Monday, May 18, 2026

Billll Llewellin: A Completely Reliable Biography

Billll Llewellin is a rogue scholar, amateur cartographer of impossible states, and the only known blogger to have been banned from three separate philosophy departments for “excessive lateral thinking.” Best known as the enigmatic force behind the sacred digital landfill known as Billllsidlemind.blogspot.com, Llewellin writes at the intersection of speculative politics, occult bureaucracy, and whatever happens when a Wikipedia rabbit hole gains sentience. Born during a thunderstorm of suspiciously symbolic significance, Billll reportedly learned to read by deciphering warning labels on industrial solvents and old congressional maps. By age eleven he had already proposed his first redistricting plan for Colorado based on “pizza geometry” and “vibes.” Family members described him as “gifted,” “deeply concerning,” and “not allowed near the overhead projector anymore.” Academically, Llewellin’s career is difficult to verify because many of the institutions he claims to have attended either deny his existence or were consumed by administrative anomalies shortly after his departure. His CV allegedly includes: Visiting Lecturer in Recursive Folklore Temporary Assistant to the Deputy Archivist of Forgotten Warnings Resident Fellow of Applied Weirdness “Consultant” to at least one government agency that refuses to answer follow-up questions Critics have described his writing as: “Like reading Hunter S. Thompson trapped inside a malfunctioning GIS system.” Others compare his work to the fever dreams of Philip K. Dick after being forced to attend a zoning board meeting moderated by H. P. Lovecraft. Billll’s blog topics range from mathematically impossible political maps to fictional academic papers authored by unstable scholars from alternate dimensions. He has repeatedly attempted to explain modern geopolitics using: abandoned shopping malls, cursed topographical surveys, entropy, cheese metaphors, and at least once, raccoon migration patterns. Associates claim that Billll can survive for weeks on black coffee, historical trivia, and sheer argumentative momentum. He is rumored to maintain a corkboard connected entirely with red yarn and printed screenshots from municipal websites. The corkboard itself may now hold elected office in a small western county. In online discourse, Llewellin is considered either: a misunderstood visionary, a performance artist committed to the longest-running bit on the internet, or an escaped humanities department experiment that achieved self-awareness. No consensus exists. Billll’s long-term goals reportedly include: redesigning all congressional districts into occult symbols, publishing a peer-reviewed paper in a journal that does not technically exist, and locating the legendary “third Denver,” whispered about only in urban planning circles and certain deeply regrettable Discord servers. When reached for comment, Llewellin issued the following statement: “Reality is merely a rough draft with zoning disputes.” He then vanished into a cloud of printer toner and unexplained county-level election data.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Salahvir disease

 Here's the latest viral outbreak:

On the Emergence of Salahvir: A Neuropsychiatric and Epidemiological Study of Ritual Transmission Among Adherents of the Cult of Dagon

Jihad, M. M.¹ , Al-Hazred, A.²& Llewellin, W.R.3
¹Massachusetts Miskatonic University, Arkham, MA
²Independent Scholar

3Unseen University, Ankh-Morpork


Abstract

Salahvir is a putative neurotropic viral agent associated with ritual-contact transmission among adherents of the Cult of Dagon. This study evaluates epidemiological patterns, neuropsychiatric outcomes, and environmental vectors through a cross-sectional survey (N = 437). Findings demonstrate strong correlations between ritual frequency and symptom onset (χ² = 89.4, p < .0001), with environmental sampling confirming viral persistence on liturgical substrates. Neuroimaging suggests temporal-limbic involvement. Implications include classification within DSM-25 under ritual-contact neuroviral syndromes.


Keywords

Salahvir; neurovirology; ritual behavior; Cult of Dagon; psychiatric epidemiology; contact transmission


1. Introduction

Previous literature has described behavioral anomalies among adherents of maritime esoteric traditions (Whateley, 1928; Marsh, 1931). However, no prior study has systematically evaluated a biological mechanism underlying such phenomena. This investigation addresses that gap through integrated psychiatric and virological analysis.


2. Methods

2.1 Design

Cross-sectional observational study with embedded environmental sampling.

2.2 Instruments

  • Arkham Neurocognitive Inventory (ANI-7)

  • Structured Clinical Interview for Esoteric Disorders (SCIED)

2.3 Statistical Framework

All analyses were conducted using standard inferential methods:

  • Chi-square tests (categorical association)

  • Logistic regression (predictive modeling)

  • Survival analysis (symptom onset timing)


3. Results

3.1 Infection Prevalence

Prevalence by Group (%)
Active Adherents   | ████████████████████████████████ 85.6
Former Adherents   | ████████████                     37.2
Controls           | ██                               6.4

3.2 Symptom Progression Timeline

Stage

Mean Onset (weeks)

Dominant Features

I

2.3

Dermal marking

II

6.7

Cognitive disruption

III

11.2

Behavioral transformation


3.3 Kaplan–Meier Survival Estimate (Symptom-Free Probability)

Weeks →   0    4    8    12   16
---------------------------------
Adherents 1.0  0.72 0.41 0.18 0.07
Controls  1.0  0.96 0.94 0.91 0.89

3.4 Logistic Regression Model

Model Equation:

logit(P) = β₀ + β₁(Ritual Frequency) + β₂(Duration) + β₃(Contact Time)

Predictor

Odds Ratio

p-value

Ritual Frequency

17.6

< .0001

Duration of Adherence

6.9

.002

Contact Time

22.5

< .0001


4. Figures

Figure 1. MRI Findings (Descriptive)

Axial MRI slices reveal bilateral temporal lobe hyperintensities with hippocampal signal distortion. These findings are consistent with neuroinflammatory processes localized to memory and perception centers.


