The Archeologists of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition are all specialized in the study of past civilizations and cultures through the search, analysis and documentation of the material traces they have left behind. They work in harmony with many other colleagues, drawing support from Carographers, Historians, Cryptologists, Linguists, Biologists and so on.

They are expert scholars and people of action, hounds on the hunt for remote traces that might reveal the secrets hidden behind a simple artifact. Where others only see a pottery shard, they glimpse the mysteries of an entire people.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, the Archeology department meets to discuss they work ahead. The head of department illustrates the tasks of each member of the team and creates work groups, deciding who will head out on research and excavation missions outside the base camp and who will stay behind to analyze any findings.

Depending on the route set for the day, the Archeology department meets either after lunch or before dinner to discuss the day’s results, exchange important information and share theories on new discoveries or finds. Each member reports the hypotheses and conclusions they have formulated as they relate to the search for Zerzura.

Life drawing artists within the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition are expert pratictioners of the figurative arts, able to depict real subjects with swiftness and precision, both in synthesis and in detail.

Their task in the Expedition is to support the Archeology department in the documentation of archeological surveys, and especially in the study of new findings, be they archeological or natural. They cooperate with the Photography team for this endeavor, as well as other members of the Documentation department; while technology has brought a new level of fidelity to the representation of reality, what these artists do is capture the essence of a subject, understand what about it is essential to its depiction on paper and what is simple background noise.

For this reason, their contribution is essential to correctly classify any artifacts, as well as to illustrate life in the base camp. Proper documentation will be of vital importance when it comes to telling the world about the extraordinary discovery of Zerzura.

Daily Tasks

Every morning after breakfast, Life drawing artists meet with the rest of the Archeology department to discuss the day’s business. When necessary, one of the artists may remain in the base camp to help other team members in cataloguing new finds. If this is not the case, both artists will follow the excavation team and document their work. Their task is, in fact, to enrich the travel journal of the expedition with vivid images of life in the camp, when time allows it.
With every new finding, fossil or artifact, the artists are called in to quickly sketch the item as well as its surroundings. The Documentation department then steps in to complete the illustration.

Such images are an essential basis to later produce official illustrations for every find; as such, both the first draft and any later additions must be accompanied by detailed notes and measurements. At the end of the day, the artists must record everything in the travel journal, so that any interesting observations may be preserved for the future.

The Paleontologists of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition are experts in the study of fossils and fossilized traces of biological activity.
Their duty is to support the Archeology and Natural Sciences departments; they cooperate with Biologists and Geologists to research, retrieve, restore and study all traces of past life within the Sahara Desert.
Given their attention to detail they can support their fellow archaeologists in the study of protohistoric inscriptions.
When it comes to the search for mythical Zerzura, Paleontologists in the Expeditions are interested in studying variations in the climate and landscape of the Sahara Desert, as well as the behavior of living organisms during different geological eras, so that they may find the way that once led to the White City.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, Paleontologists discuss the day’s tasks: one of them follows the Archeological team’s excavation efforts, while the other goes searching for traces and detritus of biological origin- perhaps even extraterrestrial- with the Natural Sciences team.
While the Paleontologist working with Archeology helps in the current dig site by assisting with retrieval and cleanup of fossil finds, the one working with Natural Sciences sifts through the sands of the Sahara desert in search of micrometeorites together with their colleagues in Geology and Biology.
If necessary they can support the study and decryption of ancient documents such as papyrus or clay tablets.

Once excavations and surveys are over for the day, the Paleontologists meet again to discuss new information, together with Biologists and Geologists if need be, sharing all new finds and relevant theories, so that they may proceed with in-depth study and cataloguing.

The Paleoethnologists of the Sutton-Gudrian Expeditions are experts in the comparative study of present and past civilizations in all their facets: customs, social systems, economic relationships and religious beliefs, political structures and interactions between a culture and its environment.
This is accomplished both by studying direct sources and by reconstructing a culture’s history from various testimonies; but practical archeological studies are essential as well.

Their duty within the Expedition is to shine light on the civilizations that existed around Zerzura as told in ancient texts, to gauge whether the descendants of those populations are still alive and traceable, and thus contribute to the search for the White City. Due to their cooperation
with Archeologists, Anthropologists and other scholars of the Archeology, History and Literature departments, Ethnologists represent a point of convergence for information, and they will be essential to finally reconstruct the bigger picture of the civilization that flourished
within Zerzura.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, the Archeology department meets to discuss the work ahead and split into different teams. While a Paleoethnologist leaves with the day’s excavation mission, another stays behind to analyze previous findings and any information contained within the Jefferson tablets.

Ethnologists have precious volumes at their disposal, containing the history and culture of local populations, which must be studied in depth to look for similarities between their habits and those reconstructed from the tablets and other findings. Finding what you seek is quite the difficult endeavour, when one does not know where to look. And like any other explorer, Paleoethnologists seek one thing and one thing only: Zerzura.

The Excavation technicians of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition are the chiefs of operations regarding all surveys and excavations; they also function as the Archeologists’ assistants when studying and researching new finds. These experts are the first to handle a new artifact to clean
it for study, and they are tasked with maintaining a coherent catalogue as well.
Their tasks are both physical and intellectual, as they cooperate with Paleontologists, Paleoethnologists and Anthropologists to study ancient civilizations, and to look for clues that lead the Expedition ever closer to lost Zerzura.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, the Archeology department meets to discuss the work ahead. The head of department assigns tasks to its members and splits them into work groups: some depart to survey and excavate any interesting locations, others stay behind to analyze previous findings.

Excavation technicians handle excavation missions or inventory duties at base camp, depending on team needs. Those who work on the field must give quick notice of any new find, intervene to salvage the artifacts and prepare them for further study. They must also update the digsite catalogue. Meanwhile, technician stationed at base camp must assist Archeologists, Paleoethnologists and Paleologists with cleaning finds and fossils, recording any interesting details and theorizing about discovered artifacts.

The Anthropologist of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition is an expert in the social, cultural, artistic and spiritual practices of human civilization, specializing in an outlandish field: the study of human remains and burial artifacts. As detailed in their publications on the matter, they can
deduce much about the beliefs, customs and traditions of a people by looking at their tombs and burial methods.
They work with the Cartography department to define a “model of structural gravity” (a distance system based on the frequency of exchanges between communities) that may aid in locating ancient Zerzura, as well as the Archeology department for the study and analysis of found artifacts.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, the Anthropologist meets with other members of the History and Literature department to discuss the day’s work. After listening to their colleagues’ reports on their current assignments, the Anthropologist must join any outgoing excavations led by the Archeology
department, to assess in person the condition of found artifacts and of the archeological site, be it a tomb, a dwelling or a place of worship.
Depending on the route set for the day, the entire History and Literature department meets either after lunch or before dinner to discuss the day’s results, exchange important information and share theories on new discoveries. Each member reports the hypotheses and conclusions they have formulated as they relate to the search for Zerzura.

