Scarlet and Cross Institute



=• Publicly Available Information on the Institute •= ( This information would be free to know to anyone in the paranormal field, and could easily be used ICly. Perhaps you were looking to sell a video tape? Maybe you found some weird statue in grandma's attic? Send us a Pm hereand we can go about seeing if we can set something up )

• Information on the Institute and it's mission •
Founded by Gareth Scarlet and Stephen Cross in 1973, the Scarlet and Cross Institute continue to pioneer the use of modern, cutting edge scientific research in the quasi-scientific field of parapsychology and paranormal phenomenon. Our founders, both preeminent professors of history, came together on a mission to bring together the brightest, open minded thinkers of the scientific community, with the aim of creating something wholly unique and unparalleled thus far in history -- a scientific research team, based around a solid, grounded principle of the scientific method, and through its use, to find new undiscovered truths within this largely unexplained, unexplored area of study.

Previous to the creation of S&C, Professors Scarlet and Cross were shocked to discover the extent of neglect given to the field of paranormal research. Indeed, they were saddened by what had been done its name prior to their attentions. They resolved to push for a genuine effort to invoke the powers of modern techniques and top notch research equipment to the matter at hand. Before adding their credibility to the field, the majority of efforts could be termed pop science at best and at worst, outright fraud.

Professors Scarlet and Cross also made note in our mission statement that our researchers maintain a stance of pure objectivity in the areas we investigate. S&C researchers dispense with preconceived notions and researcher bias, whereas previous paranormal "scientists" have largely destroyed the credibility of the field with subjective analysis and lax adherence to the scientific method. The truth is where the heart of the thing lays, and that is what we strive to discover here. WE do not dictate or shape the evidence we find to lead us to one result or another. We follow the path and the method.

We are very pleased to announce that we have also opened a new branch recently -- one we hope here at S&C will be of great aid to the community at large during these dark days, when crime is rampant and people commit heinous acts. We at S&C feel an obligation to help, and as such we continue to reach out to law enforcement agencies around the world, offering our services as forensic consultants on investigations where occult or paranormal influences may be a factor. We hope to use our experience to aid in the deciphering of clues at crime scenes, leading police to bring to justice the guilty as expeditiously as possible.

This, we feel, is the least we can do as a company to help hold back the night of anarchy which, at times, threatens to swallow us all.

• How to bring a case to the Institute's attention •
There are several ways of bringing Potential cases to our attention, and perhaps have us dispatch a team to investigate.


 * You may submit a report Via our website, by clicking here from there you can send a private message to our staff and they can in return establish communications with you and determine how we can help


 * You may if you wish through our website send a private message, Please direct all messages to our primary contacts ( cabal officers!)


 * You may call us Directly at 555-555-5555 (in the US only, if you are outside, please remember country code)


 * If you wish you could also stop in our London Headquarters


 * If you prefer, we can arrange to send investigators to you as well!

• Things we would be interested in hearing about •
Here at the S&C Institute, we have a wide field of study, and are equipped to look into many different culture's myths and legends, in the quest to bring you the truth of the matter. We have a round the clock staff and always ready to take your call and give you any help you need in figuring out whats really going on around you. Who knows, your call could be the one that really brings that truth out finally!!

We are looking for leads in the following areas


 * Myths or sightings of creatures - there are many things we have not seen yet, and would love nothing more then to learn about, if you or a loved one has seen something please give us a call we would love to hear all about it.


 * Any ruins that you may have found or perhaps have changed recently - sometimes things settle and new area's open up or what have you, again we would love to hear about this from you, and we may even stop by for a peek ourselves.


 * Any strange artifacts you may run into - This one is a odd one, and one that we cannot really quantify that easily. What one party finds odd, another may find perfectly normal. I think the safe thing do is put it away and send us any pictures you could get of it. We will have experts on staff to help, and again if need be we can always send a field team out


 * Remember these are just the tip of what we would like to hear about, do not think since it was not listed here we are not happy to hear from you. We can never be sure who or what will lead to that breakthrough so please feel free to send other leads as well.

• How to join the Institute's staff •
Maybe you have a thirst for knowledge, and exploration? Maybe you have a desire to shed light on the truth? Maybe you have a desire to light up the shadows in dark places, and in doing so hold back the night of ignorance. If this sounds like a career you would consider, by all means consider us! We have an excellent benefits package, and we can offer a career for a life time. You could almost say we are like a brotherhood of knights questing for the truth!

