Instead of sending their clerics out amongst the hin to administer to and lead them, the High Heroes instead take aside noteworthy hin who have already shown a love of their land and a devotion to their people, and teach them the lore of the Gentle Folk and charge them with a mission to quietly protect the Five Shires, both land and people. Until achieving the rank of Higher Master, a master will not willingly leave the Shires unless called upon to do so by a master tutor, Sheriff, involved in war beyond the nation's borders or a sign from the High Heroes. Hin masters come from all walks of life, including non-adventuring classes. They tend to be quiet, soft spoken and seldom seen. They work apart from other hin as much as possible to avoid incurring resentment or making other hin dependent on their aid and abandoning self-reliance.
Masters tend to dress simply, and have no distinctive uniform, speech or rune.
Denial The prospective master must undergo an apprenticeship with another master for at least two seasons. A Hin master is trained in the use of simple weapons, light armour and shields. For spells that require a divine focus, the master may use either a representation of a Crucible of Blackflame or actual blackflame, where available. A master cannot regain her spells outside of the Five Shires. Lalor is typically used in communication with other masters, Keepers and some Clanmasters when they know they are being listened to and do not wish others to know what they are saying.