Nox Arcanum

The paramount mortal organization dedicated to seeking knowledge of the supernatural, the Arcanum welcomes members from all kinds of fields of study, finding truth in the most unexpected places. Their ranks include archaeologists, mystics, spies, soldiers, and people from all manner of other walks of life, including those who have simply stumbled upon the supernatural. They are united by the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, and by a general desire and principle of not to get involved or interfere outside of this study.

Despite all of this knowledge, they are a public-facing group, known as a prestigious, globally-renowned — if odd — academic group, publishing its own journal and holding occasional conferences. The Arcanum also operates the Axis Mundi, one of the most impressive private libraries on the occult and supernatural any mortal group has ever compiled at any point in history. Recent events have tempered their openness, however, including the dawn of the Second Inquisition and attacks from the supernatural.

Whilst they still share some lesser trivia with the public and happily invite new members, they reserve some things for those who have proven themselves. Whilst the Arcanum is officially neutral when it comes to the supernatural, many members think otherwise, feeding information to hunting groups including Project FIRSTLIGHT, the Society of Leopold, and the Newburgh Group.