The Abbess and Abbot — Vatican City
The Holy See has grown concerned with the rumors reaching its ears from the east. The Pope has sent his most devout followers to restore the faith of the citizens in the Transylvanian countryside — and exorcise any demons they might find there.

“The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides…” — Ezekiel 25:17

The Inventors — Wardenclyffe Tower, Shoreham, New York
Surrounded by the whirr and clack of instruments aplenty, the Inventors have descended on Transylvania to take advantage of the rare opportunity to field test their gadgets. Armed with an arsenal of inventions, the Inventors intend to track down the source of the curse — and end it once and for all.

“Testing these inventions is the future, and the future starts with me.”

The Secret Agents — Paris, France
The Secret Agents have been sent to Brasov by Sûreté. The home office knows that Transylvania is full of unknown mysteries, and they have activated their agents to secure as much intelligence as possible — and to ensure that the danger within Transylvania doesn’t become a threat to France herself.

“I travel… I’m somewhat of a licensed troubleshooter.”

The Explorers — Princeton, New Jersey
Archaeology has rarely involved anything more monstrous than the occasional spider or snake for the Explorers, despite having encountered many local myths and curses regarding the places and relics they have studied. Now the Explorers have been drawn to Transylvania, intent on studying the artifacts and clues about the legendary monsters that are now running wild.

“X never ever marks the spot.”

The Heroes — Sparta, Greece
All their lives, the Heroes have been told they were destined for greatness, to perform impossible tasks and defeat vile evil. While the Heroes have trained and prepared for untold hours, the opportunity to prove their worth has never arisen … until now. Hearing rumors of a great darkness spreading across Transylvania, the Heroes have traveled there, eager to put their blades to the test.

“Unhappy is the land in need of heroes.”

The Scientists — Berlin, Germany
When the Scientists first announced findings of supernatural forces at work in Transylvania, their peers scoffed and disbelieved. Now, as more events have transpired, increasing in both frequency and bloodshed, the doubters are beginning to change their tune. Driven by their earlier scorn, the Scientists would love nothing more than to capture one of these monsters from Transylvania for study, experimentation … and definitive proof.

“With the right amount of genius, and a touch of madness, science reigns supreme.”

The Big Game Hunters — Moscow, Russia
Lions, tigers, bears — the Big Game Hunters have seen them all — stuffed, mounted and hanging on a wall. When the thrill of the chase is a day-to-day thing, boredom tends to set in rather quickly. The Big Game Hunters have come to Transylvania in search of the most elusive prey of all — a hunt just as dangerous as they are.

“Neither tooth nor claw compares to the bite of a good vodka.”

The Witch Hunters — Salem, Massachusetts
Driven by faith and a quest to rid the world of the profane evil embodied in demons, ghouls and monsters, the Witch Hunters are bent on eradicating things that go bump in the night. Arriving in Transylvania after a contact sent them accounts of a particularly gruesome attack, the Witch Hunters have armed themselves with crosses and holy water, intent on a high stakes fight for the souls of the Transylvanian citizens.

“Evil lurks in the shadows... Luckily, so do I. ”

The Sleuths — London, England
When the Sleuths don't have an answer for something, it doesn't sit well with them, and when the Daily Telegraph asked for a comment regarding the mysterious deaths and disappearances in the Transylvanian countryside, the Sleuths were at a loss for a snappy answer. Unsettled, they packed a bag and left London, determined to get down to the bottom of the mystery.

“When you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”

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