Delta Green

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•Jan 2026

In the familiar streets of modern Earth, a clandestine agency silently hunts the thin places where cosmic horrors seep into reality, knowing that every truth uncovered only deepens the threat; the world is a battlefield of paranoia, where ordinary governments and secret cults blur into one another and the line between sanity and madness is razor-thin. Agents, assets, and expendable personnel fight not for glory, but for survival, knowing that each containment risk may invite a far greater, unknowable menace lurking just beyond the veil of the known world.

World Overview

The world appears to be the modern Earth: low magic, high technology, recognizable governments and institutions. Beneath the surface, however, lies a hidden reality shaped by cosmic entities, forbidden knowledge, and unnatural phenomena. A covert organization operates in the shadows to investigate, contain, and erase evidence of these threats. The goal is not victory, but damage control. The truth exists, and it is hostile to human understanding.

Geography & Nations

There are no fantastical kingdoms — only real-world nations and locations with dark histories: Remote rural towns hiding decades-old incidents Abandoned military bases and research facilities Isolated wilderness areas where reality behaves incorrectly Urban centers where cult activity blends into anonymity Certain locations are “thin”, where unnatural influence bleeds into the world. These sites recur across decades under different names and jurisdictions.

Races & Cultures

Humanity is largely unaware and divided by politics, culture, and bureaucracy. Non-human intelligences exist but do not think in human terms. They are: Ancient Indifferent or hostile Incomprehensible Cults and secret societies form around fragments of truth, often misunderstanding what they worship. Exposure creates paranoia, obsession, or fanatic devotion.

Current Conflicts

Rising extremist groups unknowingly influenced by unnatural forces Government agencies covering up incidents they barely understand Internal conflict within the covert organization over ethics and protocol A recent surge in unexplained disappearances, artifacts, and altered individuals The greatest threat is not invasion, but escalation — each containment risks attracting worse attention.

Magic & Religion

Magic exists but is dangerous, corruptive, and poorly understood. It is accessed through: Forbidden texts Rituals Artifacts Contact with non-human intelligences Using magic damages the mind and leaves traces. Religion often masks or misinterprets cosmic entities as gods, angels, or demons. Faith offers no protection — only belief.

Planar Influences

Other realities exist alongside and beneath the material world. They intersect through: Gateways Dream states Contaminated locations Certain artifacts or frequencies These planes do not follow human logic or morality. Prolonged exposure alters perception, memory, and identity.

Historical Ages

History is layered with suppressed incidents: Ancient civilizations that vanished after contact Occult experimentation during major wars Cold War programs that uncovered too much Previous iterations of the covert organization, all of which failed Ruins, sealed files, and corrupted bloodlines remain as evidence.

Economy & Trade

Normal global economies function as expected. Hidden beneath them: Black-budget funding Illegal artifact trafficking Front companies laundering unnatural materials Academic and corporate research unknowingly advancing forbidden knowledge Some things are priceless because they should not exist.

Law & Society

Law enforcement and courts operate normally — and are routinely bypassed or manipulated. Those who confront the unnatural are: Disavowed Compartmentalized Erased if necessary There are no adventurers — only agents, assets, and expendable personnel. Survival often means silence.

Monsters & Villains

Non-human intelligences that predate Earth Cult networks seeking transcendence or annihilation Humans altered by exposure to the unnatural Artifacts that warp reality simply by existing The true enemy is knowledge — every truth uncovered makes the next mission worse.

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In 2025, the ancient Greek pantheon and its monstrous legends lie hidden beneath the veneer of modernity. Their gods secretly grant chosen humans powers to create heroes who will fight for them: the Olympian coalition and the The Watchers of Olympus clash for world domination. Humans, merging with advanced technologies, while clandestine militias wage a brutal, covert war across continents. Amidst this chaos, the League of the Styx seeks to destroy the gods to preserve humanity's freedom. The Children of Echidna unleash legendary beasts and attempt to free Echidna, the mother of monsters, imprisoned in Mount Etna. Governments strive to conceal the divine conflict that threatens to shatter humanity's fragile liberty.

US College/University

At Dawson College, a sprawling Washington State campus where generative AI and smartphones buzz as loudly as the rival cheers of Excelsior and Lariat, students juggle academics, Greek life, and clandestine societies amid a vibrant tapestry of cultures and clandestine late-night experiments. The campus pulses with modern ambition, secret rivalries, and a relentless blend of youthful rebellion and disciplined governance, making every hallway a stage for ambition, intrigue, and the relentless pursuit of tomorrow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Delta Green?

What is Spindle?

Spindle is an interactive reading app where you become the main character in richly crafted story worlds. Think of it like stepping inside your favorite book—you make choices, shape relationships, and discover how the story unfolds around you. If you love series like Fourth Wing or A Court of Thorns and Roses, Spindle lets you live inside worlds with that same depth and drama.

How do I start a story in Delta Green?

Tap "Create Story" and create your character—give them a name, a look, and a backstory. From there, the story opens around you and you guide it by choosing what your character says and does. There's no wrong way to read; every choice leads somewhere interesting, and the narrative adapts to you.

Can I write my own fiction?

Absolutely. Spindle gives storytellers the tools to build and publish their own worlds—craft the lore, the characters, the conflicts, and the magic. Once you publish, other readers can discover and experience your story. It's a beautiful way to share the worlds living in your imagination.

Is Spindle a game?

Spindle is more of an interactive reading experience than a traditional game. There are no scores to chase or levels to grind. The focus is on story, character, and the choices you make. Think of it as a novel where you're the protagonist—the pleasure is in the narrative, not the mechanics.

Can I read with friends?

Yes! You can invite friends into the same story. Each person plays their own character, and the narrative weaves everyone's choices together. It's like a book club where you're all inside the book at the same time—perfect for friends who love the same kinds of stories.