Figure 2. Electron Microscopy of Salahvir

Description:
Filamentous structures exhibiting:

  • Approximate length: 120 nm

  • Branching tendrils

  • Motility under saline suspension

   ~~~~~~~~
  /  o   o \
 ~    |     ~
  \  ---   /
   ~~~~~~~~
(Artist’s reconstruction based on microscopy notes)

Figure 3. Correlation Between Ritual Frequency and Symptom Severity

Severity Score
10 |                         ████
 8 |                    ████████
 6 |               ███████
 4 |         █████
 2 |   ███
    ------------------------------
      Low   Med   High   Daily
         Ritual Frequency

5. Discussion

The statistical strength of the association between ritual behavior and infection suggests a non-random transmission mechanism. The combination of:

  • Environmental persistence

  • Behavioral reinforcement

  • Neurological targeting

indicates a hybrid pathology bridging biological and psychosocial domains.

Reports of shared perceptual phenomena raise the possibility of collective neurocognitive entrainment, a process whereby infected individuals converge upon similar hallucinated constructs (Jihad & Al-Hazred, 2025).


6. Diagnostic Proposal (DSM-25)

Proposed Code: NV-RC-17

Diagnostic Criteria:

  • Confirmed exposure

  • Physical marker (frontal lesion)

  • ≥2 neuropsychiatric symptoms

  • Functional impairment


7. Ethical Considerations

Due to the insular nature of the studied population, informed consent procedures required adaptation. All participants were debriefed where possible, though advanced-stage individuals demonstrated limited comprehension.


8. Limitations

  • Absence of viral genome sequencing

  • Restricted geographic sampling

  • Potential observer bias in advanced cases


9. Conclusion

Salahvir represents a compelling case of ritual-mediated neuroinfection with significant implications for interdisciplinary research. The convergence of virology, psychiatry, and esoteric practice warrants continued investigation.


References (APA Style)

Jihad, M. M., & Al-Hazred, A. (2025). Preliminary observations on marine-linked neuropsychiatric syndromes. Arkham Journal of Esoteric Pathology, 12(3), 201–223.

Marsh, O. (1931). Coastal ritual practices and their cognitive effects. Innsmouth Academic Press.

Pickman, R. U. (1935). Visual manifestations of subterranean entities. Arkham Studies Quarterly, 4(1), 44–59.

Whateley, H. (1928). Ritual surfaces and contagion in rural Massachusetts. Dunwich Press.

Al-Hazred, A. (730). Necronomicon (various editions).


Footnotes

  1. Unspraschliche Kulten — “Unspeakable Cults” (German).

  2. Necronomicon — “Book of the Dead Names” (Greek roots).

  3. Cult of Dagon — Fictional maritime sect.

  4. Ṣalāh — “Ritual prayer” (Arabic).

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Follow up:

Following up from these 2 stories, https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01100-y , and https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01100-y I am proposing that an outbreak of Salahvir is in full chat among other cults practicing ritual group prayers. This brain-eating virus is a slow-acting one transmitted from one practioner to another through contact between the devotee and the contaminated surfaces of the prayer rugs in mosques worldwide. Early symptom is the appearance of a discoloration on the forehead of the infected person followed by increasing incidents of disorientated babbling. This has led to the mass abandonment of prayers in Iran where currently some 50,000 out of 75,000 mosques stand empty and abandoned as Persians return to their original faith of Zoroastrianism.

A sufferer of Salahvir

This study was done by Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Jihad of Massachusetts Miskatonic University where he is an endowed professor of Unspraschliche Kulten. He was assisted by Dr Abdul Al-hazred, famously published author of the Necrinomicon and Dr William Llewellin, resident professor of Thaumatology at Unseen University, Ankh-Morpork.


Wednesday, April 8, 2026

QOTD - Islam

 Found at Ace of spades, regarding Trumps optimistic view of the Iranian position on Hormuz. I've seen the Iranian statement "agreeing" to open the straits, filled with weasel words that render it virtually worthless. As well I've seen Trumps statement happily accepting Irans "acceptance" of his terms. Both sides are blinking here, and I personally don't expect much to really come of it. The Iranian regime is not changed, and Trump is giving them 2 weeks to rebuild. Note that the Israelis are not party to the agreement, and any actions on their part will be construed by Iran as a U.S. violation of the deal. 

The Iranian view:

Iran’s embassy in India has since claimed the US is “fundamentally committed” to lifting all sanctions against the Islamic Republic, accepting enrichment and agreeing to Tehran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz. “You started the war, but Iran will set the conditions for its end,” the embassy warned. ..

The Ace view: 

Mr. President with all due respect that's not going to happen until Islam itself disappears either via a mass cultural shift among its over one billion adherents or some black swan event that brings about its utter defeat and dismantling and defanging.