Philology is the study of ancient texts to reconstruct their original form through comparative critical analysis of the source materials; through various methods, it seeks to interpret the texts as accurately as possible.
Within the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition, philologists devote most of their time to the study, translation and interpretation of the cuneiform tablets found by Professor Jefferson, as well as decrypting and dating any inscriptions found during archeological excavations.They thus readily
cooperate with Paleocryptologists; however, unlike them, they seek to comprehend the inscribed tablets on a deeper level, by trying to fill in the blanks left by the text itself. By consulting other ancient sources, they delve into the information given by the tablets and search for clues towards Zerzura from a historical and geographical standpoint

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, Philologists meet with other members of the History and Literature department to discuss the day’s work. Each member of the team illustrates their current assignment, and specifies whether they will cooperate with other Departments or handle their work autonomously.
Philologists are a pillar to the whole department, as they represent the meeting point for information shared between different disciplines. More action-oriented Philologists may choose to participate in subexpeditions away from the base camp, as long as they find a good reason for their presence to appease the mission leader.

Depending on the route set for the day, the entire History and Literature department meets either after lunch or before dinner to discuss the day’s results, exchange important information and share theories on new discoveries. Each member reports the hypotheses and conclusions they have formulated as they relate to the search for Zerzura.

Some paleontologists of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition specialize in Paleocryptology, meaning the translation or ancient and unknown tongues, or the interpretation of prehistoric sign system that are believed to represent a form of language. They work to decipher and date the cuneiform tablets found by Professor Jefferson in the archives of Miskatonic University.

During the Expedition, they are also available to study any inscriptions found by archeologists, or anything else that might help reconstruct the history, culture, and location of the mythical city of Zerzura.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, Paleocryptologists meet with other members of the History and Literature department to discuss the day’s work. Each member of the team illustrates their current assignment.
When their support is not required for a subexpedition away from base camp, they devote their time to studying and translating ancient tablets, consulting with other scholars to better comprehend their writings.

Depending on the route set for the day, the entire History and Literature department meets either after lunch or before dinner to discuss the day’s results, exchange important information and share theories on new discoveries. Each member reports the hypotheses and conclusions they have formulated as they relate to the search for Zerzura.

The Historians of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition employ their knowledge of ancient peoples’ texts and cultures to extrapolate useful clues about lost Zerzura. They specialize in the exegesis and interpretation of Erodotus’s body of work, particularly his writings on the Lost army of Cambyses, the Persian soldiers who, according to some sources, actually reached the city of Zerzura. Scholars of ancient history work to study the cuneiform tablets found by Professor Jefferson, and to date any inscriptions found during archeological excavations.
By consulting ancient texts they delve deeper into the information hidden within the tablets, and search for information about the mission’s goals from a historical and geographical standpoint.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, Historians meet with other members of the History and Literature department to discuss the day’s work. Each member of the team illustrates their current assignment, specifying whether they are going to cooperate with other departments or handle their business autonomously.
Depending on the route set for the day, the entire History and Literature department meets either after lunch or before dinner to discuss the day’s results, exchange important information and share theories on new discoveries. Each member reports the hypotheses and conclusions they have formulated as they relate to the search for Zerzura.

The Theologist of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition is a scholar of religious doctrines and deities in all their forms; specifically, they have devoted years of study to ancient civilizations and their rituals of worship. They are also an expert in practices aimed at driving away so-called demonic
or evil presences, whose most complex iterations are rites of exorcism.
Their approach to spiritism is certainly different and more orthodox than that of the Parapsychology department, but dialogue with their more outlandish colleagues is a fine source of interesting discussion topics. The Theologist’s expertise makes them a point of reference for the faithful, and their ordainment as a pastor means they are available to celebrate religious functions and sacraments. The hardships of the Expeditions will be many, and faith will be essential in the search for lost Zerzura.

Daily Tasks

Before breakfast, the Theologist sets some time aside for a morning prayer, and invites others to join them whenever possible. They then spend the morning studying and assisting the History and Literature, Parapsychology and Archeoastronomy departments, discussing their hypotheses about the religious and ritual life of the ancient citizens of Zerzura. They also make some time to listen to the faithful’s confessions and celebrate a short mass for them before dinner is served.

The Biologists of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition study all phenomena related to living organisms and their life cycles.
Their duty within the Expedition is to contribute to the efforts of the Natural Science Department in searching for meteoritic samples, while at the same time studying the flora and fauna of the Sahara desert, with support from both cartographers and experts in ancient history.
In particular, Biologists must track down and record any signs of life, especially all available traces of the lost Jefferson Expedition, as well as much more ancient living beings in fossil form.
Geologists and Paleontologists support them in this endeavor. Biologists also assist Geologists and the Outdooring department in hydrogeological surveys of the territory.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, Biologists meet with other members of the Natural Sciences department to discuss their approach to the survey of the terrain surrounding the base camp (or any subexpeditions, if necessary).
Afterwards, they join the Geobotany and Paleontology experts in order to form teams and scout the nearby territory. The specific duty of anyone with an interest in the lifeforms of the Sahara Desert is to document local flora and fauna, to look for signs of past (fossil) or recent (Expedition) organic activity. Upon their return, Biologists devote their time to analyzing their findings and classifying any organisms they have found in the desert. Furthermore, in case a meteorite or other extraterrestrial residue is found, Biologists are tasked to analyze and eventually date any organic matter contained within.

The Geophysicists of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition are scientists devoted to the study of physical phenomena related to the Earth’s atmosphere, surface and inner core.
Their duty within the Expedition is to contribute to the search for terrestrial or extraterrestrial minerals, with the assistance of other experts in the Natural Sciences department, and to study the phenomena and regulating mechanisms of the Sahara Desert, particularly dune formation
and sand movement. Through the study of meteorology, they can assess weather conditions and inform the Expedition’s choices in travel routes. Furthermore, they help Chemists analyze inorganic matter through radiometric dating.

Daily Tasks

In the morning, Geophysicists evaluate weather conditions and make predictions before planning any daily activities, such as geological surveys.
After breakfast, they meet with the Natural Sciences department and meet with other members of the Natural Sciences department to discuss their approach to the survey of the terrain surrounding the base camp (or any subexpeditions, if necessary). They must coordinate with other departments to form teams to scout the nearby territory, as detailed in the Department protocol.
Their specific task during the Expedition is to assess the physical conditions of the territory, particularly any variations in the local geomagnetic field. Another point of interest is the study of the wind’s influence on desert dunes; this analysis may be performed both during scouting missions and once back at base camp. During the afternoon, Geophysicists must also assist the rest of the department in the study of any interesting finds.

