Who Are the Jaegers?

Jaegers are the line between Good and Evil, keeping the scales of the universe in balance to prevent catastrophe.

Created centuries ago, people of all walks of life came together to learn how to protect civilisation from the creations of Evil and prevent Corruption. Today, this vital work continues in places of formal tutelage, the Jaegerhauses, where they study a ruthless curriculum of history, combat and so much more. A mere commoner’s mind would boggle at the wide range of knowledge a single Jaeger learns. 

Whilst strong alone, Jaegers are stronger together. Sects within the Jaegers have naturally emerged as a result of camaraderie and teamwork such as the legendary Wolf Pack led by Ulbrecht Arbeit I, the Bright Wolf, in the mid-1500s. Whilst fame is not something that Jaegers often get to enjoy, there are those who achieve such status within the organisation’s own ranks.

Some groups of Jaegers choose to specialise. The Wolf Pack specialised in Lycanthropes, as their name suggests, but there are others who hone their expertise in other fields. This is not restricted just by monster type, there have been teams who focus purely on their skillset – such as The Crimson Forge, an active group of Jaegers from Ursal who are master artificers who strive to push the boundaries of known technology.

Rivalries are to be expected and are encouraged so long as they promote healthy competition. No one is ever expected to like everyone they work with, and even the deepest of hatred between one or two Jaegers is superseded by their duty. It has not been uncommon for foes to stand back to back against the hordes of Evil before, succeed, and resume their personal squabbles.

Whilst anyone can call themselves a monster hunter, to be a Jaeger is a state sponsored profession and the title is not taken lightly. Those who pose as Jaeger can and have been executed with the full force of justice. If one wishes to learn the arts of Jaegering, they must attend a Jaegerhaus for formal training. 

Jaegers follow a code that enables them the greatest chances of success and survival. They are short so that they are easily remembered, but some would say that their briefness allows for flexibility in their interpretation.

I. Never go alone
II. We are not the law
III. Live to fight another day
IV. Remember your enemy