History: Despite the UN's main goal of fighting against both Supernatural and Extraterrestrial threats in order to ensure the survival of the human race, they have made allies from both forces. There were some Supernatural and Extraterrestrial that wish to live in peace or seek allies to protect them from hostile factions. Needless to say, due to the Templar Order and the Archangel Angelo, the UN had begun to seek out allies/friends to help better ensure the survival of the human. The results were mixed as humanity is either friendly or neutral with certain factions. Regardless, its far better than being outright hostile that seek to exterminate them.

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Angels: Angels are the divine celestial beings that appear in every Abrahamic religion (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism) as manifestations of God's will and to rule and protect Creation from all beings that seek to destroy it. Humanity's relationship with the Angels of Heaven is rocky at best. Due to all the sin and corruption humanity has done over the past thousands of years, almost all Angels outright hate the human race, with very few actually being genuinely friendly towards them. Yet despite that, when the UN was formed and they started fighting back against the forces of Hell, the Angels were 'somewhat' willing to tolerate their presence. However, their perspective on humans began to change in the aftermath of the Apocalypse when their mother Asherah called them out and expressed how she was both angry and disappointed at how her family had become, claiming they have shown to be even worse than the demons they slaughter. Needless to say, this had shaken them to the core and had caused many to look back on their outlook. In the end, because of Neo and some members of the UN, the Angels have begun to interact with humans more and slowly but surely, the two races have begun to reach a mutual understand with one another, allowing for a more peaceful coexistence. Thus, the Angels finally put their resentment and past behind them, now working WITH humanity and not against them.

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Anunnaki: A race of ancient extraterrestrial godly entities responsible for aiding humanity to build the first civilizations on Earth. The Anunnaki were among the first race of extraterrestrials to visit the Earth particularly during its primeval epoch. They arrived from the planet Nibiru, having come to Earth around 500,000 years ago and constructed a base of operations in order to mine gold after discovering that the planet was rich in the precious metal. They appeared before the early descendants of Adam and Eve, offering them their assistance in surviving the harsh conditions of the planet in return for sharing the planet's resources with them. The humans would share the secrets they obtained from angels who pitied them with the Anunnaki and through a perfectly balanced mixture of science and the supernatural were able to help the humans advance and evolve faster than what is considered normal despite it taking several hundred years to do so. According to Milo Thatch of the B. P. R. D., the Anunnaki possessed technology that is so advanced it almost seemed like magic and were somehow able to harness the lingering power of the Secret Fire that dwelt within humanity to unlock their latent potential, creating many wondrous monuments and kingdoms. Their activities would not go unnoticed by Heaven and instead of treating the Anunnaki with hostility, the angels who still stood in support for the human race would express their gratitude by raising a continent from deep beneath the ocean courtesy of Rahab, the Golden Kingdom of Hyperborea. Eventually, the UN would be able to reawaken the Anunnaki race in the North Pole and once awoken, they would assist the UN in their wars against the Supernatural while also rebuilding their race and getting into contact with their home world of Nibiru.

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Séroni: The Séroni are one of the three Martian species of Mars. They are thin, fifteen-foot-high humanoids having coats of pale feathers and seven-fingered hands. Séroni were the original inhabitants of Mars before their hostile takeover by the Molluscs. They lived in mountain caves of the high country, though they often descend into the handramit where they raise giraffe-like livestock. Essentially, they were akin to hermits or wise sages that lived high atop of Mars' mountain tops. They are the scholars and thinkers of Malacandra, specializing in science and abstract learning. Their technical level is high, and they design machinery, which is built by the pfifltriggi. They are more interested in abstract principles than technology. The Séroni were among the many Martian species that fell victim to the alien invaders known as the 'Mollusc'. In 1938, the Séroni were part of the Martian coalition, led by the Federal Bureau of Control with the help of Elwin Ransom, who fought back at the invaders. They were pivotal in turning the tide in the Martians' favor, as they were seen wielding orbs that are capable in creating telekinetic powers, such as dissipating the invaders' black poison gas and toppling down a Tripod with ease. With the Martin invasion a failure and the true UN created in 1997, the Séroni were some of the first non-human species to join humanities endeavor to fight back against the Supernormal and to protect Earth from hostile threats. 

