| LPA 00 ///////////////////////////

| STATUS: SAFE

| DESCRIPTION:

LPA-00 “Woodsmiths” are a sentient creature that was originally discovered in the Hoia-Baciu Forest in Romania after strange string of disappearances, Task force MTE-5e “Hand of smoke” was dispatched to investigate. During their initial investigation they uncovered a strange rumor and mythos that was present in the village [REDACTED]. At which point, MTE-5e sent in an investigative element to probe the nearby forest and soon after discovered a variety of living trees, which attempted to surround and abduct various members of MTE-5e, and successfully arrested and removed several agents, of whom, 1 is still missing. MTE-5e then proceeded to investigate the last location pinged by their transponders, revealing a large colony of instances of LPA-00. Many of which were tending to various victims who were seemingly being bio-converted into living trees. At this point MTE-5e began containment procedures, successfully recovering the majority of LPA-00 instances. After much effort, all detected instances of LPA-00 were either removed and brought into CE custody, or terminated by chemical defoliant agents.

Currently, 78 instances of LPA-00 are contained at site-03. Additionally, multiple partially converted instances of victims of LPA-00 were recovered.

Research is on going as to the genetic make-up of LPA-00 instances, however cursory genetic testing reveals the “Woodsmiths” are related to Salix alba, or willow trees.

Research is on-going.