The Invisible Runes

When the gods left their home and branched out into the universe, they discovered things in the darkness, waiting for them. The gods of nature who predated the gods of mortals were at times capricious or even cruel, but none compared to the horrors in the beyond, most of whom didn't notice or care about a small world in the gods' corner of the universe. Sometimes they do, and their influence bleeds through into the world.
The Invisible Runes started as academics studying these bizarre aberrations, and over time transformed into hunters and purgers of this vile influence. Though they nominally strive to maintain balance between the gods of nature and gods of civilization, such a simplified goal is hardly worthy of this school, many of whom flirt with madness in an effort to understand what they face.

Structure

No formal structure, though professors at Ollscail garner enough respect to have some clout among the hunters. When hunters travel together or gather in groups, the senior hunter is often given the role of leader. There are no more than a couple hundred members of the Invisible Runes at any given time.

Public Agenda

Runes hunt down those creatures who threaten to disrupt balance and the natural order. Often this means undead and magically augmented mutants, but occasionally they'll intervene when cities threaten natural places. The ultimate quarry for Runes isn't public knowledge, however; the horrors facing the gods would terrify most mortals beyond the ability for rational thought.

Assets

The university itself has modest resources, enough to outfit members going abroad. Enough can be made from the hunters' adventures to continue the supply of money, and the university often has rich benefactors lending aid when they can. Most hunters are experts in what they prefer for their duties, with warriors, wizards, and all in between filling their ranks. Potent and specialized weaponry can be had at cost for members.

Type

Military, Paramilitary/Militia