Hunter-slayer

A hunter-slayer (known as a hunter-killer in the American West) is an individual who specializes in finding and killing vampires, and perhaps over eldritch creatures such as demons and werewolves.The Sulez fighting stave had wood for vampires, white ash for Old Ones, silver for werewolves and iron for other eldritch creatures, implying that hunter-slayers hunt others in addition to vampires. The tradition is often kept alive through families, such as the Rodriguez and Sulez families in order to keep the incidences out of the news,Meredith Sulez: It was because my parents didn't actively pursue the family business - they didn't know. They were both from hunter families, of course - you have to be, to keep it out of the tabloids and - (The Return: Midnight - Chapter 8) and they are known to usually operate in groups."Vampire hunters usually worked in groups, but Damon had a hunch that this one would be alone." (The Return: Midnight - Chapter 7) Among countless martial arts, Counter-Influence is also taught and learnt by hunter-slayers.
==Overview==
Hunter-slayers see it as their duty to protect the innocent from eldritch creatures. They particularly dislike vampires' use of Influence on humans, which is why they are taught a Counter-Influence to protect themselves.
===Code===
*A hunter-slayer must keep their line of work hidden from all but their family and fellow hunter-slayers
*Professional help concerning mental health is forbiddenMrs. Flowers: Dear Meredith may have decided to block out the truth herself. With a child of three it's hard to say. If they never got her professional help... / Meredith Sulez: Against the code. (The Return: Midnight - Chapter 14)
*Hunter-slayers must not divulge information relating to their kind to anyone
==Notable hunter-slayers==
*Beatrisa Rodriguez
*Gabriella Rodriguez (inactive)
*Leonardo Rodriguez
*Fernando Sulez (inactive)
*Meredith Sulez
==Notes and references==