Special Report 52

After considering the field reports and data collected from various media, I have concluded that the recent rash of hostile paranormal activity can be traced back to a single creature, which has begotten various lesser monsters along the way. There are many stories in folklore and mythology about such creatures. Grendel's Mother and Loki come to mind. However, this creature appears to be either a lesser specimen or else perhaps has not reached maturity as it has only spawned three species of monsters. These are the lamprey-tongued shapeshifter, the therianthrope resembling a werewolf save that it changes each night and more closely resembles a hellhound than a wolf, and the cyclopean creature which takes so readily to sewers. All other creatures that have been reported belong to previously observed species, though many are obscure and/or have not been seen and recorded for centuries. I believe these specimens emerge from humans and animals with traces of magic in their ancestry. So a human with latent werewolf blood suddenly aquires the curse, someone whose grandfather was a spiritcaller starts summoning imps, and a cat whose ancestor was experimented on by alchemists spontaneously turns into a manticore. Additionally, while the creature's movements had at first appeared to be random, I have come to suspect that it is visiting sites of significantly evil or destructive events on the anniversaries of said events. In my attached notes I have included the theoretical formula I believe explains its movements, and if I am correct then the most likely place for it to appear next is Chicago on the anniversary on the completion of H.H. Holmes' famous "murder mansion."

That is my analysis of the data as it has been presented to me. Now comes the part where I tell you and your agents how to do your job.

Above all else, you must keep in mind that these progenitors are generally regarded in mythology as gods or else as peers of the gods. Given this, even a lesser progenitor should be treated as above class five. While it would make an excellent research subject, it should absolutely not be taken in alive. Even dead, the creature should be treated with extreme caution. I recommend the use of basilisk venom and sacred weapons approaching the level of Excalibur. The heart should be pierced and there should be separate containment units for the head, the torso, and each of the limbs. Additionally, I would suggest that there be a specially selected team assigned to deal with the Progenitor, as I would call the primary target. I've seen the divination section of your vaults, and I think you have plenty of ways to choose this team. After they are selected, these agents should undergo a ritual of some kind--I would suggest they enter a sweat lodge--in preparation for the mission. No other agents should attempt to confront the Progenitor, although if the pattern holds there should be plenty of other nasties for them to occupy themselves with.

I hope my analysis proves useful and that you will contact me if any new information comes up. Happy hunting.