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What creatures are associated with Hastur?

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goon3423:
So I’m planning on turning my Dracula’s America church of Dagon into a church of the yellow sign (seems more southern gothic horror to me) I’m currently working on a shrine/altar inspired by the first season of True Detective but I’m not having much luck on the minions front. Short version: What creatures are associated with Hastur?

Sinewgrab:
Cultists, as the King in Yellow, mostly, but since he is Cthulhu's half brother (sic), the associated beasts may cross over?

achab:
Byakhees

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byakhee

ced1106:
Here's yet another source to dig around to find info about Hastur.
http://kinginyellow.wikia.com/wiki/The_Hastur_Mythos

Note that different authors have different interpretations of Hastur. (HPL himself barely mentioned him.)

EDIT: Similar to achab's answer, many servitor races served multiple Ancient Ones.

Dr Mathias:
If you're an enthusiast, you might try the "Hastur Cycle" collection of stories. Some are neat, some are dry and boring. I got it after watching True Detective because I wanted to learn more about Carcosa and the mythical play.

I don't recall a lot about the adversaries, other than at least one story had Mi-Go (probably Whisperer in the Darkness). I think there are the usual cultists and shady humans.

https://www.amazon.com/Hastur-Cycle-Defining-Yuggoth-Carcosa/dp/1568821921

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