Then please take a chance with us and send your resume to our HR department and we will get with you as soon as humanly possible, remember you the future of our quest!

=• Information on the Institute for those who know where to look •=

(quick OOC note as we did above for this new section down here! This is purely for the those who would have access to the inner Templar records. Those people who may also belong to the cabal, may also be counted on knowing this. There would be maybe rumors of the templars moving about, large amounts of men and material outside London, maybe if some people were smart they may see new power draws in a place there was none before. However this all one is able to find out rumors, without first consulting one of the cabals officers :) however we are always happen and open to chatting and setting up rp so please drop by here and ether chat us up or drop a pm! Cheers!)

• The days grow long and dark •
Nyles Montgomery walked the length of the main hall under old Hopewell Castle, passing burning torch after burning torch. The jump of the flames and the dance of the shadows enlivened the hall with hypnotic fury, bringing him back to times long ago, when these walls housed some of the mightiest forces of the old Templar guard: The Scarlet Order. Its heroes have gone by many names throughout the years. They were paladins, they were cavaliers, and they were military special forces. Each incarnation was formed to fight a present evil, each disbanded only when the threat was eradicated.

A sad realization invaded Montgomery's thoughts as he admired portraits of Templar heroes now dead and dust. ''These great halls remain abandoned, yet there has never existed a greater need for the Order to rise again. The Dark Days are no longer merely coming, they're knocking at our doorstep with a bloody battering ram!''

He straightened, imagining portraits of new faces lining the walls of the aged castle. New heroes of the Templar, taking the old oath, standing against the Darkness. There was a motto, too. The Order had not been active in many years, yet he knew the words nonetheless:

 When the dawn is distant and hope flees the heart The Scarlet Order shall ever hold back the night

The words sent a rolling chill throughout his body. He should have acted sooner, he knew, but he'd be damned if he would wait a moment longer.

It was time to reactivate the Scarlet Order of the Templars.



• A fire is struck, a light shines in the night •
Montgomery leaned his chair back behind his desk, his pen twirling lopsided between impatient fingers. He received full approval for reactivating the Scarlet Order, but he had expected that. After all, the need was there, and it was certainly good for moral. The trick was finding the right Templar to organize it. Sure, he'd embrace the honor of running it himself, but he had "higher" responsibilities now, and Richard Sonnac would hear nothing of it. Still, he had several worthy candidates and it didn't take long for a name to breech his lips.

"Alexander Kole," he told his secretary. "Please be a dear and get him on the line for me."

Before too long, the voice of a classic English professor was greeting him with the standard pleasantries. "It's been a long time," "how are the children?" and "I've been meaning to visit," were short topics touched upon, served like appetizers during dinner. Once finished, Montgomery delivered the main course.

"You know, Kole, I'm looking for the right man for a certain job, and I think you might fit the bill," Montgomery explained. "We've decided that it's time to reactivate the Scarlet Order and I think--

"Yes, I know it's bloody well about time. We're of the same mind here, Kole. I was wonder--

"Well, yes, of course we need someone to organize the reformation. Actually, I was hoping, with your knowledge of Templar history, that you might be amenable to--

"Oh? So you're volunteering then? Splendid! Good man! Consider yourself the latest Guardian of the Scarlet Order!"

The details came after. Alexander Kole would perform the duties of Guardian of the Scarlet Order, adhering to the old traditions of the Order, assembling a team of exceptional Templars, and overseeing their course and direction. They'd occupy Hopewell Castle, as the Sacred Order had always done, however a front company, The Scarlet and Cross Institute, would be created to serve as a public diversion as well as a source of funding and the acquisition of knowledge. Researching the paranormal, they'd be granted a full laboratory to aid them in the fight against the darkness.

They'd also be provided with state of the art tech and ordnance. What true fighter-against-darkness could say no to that?

Now it was a matter of assembling the team. New heroes to fight for a new world.

Montgomery smiled, wondering who these brave Templars might be...

• <font color="#FF1414">Hope is candle, and sparks a fire storm! •
This is where our part of the story begins.

We'll give the Darkness something to fear.

<font color="#FF1414">We will Hold Back the Night!!