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The Deep Ones knew that names contain power. Indeed, Immortals often carry many names throughout their lifetime and often have multiple True Names in varying degrees of power. The most powerful True Names belong to the oldest beings, the Great Deep Ones.
True Names should only be spoken or written with care, for if spoken three times they are certain to attract the attention of their owner. When combined with magic rituals they can also influence, summon, bind, or defend against the owner. The weaker a name, the safer it is to use it, but also the less power it yields.
There are terrible legends of Nameless Old Ones, beings so terrible that their True Names were forbidden and deliberately forgotten by the Deep Ones, erased from history. While they attempted to be thorough, some names escaped their scrutiny, particularly those which were used least. Fortunately, this provides some measure of protection, for these lesser names are less effective at summoning the Nameless Old Ones.
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