where the wild things are: american cryptozoology society Director: ryan villacorta
The American Cryptozoology Society (ACS), formed by Theodore Roosevelt at the end of his Presidency, is a secret society made up of conservationists, scientists, and explorers that seeks to protect the wide range of cryptid creatures throughout the United States. Operating in the shadows for more than a century, the ACS has kept the public off the trail of these magnificent- and sometimes dangerous- creatures, committed to the preservation and protection of the species and their habitats. As the ACS convenes for an emergency session ahead of their yearly meeting, a dark cloud hangs over the attendees. As corporations and greedy developers further incur upon the untouched wild places of the country, rumors of attacks by cryptids are beginning to grow. This has spurned the interest of cryptid hunters and fringe media outlets to track down these creatures. While some clearly want to be left alone, others have begun defending their territory, attacking the humans who are unfortunate enough to cross their paths. The ACS must now address the issues of preservation vs. containment of these cryptids, protection of civilians vs. protection of the creatures, and how to maintain their secrecy as investigators and the cryptids begin to creep into the spotlight of the news cycle, threatening to expose the decades of scientific research work and influence the ACS has utilized for the benefit of its members and the scientific community. Every member of this storied society has their own agenda and expertise. It is up to you to decide if you will set science above self, preservation over profit, or if the society will finally step into the light or continue to be unseen. The choice is yours- only you know where the wild things are.