Geologists are experts in Earth sciences, and specifically study the structure and evolution of the Earth’s crust.
Within the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition, their task is to contribute to the search for extraterrestrial mineral formations together with other members of the Natural Sciences Department, and to study the makeup of the Saharan landscape, especially from a geomorphological and petrographical standpoint. They also search for fossils and analyze them with the assistance of Biologists and Paleontologists.
Finally, the Geologists of the Expedition support the Outdooring department in their search for water, a vital resource for the success and survival of the Expedition, by means of hydrogeological surveys.

Daily Tasks

In the morning, Geologists meet with other members of the Natural Sciences department to discuss their approach to the survey of the terrain surrounding the base camp (or any subexpeditions, if necessary). Afterwards, they join the Paleontology and Outdooring teams to split in
groups and scout the nearby territory.

Their specific duty is to perform on-site geomorphological and hydrogeological surveys by gathering terrain samples. In the afternoon, they analyze their findings and meet at the end of the day to discuss their results. Geologists are also the best prospectors in the Department; they are thus tasked with directing their colleagues’ efforts to explore the area, so that no important clues are left uninvestigated.
Together with Biologists and Paleontologists, Geologists also take an interest in fossils, and they are able to contribute to their study by following their colleagues’ directions.

The Mineralogist of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition is a scientist specializing in the study and classification of minerals based on their chemical makeup, crystalline structure and physical features.
Their duty within the Expedition is to study the minerals of the Sahara desert, be they Earthly or extraterrestrial; in particular, they are looking for nesosilicates generated by the impact of meteorites in the desert. Some oral accounts of Zerzura claim that its streets are paved with “fine green glass”, or in other words, meteoric silicate. The Mineralogist also assists their colleagues in Geology with granulometric and petrographic studies of the terrain.
They are also good judges for the value of any found artifacts, and can advise Mission Control on the matter, so that the sale of items unrelated to the Expedition’s goals may net a larger profit.

Daily Tasks

In the morning, meets with other members of the Natural Sciences department to discuss their approach to the survey of the terrain surrounding the base camp (or any subexpeditions, if necessary). Their role in such surveys is to gather any found minerals, especially when located near interesting artifacts.

The Mineralogist then spends the day cataloguing and studying their finds, and assists their colleagues in the analysis of any found meteorites. They share these duties with their Geologist colleagues. When not busy with the specifics of mineralogy, in fact, they mostly work with the Geology team, being a specialized member of it.

instrumentation. Technicians are tasked with maintenance, repair and refinement of the entire Expedition’s gear, as well as maintaining radio contact with vanguard missions, in order to ensure the safety of the whole group.

The role of Technicians is crucial: without them, it would be impossible to make adequate use of the Expedition’s equipment without succumbing to critical failures that would put their usefulness in jeopardy. All scholars of the Expedition are well aware of this, as they make extensive use of the instrumentation at their disposal.

Daily Tasks

In the morning, Technicians perform a routine gear check to assess which instruments require maintenance in every department. Once they have identified the main issues, they form a chain to sort, diagnose and repair each piece of equipment.

When all defective gear has been gathered, a recently conceived standard procedure is enacted to ensure a swift repair. During the established hours the radio technicians will have to put the expedition in radio communication with the General Command in London

Support figures within the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition are soldiers enrolled in the Legion. Their expertise lies in defense tactics and escorting groups through difficult territory, particularly in the desert. Their devotion to duty is absolute and unconditional. They know the survival of this Expedition depends on their ability to safeguard the civilians that constitute its bulk.

Although they are people of action, they also know how to carefully assess a situation before making their move, and they always keep the Legionnaire’s code of honor fresh in their minds. A code they repeat each night, like a mantra.

Daily Tasks

Members of the Legion gather after breakfast for a roll call, and to receive the day’s orders.
Their leader briefs everyone on the current situation and main issues, then assigns tasks to each Legionnaire.
This being mainly an escort and scouting mission, the leader divides people among the Expedition’s various groups, so that they may gather useful information and guarantee the group’s safety.

This data, supported by the leader’s own sources, must be recorded in the mission log. Another daily activity is patrol duty.
After lunch, another briefing is held to share updates on the Expedition’s progres and reassign tasks where needed. The evening roll call and repetition of the code of honor constitute a convivial moment, and a chance to reinforce team spirit. Afterwards, Legionnaires are assigned to guard duty for the night. In case of relocation or subexpeditions, the Legion will enact a travel protocol to safeguard the moving caravan.

Every mission needs guides to guarantee a safe journey and a quick route to the destination: within the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition, Scouts are the ones to fill this role.
Scouts are tasked with keeping the group safe, protecting it from natural dangers, and preparing to face adversities when avoidance proves impossible. Scouts need to determine where, when and how to travel in safety, and they do so through orienteering, weather prediction and resource management.

They are responsible, expert professionals, and the civilians of the Expedition should always follow their directions on where and how to move, but any experienced Scout knows that their wards often put their thirst for discovery before any other concern, becoming a danger for themselves and for the group as a whole.

Daily Tasks

In the morning, Scouts meet with the Expedition Leader to share updates on the day’s route and to assign guides to any planned subexpeditions. Afterwards, they may consult other experts in the Expedition to better prepare for excursions or for the relocation of the base camp.

Scouts have a few fundamental duties to guarantee the group’s survival: they must always know where the North is, without relying on a compass; they must keep track of weather patterns; they must always be aware of who is going where and when on any given day.
At the end of the day, Scouts must gather to discuss any issues that may have arisen, and how to face them going forwards.

Members of the Chemistry team of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition work to support their colleagues in the Medicine department, by supplying them with the pharmaceutical compounds, drugs, and herbs required to treat illnesses or injuries. Their job is to deduce what substance may be appropriate for each diagnosis given by medics and to keep the reagent storage under surveillance, to ensure minimal loss of precious components.
Besides pharmaceutical compounds, Chemists endeavor to support other departments whenever there is need to analyze a sample, to evaluate its internal composition (organic or inorganic) and discover its secrets and connections. The deepest bonds are, after all, a matter of chemistry.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, Chemists meet with their fellow department members to organize the day’s tasks. Afterwards, they take stock of the chemical storage, prepare their tools, and evaluate any requests made by other departments before taking on the day’s duties.
Once the ordinary tasks are settled, they remain available for any requests of chemical analysis from the Natural Sciences department, as well as keeping an eye on other daily activities. For security reasons, both everyday preparations and any experiments are to be carried out within the dedicated field laboratory.

