Lecture Notes: The Thamerian Race and Yharnam's History

Introduction to Thamerians

• Thamerians: Advanced human race before Yharnam's events.
• Notable for carving the Labyrinth of Thameru underground.
• Acquired knowledge from the Eldritch Truth, coexisting with Great Ones.

Civilization and Hierarchy

• Established a monarchy, traditionally ruled by a woman.
• Elected monarchy implied, with a classical name assumed.
• Connection between Thamerian monarchy and Great Ones.

The Great Ones

• Multidimensional beings, worshiped by Thamerians.
• Unable to breed among themselves, impregnated humans.
• Queen Yharnam chosen to bear a Great One's child.

Collapse of Thumerian Civilization

• Bloodlust led to the Thumerians' downfall.
• Murder of Queen Yharnam and her child, Mergo.
• Cursed by Great Ones, leading to the scourge of beasts.

Byrgenwerth Academy and the Old Blood

• Discovery of Thumerian remains by scholars from Byrgenwerth.
• Byrgenwerth: Institution for advancing human evolution.
• Notable figures: Master Willem and Lawrence.

Conflict and Blood Ministration

• Lawrence founded Healing Church, promoting blood ministration.
• Master Willem emphasized insight, fearing the Old Blood.
• Division between scholars: Loyalists vs. Radicals.

Healing Church and its Influence

• Formed by Lawrence, using Old Blood for healing.
• Hunters used to cover up the beastly outbreaks.
• Ludwig and Holy Blades: Prominent figures in the Church.

The Hunt and Its Consequences

• Hunters Workshop established to manage beast scourge.
• Gehrman: First Hunter, pivotal in hunting methodology.
• Hunter's Dream: Created by Moon Presence, controlling the Hunt.

Tragedies and Characters

• Father Gascoigne: Succumbed to bloodlust, tragic family end.
• Eileen the Crow: Hunter of Hunters, preventing transformation.
• Lady Maria: Learner under Gehrman, trapped in nightmare.

The School of Mensis and Rituals

• Mensis Ritual: Attempt to commune with Great Ones.
• Resulted in the creation of Nightmare Realms.
• Mikolash: Trapped in Nightmare of Mensis, signifying failure.

The Great Ones and Ascension

• Great Ones' influence seen across history.
• Human desire for ascension leads to inevitable tragedy.
• Final choices in Hunter's Dream: Freedom, control, or ascension.

Conclusion

• Human greed and desire for power lead to recurring cycles.
• The story reflects humanity's struggle with control and insignificance.
• The cycle of the hunt persists, driven by hope and fear.