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Grey Aliens: Their species came into contact with Earth after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They observed Earth's nuclear capabilities until one of their ships malfunctioned, crash landing on Earth in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. When contact was made, it's revealed that the Grey's have been on Earth and visited their worlds thousands of years ago. Under orders by the national governments, especially the US, the Men in Black hold a tentative alliance with the Greys, based around a treaty that allows the Greys to experiment on human subjects, and in exchange provide advanced technology and protect the humans from hostile extraterrestrial invaders, as well as remain hidden and undetected by the human populace to prevent a societal collapse. Though the Men in Black question the morality of the Greys, they have chosen to remain on peaceful terms with the Grey civilization due to the technology necessary to combat the supernatural, seeking to establish the best possible deal for the inhabitants of Earth in their negotiations with the Greys. Thus far the Greys have honored this deal, though the MIB remains wary of possibility that one day the Greys may begin to overreach with their tremendous technological might. However, times changed after the Apocalypse and the Final Conflict as the situation is new reversed. Now the Greys seek to have a more peaceful relationship with the UN in order to not incur their wrath.

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Werewolves: The Werewolf, also known as a Lycanthrope, Lycan, and Wolf-Man, is the most widely known of Werebeast species. Werewolves are, for the most part, humans with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf or an anthropomorphic lupine creature, either by their own will or unwillingly after being bitten, or after being placed under a curse. Originating from Greece, Lycaon was a king of Arcadia, son of Pelasgus, and is the first werewolf to ever come into existence. Through him he had bitten his sons to also become werewolves and soon the legend began. While initially werewolves were viewed as noble and wise beasts, their reputation and image were utterly tarnished during the War of Beasts instigated by one their kind no less. As such they and their ilk were demonized and deeply hated, especially by other werebeasts. Most of the werewolves were hunted to near extinction by Hunters until their reported sightings sometime during the 1800s. Furthermore, their kind if well known for having an eternal rivalry with the Vampire Race. Though the cause of the conflict remains unknown, the battles between Werewolves and Vampires are brutal with no end in sight. However, in modern times since the formation of the UN, multiple Werewolf packs have begun working alongside human paramilitary organizations to fight against deadlier supernatural threats and have even been forced to put aside their hatred against Vampires who also work alongside the UN. Though thankfully the Vampire that joined are extremely few. In fact, a majority of the werewolf species had joined hands with humans in order to deal with the Vampire threat. Needless to say, the hostile relationship they used to have with humans have begun to lessen and in the aftermath of the 'Final Conflict', Werewolves now work alongside humans as honored allies and friends. Currently, Russia, Germany, and America are the only nations that are most prominent in employing werewolves into their armed forces to fight against the supernatural.

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Vampires: Vampires are supernatural creatures typically held to be the re-animated corpses of human beings. They are most infamous for hunting humans and feeding upon their blood; those who survive the bite of a vampire have a chance of becoming a vampire themselves, undergoing a macabre transformation that changes them into one of the Undead. The notion of vampirism has existed for millennia throughout various cultures such as the Mesopotamians, Hebrews, Ancient Greeks, Manipuri and Romans, each possessing tales of demons and spirits which were considered precursors to modern vampires. Vampires have all descended from the Turok-Han, the first and most ancient species of vampire in the world, of whom were also created by the demon queen Lilith, thus vampires could be considered as a type of demon. From the Turok-Han, other ancient vampires were spawned such as the Rabisu though in the latter's case they are more akin to vampiric spirits. The first ever 'modern' vampire was none other than Judas Iscariot himself. From Judas, modern vampires inherited the typical weaknesses that would be used against them by hunters of old and new. These weaknesses being an aversion to sunlight, silver, and the holy cross. Vampires were said to have been created by Lilith as a perversion of both beast and man, a form of mockery towards the Almighty's creations that being humanity. They would have the appearance of a human but the mentality of a beast and would pillage all that they come across. They were also said to be compensation for Lilith when her first children were killed by Senoy, Sansenoy and Semangelof. In most cases, vampires were considered revenants of sinful humans, suicide victims, or witches, but could also be created by malevolent curses, or most commonly of all, being bitten by a vampire. Belief in such legends became so pervasive that in some areas it caused mass hysteria and even public executions of people believed to be vampires. Moreover, Vampires have an age, old rivalry with Werewolves, whom they consider to be their natural enemies, and have been at varying degrees of conflict with one another since the two races came to be, with no known end in sight. One of the main reasons is because food had grown scarce once the werewolves entered their lands, and thus robbed them of their nutrition. The 'food' in question was humans, and since the werewolves did not hunt humans, they instead went after their livestock and drove the humans out. In modern day, a huge majority of Vampires are enemies to the United Nations, especially since most of the werewolf packs work in that organization. However, some vampires work for the UN and hunt their own kind. Though very few in numbers, those particular set of Vampires that work for the UNDF have inflicted mass casualties upon their kind, putting them on the brink of extinction. The UN British-Branch is the most prominent nation to employ vampires in their military, mainly the Hellsing Organisation which employs their most powerful and dangerous soldier known as Alucard AKA Dracula.