Members of the Infirmary team within the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition work in support to the Field Medicine and Psychiatry teams, by handling the practicalities of treatment and assistance to the ill. They are the wardens and masters of the field hospital, and they monitor the health of other expedition members, as well as perform first aid in case of emergency. They also support the psychiatrist in carrying out tests and routine tasks.

As such, they are both altruistic and efficient, ruthless professionals of action, ready to act even in times of crisis. Members of the Infirmary team follow scouting parties beyond the confines of the base camp, offering first-level medical and psychological support and first aid whenever necessary, even stabilizing gravely injured patients to get them back to camp in time for a lifesaving surgery. The psychophysical health of the Expedition is of utmost importance in pursuit of
lost Zerzura.

Daily Tasks

The members of the Infirmary team meet with the rest of the Medicine and Psychiatry departments right after breakfast, to assess the situation of the field hospital as well as the general health of the Expedition, and establish priorities for the day’s operations. Afterwards, they assist medics and psychiatrist during daily appointments and update patient files, all the while administering necessary drugs on the Psychiatrist’s advice.

Nurses who take part in field missions must accurately stock first aid bags with anything they might require. In extreme environments such as the desert, being prepared is being alive. Saving a life might mean saving the entire Expedition.

Members of the Field Medicine team look after the physical health of the Sutton-Gudrian expedition, especially when it comes to diagnosis, major medical procedures and field surgery.
With the assistance of fellow members of the Medicine department, they will assess the general health of the Expedition and apply preventive measures and tests to avoid viral outbreaks.

In extreme cases, they may petition Mission Control to enact emergency and quarantine procedures to safeguard the rest of the Expedition from a certain threat. Medics are a vital piece of this mission’s puzzle, and they must watch over a crucial step: getting to Zerzura is important, but getting back safe and sound is even more so.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, Medics gather in the field hospital with other members of the Medicine department to assess the patient situation. Each member of the Field Medicine team explains their current cases to their colleagues and assists Nurses in updating the patients’ files with new developments.

Once this first briefing is over, they visit any remaining patients and then patrol the camp to assess the health of the Expeditions; they prescribe drugs whenever necessary, or demand people to report to the field hospital for in-depth analysis. After lunch, Medics gather again to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment given during the morning. They may be asked to support field missions outside the base camp, to watch over their members’ special needs or to guarantee a higher rate of success.

The Psychiatrist of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition takes care of all aspects of their patients’ mental health. Psychiatry is a delicate field of medicine, requiring both medical prowess and empathy, as well as a sure knowledge of the mind: they are a medic for the soul. The extreme environment of the Expedition and the trials its explorers will be subjected to may take a toll on even the most grounded minds.

Thus, the Psychiatrist must never underestimate signs of psychic distress: left untreated, they may have disastrous consequences on the individual and on the group as a whole. For this reason, Mission Control and the entire Medicine Department must be informed of any suspicious symptoms, so that they may react swiftly and treat (or temporarily isolate) potentially dangerous subjects before they hurt themselves or anyone else- or even worse, compromise the search for ancient Zerzura.

Daily Tasks

The Psychiatrist meets with the rest of the Medicine department to assess daily tasks at the beginning of the day, then analyzes troublesome cases and requests any tonics or medications needed to treat their patients. After this first briefing, they remain available to members of the Expedition who request their assistance, or visit subjects deemed unstable by Mission Control or fellow colleagues.

In the afternoon, barring any specific emergencies, the Psychiatrist advances their studies by working with the Parapsychology department, although their feelings on the matter may be ambivalent: they hold some fascination for their practices, sure, but they also know that such parascientific chatter might be a smokescreen for simple parlor tricks.

The Archaeological Cartographers of the Sutton-Gudrian Expeditions specialize in mapping dig sites and ancient places, as well as reconstructing the original layout of archaeological sites.
Their duty is to assist the Archeology department with surveys and excavations by keeping notes about the location of possible finds, and consequently drafting an archaeological map of the territory.
They are also able to deduce the topography of an ancient city based on nothing but vague clues and a few scattered remains: for this reason, their experience could be the determining factor in the search for a city such as Zerzura, whose fate is shrouded in mystery.

Daily Tasks

The first thing an Archaeological Cartographer does in the morning is gather with the rest of the Cartography Department to establish priorities for the day, particularly which maps need to be focused on.
They then leave to join the Archeology department in their survey missions. Archaeological Cartographers must mark every new find on a map; they must thus set up a datum as a reference point and use it to measure the distance from found artifacts.
When needed, Cartographers may assist the Archeology department in the actual excavation, as well as offer their expertise in theorizing about the sites’ functions and structure. Determining which finds and which points of interest are worthy of marking on a general map of the territory
is a matter for discussion with the Cartography department.

The Geobotanists of the Sutton-Gudrian Expeditions are tasked with mapping the flora of the Sahara Desert. They are cartographers specialized in the study and representation of plants, their distribution, and the quality and characteristics of the soil they inhabit.
Their duty is to draft a map of the plant life in the territories crossed by the Expedition, with particular focus on the species encountered, their age and their density. By working with Biologists and Ancient History scholars, they attempt to reconstruct the wider picture that could help the Expedition locate the three green uadi (valleys) described in the legends surrounding the mythical city of Zerzura.

Daily Tasks

The first thing Geobotanists do in the morning is gather with the rest of the Cartography Department to establish priorities for the day, particularly which maps need to be focused on.
They then leave to join the Archeology department in their survey of the territory surrounding the base camp. Geobotanists are tasked with assisting Biologists in particular, and work with them to take note of the distribution of plant life on the territory. They also assist in the analysis
of the soil.
Back in base camp, they mark the plant distribution down on a vegetation map. They might also support colleagues from other Departments in recording the location of interesting areas or items. Determining which finds and which points of interest are worthy of marking on a general map of the territory is a matter for discussion with the Cartography department.

The Geographical Cartographers of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition are experts in surveying and geodetics, working to study the measurement and representation of the Earth in order to map uncharted territory.

Their duty within the Expedition, with the help of the Outdooring and Astronomy departments, is to draft a map of the Sahara Desert, the widest expanse of uncharted land on Earth. They are also tasked with keeping track of the Expedition’s route, as well as any subexpeditions leading away from the main course. Finally, Geographical Cartographers must carefully record the location of artifact findings and other points of interest outside the domain of more specialized colleagues.

Daily Tasks

The first thing Geographical Cartographers do in the morning is talk with the Astronomy department to get updates on the current position of the camp, calculated through nightly measurements.
Afterwards, they meet with the rest of their Department. They discuss the day’s business, particularly which maps need to be focused on, then move on to actual work. They move to observation points in company of the Department’s Illustrators, set up their plane tables and begin charting.

