The Supernatural
The supernatural may not be common knowledge to the public, but there are plenty of people in the know. Some are there to help people, some are there to keep the status quo, and some are there for there own reasons. But most have knowledge and access to things the public don't
Interfaith Co-Operation Council
The name is bland and unassuming, but the organization consists of religious leaders in-the-know on occult activities in the city, who may offer aid to monster hunters, or have their own agendas. Leaders include Father Paul Mendoza, Rabbi Stephen Kleinman, and Ted Conlan, the Unitarian Universalist youth minister.
Unlike many of the other organizations, this one is a public organization. Publicly it is to show the many faiths within Mutton County - Christianity, Sikhism, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and many others - are cooperating against hate crimes, bigotry and other unpleasantness. It's true goal is to make sure Hunters have the resources to restock when needed, safe places for those in the need and an information network to identify problems before anyone dies.
The name is bland and unassuming, but the organization consists of religious leaders in-the-know on occult activities in the city, who may offer aid to monster hunters, or have their own agendas. Leaders include Father Paul Mendoza, Rabbi Stephen Kleinman, and Ted Conlan, the Unitarian Universalist youth minister.
Unlike many of the other organizations, this one is a public organization. Publicly it is to show the many faiths within Mutton County - Christianity, Sikhism, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and many others - are cooperating against hate crimes, bigotry and other unpleasantness. It's true goal is to make sure Hunters have the resources to restock when needed, safe places for those in the need and an information network to identify problems before anyone dies.
The Angelic Orders
The Angelic Orders are a group comprised of 12 orders. Despite there name, they do not seem to be actual angels as in Divine Messengers of a Higher Power, but they do seem to share some of the attributes. The Orders origin has been lost in time, but many theorize that they are the descendants of the survivors of the Nephilim who managed to prove themselves worthy of an attempt at redemption, but it's not clear if this is true.
The Angelic Orders have strict rules when it comes to dealing with humanity, the most literally interpretation being simply 'Don't.' However, as humanity has started fighting back against the monstrous themselves these rules have been lessened. It should be noted that the Orders are not allowed to interfere with humans except to defend themselves, but the more militant members have a very strict definition of what makes a human. It has made dealing with the Adalets difficult, as the Adalets make sure to use human agents when dealing with them.
Order of Iron Light
Among the twelve holy orders of angels, this one is the most militant. They wage war against the monstrous and profane, slaying any monster they find, or any that dare consort with them. They make no distinctions between those that are evil, those that are redeemed, and those that are innocent. To be a monster is a death sentence to them and to fall into their company is to be like them. Recently there's been talks among the other orders of reigning in the Order of Iron LIght, but so far its members are still free to do as they wish.
Sometimes, angels who do not do well in other orders are sent to the Order of Iron Light, figuring that if they don't manage, the order will handle the messy details.
The Angelic Orders are a group comprised of 12 orders. Despite there name, they do not seem to be actual angels as in Divine Messengers of a Higher Power, but they do seem to share some of the attributes. The Orders origin has been lost in time, but many theorize that they are the descendants of the survivors of the Nephilim who managed to prove themselves worthy of an attempt at redemption, but it's not clear if this is true.
The Angelic Orders have strict rules when it comes to dealing with humanity, the most literally interpretation being simply 'Don't.' However, as humanity has started fighting back against the monstrous themselves these rules have been lessened. It should be noted that the Orders are not allowed to interfere with humans except to defend themselves, but the more militant members have a very strict definition of what makes a human. It has made dealing with the Adalets difficult, as the Adalets make sure to use human agents when dealing with them.
Order of Iron Light
Among the twelve holy orders of angels, this one is the most militant. They wage war against the monstrous and profane, slaying any monster they find, or any that dare consort with them. They make no distinctions between those that are evil, those that are redeemed, and those that are innocent. To be a monster is a death sentence to them and to fall into their company is to be like them. Recently there's been talks among the other orders of reigning in the Order of Iron LIght, but so far its members are still free to do as they wish.
Sometimes, angels who do not do well in other orders are sent to the Order of Iron Light, figuring that if they don't manage, the order will handle the messy details.
The Hand of Nine
Rumoured to harken back to the Illuminati, especially among those that dislike them, the Hand of Nine is a shadowy organization that operates with government funding and connections all over the world. Their purpose is to hunt the creatures of the night and maintain order. They sometimes find themselves at odds with the Order of the Iron Light, though there's a tenuous truce in effect at the moment. They employ several monsters in their roster to help track done and kill other monsters.
Besides hunting monsters. they also seek to understand them and perform experiments on samples gathered and specimens captured. Sometimes the Hand of Nine carries things too far and several monstrous agents of the organization have walked into one of their facilities never to be heard from again.
Despite being a multinational group, the Hand of Nine has suffered a number of setbacks within Mutton County and has only minimal facilities and personnel present.
