Cryptics are one of the Factions in Demon: The Fallen. Fallen who are Cryptics spend their time unraveling and examining God's creations to see if there are any answers they can use to their advantage. Some instead use the information to look for answers as to exactly how powerful The Creator really is.
The Cryptics have used their time in Hell to think. They feel that if The Creator is omniscient , then his creations would be as perfect as reality would allow, and since Lucifer was The Creator highest angel, then his rebellion was a part of The Creators plan. They gather knowledge to determine what is really going on and what they should do next. They dislike the Luciferans and the Faustians, approve of the Reconcilers asking questions (just not enough), and dislike Raveners destructive tendencies.
Goals
The Cryptics have the most vague goals of the Fallen, which serves as both an advantage and a disadvantage. While they do not have the restraining philosophies and goals that hold back the Faustians and Luciferians, it also makes them extremely disorganized as a group and limits their overall effectiveness.
Cryptics seek information on the nature of existence for a variety of purposes. Some actively work towards analyzing and picking apart what went wrong and wish to be restored to their former power. Others may want the knowledge to challenge The Creator, either directly or indirectly. Still, a few Cryptics seek information on existence simply because it is there.
Politics
They know a secret they aren't telling. Based on this they believe they should be in charge but their secret isn't ready yet. Using Harbingers as muscle.
Harbingers- Chaos controlled is a tool
House of Spiders- Play your games while the real work needs to be done
Watchtower-
Sword Bearers: there is no going back
Uncrowned- Following Lucifer lead us to the Abyss, never again
Politics