Phoenix Hunter

Phoenix Hunters are a rare profession. They specialize in obtaining Fire Crystals for industrialists, invetors and other people. In most places in the world it is a legal profession, but there are many people opposed to it. They say that it is immoral to hunt sapient beings.

How you can use that crystal? It is an intelligent being!

— An angry man about fire crystals

Society

Phoenix Hunters are sought-after by people who use Fire Crystals. They are ready to pay huge amounts for hunters' services. Meanwhile, common people rarely even meet a Phoenix Hunter. The profession is so rare that some people even thing that it is a myth.

Phoenix Hunter!? My grandfather told me a story once how a Phoenix Hunter killed three Phoenixes

— A farmer

Operations

Tools

• Burnout arrows - arrows with a tube inside filled with an oil-based alchemical mixture. It forces a Phoenix to burn stronger than usual and kills them
• Bow - main weapon of every hunter
• Secure bag - a bag secured by both mechanical and magical means. The buckle has a sigil which allows only the owner to open the bag
• Daggers - used for close quarters combat with Phoenixes
• Fire-resitant clothing

I don't know how burnout arrows work. I buy the mixture from a friend. Shoot arrow at a Phoenix. It burns and dies. I take the crystal

— A Phoenix Hunter

Dangers & Hazards

Phoenixes never surrender without a fight and they are skilled warriors and mages. Untrained hunters are unlikely to survive a fight. For that reason, every hunter must complete several hunts with their master before starting to hunt by themself.

Alternative Names

Hunter, Phoenix Killer, Murderer

Type

Raw Materials Gathering

Legality

Legal