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What is the origin of the name Al Azif in Lovecraft's works?
Al Azif, the original Arabic name for the Necronomicon, is a fictional tome of forbidden knowledge first mentioned in H. P. Lovecraft's story, The Hound. It reveals truths about ancient cosmic beings influencing humanity and has gained a cult following, featuring in works by Lovecraft's followers.
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What role does Al Azif play in Persona 5 Royal?
In Persona 5 Royal, Al Azif is Futaba Sakura's third-tier Persona, evolving from Necronomicon and Prometheus. It features the trait Infinite Scheme, which can make All-Out Attacks defeat all foes and fully restore allies' HP. Al Azif is linked to the Hermit Arcana, enhancing the team's support capabilities.
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How does Al Azif relate to the Necronomicon in Persona 5?
In Persona 5, Al Azif is the original name of the Necronomicon, a fictional grimoire from Lovecraftian mythology. In Persona 5 Royal, Al Azif serves as the third-tier Persona of Futaba Sakura, evolving from the Necronomicon. It is associated with the Hermit Arcana and features the Infinite Scheme trait, enabling All-Out Attacks to possibly defeat all foes and restore allies' HP.
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Why is Al Azif associated with forbidden knowledge?
Al Azif is linked to forbidden knowledge because it is the original Arabic name for the Necronomicon, a fictional book introduced in H. P. Lovecraft's story The Hound. The tome reveals truths about ancient cosmic beings on Earth, influencing humanity. This association has led to a cult following and the creation of fake replicas.
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Al Azif is the original Arabic name for the Necronomicon, a fictional tome of forbidden knowledge first mentioned in the short story The Hound written by H. P. Lovecraft. The book subsequently also appeared in stories of Lovecraft's followers, and has since gained a cult following and various fake "replicas" of the book are circulating.
In the context of Lovecraft's works, Al Azif is a tome detailing the truth behind the various ancient cosmic beings that have inhabited Earth and continue to influence humans for their own ends. Written in the 8th century by the "mad Arab" Abdul Alhazred, it both functions as a means of imparting the forbidden knowledge of the ancient ones, and a source of danger as those who read it risk going mad from its knowledge.
"The original name of the Necronomicon, a tome of the Cthulhu Mythos's mysteries. Said to have been authored by Abdul Alhazred, a poet and devotee of Cthulhu known as the 'mad Arab.'"
—Persona 5 Royal compendium
Al Azif is the third-tier Persona of Futaba Sakura. Its Trait is Infinite Scheme: All-Out Attacks may defeat all foes and fully restore HP to all allies.
