The Lyre Agency

The Lyre Agency (LA) is an occult solutions agency comprised of contracted occult specialists. Known for their brand image and vast reach, the LA is a prominent and important company in the post-Armageddon world. The LA is based in NYC but has a national reach. Notable former employers were Hugh Elliot, Derek Jitter and Amy Cunning.

### History

Maggie Vega begin the LA in March of 2013, closely following the 2012 end-of-world phenomenon. With the presence of creatures intended to harm humans, Vega took it upon herself to combat against unnecessary violence with her now patent artillery line. Beginning as a support network for occult specialists, Vega brought resources to specialists who had no way to start out. By 2014, the operation became too large-scale to handle with her aquantinces and she began recruiting promising specialists. Services opened to the public in June of that year and her task force began its more modern iteration of the company.

The name “The Lyre Agency” was chosen by Vega because of its connection to the greek mythology, created for Apollo (the sun god) and used by Orpheus to enchant himself into Hades in order to get his lover back. “It’s a symbol of making it out of peril and into the light again,” Vega says in her 2014 New York Times interview.

### Services

The LA specializes in occult solutions. Vampire, ghost, and demon conundrums vary by pricing on a case-by-case bases. Typically a team of contractors (scouts and ranges) will be administered to a contract. A contract must be open for support to be given due to legal intervention.

The process begins by putting in an order either online or by phone. A quote will be given based on the details given and a contract will be opened. At this point, a scout will be sent to confirm the details given and find more information for the contract. When as much information is gathered, a range will be administered. This range will use any means necessary in order to complete the assignment. Based on damage, hours worked, equipment, and other possible inquiries, the contract will conclude with the appropriate bill and survey.

### Occult Specialist Positions

The occult specialists are divided into positions based on experience, ability, and effectiveness. Most recruits begin as scouts. They have very little weaponry and are to learn the way the system works. These are not occult specialists. Ranges, the following level, take on assignments and are the first position to use the title “occult specialist.” Ranges, therefore, assigned within this position a level which reflects their ability. They are assigned to learn from [knights], usually in groups of four. [knights] are when occult specialists are able to further specialize in specific areas of expertise. After [knights], there are [bishops]. These act for more high profile clients and typically have a set list of clients they work with through the LA. They act more independently.

These positions are loosely based on chess figures.

### Working Conditions

Working conditions base heavily on one’s position in the company. Typically, the lower you are on the ladder, the less inclined the company is to keep you alive. You are, after all, replaceable.

One works on a salary, despite the amount of assignments one completes. There are minimum quotas one must make, otherwise they will be let go. One’s salary reflects their position in the company. If one is a highly profitable employee, they may get a bonus.

### Benefits

Housing: Housing may be provided to Ranges and above with proper paper work submitted. Otherwise, one may choose to take a housing fund from the company. Budget varies.

Equipment: No contractors are allowed to own equipment, as per their contract. They are on loan. The higher in the ladder you are, the more likely you stick to the same equipment. If you were to leave the company, you are unable to take with you any equipment you hold dear.

Legal: All legal matters are held by the company. The occult specialists hold no contracts, therefore have no legal obligations. Employees must sign NDAs.