text; un: shiro

[shiro2hero]

What do we know about the Hunters?




[That’s it. That's the post.]

[Sorry, folks. We're used to getting our info from Sleepers, not the locals. And in the wake of October, in light of the words of the locals lately... Better to ask.]

Comments

text; un: doublehedgedsword

[laminae]

they have good taste in weapons!
and they're real tough
uh what's the term
tough cookies?
but not the Cousin Chicle kind of cookie, he wasn't very tough

[shiro2hero]

What kind of weapons?

Yeah, they seem tough all right.

text | un: sharpshooter

[azurestar]

hunt monsters, keep the town safe, pretty straight forward, man
so basically total badasses
like yours truly

[shiro2hero]

Did you join up with them?

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[onekindsoul]

They're super strong!
Have great fashion sense!
Impeccable taste in weapons!
Honestly kind of reminds me of home!
They protect the people!
I've gotten like three autographs from them but they've all given me weird looks when I ask!
Totally would have been one of my number one dream jobs not too long ago but I'm kind of branching out with how I help people these days.
Does not stop them from being like the coolest around though.
Why?

[shiro2hero]

Well, I'm glad to hear they've got such a glowing review.

So they're asking for volunteers?

text; un: yeswestan

[charlastan]

I HEAR THEY HUNT THINGS!

[That's it. That's the reply. Someone thinks he's hysterical.]

[shiro2hero]

Do they? You don't say.

[Thanks, Stan, that actually got him to laugh.]

text; un: SPCSchnee

[winter_bestowed]

They're knowledgeable about the creatures of this world and the use of blood. However, they seem to be at odds with the Scholars and Disciples. Many of them are not very cooperative or easy to work with either.

However, they are willing to help those who would fight. And will provide weapons or at least knowledge of where to find them if you ask.

[shiro2hero]

'At odds'?

What do you mean by that?

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[droptheious]

They tend to spend a lot of their time in Prufrock. It's where they train with the...Gate and everything. They seem mostly to have our best interests at heart. Or at least- the city in general.

They like to trade stuff for bombs.

[shiro2hero]

I'm sorry

You have bombs?

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[threelayers]

Pretty extreme, which I like most days.
If you want someone saved who's gone crazy, I don't suggest going to them.
But the ones I've met are good with a weapon so far.
They're not the most talkative, and most of them get really growly.

Since I joined them, what do you want to know?

[shiro2hero]

So they're recruiting? And they accept sleepers?

text; un:scifo

[thinkfirst]

They are a force to protect the people of this city from the beasts outside, and they follow that goal with honor and tenacity. It is a dangerous job, and much like the knights from my home, many are drawn to it for different reasons, it seems.

I will also say, however, that their methods can be a bit extreme. They have a strict code which does not allow for mercy or much nuance, and they do not believe anyone can or should be saved from beasthood should they turn. Given that it apparently isn't uncommon for that to happen, I'm not sure I agree, but I'm also unsure how one would go about changing someone back, there isn't yet another answer.

[shiro2hero]

All of them feel that way? That's really extreme. I thought they were just protectors.

I
Guess maybe I should talk to them, huh?

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[munchie]

I'm one of those. Most of us work independently so we don't get up each others asses while fighting & we wear super bitching clothes for dramatic fight sequences.

it's basically the coolest job you can have here. But you probably need a tough stomach for how much blood you see.

[shiro2hero]

Really?

That's

I'm impressed. Good for you. How did you get started?

text; un: ontherocks

[queenking]

killed bambi's mom.

[Helpful!]

[shiro2hero]

Come again?

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[subject_013]

[Have a tall, lean but muscled figure in a lightweight black tunic, their face and head hidden beneath a balaclava and a corvid bird mask, sitting in what looks like an attic space, a window open on the moonlight, with more light coming from a lunar orb. The stranger has a sword in their gloved hands, as they carefully oil the blade. They look up from their work, speaking in a low, gruff voice.]

I may not be the moat unbiased person to answer the question, as I am a Sleeper who was recruited as a Hunter. But if I might give a few words...

They are the protection this city and those who live in it need against the Beasts, and there are many who cannot defend themselves against this scourge. However, at times, there is the odd Hunter who becomes as bad, if not worse than a Beast and must become the Hunted. I was warned of this by those who recruited me: it happens, a sore side-effect of exposure to the blood in this place and the blood of the Beasts.

Call me Locrian.

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[shiro2hero]

[Okay then. Well - points for the dramatic shot, then.]

So what safety measures are in place against this kind of thing? Anything? Or is it just luck of the draw?

text; un: lowell

[vibing]

got a messed up code
don't love it

but good if you want to hunt monsters in an organized system i guess
dont get the point
i just hunt them on my own

[shiro2hero]

Can you tell me more about it?

And about the monsters you're hunting?

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[klawful]

THEY SEEM TO INDISCRIMINATELY KILL ANYTHING THAT DOESN'T FIT THEIR IDEA OF HUMAN OR SANE. IT IS PRETTY BARBARIC IF YOU ASK ME. I GUESS THEY PROTECT PEOPLE TOO, BUT I IMAGINE SOME OF THE THINGS THEY KILL MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN MONSTERS IN THE WAY THEY REALIZE.

THEY SEEM LIKE THEY SHOOT FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS NEVER.

[shiro2hero]

Then maybe someone needs to change that.

Or try to, at least.

voice; un: givemeyourown

[unsheathedfromreality]

[Illarion makes a point of listening to everything else being said on the subject before speaking up.]

The Hunters are not Trench's only defense, but it is easy for all to forget that. Including them.

Much sorrow comes from that assumption.

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[shiro2hero]

Do you have experience running into them, then?

Or other forms of defending people here?

text; un impala67

[venatoris]

We hunt monsters, kill evil things, save people. My brother and I are Hunters for hire. We gotta eat, too.

[shiro2hero]

So you didn't join up with them? You took it up on your own?

text- un; Ives

[getsmy]

Greetings UN;shiro,

In my experience thus far within the Hunters, it would appear the group operates upon a rather simple guiding ethos. That is to say, kill or be killed. The Beasts of this world are ruthless and fierce creatures which are not prone to hesitation. However, they do not seem to be entirely witless.

I have heard tell that many Beasts were once beings with humanity. Reverting their corruption does not seem to be within the Hunter's grasps.

I am henceforth curious if there is some way to tame or purge such an affliction. Killing such creatures seems to me both dangerous and inefficient. Are you interested in further exploration of this? It will likely pose significant risk to discover.

With sincere regards,

Ives

[someone might not understand texting, he took like... a long time to draft this to his standards]

1/2

[shiro2hero]

[Oh... oh no, how endearing...]

Just "Shiro" is fine... That's my name. It's okay.