The Cryptozoology Division: Talamasca
//These are the 'Cryptodorks' who are part of Miller's backstory with the Talamasca
The Cryptozoology Division: London Branch
AKA “The Cryptodorks”
Within the larger Division of the Cryptoology Department, there is a small unit of researchers with specialized skills that are responsible for active investigations out on the field. It is their job to confirm the existence of Cryptids for the Talamasca’s research purposes, often encountering many dangerous creatures not yet known to the public world. The London branch currently has three full time active agents:
Edward Cross - Department Head
An extremely skilled survivalist and capable outdoorsman. Edward has been with the London branch the longest. As Department Head he is responsible for the safety of his team along with guaranteeing that their ventures out into the field are successful for securing information. He demonstrates considerable competence with weapons, tactical planning, and runs the team when on the field with a military precision.
Top Secret/Case File Notes: Recruited by Mayfair, Miller. Edward Cross, formerly Roger Voss. Over a decade of military experience. Marines. Discovered by the Talamasca via a news article out of North Dakota reporting a case of a man accused of slaughtering his wife while out on a camping trip. The accused murderer claimed innocence in the death, stating that they were attacked by ‘werewolves’. Intervention by the Order prevented the case going to trial and the case file went cold after all evidence mysteriously vanished.
Julius Mercer - Technical Support/Equipment Manager
Second in Command for Edward Cross, he is responsible for equipment maintenance out on the field, including the task of plotting out and securing all necessary equipment anticipated for their mission before departure from the Motherhouse. Julius is also tasked with obtaining transportation or lodgings in remote locations or abroad. In situations where Edward is unavailable, Julius has authority to make decisions for the team in his stead.
Top Secret/Case File Notes: Recruited by Mayfair, Miller/Cross, Edward. Birthplace unknown. Birth name unknown. Transient since childhood, Julius wandered all across the United States into adulthood without ever settling permanently into any lasting location. Arrest record for vagrancy on two occasions. Discovered during an investigation into reports of a pack of blood-worshipping werewolves conducted by Edward Cross/Miller Mayfair in Texas. Rescued from potential sacrifice. *HIGHLY LIKELY OF NON-HUMAN ORIGIN, POSSIBLE WEREWOLF BLOOD – has not given permission for blood testing so this cannot be confirmed*. Julius has received several requests from the Rome Branch yet refuses to transfer.
Miguel Webb - Field Medic/Client Relations
With decades of medical experience throughout unstable regions of Latin America, he has proven himself a capable combat/crisis medic. Miguel handles injuries that occur out on the field when hospital care or immediate transportation is not optional. He is responsible for obtaining physical evidence that can be gathered on scene for scientific testing without corruption of the materials. When civilians are involved on active cases it is Miguel who acts as the public relations representative for the Division.
Top Secret/Case File Notes: Recruited by Mayfair, Miller. Discovered via a news article out of Argentina describing a gruesome series of murders with seeming Satanic cult involvement. Miguel’s long time lover was among the victims. However, after interviewing, it was discovered that there was no human involvement in the murder spree. Miguel stated that his lover had made a pact with a demonic entity and it had come to collect his lover’s soul. He also stated that during the attack he felt that his soul was marked by the demonic entity. Signs of demonic harassment plagued Miguel regularly. He was brought to the London Motherhouse for full investigation by the Demonology Division. After they concluded aiding him, Miguel was convinced to remain as a member of the Talamasca.
Elliot Trembre – Chief Liaison, Global
Often the first face that many coming into the Talamasca through channels other than regular recruitment see, Elliot serves a multitude of roles in his position and travels between the Motherhouses as needed. It is his place to make certain that comfort and welcome is provided for those deemed ‘VIP Guests’ by agents who have brought individuals into the fold for reasons of protection, housing or due to critical investigations. His responsibilities are anywhere from running errands for coffee to coordinating massive parties for morale or networking purposes. Based out of Rome, he is multilingual with fluency in several tongues.
Top Secret/Case File Notes: Recruited by Mayfair, Miller. Rescued from a compound in Germany that housed shapeshifters illegally in an underground operation dubbed The Menagerie, Elliot was rescued from captivity by Miller Mayfair and Seamus O’Dwyer after their investigation exposed the criminal activity. The Meister is suspected to have engaged in extensive torture and experimentation with the captives. Elliot was born non-human and is listed as Pukka in closest categorical species – though does not display the hostile behavior of the creatures that is recorded in their studies. Can shift into a small rabbit form and will often do so as a comfort mechanism. *NOTE: HE CAN ALSO BECOME MASSIVE. DO NOT PROVOKE THE BIG VERSION. DO NOT PROVOKE HIS ‘LARGE’.*