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Wiccans: Wiccans are pagan witches who draw upon a diverse set of ancient pagan and 20th century hermetic motifs for their religion's theological structure and ritual practice. Their kind is generally regarded as benevolent, as they rely more on the power of nature than the powers of darkness. Wicca often involves the ritual practice of magic, though it is not always necessary. They are typically duotheistic, worshiping a Goddess and a God. These are traditionally viewed as the Moon Goddess and the Horned God, respectively. These deities may be regarded in a henotheistic way, as having many different divine aspects which can in turn be identified with many diverse pagan deities from different historical pantheons. For this reason, they are sometimes referred to as the 'Great Goddess' and the 'Great Horned God', with the adjective 'great' connoting a deity that contains many other deities within their own nature. These two deities are sometimes viewed as facets of a greater pantheistic divinity, which is regarded as an impersonal force or process rather than a personal deity. While duotheism or bitheism is traditional for Wiccans, broader Wiccan beliefs range from polytheism to pantheism or monism, even to Goddess monotheism. An unattributed statement known as the Wiccan Rede is a popular expression of Wiccan morality, although it is not accepted by all Wiccans; these eight words the Rede fulfill: 'In Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will'. Given their magical abilities and their nature, they are one of the main allies of the UN that fight against the forces of evil.

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Demigods: A demigod is a half-breed who has one god as a parent whilst the other is human. Demigods are quite common hybrids that roam about the planet with many being unaware of their heritage until they are made aware through divine intervention. Unlike their parents, demigods possess mortal souls and are vulnerable to old age and death; although, their godly blood endows them with special abilities that allow them to achieve feats not usually possible by humans. However, their kind are usually frowned upon by many other deities. These are the types of gods who would not even bother to affiliate themselves with humans as they seem as nothing but lower life-forms and not worth their time. Although, as evidenced with the divine offspring, some gods take a liking to a certain mortal individual and become their consort. Demigods are completely indistinguishable from humans. They do not have a divine form; however, they do inherit some traits from their god parent's divine form. It is unknown whether a demigod's eye and hair color depends on what form their parent took while consorting with their mortal parents. Some demigods with the same divine parent have a different color. Given how most Demigods are treated as outcasts, the UN took a majority of them in and gave them a home in exchange they would fight on their behalf. Most Demigods who are found and taken in by the UN join the UNDF in hopes of a better life and for those who wish to get away from their godly parents, making them key allies in humanities survival.

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Elves: An Elf, also known as Álfar, is a mythical creature, sometimes referred to as a demi-god even, of Germanic Mythology/Paganism which still survives in northern European folklore. They were originally a race of minor gods of nature and fertility and are luminous beings said to be 'more beautiful than the sun', whose exalted status is demonstrated by their constantly being linked with the Aesir and Vanir gods. The elves are said to be guarded by the Valar, the Hidden Gods, and governed by other gods such as Freyr or Apollo. According to Immanuel, the reason why they are so heavily protected is because the elves are thought to be the 'batteries of light'. This could most likely mean that the elves are actually the ones who would give power to the Light itself, not to be mistaken for God who is revered too as such. While it is normal for elves to worship the gods that govern over them, they were also said to even worship the Valar, whom are actually angels but alter the perception of the elves, offering them gifts for their protection, even though the Valar do not ask for it. The Valar are also viewed as gods instead of the messengers of Eru (God) and ones that radiate light upon the lands of the elves. However, the relationship between the angels and the elves is quite positive, as some of the Valar could be seen playing with elven children whenever they would take the time to descend upon the material plane to oversee the development of the realms alongside the gods. Elves created magnificent towns and palaces before the arrival of humans during the Convergence, destroying many of them following conflicts, as they did not wish for elven architecture to fall into the hands of humans. Many modern human cities including Novigrad, Oxenfurt, Vizima, Tretogor, Maribor, Cidaris, and the city of Cintra are built on the ground of destroyed elven cities. Many elves and half elves have managed to integrate into human society but are often still faced with prejudice. Others have chosen to live in the wilds in secluded clans, living off the land and avoiding all contact with humans if possible. Some elves commonly cause human illnesses, but they also have the power to heal them, and seem especially willing to do so if sacrifices are offered to them. Despite this, elves are relatively peaceful creatures and would only fight if they or their homeland is threatened. They are likened to demigods and are superior to humans, with more arrogant elves usually taking advantage of this superiority to have humans worship them. The elves also have ambivalent relations with humans. The danger that looms over their lands usually involves humans wishing to expand their kingdoms over the lush lands as well as the properties it provides them. While humans and elves have a stable relationship these days, it was not always like this for in the distant past, humans were known to invade elven lands for their fertility and utility, although they would simply drive out the elves the latter would fight back against the invaders resulting in wanton slaughter from both sides. During the days of Angel, the Archangel (together with the Templar Order and Prophets) would come to the defense of the elves and would even destroy any human oppression against them while declaring to the humans that they never again seek out and plunder elven lands for their own benefits. After the true UN was created in 1997, humanity had managed to forge an alliance with the Elven race. Though in the beginning the relationship was rocky and hostile, the UN's efforts for a peaceful coexistence had led to humans and elves melding relations, now standing as allies against their common enemies.

