Night Stalkers

The Night Stalkers are a secretive guild of monster hunters who prowl the dark corners of Moirai, eliminating creatures that threaten the balance of civilization. Moving unseen through cursed lands and forgotten ruins, they are whispered about in fearful legends but rarely witnessed in action. Each hunter wears an intricately crafted bird-shaped mask concealing their identity even from fellow guild members. Their existence is a mystery, and while rulers and scholars seek their aid, few know how to contact them, and fewer still live after seeing them work.

Structure

The full structure of the guild is not fully known at this time. It seems that they do not have any traditional head of their guild and that each member acts individually, sharing their information with the other members of the guild. Each member of the guild is given a title named after a bird, and when they seek to retire, must train a replacement. When the training is done, the trainee takes over the title of their master, and the master is allowed to retire.

Culture

The Night Stalkers see themselves as both predator and protector, embracing the belief that to understand monsters, one must become like them. Every hunter undergoes grueling trials before earning their mask, proving their skill, resilience, and willingness to sacrifice their past for the hunt. Secrecy is the foundation of their existence—revealing one’s true self to the creatures that they face can put the ones they love and care about in danger. As such, if a member of the Night Stalkers identity is ever revealed, they are banished from the guild and a replacement is trained.

Public Agenda

To the outside world, the Night Stalkers are a myth, a cautionary tale whispered around campfires to ward off the horrors lurking in the dark. In truth, they operate from the shadows, hunting creatures that ordinary warriors and mages dare not face. While they take on contracts to slay monsters that terrorize towns, they are also known to track down ancient horrors before they awaken, ensuring that threats never reach the light of day. Some claim the guild hoards forbidden knowledge, learning from the creatures they hunt, while others fear they are becoming the very monsters they swore to destroy. Whatever the truth may be, one thing is certain—when the Night Stalkers set their sights on a target, the hunt does not end until it is dead.

"We are the unseen talons."

Type

Secret, Military