Shoggoth

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In the world outside Shadow Unit, a shoggoth is an H. P. Lovecraft monster. In Shadow Unit, it's an affectionate term for a sourdough starter.

Chaz has a shoggoth[1] named Elmer [2]. He uses Elmer in a variety of recipes. When Chaz was held captive in Refining Fire, one of his concerns was who would take care of his shoggoth [3]

Elmer has been divided on a few occasions and little shoggoths have been sent out to Shadow Unit fans, another example of the fandom's tendency to break the fourth wall.

Shadow Unit fans can be recognized by their dedication to the chore of remembering to feed their shoggoths [4].