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Dragons: Dragons, or Urulóki, are a race of ancient and powerful reptilian beings. As feared by others as they were admired in the supernatural world, they are immortal, strong, intelligent, and can breathe fire onto their enemies to where they can destroy entire landscapes with their breath alone. While dragons are normally regarded as myths by most of humanity, there have been reported sightings of these creatures or beings in a similar shape to them. Widely regarded as terrifying yet awe-inspiring, they can be found all over the world and are frequently referred to in Asian and medieval European folklore. A majority of dragons can be quite aggressive and territorial whilst others only choose to live in harmony not bothering to threaten the humans below, regardless of their staining in the world. Dragons are especially revered and worshipped in Asian culture and religion as they are said to be wise and powerful creatures, the mentors of kings, and the creators of kingdoms. Asian dragons are believed to be a separate species from European dragons. Most of these Asian dragons reside in the sky but only two races that are earthbound; the Fuzanglon, which are underworld dragons who guard treasures, and the Dilong, which are Earth dragons who live underground and control the flow of water. Many East Asian deities and demigods have dragons as their personal mounts or companions. Dragons also play major or notable roles biblical scriptures but are used as allegorical terms for malevolent entities, although interestingly, the description of the Leviathan in the Book of Job fits the appearance of a dragon especially when God tells Job that out of his nostrils and mouth 'come forth burning lights and sparks' which might indicate that dragons lived alongside humanity in the far distant past. Another was when Satan took the form of a dragon to combat the forces of Heaven in the Book of Revelations. While the earliest humans held the dragons in awe and reverence, some dragons instead looked down upon humans, viewing them as vicious animals that murder and pillage to satiate their lust and pride. As such, these dragons took to destroying such humans even at the cost of those who did no wrong. Thus, throughout the centuries, dragons cemented themselves in the fantastical imagery of humanity, either helping the latter destroy the forces of darkness, or become the very beasts they so greatly feared in European folklore. In modern day, the UN actually employs dragons in their military. Though a majority of dragons that work with the UN are Asian in origin, there are some classes of dragons that are European in origin. There are also dragon hybrids called Dragonkin (Half-Human / Half-Dragon) that fight in the UNDF against the forces of darkness.

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Faries: A Fairy, also known as Faeries, Fae, or Little People, is a type of mythical creature in European folklore often described as metaphysical, supernatural, or preternatural. While they are commonly believed to be sweet and innocent beings, they are in fact, far from it. Fairies of folklore were vicious, vindictive and cruel; embodying forces of nature and often appearing as monstrous figures rather than the winged pixie-like beings we associate the word with today. Fairies were said to have inhabited the spiritual realm before humans ever set foot on Earth, or perhaps even before humans were created as a whole. Their true origins is largely shrouded in mystery as even a majority of the fairies themselves are unsure of where they came from or who created them, although several implications point towards the Tuatha Dé Danann, the Irish pantheon of gods, who created the fae race from 'stardust' to be their assistants or servants in mending and overseeing the development of nature itself. Oberon and Titania were said to be among the greatest of the fae created by the gods (another account states they were one of the Tuatha Dé Danann) but defected from their ruling as they believed they could explore their potential more without being limited to what the gods told them to do. As such, they set out to make their own kingdom with themselves becoming rulers. Several of the fae followed Titania and Oberon while many others split apart in different factions across the world, becoming the different species of fae known in the supernatural world and gaining different names and monikers by the indigenous humans they encountered and wrote about in their folktales, although some of these fairies had different origins. Fairies usually looked at humans with contempt and amusement, as their bodies could easily be broken and their minds easily shattered. This gave birth to the fairies told of in traditional lore. Fairies of folklore were blamed for all manner of mischief and ills, ranging from petty vandalism and theft to outright murder and kidnap and they would frequently be blamed for causing livestock to grow sick or die, they would lead travelers astray at night or lure men to their doom near ponds and rivers and if sufficiently angered they would even kill. Fairies could kidnap women, children or men as they saw fit, often at times replacing infants with Changelings. But more frequent targets of fairies were travelers and musicians as many Fairies were said to love song and dance. Legends speak of the dangers of such merriment as many mortals have been captivated by a troop of fairies dancing, although not particularly an act of malice these fairies would often spirit the captivated mortal away to the 'other world' to live with them, often never to be seen again by mortal eyes. The fairies came in several distinct types, which are often separated into courts. While most believe that the fairies are ruled by only two courts, that being the Seelie and the Unseelie, there are actually six courts with numerous chiefs whom act as the ruling body of the fae race. These chieftain fairies would distinguish themselves by wearing a ring of gold, called a 'circlet', around their head. Elves were often said to be 'archfae' compared to the regular fae like the typical fairies. The fae offspring of Titania and Oberon are likened to demigods and are also said to be worshipped in some form or another by the fairies. The most feared and malicious were the Unseelie Court who would often attack and harass mortals without cause or reason. They consisted of Redcaps, Goblins, Hags and other malicious spirits. Out-with the Unseelie Court were other fairy troops and individuals, such as the Seelie Court, though these were more amoral in regard to mortals they were still greatly feared and ruled in a manner not unlike that of ancient gods namely with vengeance and fear.

