Deep Ones

Considered the manifestation of the Kindred's Nightmare, the Deep Ones are very essence of the Nightmare given form. Haunting the dreams of mortals, they feast and harvest on thoughts; hoping to one day find the keys to unlocking the Astrus. Their true forms unknown, the Deep Ones are called as such for they perch at the very bottom of the ocean. Only one has ever been seen, Zzamaezal the Tidal Force, which was during the Battle for Felusia the last battle in the Starmetal Wars. While appearing as a massive purple and black shambler with tentacles, it is unknown if Zzamaezal was possessing a Shambler or that is the true form of Deep Ones; questioning the existance and creation of Shamblers.

Fall From the Astrus and the Long Sleep
Born from the magic of the Star Gods, the first Deep Ones fell from their astral prisons and into the sea.

Fall of Gorhilagh and the End of the Long Sleep
After milleniums of sleeping, the Deep Ones finally awoke when the heralds of their master's might returned to the Material World; the Aboleths of Gorhilagh. While it is unknown if all the Aboleths swear fealty to the Star Gods, as it is unkown if all of the Deep Ones still hold fealty to their chained creators.

Powers
The only known Deep One, Zzamaezal, was seen to have complete control over the weave and the aboleths participating in the battle were seen to have a greater control over the weave and were empowered by his presence. It is known that Deep Ones can infest mortal minds, and harvest thoughts and dreams, but to what full extent is unknown. Many mortal cultists, while seemingly insane, it is unknown if they were made that way before or after succumbing to the temptation of the darker powers.

Alliance or Servants?
It is still yet unkown if the Deep Ones serve the Star Gods as pawns, or are their trusted generals and field commanders. Too little is known about the Star Gods, and even less about their plans and minions on the material plane.

Speculation
It is still unknown if the coatl Pretender known once as Mzlant, was infested with a Deep One, or simply corrupted by the darker powers.