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Hunters; Species Info (Kinda)
Topic Started: Oct 15 2017, 06:32 AM (212 Views)
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Hunters are (usually) humans who have delved into the supernatural world to protect humanity from it's many predators. Hunting is tied deeply to the Church, but exists throughout the world wherever there is danger. Though hunting society has existed since the dawn of humanity, few humans know about the secret societies, or know very little, particularly in areas less plagued by supernatural threat.

Hunter Classes

These classes are used to divide human hunters by the manifestation of their faith power. Hunters can master multiple classes.

Knight
Uses magical blades or long-range holy magic magic techniques originating from their blades. May be able to manifest short-range weapons sheerly through will.

Dragoon
Uses ranged weapons, (handguns, bows, etc). Weapons themselves or specific weapons/ammunition can exploit monsters' weaknesses. May be able to manifest long-range weapons or ammunition sheerly through will.

Doctor
Heals through faith powers (could possibly be used to hurt undead, rpg style where cure spells damage zombs). Doctors usually also possess knowledge of basic & emergency first-aid and how to treat ordinary injuries.

Tamer
Summons, controls, and draws strength from other-worldly beings. A natural talent that few possess, taming takes a toll; most tamers are marked mentally and physically. Taming is frowned on by many, even within hunter society. (More on Tamers)

Aria
Fights by reciting verses from the Bible, or other sacred words. Arias can specialize in particular verses which exorcise specific Demons. Multiple Arias can join together to form an incredibly powerful choir.



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(These are all definitely from Blue Exorcist!)



Priest Training Inspiration Faith Power Inspiration

(Feel free to develop your hunter further, but try not to conflict with existing rules!)

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Hunter Weapons

Faith Powers

To overcome their far more powerful predators, humans of all religions tap into the collective belief of the faithful across the world to use a particular brand of human magic. As such, faith powers can only be used by humans; a human that turns into a monster will lose these abilities. Although faith can allow humans to perform miracles, the powers often exact a toll on the user.

While the priesthood of St. John is Catholic, non-Christian holy powers are common. Not all humans can use faith powers. While strong power can indicate strong faith, strong will, extensive training, or the favor of God/Gods, it is not certain why some humans are more capable than others, casting a shadow of ambiguity on even the most powerful hunter.

Hunters train these abilities to the peak of human potential, and accomplished hunters may even achieve qualifications in multiple classes of faith powers. (See above chart for hunter classes)
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Tools

Hunters will use anything they can to survive, from silver coated weapons to Angel blood (when they can get it!) Holy relics, swords, fire, and other traditional weapons are great for those pesky man-eating creatures who don't seem to mind a few bullets.

See Also: Father Hopkins' Guide to the Supernatural

Non-Human Hunters

(I.E. Hunters who are vampires, weres, ghosts, ect)
Not all hunters can use faith powers or holy relics, due to a variety of reasons, including... allergies? That doesn't mean they can't join in on the monster killing fun! Non-Human hunters use whatever tools they can, along with their own naturally born talents to kill other non-humans.

The Church

The Church

The Church has been hunting monsters around the world for the majority of it’s existence. Not all sectors of the church are dedicated to hunting, but in most parishes even regular priests will learn a bit of monster lore and exorcism. However, there are rare orders that devote themselves completely to protecting the flock.

Hunter-Priests

Most priests receive monster defense 101, but there are orders specifically devoted to hunting the supernatural forces that would prey on humanity. Serving as a hunter is very dangerous and often isolated occupation. Hunter groups are rare, as individual hunters are constantly on the move. They can be found throughout the world, and are often well traveled.


Hunter Society


Hunter Society

Even in areas less concentrated with the supernatural than Streitstadt, monsters have always been a danger to humanity. While normal churches exist, special Hunter monasteries have been established since the beginning of human history. Some groups may have started as small pockets of priests trying to defend towns, later establishing themselves over hundreds of years into well organized training grounds for the most elite hunters. Others have started as non-secular/pagan groups of villagers that integrated into larger religious organizations (or didn't). Some groups are more prestigious than others, and certain orders are known outside the Church, by name if not by actual work.

Hunter Training

Training starts at a very young age, particularly if the hunter is born directly into the hunter sect. All hunters are trained in their respective religion, hand-to-hand combat, melee & ranged weapons. Those who can use holy powers also train rigorously to use them. Specialization comes with time.

Hunter Ranks
Ranks used within the Church and the majority of Christian hunter society.

  • Unranked/Self-Taught - Rare, but anyone can be a hunter, even without a religious organization
  • Trainee - Learns the most basic elements of exorcism, Demonology, and combat.
  • Candidate - Student-Exorcists. Study to become hunters, performing non-combat missions, such as maintenance and errand running.
  • Hunter-Knight - Most basic qualified hunter. They will specialize in at least one class.
  • Arc Knight - Highest ranks, acknowledged by the highest religious order (For Catholics, the Vatican).
  • Paladin - Incredibly rare, the appointment is exceedingly difficulty, with the minimum conditions to learn all five classes.


Note: A lot of this was lifted from Blue Exorcist & Discworld (Group discussion post here). If you have any ideas you'd like to add to the RP, please feel free to worldbuild with the group! Always make sure to run new powers by the mods~
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