The Mothman is an anomalous entity of unknown origin. His time spent on Earth is likewise uncertain, with the first confirmed PILT sighting occurring shortly after the 1967 collapse of the Silver Bridge.
Despite his popularity, the Mothman is notoriously difficult to track. Sightings appear to be voluntary on the part of the entity. What is known is that he favors West Virginia, and recent information has led to a theory suggesting this preference is due to the Mothman’s ability to communicate through radio waves—though not entirely by choice—making West Virginia an ideal location due to its numerous National Radio Quiet Zones. Decades of PILT-led attempts to locate the Mothman have been unsuccessful, leading the organization to believe that the entity is not entirely singularly dimensional.
His only known capture was carried out by an unidentified cultist group attempting to use the Mothman as a vessel for their demon of worship. The possession was incomplete and resulted in the deaths of several cultists, as well as the destruction of an abandoned building and a portion of the surrounding forest. No cultists were found alive for questioning.
During his captivity, the Mothman somehow intercepted PILT communications and transmitted a distress call. Investigation revealed that Senior Investigator Jayce Talis had a near encounter with the Mothman as a teenager, as the cryptic message referenced methods Talis had previously used in attempts to locate the entity.
These methods are based on a theory that the Mothman possesses a degree of precognition while distinctly lacking clairvoyance, making it difficult for him to contextualize visions of the future within the present.
Agent Talis was dispatched alone and, using similar methods, was able to locate the entity and neutralize the possession.
It is Agent Talis’ opinion that the Mothman is exceptionally amiable, and that his presence on Earth is motivated by appreciation and solitude.
Agent Talis refuses to pursue the entity further and maintains that the Mothman’s containment is unnecessary.