Mage Hunters
Structure
A group of special forces tasked with the eradication of magical beings and people. They have the favor of the Crown and are authorized to use any amount of force to catch magic users. Hunters are selected at a young age and assigned mentors. When they have proven themselves, they are honored with an audience with the King/Queen and ascend to the position of full Mage Hunter.
Culture
Less widely known is that Mage Hunters have commonly been used as simple assassins, labeling them as Mages and ridding the King of troublesome individuals. Mage Hunters are set in fierce competition with each other for the favor of the Commander and King. Although all communication to the King goes through the Commander, a close personal relationship with the royal family can set a Hunter up to succeed the previous Commander.
Becoming a Mage Hunter is a rare opportunity for social mobility in the kingdom. If they show sufficient physical aptitude, an apprentice can be selected from any social class, and occasional women have also been trained, allowing them to gain honor usually reserved for men. However, these women are often the daughters of previous Mage Hunters who raised them to be Hunters and recommended them for the official training program.
Public Agenda
A Mage Hunter usually works solo, investigating rumors of magic in their local areas, but sometimes they are tasked with leading raids across the border. The Commander receives reports of magic and orders from the King, and then assigns Mage Hunters to the job, sometimes placing a Hunter on an extended assignment to guard a certain region or place them under the service of a particular lord or baron.
Assets
They are directly sponsored by the king.
History
The Mage Hunters were organized by the second King of Laklorin, who recruited many of his best warriors and knights to the project. Although magic was looked down upon and prosecuted regularly, it was only then that practicing magic officially became a crime punishable by death. This was the year 123 New Dynasty.
The King’s Left Hand
Notable Members include:
Commander Bahltair JagerMarcella Jager
Ophir Hatchetmaster
123 ND - TBD
Type
Government, Law Enforcement
Training Level
Elite
Veterancy Level
Decorated/Honored
Demonym
Hunter
Leader
Government System
Despotism
Location
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
Related Ethnicities
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