Geographical Cartographers are also tasked with preparing a first draft of the day’s route correction, so that the Expedition stays on track at every leg of the journey. Whenever their help is needed, they may also assist other Departments in marking down the location of findings, artifacts and other points of interest.

The Illustrators of the Sutton-Gudrian Expeditions are experts in technical drawing, particularly when it comes to landscapes and architecture.

Their duty within the Expedition is to aid their fellow Cartographers in documenting the journey through the Sahara Desert, by producing panoramic sketches of the landscape that complete their mapwork. Moreover, Illustrators assist Geographical Cartographers in mapping
and tracking the route, and the History and Literature department in visually representing the architecture of Zerzura, or what little the Expedition may glean about its ancient glory.

Daily Tasks

The first thing Illustrators do in the morning is gather with the rest of the Cartography Department to establish priorities for the day, particularly which maps need to be focused on.
When this meeting is over, Illustrators prepare their equipment and help Geographical Cartographers set up the tools they need for mapmaking.

They then follow the Cartographers to whatever sites need to be mapped and illustrated. Their help is essential to accurately gauge distance; once this is done, they can begin sketching the landscapes for future illustrations.
Illustrator can also come in to assist the History and Literature department with technical drawings of architecture.

The Actor of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition is an expert practitioner of the dramatic arts; through their movements and words, they are able to convey the stories and feelings that they witness on this journey. Their duty within the Expedition is to be the face and narrating voice of the documentary produced by the Royal Geographical Society: “In search of legendary Zerzura”.

That of the actor is a job unlike any other: their very body and voice act as a vessel to the world for the marvels and struggles of the search for Zerzura, and this entails a certain responsibility, as well as the unavoidable duty to live every events with an open heart. This is the only way to be able to burn the strength and emotion of this journey, a once-in-a-lifetime experience at its very core, onto the film. As they understand the unique, specific character of these conditions and learn about every aspect of this search in the Sahara desert, they know the only way to
recount this Expedition and its events is to experience them in person, digging their hands into the sand of excavations, mapping out the caravan’s route, training with the Legionnaires: they must always be first in line, their body and mind in complete service to the quest for Zerzura
and the public cheering for it.

Daily Tasks

In the morning, the Actor follows a variety of disciplines to awaken their body and mind. They may find a place within the Legion’s daily training sessions, or meditate with the Parapsychology department, or convince someone else from the Documentation crew to practice with them.
After breakfast, the Actor joins the general meeting of the crew to discuss the day’s shooting schedule. As the crew readies the props and tools for use, the Actor prepares their own: their voice, through diction and vocal exercises, their memory, through study of the screenplay, and their communication skills as a whole.

The Actor is more than a mere reporter, they are a protagonist among the protagonists of the Expedition, and it is therefore vital that they experience caravan life to the fullest, so that they are able to capture it on film. During shooting, the Actor brings life to the script prepared by
the screenwriter by following the Director’s guidance, and remains available to shoot at any time.
When otherwise unoccupied, they can devote their time to the search for Zerzura, by talking to the rest of the Expedition and finding the best way to tell this adventurous tale. Perhaps they will even be the first to cross the gates of the mythical White City.

Just like any other cinematographic product, the creation of a documentary calls for the unifying vision of a Director. They are tasked with bringing the film to life, both from a technical perspective and from an artistic one, and they are often the mediator between aesthetic needs
and financial restraints dictated by the production. The Director of the Documentation Department of the Royal Geographical Society drafts the day’s storyboard, determining how each scene is shot and what each frame should contain, then moves on to orchestrating the actors’ efforts, giving them all the guidance they need to perform.
The Director works in synergy with their Assistant and closest collaborator, who handles the logistical planning of shootings and the organization of the set, giving a physical body to the Director’s vision. The Assistant Director must study the storyboard, follow each phase of the preliminary work (from reading the script to supervising the crew, from preparing the actors to surveying the sets). They also function as the production’s “alarm”: they keep the time and make sure that each day of shooting goes exactly as planned. The Director and their Assistant are both set on ensuring this documentary shows the world the extraordinary adventure that is the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition.

Daily Tasks

At the start of the day, the Assistant Director summons the entire crew for a short briefing, detailing what scenes need to be shot before nightfall. Of course, the timeline of a documentary wishing to follow the Expedition in real time cannot be anything but flexible, but this requires a strong organization: if something unexpected happens, the entire machine must be ready to start documenting it in mere seconds.
If everything goes as planned, the Director and their help can then move on to drafting the production schedule: scenes, times, locations, props and other resources must be carefully listed.
Afterwards, the Director begins creating the storyboard, a proper graphic representation of the shooting angles in chronological order.
When the time for shooting finally comes, the Direction works to orchestrate the crew’s efforts, providing a constant flux of instructions about the framing of each scene, the lights and the sounds, and of course the performance of the speaker as well as any other members of the Expedition involved in shooting.

The Screenwriter of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition is the mind behind the cinematographic documentary financed by the Royal Geographical Society. They are born from cinema, yes, but their curiosity has flourished into a dedication towards truth: they aim to produce a most objective account on this dangerous, controversial mission.
The Screenwriter is also one who tells stories through cinema, however, so the choice of how to frame the Expedition’s tale is a crucial one. They are a great admirer of adventure, and they wish to be the first to document the discovery of mythical Zerzura; but they know that they did
not set out for the desert to write a romantic flick. They must describe what happens in loving, truthful detail, even if it leads them to clash against the Expedition’s financers.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, the Screenwriter of the documentary holds a meeting with the rest of the crew to plan the day’s shooting schedule. They must work closely with the Director to decide which scenes deserve shooting, and they are ready to coach the Speaker on their lines and delivery. During the shooting, they must remain on set to quickly alter the screenplay whenever need be.
When the cameras are off, they spend their time reviewing the narrative sequence of the scenes and assess the state of the documentary, in order to gauge whether more scenes are necessary to tell the story as accurately as possible. Some tales are worth telling, and the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition will certainly be one of them.

The Consultant is tasked with smoothing over every imperfection in the complex mosaic of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition. They know the ins and outs of the caravan’s structure, and this allows them to ensure demand and offer of knowledge and services between its various Departments meet in the middle. The Consultant ensures each operative team possesses the right equipment and human resources to work. They step in to suggest transfers and cooperations between Departments. They have ears and eyes in every corner of the camp. This means they know exactly where to act in times of crisis.

