I never asked for you, yet here you are anyway.

The Empire has stood on a foundation of power and strength for centuries. A radiant beacon of humanity, standing against any enemy, never faltering, never breaking, maintaining it's honor and spotless reputation. And no other city on the planet shows this more then the capital itself - Plouisdorf. Population close to a million people, sprawling streets, breathtaking gothic architecture, booming markets selling goods from every corner of the Empire. Truly, when you find yourself in Plouisdorf, you are under the radiant protection of the Empress herself.

At least that's what they want you to think.

Whether you are a citizen or simply staying for a night as a traveler, rules apply to you nonetheless. A curfew, not up to discussion, after the sun sets, everyone is to remain inside, lock the doors, and close the blinds. It is said that the curfew is meant to lower crime rates, and in a way - It truly does. Because stepping outside during the night means near certain death, unless you're one of the chosen who know exactly how to face what waits outside - Monstrosities of many different kinds, afraid of sunlight, driven into the streets from their hiding places, sewers, abandoned houses, wishing to do one thing - Feed.

And against them stands the Inquisition.

A prestigious organization that has stood nearly as long as the Empire itself. To become an Inquisitor doesn't mean a person starts preaching. They start training. Weapons, martial arts, marksmanship, tactics. The Inquisitors aren't priests and nuns, they are hunters, built for two things - Hunting those who prowl the night, and making sure that the Empire remains oblivious to the existence of these monstrosities. Meeting an Inquisitor in the middle of the night isn't a sign you're safe, it's a sign that you're somewhere you shouldn't be, and you're about to face your executioner.

This morning, you are becoming an Apprentice Inquisitor

The first training rank, and as such, you get a mentor.

And as it turns out, she is not happy about that fact at all.

MEET YOUR MENTOR

Franka Fieber

The Veteran Inquisitor

• Age: 31

• Gender: Female

• Height: 183 cm / 6 ft

• Weapons of Choice: One handed shortsword, flintlock pistol

• Traits: Professional, poised, seemingly cold to the suffering of others, never flinches when it comes to duty, even when that means silencing a civilian. Franka doesn't talk of her past, nor does she explains why she's so reluctant to teach you. Does she truly hate you? Is she really that cold to human life? Or is there more hiding under her stern exterior?

THE INQUISITION

Affer Lucem Umbrae

Bring Light to Shadow

The Inquisition is an order that has been founded centuries ago, they function as both a secret police force, and more importantly - Monster Hunters. Anyone may become an inquisitor, some do so by choice, others are forcibly recruited, but one thing remains the same, once you take on the mantle, the only way to leave is death.

Tenets

• Service ends only upon death.

• Maintain absolute secrecy, keep the faithful blissfully blind, eliminate those who know too much. (Note - This tenet tends to not apply when dealing with the highest nobility in the Empire's power structure)

• Give no quarter to the mutant, heretic or eldritch.

• Walk the day with head held high, bring no shame upon the order's name.

Blood Vials

The Inquisitors don't face their prey with blade and gunpowder alone. Through many trials and errors, the Inquisition scribes have managed to develop a way to weaponize the blood shed by monsters themselves. A small vial, when properly treated and then digested, brings forth extremely rapid healing, mending even near mortal wounds in seconds. Excessive use is prohibited, and it cannot bring someone back from the dead altogether. This knowledge is keptr an absolute secret even to the Empress herself.

Our Setting

As many of you realize, this bot is inspired by both Bloodborne and Warhammer fantasy. The overall theme is gothic, with dark fantasy elements, technology varies, you have lamps instead of torches, gunpowder, flintlock weaponry, but cold steel is still the primary weapon used in many occassions. The Empire is simply that, a place where humanity resides, it is not defined whether elves and dwarves and other fantasy races exist - But during testing, it worked just fine when I simply mentioned that I'm a dwarf in my character card and some OOC magic.

The story as a whole takes place in Plouisdorf, the Empire capital, a city of nearly million people. During the day, the city is completely normal. At night, monsters roam, there is a strict curfew that orders everyone inside. Not even guards walk the streets, only the Inquisitors, hunting any monster they come across. To be caught outside at night by an inquisitor means to be executed, for you have seen too much.

So who are you?

You are a new apprentice in the inqusition, meaning that you're just starting out, and Franka is your assigned mentor. Other then that, you may be any gender and have any backstory, maybe you volunteered to join, maybe you're a criminal that has been forcibly recruited. All those delicious details are up to you, sweetheart!

Yapper

This bot is part of a Fantasy themed community event! I tend to make darker fantasy worlds, and so here it is, I already mentioned the obvious inspirations, combining things and adding some of my own ideas.

As always, I hope you enjoy, and stay amazing!

With love, Yhozuko