑ Lovecraft, H.P. (2018). The Whisperer in Darkness in The Dunwich Horror and Other Stories. Sirius Publishing. pp.117.
Persona 5
Artwork from Persona 5 Royal
Artwork from Persona 5 Strikers
Artwork of Futaba Sakura with Necronomicon from Persona 5 Strikers
Artwork from Persona 5 Tactica
Line artwork from Persona 5 Tactica
Artwork from Persona 5: The Phantom X
Render from Persona 5
Render from Persona 5 Tactica
Graphic from Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
Card graphic of Futaba Sakura with Necronomicon from Persona 5: The Phantom X
Card graphic of maid Futaba Sakura with Necronomicon from Persona 5: The Phantom X
Battle icon from Persona 5: The Phantom X