The Consultant acts as a bloodhound for the Royal Geographical Society, sniffing out lacking performances and ineptitude within its organization. They verify that each member of the Expedition works towards the common good, gather information and ensure that each professional profile is assigned a fitting task. Human resources are like a tree: one needs to nurture the fruitful branches and cut off the rotten bits.

Daily Tasks

The Consultant’s first task after breakfast is to join a general meeting, listening for problems that need addressing. Afterwards, they compile a list of the most urgent issues and offer the head of each Department their assistance and expertise in troubleshooting or conflict resolution.
The Consultant’s approach should be free of any prejudice towards their coworkers.

When their vision of the general situation is clear, the problem solving phase begins: they suggest new approaches to the heads of department.
During the afternoon, the Consultant compiles a report and singles out Departments or Institution that merit further investigations and in-depth Audits.

The Expedition Leader is tasked with guiding the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition towards its final destination. To accomplish this feat, they must make bold choices and safeguard the complex array of Institutions that make up the caravan. Their duty is not limited to monitoring supplies and equipment: they must also evaluate human resources and chart the course of the journey.

The Expedition Leader is the main field representative of the Royal Geographical Society. They thus have the honor (and burden) to keep the Society updated on the advancement of the mission.
They are assisted by Mission Control in doing so: an eclectic team of experts, standing by the Leader’s side in their difficult task. Knowledge is power.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, the Expedition Leader calls for a General Meeting with a representative from each Department of the Expedition. They chair the meeting with the support of their Secretary, as well as the other members of Mission Control if need be.

For the rest of the day, the Leader is tasked with supervision and coordination. After the General Meeting, they consort with Mission Control for an operative briefing: they identify urgent matters and decide how to act on them.

This accomplishes several goals: evaluating whether all members of the Expedition are working towards the common good; deciding how to employ available resources, including time; keeping track of the morale and the social dynamics of Expedition members, so that each decision is made swiftly and for the benefit of the mission. The duties of the Expedition Leader go from accurately reporting on its advancement and discoveries, to periodically meeting with other pillars of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition. No detail can be left unexamined.

The Secretary of Embassy is the chief diplomatic figure of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition, whose political finesse safeguards the mission’s health. Their duty is to mediate relationships with local tribes and representatives of foreign nations that the Expedition may encounter on its journey. They are also the official mouthpiece of the Expedition, as they know and understand most European languages.

They are also a messenger and a confidant, gathering letters from the rest of the world and delivering them to their recipients within the Expedition. They assist and occasionally replace the Secretary in receiving and transmitting radio reports to and from . A good guide can find an oasis
in the desert, but it’s up to the diplomat to ensure they are welcome to drink its waters.

Daily Tasks

In the morning, the expert in International Relations sits in the General Meeting and updates Mission Control on the diplomatic status of the mission, as well as any problems tied to the current territory.

They have a say in choosing the best route on the way to Zerzura, as they are well-versed on the political chessboard of the region. For the rest of the day, they study their next move and write letters to regional political leaders to secure safe passage for the Expedition and avoid trouble
with local tribes. Must be present during daily radio communications with London Command in case there are problems related to both local and international geopolitics. In the evening, they consult once more with the rest of Mission Control to make executive decisions about the mission.

The Personal Secretary supports the Expedition Leader in their delicate quest to coordinate the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition. They also keep track of the logs redacted by other Departments for the benefit of Mission Control. They take scrupulous notes about the discoveries and knowledge
unearthed by the Expedition to update the Records of the Royal Geographical Society.

Their goal is to know exactly where the missing piece of the mosaic might be hiding at any given time.
The Personal Secretary also has the vital duty to transcribe and safeguard all incoming and outgoing transmissions. They handle the mission’s radio, tuned to the short-range channel of the support caravan and the long-range channel of the French colony. There are two kinds of people in this world: the successful ones, and those who don’t have a good secretary yet.

Daily Tasks

The Secretary’s first activity in the morning is gathering mission logs from the other Departments.
They then catalogue the documents redacted by other members of the Expedition within the records of the Royal Geographical Society. Afterwards, they sit in the General Meeting of Department representatives, chaired by the Expedition Leader.

The rest of the day is spent aiding the Expedition Leader in the many tasks under their supervision, filtering the requests from other Departments, handling the archives of the Society, and already knowing the answers to tricky questions.

The Head of Internal Security (H.I.S.) of the Royal Geographical Society is tasked with monitoring the people and environment of the Expedition, controls and inspections, surveys and interrogations whenever necessary. They must then study gathered intel to formulate an action plan that ensures the individual protection of important figures within the Society, as well as the safety of civilian members of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition.

They are also a skilled consultant, tactician and investigator, with the authority to withhold items or resources as evidence in the course of their work.
Their most vital duty is to gather security reports from the Legion’s Support unit: the Head of Security must analyse the accounts and complaints about security breaches or theft made by civilian members of the Expedition, and personally solve disputes.

The Head of Internal Security is under the direct authority of Mission Control, and they must constantly coordinate with its members as well as offer their expertise.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, the Head of Internal Security consults with Mission Control to learn more about the current situation.
Immediately after, they must find the head of the Legion’s Support Unit to gather security breach reports for future analysis.

The Head of Internal Security must take part in a General meeting chaired by the Expedition Leader, moderated by their Secretary and the rest of Mission Control, and attended by representatives of every Department of the Expedition.

For the rest of the day, the Head of Internal Security will attend to their personal tasks, devoting their time to the individual and collective security of the Expedition and interfacing with the head of each Department to offer their professional expertise.

The Clairvoyant of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition is a parapsychology expert researching the possibility of extra-sensory perception of objects, places and events, things that are invisible, hidden or distant in space and time.

Their task is to cooperate with the parapsychologists in the team to point other experts in the Expedition (such as archeologists, philologists and guides) in the right direction. They direct their efforts through divination of cards. For instance, the clairvoyant might perceive images that will tell them where to set up a dig site, or where to direct a subexpedition to find proof of the Jefferson caravan, or even a trace of ancient Zerzura.

Daily Tasks

The first task of the Clairvoyant each morning is to take note of the night’s dreams in their journal. Morning meditation will help translate dream images into meaningful information. Any interpretation must be noted down as well. Afterwards, a short training session with Zener cards should always follow. This helps the Clairvoyant focus, so that any following divination becomes clearer and more easily understandable.
The Zener card test may also be employed to evaluate the clairvoyance and/or telepathy potential of other Expedition members.

