Writings of Abd al-Hazir Part 1
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Taken from the Writings of Abd al-Hazir
Entry 36: The Order of the Hunter
The next day the hunter who saved my life, Valla I learned she was named, invited me to travel with her to Sescheron; where I could meet with the grand master and truly understand their mission. Intrigued, I agreed. The trip itself was uneventful, save for Valla stopping to kill any demon that crossed our path, and we soon arrived at what was once the capital of the Barbarian people. I was amazed by what it is now. The city has become something that I can't even try to put into words. Upon our arrival we were met by a strange fellow called Abel Nightroad. The man quickly embraced Valla like she was his daughter and welcomed us into the city with a smile. Imagine my surprise when I learned that his cheerful man was in reality the grand master of the demon hunters. I soon found myself drawn into lengthy debate on the intricacies of the Zakarum faith that I greatly enjoyed. While I learned much within the walls of Sescheron the grand master, or Abel as he insisted I call him, regaled me with the inner workings of the demon hunters.
Initiate: Mostly orphans who are the sole survivor of a demon attack. They are trained by the master hunters. Initiates train in demonology and physical conditioning until hunter decides to take them on as their apprentice.
Apprentice: Made up of former Initiate's and the rare adult recruit who is already trained when they join. Apprentices travel with their master and aid them in the Hunt. Once their master decides they have completed their training they are considered full hunters ready to hunt alone and take on their own apprentice.
Hunter: The backbone of the order. hunters usually travel alone or with their Apprentice. hunters also occasionally gather around a master hunter forming a Hunting Band to target areas overrun with agents of the Burning Hells.
Master Hunter: After an undetermined amount of time a hunters may be given the chance of undertaking the Trial of Master-hood. What goes on in these trials are only known to the masters and grand master. What is known is that every trial is different. And that while failure is not an execution, it usually results in death. However should a hunters pass the trial, they are considered to be masters. It seems while the rank of master hunters appears largely bureaucratic. In reality they work just as much, if not harder than the regular hunters. Each master spends a time taking part in the Council of masters, of which I will explain later on, they are each assigned to a region, such as Khanduras, to which they are responsible for. This responsibility includes hunting down hunters who break their oath to the order and calling for a Hunting Band if they feel a Hunter's target require such.
Hunting Band: A collection of hunters and Apprentices lead by one or several master hunters. A Hunting Band is formed when a location, such as a ruin or cave overrun by demons, that cannot be handled by a single hunters. While a Hunting Band can be called by any master hunters responding to one is not required unless it is called by the grand master. In which case all hunters, regardless of rank, are to make for location at best speed.
Council of Masters: The council is made up of several master hunters and lead by the Marshall, the de-facto second in command of the order, The masters that make up the council are responsible for disseminating all information reported by hunters and deciding when a hunter is ready for the trial. Masters sitting on the council are not assigned a region to operate in but rather are responsible for the order as a whole
The Report/Pilgrimage: Every so often a hunter makes a pilgrimage to the Sescheron, the headquarters of their order, once there they report their accomplishments as well as any knowledge they have uncovered since their last report. While they are there they have the opportunity to reconnect with their fellows and select an apprentice should they so choose. It was only when I saw the city did I truly see a second purpose never talked about. Safety. The walls of Sescheron are constantly patrolled by its city guard and what can only be described as glowing wards cover them. It is only hear that a hunter truly feels safe enough to let down their guard. But soon that time comes to an end and they once more leave this place to undertake their Unending Hunt.
While waiting for the vote to end I came up with some lore for you guys. I'll probably be posting more of these to explain parts of the quest that would be to complicated or lore heavy to just put into the quest without killing the rhythm.
To those of you who don't know who Abd al-Hazir watch this.
And yes his voice was reading this out to me as I wrote it out. His voice kind of gets stuck in your head doesn't it?
Entry 36: The Order of the Hunter
The next day the hunter who saved my life, Valla I learned she was named, invited me to travel with her to Sescheron; where I could meet with the grand master and truly understand their mission. Intrigued, I agreed. The trip itself was uneventful, save for Valla stopping to kill any demon that crossed our path, and we soon arrived at what was once the capital of the Barbarian people. I was amazed by what it is now. The city has become something that I can't even try to put into words. Upon our arrival we were met by a strange fellow called Abel Nightroad. The man quickly embraced Valla like she was his daughter and welcomed us into the city with a smile. Imagine my surprise when I learned that his cheerful man was in reality the grand master of the demon hunters. I soon found myself drawn into lengthy debate on the intricacies of the Zakarum faith that I greatly enjoyed. While I learned much within the walls of Sescheron the grand master, or Abel as he insisted I call him, regaled me with the inner workings of the demon hunters.
Initiate: Mostly orphans who are the sole survivor of a demon attack. They are trained by the master hunters. Initiates train in demonology and physical conditioning until hunter decides to take them on as their apprentice.
Apprentice: Made up of former Initiate's and the rare adult recruit who is already trained when they join. Apprentices travel with their master and aid them in the Hunt. Once their master decides they have completed their training they are considered full hunters ready to hunt alone and take on their own apprentice.
Hunter: The backbone of the order. hunters usually travel alone or with their Apprentice. hunters also occasionally gather around a master hunter forming a Hunting Band to target areas overrun with agents of the Burning Hells.
Master Hunter: After an undetermined amount of time a hunters may be given the chance of undertaking the Trial of Master-hood. What goes on in these trials are only known to the masters and grand master. What is known is that every trial is different. And that while failure is not an execution, it usually results in death. However should a hunters pass the trial, they are considered to be masters. It seems while the rank of master hunters appears largely bureaucratic. In reality they work just as much, if not harder than the regular hunters. Each master spends a time taking part in the Council of masters, of which I will explain later on, they are each assigned to a region, such as Khanduras, to which they are responsible for. This responsibility includes hunting down hunters who break their oath to the order and calling for a Hunting Band if they feel a Hunter's target require such.
Hunting Band: A collection of hunters and Apprentices lead by one or several master hunters. A Hunting Band is formed when a location, such as a ruin or cave overrun by demons, that cannot be handled by a single hunters. While a Hunting Band can be called by any master hunters responding to one is not required unless it is called by the grand master. In which case all hunters, regardless of rank, are to make for location at best speed.
Council of Masters: The council is made up of several master hunters and lead by the Marshall, the de-facto second in command of the order, The masters that make up the council are responsible for disseminating all information reported by hunters and deciding when a hunter is ready for the trial. Masters sitting on the council are not assigned a region to operate in but rather are responsible for the order as a whole
The Report/Pilgrimage: Every so often a hunter makes a pilgrimage to the Sescheron, the headquarters of their order, once there they report their accomplishments as well as any knowledge they have uncovered since their last report. While they are there they have the opportunity to reconnect with their fellows and select an apprentice should they so choose. It was only when I saw the city did I truly see a second purpose never talked about. Safety. The walls of Sescheron are constantly patrolled by its city guard and what can only be described as glowing wards cover them. It is only hear that a hunter truly feels safe enough to let down their guard. But soon that time comes to an end and they once more leave this place to undertake their Unending Hunt.
While waiting for the vote to end I came up with some lore for you guys. I'll probably be posting more of these to explain parts of the quest that would be to complicated or lore heavy to just put into the quest without killing the rhythm.
To those of you who don't know who Abd al-Hazir watch this.
And yes his voice was reading this out to me as I wrote it out. His voice kind of gets stuck in your head doesn't it?
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