Geek Confessional Thread 2024 [NOW 2026!]

[Thomas Shey]

It certainly has longevity, which must say something. But if I never read the world "Lovecraftian" again it will be too soon.

Would you prefer "cosmic horror elements"? Sometimes they're used interchangeably.

 

[Thomas Shey]

Cosmic horror is fine. Existential dread is fine. But leave your Mythos at home.

Ah. Unfortunately for your preference, like the Tolkeinesque elements you see all over fantasy, there's been too long and solid a shadow there to get entirely away from it.

 

[Arnie_Wan_Kenobi]

May I suggest Schoolmancy .

While I agree this is the "right" answer (insomuch as there is a possibility of a "right" answer), I just finished "Omens of Chaos," so may I unseriously nominate "Strixhavenian"?