After training and depending on the day’s route and schedule, the Clairvoyant devotes their morning or afternoon dowsing in search of the Jefferson expedition, either with a pendulum on local maps or outside, with a dowsing rod. Upon request by other members of the expeditions,
they might also analyze artifacts or other objects through psychometry or a cristalloscopy mirror.
After dinner there will be a mediumistic session in which all the members of the Parapsychology department (mesmerists, hypnotists, telepaths, clairvoyants, astrologers and spiritists) usually participate. The expert of Spiritism acts as a master of ceremonies by setting up a special
space and by reminding all the various steps of the session. The other colleagues will offer their expertise in the attempt of a contact with what is hidden beyond the veil.

A Hypnotist is, before everything else, a scientists. Their studies have brought them to see beyond the naivety of stage mesmerism, and they are well aware that hypnosis is, at its roots, a psychosomatic phenomenon based on suggestion.
Within the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition, the Hypnotist may use their skills to treat patients affected by grave physical or psychical symptoms, even when doctors and psychiatrists have given up on them. There is more: hypnosis may convince someone to reveal their deepest secrets,
rekindle their buried memories, open the doors to their subconscious, alter their behavior, or become malleable to others’ will.
Only the bravest (and most unhinged) Hypnotists dare go beyond, experimenting with journeys through the astral plane or trying to master oneiromancy, the art of directing one’s dreams.

Daily Tasks

Being well aware of the incredible power of suggestion on the human mind and the real world, every respectable Hypnotists begins their day by repeating their mantra three times. Each has their own version of the phrase, but the most popular version simply recites: “Day by day, in
every way, I’m getting better and better.” According to the principle of the Dominant Effect, the same mantra should be repeated whenever it feels relevant, at least ten to twenty times each day.
Once energized by the mantra, the Hypnotist should devote their morning to perfecting their technique by operating self-hypnosis or applying hypnagogic exercises to their colleagues. They may draw from their repertoire, or search for new material on a reference text. The Hypnotist
regularly takes appointments, so they should always publicize the techniques they have mastered and the therapeutic results they can achieve. During the day, they may hold hypnotic session on request, to alleviate physical, psychical or psychosomatic symptoms.

The Hypnotis also evaluates other Expedition members on the Trance Scale, trying to pinpoint the most susceptible hypnotic subjects for in-depth psychic exploration and astral plane journeys.
The subjects are tested with simple hypnosis exercises and their reactions are accurately recorded and catalogued. The Hypnotist must always be available to the colleagues of The W. Isynwill Foundation, to handle emergencies or difficult cases: where all other methods fail, a deep hypnotic induction will certainly take effect.

At sunset, when other members of the Expedition are enveloped by sleepy tranquillity, the Hypnotist may take on their more outlandish experiments. Away from prying eyes, they can try to make contact with otherworldly beings, with the ancient past, and with the deepest, most inaccessible depths of the human psyche, the dark reaches where nightmares sleep. This is a dangerous path, but one that promises rewards beyond imagination.
After dinner there will be a mediumistic session in which all the members of the Parapsychology department (mesmerists, hypnotists, telepaths, clairvoyants, astrologers and spiritists) usually participate. The expert of Spiritism acts as a master of ceremonies by setting up a special
space and by reminding all the various steps of the session. The other colleagues will offer their expertise in the attempt of a contact with what is hidden beyond the veil.

The Mesmerist is an individual of many talents. Years of study and practice have gifted them with the ability to find and easily manipulate the universal vital fluid that permeates all elemental components of our universe, and thus all living beings.

Within the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition, the Mesmerist employs their skills to heal the afflictions of the body, mind and spirit of their fellow adventurers, venturing where official medicine dares not reach. The Mesmerist normally operates upon request by the patient, but part
of their humanitarian endeavor is to actively look for signs of magnetic weakness in the people surrounding them. They draw from a variety of techniques to remove these afflictions, from simple twin magnets to the laying of hands to vibrational therapy, for which they may benefit from the aid of their Hypnotist colleague.

Their ability to find even the weakest traces of Lebensmagnetismus in artifacts or in the very ground make them a precious asset: together with the Clairvoyant and other parapsychologists of The W. Isynwill Foundation, they will steer the search for the lost city of Zerzura and for the Jefferson expedition in the right direction.

Daily Tasks

Each morning the Mesmerist spends some time exercising to perfect the most useful, most complex technique passed onto them by the founder of the discipline, Mesmer himself: the removal of Obstructions. Once this is done, the Mesmerist proceeds to magnetize water through the Baquet ritual, then devotes their time to diagnosis and treatment.

The Mesmerist usually sorts their appointments according to patient requests, to devote enough time to each of them. Mesmeric applications are useful not only to heal bodily maladies and afflictions of the soul (tremors, convulsions, belly aches, insomnia, hysteria, paralisis, catatonia, melancholy, and many others), but also to alleviate pain, favor restful sleep and improve physical performance. They strengthen focus and aid with clarity of mind.

For the most complex cases, the Mesmerist may request assistance from the Hypnotist, when the patient requires a deeper state of trance.
In the afternoon, when the vital fluid can finally flow without obstructions, the Mesmerist consorts with the Clairvoyant and works with the diapason or the dowsing magnets in order to find magnetic traces of mythical Zerzura, or the more recent fluid trails left by the lost Jefferson
expedition.
After dinner there will be a mediumistic session in which all the members of the Parapsychology department (mesmerists, hypnotists, telepaths, clairvoyants, astrologers and spiritists) usually participate. The expert of Spiritism acts as a master of ceremonies by setting up a special space and by reminding all the various steps of the session. The other colleagues will offer their expertise in the attempt of a contact with what is hidden beyond the veil.

Spiritists set themselves apart for their innate connection with the immaterial, and are capable of crossing the threshold of physical reality. Although some orthodox scientists believe them to be charlatans, they are meticulous scholars and tireless investigators.

Within the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition, they put their keen sixth sense and ability to contact the spirits of the deceased in service of the search for Zerzura. They also possess a strong capacity for empathy with living souls, with whom they often talk about their departed friends or family members. The Spiritists selected for this Expedition follow strict rules and intense training, such as deep meditation, to purify their perceptions and empty their minds, so that they may welcome whatever comes from “beyond the veil”. Although their discipline is strict, they may run the risk of going well past the limits of their earthly existence, and to walk the line
separating life from death.

Daily Tasks

The Spiritists rise at dawn to practice deep meditation after a glass of fresh water to awaken their bodies. After breakfast, they meet with the parapsychology department to coordinate daily tasks. In the morning they may devote their time to the study and interpretation of the book of spirits, or begin interviewing fellow Expedition members about their dearly departed: family members, friends, or individuals perished in violent circumstances, whose souls might be looking for appeasement, or for contact with the world of the living.