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Seelie Court: Seelie means 'blessed' or 'holy' These faeries tend to be more benevolent & will always repay favors, but they also avenge insult. They are prone to mischief and the word 'silly' comes from their name. They are typically kinder & have a brighter disposition. When it comes to their kind, they are the main allies to the United Nations and work with then against the forces of darkness.

Unseelie Court: The Unseelie Court is typically viewed as the opposite of the Seelie court. They are more malicious and nearly always unfavorable to humans. These faeries are not always evil but they tend to prefer harming rather than helping. Unseelie faeries like to travel in a group at night and assault travelers physically, mentally, and emotionally, especially if they are spiritually ignorant. Given their alliance with the Seelie Court, the UN views this court as enemies to humanity.

Spring Court: The Spring court is subordinate to the Summer court, and they share key values. Spring court fae are very focused on nature, growth, and life. They are cheery, peppy, and calmer than the Summer court. They embody the qualities of Spring.

Summer Court: The Summer court gains power at the Spring equinox. They represent mature life, and their focus is on sustaining life, making more pragmatic decisions than the Spring court. They tend to be more arrogant and are capable of cruelty but are polite well-mannered.

Autumn Court: The Autumn court is subordinate to the Winter court. They are associated with death and decay and are as equally malevolent as the Winter court. They do a lot of the 'dirty work' and trooping for the Winter court. They believe in the expressing of all emotions. Given their ruthlessness and the dangers they pose, they are enemies to the UN.

Winter Court: The Winter court gains power at the Autumn equinox. They epitomize the qualities of Winter. They tend to be more malevolent, but view life and death both as important forces. They are sensible and calculating with a darker disposition. They can be quite cruel, making them enemies to the UN.

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Agarthans: Agartha, also known as Shambhala or Shangri-La, is a legendary kingdom that is said to be located inside the Hollow Earth at the Earth's core, inhabited by an ancient civilization known as the Agarthans. Also known by the names Agartta, Agharti or Agarta, it is often associated with Shambhala (a mythical kingdom, mentioned in various ancient texts such as Vishnu Purana, stating it to be the birthplace of Kalki) as the capital city of Agartha. Hindus know Shambhala as Aryavartha (the land of worthy ones, the land of Vedas) and it has also been called as the Land of Living Gods, the Forbidden Land, the Land of White Waters and the Land of Living Fire. Ancient philosophy states that Agartha was first colonized thousands of years ago when a holy man led a tribe to the underground. The people, known as Agarthans, have scientific knowledge and expertise far beyond that of the people who live on the surface of the planet. Long has has this hidden civilization enjoyed advancement of technology at a much greater pace than our own, including gas lighting, railways, and air travel. Agarthans also developed their own religion which Hinduism is believed to have been derived from. Though Agarthan society flourishes largely in complete isolation, they keep careful record of the discoveries of modern man, even from the remotest regions by means of a vast network of tunnels that span across the Earth. But despite this, the Agarthians have evolved separately from the rest of the world for so many years that they developed two tongues which allows them to speak in two different languages at the same time. The King of the Agarthan world is believed to have given orders to the Dalai Lama of Tibet, who is his terrestrial representative. His messages are transmitted through certain secret tunnels connecting the inner world of Agartha with Tibet. It wasn't until 1999 did Agartha get discovered by a UN expedition. Despite the shock and awe, after learning of the dangers from the surface world, both the UN and Agartha forged an alliance, working together to stop the forces of evil. They even helped take in both human and non-human refugees during the Biblical Apocalypse and the Final Conflict. When everything was said and done, the Agarthans joined hands with the UN, now working with the people of the surface world for a brighter future.

