In metallic stars the Old Ones visit this earth from time to time And the Lore of the Elder Gods prevails not against this coming; for They walk not the earth in Their forbidden forms They visit the skies of the desert lands high places and desolate regions of the earth and strike fear into the heart Of the lonely traveller and all who see Their signs Yet, no man shall divine Their dark purpose or behold Their countenances Visitations of the great old ones! For They travel with great swiftness upon the back of the very wind and tear the fabric of Time's web in Their fury. The Beast of Night shall foret