Magistrates

A magistrate is an agent of the law entrusted with extraordinary authority to investigate, uncover and halt criminal activity. They form an elite group selected from a number of different races, and their primary responsibility is to preserve stability in the South Quarter. Magistrates work either alone or in small groups according to the nature of a particular task and to their personal preference.

The nature of a magistrate's work means they are assigned only to crack the most difficult of cases, or hunt the most dangerous of criminals. Thus, magistrates are often current or former adventurers with extraordinary abilities. While a uniform exists for the magistrates, most prefer to work in their own clothes and are at times difficult to distinguish from normal adventurers. The most distinguishing feature of magistrates is use of the golden mask, their badge of office. When not worn, it appears as a palm-sized enchanted golden orb with the letter 'M' etched across the surface. It is placed to the temple, whereupon it liquefies, covering the entirety of the magistrate's face without obstructing the senses.

Many magistrates have lives outside of Stormgate Precinct, carrying on careers or livelihoods as normal until summoned by the Precinct Captain for assignment.