Ki-Noz - Night Dogs
The fearsome hunters of the Ar Chase Gouez (The Wild Hunt) , these grim figures ride on Nightmares, sowing terror and death across the countryside. They serve as his soldiers, servants and lovers, and under his influence are among the most feared entities in Alvez to mortal and Fae alike.
Career
Qualifications
The ranks of the Ki-Hemolc'h are filled by Hellequin himself, choosing the strongest and most skillful warriors as his lieutenants. The physical, mental and spiritual strain of the position would kill most, or drive them mad. Hellequin relishes in corruption and will often seek out celebrated and beloved heroes to serve as his minions, turning them against what they once stood for. Hellequin believes he is a supreme being, qualified to judge all, and seeks to punish these individuals for their "arrogance" as he sees it. Combat is often a prerequisite skill, but occassionally a magik-user will be recruited.
Career Progression
The Ki-Hemolc'h are given a golden torque, magically branding them as the "domain" of Hellequin. As their power grows, often in conjunction with them becoming Milliget, these markings become more and more pronounced and complex.
Successful hunters are rewarded with Nightmare Mounts, special equipment and magical blessings. Failed hunters are punished, transformed into the fearsome Yeth Hounds.
There are an exceedingly rare number of cases of Ki-Helmoc'h who break free of the Hunt's control. These figures attract the hatred of Hellequin.
Payment & Reimbursement
The Ki-Hemolc'h are driven by an insatiable bloodlust, which is only satisfied by continuing the hunt. This cycle of mind-clouding addiction and magical compulsion keeps the hunters focused on their single-minded goals.
Other Benefits
The hunters are blessed with power, agelessness and the magic of the Fae, becoming Milliget and eventually true Fae. As members of the Wild Hunt, they are among the most powerful entities in Alvez among both mortals and Fae.
Perception
Purpose
The Ki-Hemolc'h serve as the elite hunters of the Ar Chase Gouez, warriors dedicated to eliminating the enemies of Faerie, such as the paradoxical Isfont from outside of reality or unstable magical abominations. However, this has also evolved into the personal army of Hellequin, either as mercenaries for the Sidhe Courts or the internal machinations of the Huntmaster.
Social Status
The Hunters of the Ar Chase Gouez are feared among the Fae and Mortals.
Operations
Tools
The hunters utilize whatever weapons they used prior to their "recruitment", aided by the powerful enchantments of Hellequin, which are removed in the unlikely even that a hunter leaves his service alive. Often, hunters are granted nightmares to serve as mounts. Ar Chase Gouez are the only sidhe who willingly use iron on other creatures of Fae.
Materials
The Golden Torque is used as a binding on the Hunter and is worn at all times.
Dangers & Hazards
The Ar Chase Gouez is a dangerous task, despite the prowess of the group and its Hunters, facing powerful enemies at all times. Death is frequent among the Hunters and there is a constant cycle of their numbers.
The twisted machinations of Hellequin himself are little better. He delights in corrupting the "arrogant hubris", often great heroes or other beloved figures, taking there existence as a personal affront to his self-image as a supreme being, a judge of all beings in Alvez. Hellequin uses his magic to twist their forms into a mockery of their former selves. A cleric of the Southern Faith, for example, may gain the horns, tail and hooves traditionally ascribed to a demon, or a town hero may lead the assault that slaughters the village they once protected.
Alternative Names
Hunters, Hounds of Hellequin
Type
Military
Famous in the Field
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