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Atlanteans: As the names of their species implies, they are in fact the inhabitants of the Kingdom of Atlantis. The origins of Atlantis come from being descendants of the legendary kingdom of Hyperborea, where the Golden People of Hyperborea were tossed into the sea by Rahab, tearing a chunk of the continent off. The Hyperboreans, using their ancient knowledge and physiology, were able to construct a kingdom that floated upon the still waters of the ocean. Ruled by King Atlan, the Kingdom would grow to be one of the most powerful and technologically advanced nation on the planet under his leadership. Eventually, Atlantis developed a series of new technologies centered upon their greatest achievement - the discovery of an inexhaustible source of energy, allowing the creation of machine walkers, advanced aircraft and the powerful Trident of Atlan. During a test of the Trident, a massive energy pulse violently radiated outward and destroyed Atlantis, causing it to sink into the sea with great loss of life. This event would be known as the 'Great Fall'. After the Great Fall, Atlantis broke off into separate kingdoms - Atlantis, Xebel, the Fishermen, the Brine, the Trench, and the Deserters. Due to the Great Fall, however, Atlanteans also gained the ability to breathe underwater. Overtime, as each kingdom grew and developed, Atlanteans belonging to different kingdoms also began to evolve to better fit their new aquatic habitats. Three kingdoms especially - the Fishermen, Brine, and Trench - evolved into non-humanoid forms, differentiating themselves from the human-like Atlanteans. As such, only those of Atlantis or Xebel are considered 'Atlantean' in physiology. However, other species such as Merfolks and Mermaids also came into existence. After the Fall of Atlantis, the citizens of the sunken city became incredibly xenophobic towards foreigners and the worship of 'false gods'. Only Merfolk, pure blooded descendants of the Atlanteans, could enter the aquatic city for centuries. Though over the centuries there have been cases of Atlanteans communing with the common folk of the surface to the point where few have even had interspecies relations with another. While Xenophobic sentiments have, however, been on the rise within Atlantis and the subsequent influx of refugee immigration into the great city. The current King of Atlantis himself has called for the expulsion of non-Merfolk refugee's despite being repeatedly opposed by the Congress of Atlantis. Known by his followers as 'The Strong King', this king seeks to return Atlantis to its old isolationist ways in order to reclaim their resources from the foreigners and defeat Dagon themselves once and for all. However, when the UNDF was created in 1997, they would eventually discover the lost sunken city. From there, humans have only recently been granted entry into the city through clandestine negotiations with the Federal Bureau of Control. Researchers of the Bureau, specifically those within the Department of Unnatural Marine Biology, are the only humans allowed to observe the Merfolk city. But in the aftermath of the Biblical Apocalypse, Atlantis and the other Kingdoms have been more open with the surface world as a whole new generation wishes for a new perspective.

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Gargoyles: The Gargoyles are an order of lesser holy beings, founded by the Archangel Michael, they are known to battle the Demons present in the mortal world. They come in many varieties: some are full bodied, often with Angel wings; others are simply disembodied visages that simply watch (ex. having only half a body). Gargoyles are not the same as other stone beings, such as the Golem, as Gargoyles are always in the form of in-human, possibly demonic, creatures. They stand guard in gothic-style structures, such as Cathedrals and European castles. However, their frightening and malevolent appearances is a means to fend off intruders. However, given the fact they're under orders from Heaven, Gargoyles primarily fight against the demons of Hell and would often times help the UN in their struggles.

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Roccans: Hailing from the planet Nogg, the Roccan are alien refugees who fled their world due to a solar flare that destroyed their home. After decades of traveling across space, their journey would lead them to the Sol System where they would meet the Human Race. Under contact by the FBC and GOC, the Roccan's explained who and what they are and why they came to their star system. After many negotiations and talks, it was agreed up that the Roccan race would stay in the sol system as refugees in exchange they would give them their advanced technologies. The Roccan agreed and soon became one of humanities allies in their fight against the Supernatural.

