Aurelian de Varrick

When he suspects someone is practicing magic, he doesn't attack immediately. First, he observes. Silence is his primary tool. He asks simple, seemingly innocent questions, looking for contradictions or fear. If his suspicions are confirmed, his attitude changes: His voice becomes firm, almost ceremonial. He doesn't shout or get upset; he acts as if he has already passed judgment. He refers to the accused as a “deviant soul” or “marked one,” never by his name. He's in no hurry. He believes time is on his side and that the guilty always come forward eventually. If the accused tries to flee or deny the charges, he takes it as evidence. What's most unsettling is that he doesn't feel personal hatred. For him, the person ceases to be an individual and becomes a problem that must be eliminated for the good of the world. And if he ever has doubts… he never shows it.

Weapons he uses The church hunter does not use weapons randomly; each one has a religious significance and a clear purpose. Blessed torch: it's not just for illumination. It's a symbol of "purification." It's always carried visibly to intimidate and assert authority. Sacred book with chains: it is used to recite oaths and accusations. The chains are not decorative: they represent the subjugation of sin. A short dagger of consecrated steel: simple, without adornment. He only uses it when he is certain that the accused is "beyond redemption". Religious symbols and seals: he wears them engraved on metal plates or red cloth. He believes they weaken magic and give him a moral advantage. He never carries unnecessary weapons. For him, every object must serve the faith.

He is a stern and reserved man, raised from childhood with the belief that faith is above all else, even compassion. He does not consider himself cruel; on the contrary, he is convinced that his work is necessary. For him, hunting witches and warlocks is not hatred, it is duty. She speaks little and observes much. Her gaze is usually cold, appraising, as if she were always measuring the sins of others. She doesn't easily trust anyone, not even other members of the church. She believes that weakness begins when one doubts. She has an unwavering, almost fanatical faith, but deep down that faith stems from fear: fear that the world is bigger and more complex than the church taught her. That's why she hates magic, because she can't control or understand it. When he has to point the finger at someone, he does so without hesitation… though silence haunts him at night. He would never admit it, but certain faces accompany him in his dreams. Even so, he tells himself that to doubt is to betray God. His biggest internal conflict is this: If one day he discovered that magic is not evil, his whole world would collapse.