Rumoured to harken back to the Illuminati, especially among those that dislike them, the Hand of Nine is a shadowy organization that operates with government funding and connections all over the world. Their purpose is to hunt the creatures of the night and maintain order. They sometimes find themselves at odds with the Order of the Iron Light, though there's a tenuous truce in effect at the moment. They employ several monsters in their roster to help track done and kill other monsters.
Besides hunting monsters. they also seek to understand them and perform experiments on samples gathered and specimens captured. Sometimes the Hand of Nine carries things too far and several monstrous agents of the organization have walked into one of their facilities never to be heard from again.
Despite being a multinational group, the Hand of Nine has suffered a number of setbacks within Mutton County and has only minimal facilities and personnel present.
Criminal Organizations
There are those who say crime doesn't pay. Often those same people live in large, eight bedroom homes paid for by crime. What those people aren't interested in is more competition.
The odd nature of Mutton County means there is a unusual opportunities for crime. And that means new sources of income.
Blighter's Karma
Their code might not be more of 'normal' society, but it works for them. Their members would say it is fueled by how much normal society occasionally needs a kick in the pants - or a baseball bat to the face. They don't bother dealing with the corruption through legal means - most of the time - they just fit through the cracks and get the job done so people can get by when society kicks them while they're down. At least, that's what you'll hear if you talk to most of them about it. Getting any firmer details about them is a bit difficult.
Strictly hierarchal, information on an absolute need to know basis, members work in teams on specific tasks. Some are the face, working normal jobs, some get what needs gotten, get people where they're supposed to be, some get rid of people needing gone.
Few people see any of the higher-ups. Most teams go through training and then are held in control by a lead who has the only contact with anyone higher. The rumour is that the members all have a dark burn etched somewhere on their skin. Lower rank members will have one or two on the lower part of their bodies - easy to cover but easy to show too - while higher ranked members will have several going up their bodies.
It is said around town that if you really need something and don't mind where it's coming from, to look for a merchant's cart with a large black awning and no matter what they're selling, ask if the lusterless beads can be delivered and don't be persuaded to buy or leave until given an offering.
Their code might not be more of 'normal' society, but it works for them. Their members would say it is fueled by how much normal society occasionally needs a kick in the pants - or a baseball bat to the face. They don't bother dealing with the corruption through legal means - most of the time - they just fit through the cracks and get the job done so people can get by when society kicks them while they're down. At least, that's what you'll hear if you talk to most of them about it. Getting any firmer details about them is a bit difficult.
Strictly hierarchal, information on an absolute need to know basis, members work in teams on specific tasks. Some are the face, working normal jobs, some get what needs gotten, get people where they're supposed to be, some get rid of people needing gone.
Few people see any of the higher-ups. Most teams go through training and then are held in control by a lead who has the only contact with anyone higher. The rumour is that the members all have a dark burn etched somewhere on their skin. Lower rank members will have one or two on the lower part of their bodies - easy to cover but easy to show too - while higher ranked members will have several going up their bodies.
It is said around town that if you really need something and don't mind where it's coming from, to look for a merchant's cart with a large black awning and no matter what they're selling, ask if the lusterless beads can be delivered and don't be persuaded to buy or leave until given an offering.
Adalets
Named for the founding family that is still in charge after hundreds of years, their public face is a logistics corporation. Their headquarters is a tall skyscraper, blending in among a bunch of other skyscrapers of dark metal and dark glass.
Like many corporations, they have their fingers in a lot of pies, publically and behind the scenes. International aid NGOs, healthcare, food, education, tech, legal, mercenary bands, fashion, criminal networks...Adalets has been connected to all of them though getting anything nefarious to stick is difficult. They have an astounding and large legal and PR departments for a logistics company.
A rumour currently going around that they've been quick to laugh off has to do with their trucks and cargo containers being seen in the hands of various military-level equipped groups and criminal gangs. Which ones and the purpose depends on the telling - from syphoning off water to control to planning a destructive coup to smuggling people to just having had some of their equipment knicked by disgruntled ex-employee gone rogue. The corporation is dismissive, photos and videos can be edited, but new stories seem to show up every few weeks...
Named for the founding family that is still in charge after hundreds of years, their public face is a logistics corporation. Their headquarters is a tall skyscraper, blending in among a bunch of other skyscrapers of dark metal and dark glass.
Like many corporations, they have their fingers in a lot of pies, publically and behind the scenes. International aid NGOs, healthcare, food, education, tech, legal, mercenary bands, fashion, criminal networks...Adalets has been connected to all of them though getting anything nefarious to stick is difficult. They have an astounding and large legal and PR departments for a logistics company.
A rumour currently going around that they've been quick to laugh off has to do with their trucks and cargo containers being seen in the hands of various military-level equipped groups and criminal gangs. Which ones and the purpose depends on the telling - from syphoning off water to control to planning a destructive coup to smuggling people to just having had some of their equipment knicked by disgruntled ex-employee gone rogue. The corporation is dismissive, photos and videos can be edited, but new stories seem to show up every few weeks...