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Merfolks: Merfolk, otherwise known as Merpeople, Homo mermanus, or Ichthyo-Sapiens, are a race of aquatic humanoids that adapted to survive within the depths of the ocean. The species is descendant from the people of Hyperborea. When the continental kingdom was fractured by Rahab, a large section of said continent drifted off into the sea. This continent became the legendary city of Atlantis. Due to their isolation in the midst of the ocean, the surviving Hyperboreans that resided on the continent adapted to oceanic life, more often than not seafaring across the waters and were even believed to be the Sea Peoples that attacked ancient Egypt and other regions in the East Mediterranean. At an unspecified point in time, the Kingdom of Atlantis submerged into the ocean during a great cataclysm, with its inhabitants being forced to adapt to their new environment, by evolving gills and various other fishlike features that have transformed them into prosperous civilization of the sea. Called the 'Great Fall', Atlantis developed a series of new technologies centered upon their greatest achievement - the discovery of an inexhaustible source of energy, allowing the creation of machine walkers, advanced aircraft and the powerful Trident of Atlan. During a test of the Trident, a massive energy pulse violently radiated outward and destroyed Atlantis, causing it to sink into the sea with great loss of life. The majority of Merfolk reside in their ancient city of Atlantis, though some have managed to establish small colonies throughout the world's oceans such as Tritonia, Namea, and Neropolis, far below the ocean depths and usually in regions were man-made mariner crafts cannot traverse. As the Atlanteans evolved into the typical Merfolk, others regressed and became savage far below the dark trenches of the unexplored waters. However, there have been rare instances of the Merfolk encountering humans, but these encounters are treated as either a hallucination as a result of the unexplored depths or a fact that has said humans take an oath of silence from clandestine organizations. Regardless, the Merfolks were discovered by the UN and formed an alliance with them, needed allies to fight against the more hostile entities that lurk deep in the sea.

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Nymphs: A nymph is a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location, landform or element. Nymphs are personifications of nature who tended to frequent areas distant from humans but could be encountered by lone travelers outside the village, where their music might be heard, and the traveler could spy on their dancing or bathing in a stream or pool, either during the noon heat or in the middle of the night. They might appear in a whirlwind. Such encounters could be dangerous, bringing dumbness, besotted infatuation, madness or stroke to the unfortunate man. Other nymphs, always in the shape of young maidens, were part of the retinue of a god, such as Dionysus, Hermes, or Pan, or a goddess, generally the huntress Artemis. Nymphs were also the frequent target of satyrs since the two embody the serene and untamed aspects of nature respectively. Different from other goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as divine spirits who animate nature, and are usually depicted as beautiful, young nubile maidens who love to dance and sing; their amorous freedom sets them apart from the restricted and chaste wives and daughters of the Greek polis. They are beloved by many and dwell in mountainous regions and forests by lakes and streams. Although they would never die of old age nor illness, and could give birth to fully immortal children if mated to a god, they themselves were not necessarily immortal, and could be beholden to death in various forms. They are often divided into various broad subgroups, such as the Meliae (ash tree nymphs), the Dryads (oak tree nymphs), the Naiads (freshwater nymphs), the Nereids (sea nymphs), and the Oreads (mountain nymphs). When the UN discovered their race, some Nymphs were recruited to help solve environment problems and help them find new energy sources without harming the environment. Some UN humans have even mated with Nymphs, leading to hybrids who joined the UNDF.

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Sasquatch: Sasquatch, also commonly known as Bigfoot, is a large hominid cryptid from North American folklore and among the earliest ancestors of the evolutionary branch of humanity. Stories of an apelike creature roaming the forests of North America have been around as long as some of the Native Americans tribes can remember, and ancient cave painting of Sasquatches are still found in long forgotten areas. However, the earliest written account was made in 1811 by David Thompson, who was mapping regions of Canada and the United States of America at the time and documenting the various Sasquatch he encountered along the way. The Sasquatch is a nocturnal, omnivorous ape, classified in the Hominini branch along with genera Pan and Homo. Adults range in size from 1.5 to 3 m (5 to 10 ft) in height, and weigh between 90 and 270 kg (200 - 600 lbs). They have grey, brown, black, red, and occasionally white fur. They possess large eyes with good vision, a pronounced brow ridge, and a sagittal crest on the forehead similar to that of the gorilla, but present in both sexes. Some believe the Sasquatch are lurking in wait and preparing for a mass assault on the human race once the time is right, while others believe that the Sasquatch have been decimated to a point of near extinction and are unable to enact such an assault. Determining which is true is difficult due to the reclusive elusiveness of the Sasquatch people. Nonetheless, precautions were taken by clandestine organizations aware of their existence and origins. The FBC in particular would create an operation by the name of Project Big Boots in response to the slow resurgence of the Sasquatch race. Project Big Boots is a covert operation undertaken by the Federal Bureau of Control that seeks to conceal the existence of Sasquatch and other descendent races of Primal Hominid from the public, instead fabricating a false theory of evolution which has been adopted by the major scientific institutions of the world and attributing the Primal Hominid evolutionary tree to be that of humans. The Bureau has been on the front lines in the War with the Sasquatch, but now seeks to de-escalate tensions between the species and possibly broker a peace deal between the two civilizations. However, in the aftermath of the Apocalypse and the revelation being made to the public, the UN would approach the Sasquatch race, hoping to finally end hostilities between the two races. Obviously, some were skeptical while most were downright hostile. However, thanks to the attempts made by other paramilitary organizations, the animosity and hostilities between both humans and sasquatch have begun to deescalate significantly, leading to a more peaceful solution to ending their feud and differences. Thus, in modern day, despite their past hostilities, both humans and sasquatch now live in peaceful coexistence.

