Hunters (Doylist)

A Hunter, also referred to as a Slayer, Ryoshi and many other names, are titles given to beings who hunt down and slay malevolent supernatural creatures in order to protect humans and the masses from monsters, demons, ghosts and other such entities.

## Overview

They are mostly regular people who are aware of the supernatural realm, unlike others. One of the most prevalent reasons individuals become hunters is a supernatural disaster in their life. However, there are other motivations to become a supernatural hunter, such as being raised as one.

While all deal with the more hostile supernatural beings, they are many types of hunters who deal with specify entities, like only vampires or demons for example. They also deal with evil organizations and groups which either use or are lead by hostile supernatural beings. Hunters come from almost every country on the planet, and while many would go to chase a supernatural occurrence that is occurring in a certain region of a country, others choose to stay in their own country due to the constant growth of unnatural entities that roam about their home. Hunters can also form groups and organizations dedicated to the eradication of evil entities. These organizations frequently have substantially more resources, weapons, and power (though this varies) than a single hunter, and some have even been known to employ otherworldly entities to fight on their behalf and serve as trump cards. All hunting organizations must follow the Treaties set out by the Hunters Coalition, as well as UPAR if they are anomalous researchers. They are also many types of schools that teach people how to Hunt.

The inhuman hunters have their own reasons for hunting down other beasts or their own kind. Although they state that they do so to distinguish themselves from the very things that hunt and kill innocent people, and truly desire to embrace their human self. When a family of supernatural hunters is formed, they are all taught the ways of the family. These hunters have a good physical condition suitable for hunting, and possess an extensive knowledge of the supernatural and mythology as well. There is a basis about how a supernatural hunter must be, as most of them can be recognized by common traits.

## Description

### Non-Human Hunters

Many hunters are cambions, vampires, werewolves, and a wide range of other monsters that may pass for humans. Some are even completely demon or monster. Depending on the individual, the inhuman hunters have their own motivations for hunting down other animals or even their own species. Hunters, human or not, generally carry on their expertise to their offspring, as they may be slain by supernatural entities seeking vengeance or appearing. When they do so, they become a family of supernatural hunters. It is said that that these sort of hunters are frowned upon by other human hunters due to the fact that they hunt down their kind. However, the inhuman hunters are at times lead by a human hunter, either to guide them, protect them, or even keep an eye on them in case they fall to their basic instincts of being a monster.

### Human Hunters

As a particularly vulnerable species, human hunters must be in peak physical condition and possess an extensive knowledge of the supernatural and mythology before combating the supernatural. Human hunters across the ages have relied on a variety of methods to overcome the various supernatural entities that threaten their existence, ranging from weapons and firearms to magic and technology. Interestingly, most human hunters are capable of performing near-superhuman feats of strength, speed, and agility.

## Abilities

Hunters are experienced combatants that can use any weapon they come upon. When necessary, they even wield supernatural weaponry such as Infernal Arms or other formidable weapons. When firearms are rare and they are in a perilous position, they resort to hand-to-hand fighting or whatever weapon is available. They also appear to be proficient trackers and possess efficient tactical skills and an instinctive ability to "read" behavioral characteristics and manipulate people. Furthermore, they must be masters of escape, evasion, and silent movement when the scenario calls for subtlety and stealth, such as surprise strikes.

Many hunters have been demonstrated to learn to read, write, and memories old languages or languages not of human origin in order to perform incantations and curses. These incantations are capable of summoning, exorcising, and vanquishing demons. Furthermore, it has been seen that the majority of them have notebooks or books with knowledge, specifics, and tactics for killing the many creatures they must encounter. Veteran hunters have extensive knowledge of supernatural lore and frequently bring the hunter community up to date on any new or recent developments.

In ancient times, the hunters of the Mediterranean area used to pray to pagan deities like Artemis, who was the patron goddess of hunting, both regular and magical hunting. In more modern times hunters usually rather invoke God, Christ, Angels or even saints. However, some hunters have taken a more agnostic or antagonistic stance, viewing most supernatural beings as either malevolent or amoral. Pagan hunters are rare but numerous enough to hold strong.

As a particularly dangerous occupation, supernatural hunters must be in peak physical condition and possess an extensive knowledge of the occult and mythology before combating the supernatural. Hunters across the ages have relied on a variety of methods to overcome the various anomalous entities that threaten their existence, ranging from weapons and firearms to magic and technology.

## Notable Hunter Groups

* FFOS
	+ Hunters Corps
	+ COR (Children of R)
* Hellsing Organization
* Roundtable
* Japanese Spirits and Supernatural Organization
* The Grail
* Old Hunters
* Venator Hunters/Venatora (Ancient Hunters)

## Notable Hunters

* Old Hunters
	+ Olivia Molly Fraser
	+ Jack Werr
	+ Lady Mariana
	+ Valtr Gascoigne
	+ Abraham Van Helsing
	+ Kesi Veloce
	+ Ruby Vi Novacaeli
	+ H.P. Lovecraft
	+ rothers Grimm
	+ Katherine Ketterman
	+ Ellis Davis
	+ Edward Grey
	+ Karla Maddie Chelsea
	+ William Sherlock Scott Holmes
	+ Frank Baum
	+ Quincey P. Morris
	+ Ancient Hunters
		- Arthur Kallahan
		- Kinraeth
		- R (Dr. R)
		- Beowulf
		- Orion
		- Erica Samalo
		- Alucard Tepes
		- Dante Algieri
		- Atalanta

* FFOS HUNTERS
	+ Boire Williams
	+ Drayden Elliot
	+ Julie Apricot
	+ Benjamin C Stygian
	+ Joe Percy
	+ Alexandra Teres
	+ Mages
		- Diana Holtz
		- Annabelle Gregori
	+ Other Groups/Solo Hunters
		- Benshi Mamaru
		- Anung Un Rama

## Trivia

1. Around 30% of hunters are usually self-taught and don't usually affiliated with any hunter organization.
2. Many of the supernatural nobility see the hunters as mercenaries. (or rarely criminals)
3. When a hunter dies, his body is placed on a row of logs and covered with a white sheet before being salted and torched. This is done to keep the hunter's soul from becoming anything (ghosts, demons, etc.).
4. Many Hunters typically fast food and live in cheap motels. There are a few exceptions. While some hunters are constantly on the move, others prefer to remain stationary and work a secondary job.
	1. Due to their skills and experience with the supernatural, many hunters usually work as bounty hunters for a semi-stable source of income.