Nyarlathotep, even Fang Zheng knew its name. In the Cthulhu World, Nyarlathotep, together with Yog-Sothoth and Sabrinicolas, were known as the three major Outer Gods second only to Azathoth. It possessed countless forms and could change its appearance at will, acting as the messenger and spokesperson of the Outer Gods.
Moreover, unlike other Outer Gods, Nyarlathotep had a deep interest in humans—one could even say that in this world, Nyarlathotep was the Outer God that best fit the description of a "devil", tempting and deceiving humans, driving them to despair and destruction, which was its favorite scene to revel in.
If the relationship between beings like Cthulhu and The Ancient One as Elder Ones with humans was more about territory, then Nyarlathotep clearly toyed with humanity.
