Lava Society

The Lava Society is a secret society and doomsday cult led by Doctor Volcano. They have existed since ancient times, with their earliest known activity being the forced eruption of Mount Vesuvius, burying the city of Pompeii in lava and ash. They believe that such an eruption will happen again on a much grander scale after the world has been plunged into chaos, and are intent on bringing about that eruption by causing as much destruction as possible. They have funded and orchestrated several large-scale, world changing events throughout history such as the crash of the Hindenberg and the development of the atomic bomb. Xerek Newton is not a member of the cult but is an ally of theirs who has provided them assistance extensively in the past.