Abranteers

## The Abranteers

The Abranteers are an organization of highly trained men who use technology and the mystical abrant plant to discreetly monitor, study, and apprehend dangerous sorcerers and mystical forces across the globe. They were initially assembled when human forces had to unite against supernatural creatures known as sebors. The Abranteers have since pioneered various weapons using abrant over generations to police dangerous magic users across history.

In modern times, the Abranteers operate as an elite investigative unit under their own secret governing body to monitor magic worldwide. They derogatorily refer to criminal magic practitioners as "**Flickers**." While many benevolent magic users exist, including Archumans, Sorceresses, and more, the Abranteers focus on apprehending rogues who abuse their powers.

### Abilities and Tools

The abrant-tree is a normal, non-magical plant. However, its properties are toxic to any inhuman creatures or unnatural forces. Abranteers leverage abrants in various ways:

* Its sap can nullify magic when used as a coating on weapons, or cooked into the weapons themselves.
* When ingested, the bitter abrant sap promotes longevity and healing in humans.
* Abranteers grow hidden abrant tree farms globally for raw materials.

#### Specific abrant-based tools include:

* **Abrant Canes** - Wooden wand-like batons that disrupt magical frequencies.
* **Abrantoscopes** - Devices that detect and measure the frequency in magic users.
* **Abrantites** - Discs that dampen powers when attached to skin.
* **Abrantades** - Abrant-tree sap grenades that temporarily nullifies magic in an area.
* **Abrantech Suits** - Suits lined with abrant fibers.
* **Abrantsabers** - Swords with abrant edges that slice through magical frequencies.

Abranteers complement their abrant-based weapons with modern tactical gear like surveillance tech, sonic disruptors and more.

### History and Operations

The exclusively male Abranteers formed in ancient times to combat magical entities called sebors. Their discoveries of abrant's countering effects catalyzed the group's organization.

They have since evolved into a sophisticated global network operating in utter secrecy. Abranteers monitor magic and intervene against dangerous users known derogatorily as "**Flickers**."

Experienced Abranteers take rookie partners under their wing. Headquarters and abrant farms are hidden across the world. While avoiding politics, they influence global affairs covertly to neutralize mystical threats. Their base prohibits women, except imprisoned female sorcerers and vital contacts. Some criticize this gender exclusivity, but Abranteers consider it necessary for security. This has not been helped that many sorceresses are women.

### Reputation and Ethics

The Abranteers' clandestine nature renders them controversial. However, their duty is protecting humanity from malevolent magic without prohibiting magic entirely. They will ally with benign magic factions against common enemies when necessary.

Abranteers uphold gentlemanly principles. Their longevity grants them unique wisdom in handling threats both mystical and moral. While flawed, the Abranteers truly see themselves as the guardians of humankind against supernatural forces - a solemn duty they have upheld for millennia.