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Dwarves: Dwarves are a species of small and stout humanoids that dwell within the mountains of the Earth. Their kind were said to have been molded by Hephaestus, the smith god, to be used as his aids within his volcanic forge. It is also said that a majority of these Dwarves came to work for other smithing deities until they decided to live independently from their master's and established long standing in kingdoms within the Earth, each with its own kings, chieftains, and armies. It is believed that in the time of the Ice Age, the Dwarves came to inhabit the vast subterranean halls of the Hollow Earth, where they acquired mastery in the art of mining and collection of gold and precious stones from the subterranean world around them. They were principally famous for their skill in all kinds of metalwork, having a profound knowledge of minerals, the forging of magical swords and rings, including being skilled at working with them, but they were also credited with profound wisdom and secret knowledge, having power to foresee the future, assume other forms, and make themselves invisible. The average Dwarf was also variously associated with wisdom in the arts of smithing, mining, and crafting. In fact, many mythical warriors including gods have wielded items with vast mystical power that were crafted by dwarves. Due to this many of the gods have developed a level of respect for the Dwarves, even gods who embody the art of blacksmithing like Hephaestus himself have come to admire their skills in the crafting arts. Dwarves have also been worshipped as gods themselves. While Dwarves do not seek worship from others, they do demand respect and fair payment for their services. Several human tribes were said to perform rites below the mountains where dwarves dwell as a way to appease them, for they are said to possess power to give life to the mountain or wipe entire villages off the face of the Earth. Due to their craftsmanship and blacksmithing, they are key allies to the UN as they help them forge the necessary materials and equipment needed to fight against their supernatural foes.

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Gnomes: Gnomes are race mythical creatures closely tied to the Earth, believed to be the relatives of dwarves. They are very widespread species that has been known to form alliances with a number of humanoid races. Believed to have originated from Scandinavia, Gnomes later migrated to the lowlands some 1500 years ago. Gnomes are known for their remarkable intellect and craftsmanship, on par with their Dwarven relatives. In fact, it is said that when the Gnomes took to the tutelage of the Dwarves, they used the knowledge they gained from the Dwarves to advance their civilization. Gnomes are usually an average of 15 centimeters tall, but with its cap on it appears much taller. Their feet are somewhat pigeon toed which gives them an extra edge on speed and agility through the wood and grass. The males weigh 300 grams, and female is 250-275 grams. The male wears a peaked red cap, a blue brown-green pants, and ether felt boots, birch shoes, or wooden clogs. Around his waist is a belt with a tool kit attached, holding a knife, hammer, etc. Gnomes can often come in various appearances, but they are usually fair of face, and boast rosy, red cheeks with elongated dark brown ears sporting black and white tips at the end. Long beards adorn their faces and turn gray far sooner than their hair. The female wears gray or khaki clothing, consisting of a blouse and skirt (to ankles). She also has black-gray knee socks and high shoes or slippers. Before she is married, she dons a green cap. Prior to marriage her hair in hanging down, the outfit is complemented by a green cap and braids with which later disappear under a scarf while the green cap is replaced by more somber tones after she weds. Most Gnomes are seven times stronger than a man, can run at speeds of 35 miles per hour, and have better sight than a hawk. These abilities help the Gnome to perform many feats, such as find wounded, dying animals for which they feel they are responsible for. Because of their love for animals, all the animals of the forest are the Gnome's allies and are willing to aid them at any time. Many people say that Gnomes have elevated practical jokes to an art form. But most prominently they possess a love for jewelry and are considered by many to be the best gem cutters and jewelers in existence. Like their dwarven counterparts, Gnomes are seen as allies to humanity and the UN employs them for their craftsmanship.