Magisterium Inquisitors

The Inquisitors, also known as Witch Hunters or the Black Guard, are the agents of the Magisterium, charged with enforcing the strict rules of the Durenai Alliance regarding the use of magic. They are deadly warmages trained to fight any magical entity or person that threatens the stability of the Alliance.

Description
Grimly known for their black attire and wide-brimmed hats, the inquisitors are an elite corp of sorcerers trained to protect the Alliance and its citizens from threats of magical natures. Their main job is to investigate unlicensed use of magic, arresting the culprit and bringing them before a judge of the Magisterium to be tried and punished. They are renowned for their brutal efficacy, their superior fighting skills and their powerful magical abilities.

Their standard equipment includes a light black leather armour with steel reinforcements, a black cloak, a wide-brimmed hat, a bastard sword and a light crossbow, although many inquisitors have opted for a more customized loadout. Rapiers, sabres and flintlock pistols are not uncommon among their ranks, with some inquisitors even opting for more exotic weapons like great axes, war hammers, morningstars and alike.

Jurisdiction and authority
As an independent government organization, they respond directly to the Chancellor and the Council of the Cities, outranking even the Alliance Grand Army regarding matters of magical nature. They are authorized to requisition help and resources anywhere inside the Alliance and frequently collaborate with other institutions like the Civil Guard during their investigations.