After dinner there will be a mediumistic session in which all the members of the Parapsychology department (mesmerists, hypnotists, telepaths, clairvoyants, astrologers and spiritists) usually participate. The expert of Spiritism acts as a master of ceremonies by setting up a special space and by reminding all the various steps of the session. The other colleagues will offer their expertise in the attempt of a contact with what is hidden beyond the veil.

The Telepath of the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition is an expert in the transmission of thought: they are able to communicate through the mind, without employing any other sense or tool.

They follow an ancient Indian school of thought, according to which communication happens through an immense networks, each person a knot in its tapestry; this net envelopes the universe, everything is connected to everything else, and the Telepath knows how to tap into this
connection. Like other disciplines in the Parapsychology department of The W. Isynwill Foundation, Telepathy is a practice on the border between matter and spirit; for this reason, some skeptics of Miskatonic University regard it with suspicion.

But the Telepath has experienced their own potential, and they believe in their ability to understand and interpret the deep thoughts of those they interact with, discovering aspects of the subject they themselves might be unaware of. Within the great collective mind the most important secrets lie hidden, and Zerzura may well be one of them.

Daily Tasks

After breakfast, the Telepath begins the workday with personal exercises of sensory cleansing: deep breathing, meditation, focalized listening. An isolated, pure environment such as the desert should make such practices even more effective. Afterwards, the Telepath may consult with the head of Parapsychology to be assigned a partner for extrasensory experimentation: breath synchronization, inner focus, visualization and finally the transmission of signs, emotions, and complex messages.

In the afternoon, or whenever necessary, the Telepath puts their abilities at the Expedition’s disposal: they might try to assist psychologically or emotionally unstable subjects, by divining the deep feelings broadcast by their unconscious minds, or work to uncover the information kept
secret by dissident members of the Expedition.

After dinner there will be a mediumistic session in which all the members of the Parapsychology department (mesmerists, hypnotists, telepaths, clairvoyants, astrologers and spiritists) usually participate. The expert of Spiritism acts as a master of ceremonies by setting up a special space and by reminding all the various steps of the session. The other colleagues will offer their expertise in the attempt of a contact with what is hidden beyond the veil.

Archeoastronomy is the study of astronomical knowledge possessed by ancient civilizations, and of its ties to society, religion and rituals.
Within the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition, Archeoastronomers cooperate with the Archeology, Anthropology and Theology departments. Through direct observation of the night sky and the study of astral maps, they reconstruct the configuration of stars in past eras of history, looking
for alignments and conjunctions that might be connected to relevant astronomical phenomena (meteor falls, comets, supernovae, and so on). Through Ephemerides tables they search for significant data that might shine light on the mysteries behind Zerzura and its exact location.

Daily Tasks

In the morning, Archeoastronomers meet with other members of the Astronomy department to discuss tasks for the day. The head of department confers with the heads of Archeology, Anthropology and Theology, then assigns some colleagues to aid other departments and others to work autonomously. Afterwards, every member of the team illustrates their current projects to the rest.

Depending on the route for the day, all members of the Astronomy department meet either after lunch or before dinner to discuss the results of their studies. Each member reports the hypotheses and conclusions they have formulated as they relate to the search for Zerzura.

Astrometry experts analyze the measurement, positioning, distance and movement of stars and other celestial bodies.

Within the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition, they work with Archeoastronomers and the Archeology department. They study star maps or any ancient stone carvings they might come across to calculate the position of stars during a particular astronomical phenomenon (such as an eclipse, comet, meteor fall and so on). This helps them look for alignments or astral conjunctions that might be related to it. With a sextant, an Ephemerides table and a watch, they are able to accurately
assess their position in the desert. Their measurements might reveal significant data about the location of ancient Zerzura.

Daily Tasks

In the morning, Astrometry experts meet with other members of the Astronomy department to discuss tasks for the day. The head of department confers with the head of Archeology, then assigns some colleagues to aid other scholars and others to work autonomously. Afterwards, every member of the team illustrates their current projects to the rest.

Depending on the route for the day, all members of the Astronomy department meet either after lunch or before dinner to discuss the results of their studies. Each member reports the hypotheses and conclusions they have formulated as they relate to the search for Zerzura.

Radio astronomers study celestial phenomena through the measurement of radio waves emitted by physical processes in outer space.

Within the Sutton-Gudrian Expedition, they employ a coherer to pick up variations in the electromagnetic field, or gravitational waves caused by significant cosmic events, such as supernovae or the formation of wormholes.

Daily Tasks

In the morning, Radio astronomers meet with other members of the Astronomy department to discuss tasks for the day. The head of department confers with the head of Natural Sciences, then assigns some colleagues to aid other departments and others to work autonomously.
Afterwards, every member of the team illustrates their current projects to the rest.

Depending on the route for the day, all members of the Astronomy department meet either after lunch or before dinner to discuss the results of their studies. Each member reports the hypotheses and conclusions they have formulated as they relate to the search for Zerzura.

The Astrologist of The W. Isynwill Foundation holds deep knowledge of the heavens and the mysteries hidden in the void between the stars. They are the heir to a millennia-old complex of
beliefs and traditions, allowing them to comprehend how the positions and movements of celestial bodies can influence on human affairs both collective and personal.

They leave the cold, aseptic study of astronomical charts to their “scientist” colleagues: their goal is not to catalogue every star or planet in the sky, but to read the messages sent by the stars and with their help to predict the future.
By compiling star charts and daily horoscopes, they help each Department orient their research in the right direction, foreseeing dangers to the mission and ways to circumvent them. Even
individuals may draw a great benefit from consulting the ancient lore of astrology: Islamic and Babylonian sapience might tell one whether the time is right to finally set out to do what they have always wanted, or how to improve their physical and mental health through the appropriate diet. The discovery of lost Zerzura is written in the stars.

Daily Tasks

In the morning, after breakfast, the Astrologist redacts a general horoscope for each sign about the coming day, and makes it public so that all members of the Expedition may consult it at their need.

Afterwards, they draft a star chart to know whether the skies are favorable towards a certain undertaking, eventually advising the responsible parties on how to prevent misfortune. In the afternoon, they devote their time to long-term research. Knowing that the Expedition, like any other corporeal and incorporeal entity, is influenced by the stars, the Astrologist can deduce its universal birth chart: by determining the layout of the stars at the “birth” of each group or department and the planetary influences on its existence, they can accurately predict the immediate future of the Expedition, and perhaps even change its course.
After dinner there will be a mediumistic session in which all the members of the Parapsychology department (mesmerists, hypnotists, telepaths, clairvoyants, astrologers and spiritists) usually participate. The expert of Spiritism acts as a master of ceremonies by setting up a special space and by reminding all the various steps of the session. The other colleagues will offer their expertise in the attempt of a contact with what is hidden beyond the veil.