The Center started out in the British Isles.  It was started by the Elders of the time, wise men and women, shamans, witches, alchemists and the like in an attempt to preserve and store knowledge and history during a time when most passed their knowledge from person to person without any accurate records. It was also started to help keep said information from those who should not have it.  Those who might abuse it or abuse the normal people of the world.  As the repository grew more and more locations were needed and were opened up around the known world.    With the start of the burning times the heads of the Center decided that they needed to do more.  The world had changed and society was now destroying any who demonstrated to be anything but what was accepted as "normal".  They began to cover up such activity.  To hide it and to protect any they could.  Of course at times there were sacrifices that were made but it was done with the idea of to protect the many.   Today they have locations through out the world.  They investigate anything paranormal related, documenting all they can.  They also help those who show such ability to master their talents.  They  try to prevent the world at large knowing for sure that anything truly exists.  They will go to great lengths to cover up any paranormal activity so that appears to be normal or everyday type events.  Now and then things slip out though or they will allow hints to just see if Society is ready to accept such things again.   Our game is set with the US Eastern Location of The Center.  It is located near the Research Triangle Park in Durham, North Carolina.  The Center's House is in the mountains and is about an hour drive from RTP.  The house is on several acres of land and contains living area, libraries, it's own air strip, lake, pool, stables, and many other amenities.  The Center also has connections and contacts within the Government and Government Agencies of most counties through out the world.