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This subject contains information from the Derleth Cthulhu Mythos, and not based on H.P. Lovecraft's works directly. Orryx (The Bright Flame) is a fictional deity created by August Derleth and Mark Schorer for their short story "The Lair of the Star-Spawn".

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Orryx is an Elder God that manifests as a giant pillar of blinding white and purple flames. Although its expression is bright and blinding, no one feels its heat. No one can look at Orryx more than a few seconds; after the first glance, the eyes of anyone who looks become sore and watery.