Hunting, fighting, capturing and killing monsters aren’t easy tasks to accomplish, which is why the Questers have a wide range of tools in their arsenal.
While each Quester’s fighting style and equipment are unique to them, all members of the order carry a standard set of weapons.
Let’s take a look inside the armoury of the Questers and examine some of the most common equipment that’s used.
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Silver chain
The most important weapon that a Quester uses is a chain made out of pure silver. A versatile tool, Questers use their chains for capturing, binding and immobilising monsters and other supernatural beings. A Quester chain is lined with runes that glow in the presence of magic, acting as an early warning system.
They are also particularly useful during witch hunts and help to keep powerful witches in check long enough to carry out soul extraction via a witch bottle.
Witch bottles
A tool that’s exclusive to witch hunting is the witch bottle. These small, circular bottles are engraved with sigils that trap the essence of a witch within and keep them imprisoned for centuries. They are often the most effective tools for stopping a witch because they are virtually impossible to kill through conventional means.
The body of a witch may expire and wither, but the soul is where their true power forms. By capturing the soul, Questers ensure that a witch is unable to rejuvenate and the counter magic within the bottle breaks down the soul until it completely fades from existence.
To activate a witch bottle, a special incantation must be uttered and Questers are taught how to do this early on in training.
Revolvers
Questers are known to carry a pair of twin revolvers that are capable of firing different projectiles. The most common is iron bullets, which are especially effective against werewolves.
Other bullets may be wood-based and correspond to the vulnerabilities of different monster species.
Iron-capped boots
Iron is one of the most harmful materials to supernatural creatures and as part of a Quester’s uniform, the boots are reinforced with iron to provide added durability for travelling long distances and protection during fights.
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