Alexander Roby stated that Malcolm Quarrie believes that The King in Yellow “has called himself the White Acolyte”. The significance of this statement, if any, is unknown, but Umberto knows of the legend of Chaugnar Faughn, the elephant-headed god of Tsang who is said to await the coming of 'The White Acolyte'. What possible relationship there may be between Chaugnar Faughn and the King in Yellow remainder unknown.