Huntsmen
English
14 pages
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Issue 1
The Weight of the Glided Sand
97 views • Jun 01, 2026
The path to salvation often lay through the jaws of peril. Kairo, the quiet laborer, was about to step onto a stage far grander, and far more dangerous, than he could ever imagine.
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Issue 2
The Great Sand Sea
40 views • Jun 01, 2026
The Huntsmen Guild is the primary organization regulating expeditions into the Great Sand Sea and other dangerous zones. It assigns ranks to hunters based on their experience, mana affinity, and successful clears of dangerous areas. Ranks range from E (novice) to S (legendary), with higher ranks granting access to more lucrative, but perilous, contracts. The Guild also maintains a strict code of conduct, though enforcement can be lax in the lawless expanse of the desert. Beyond the Guild, independent hunters and corporate-sponsored teams often operate, sometimes clashing over territory and resources.
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Issue 3
The Gilded Awakening
27 views • Jun 05, 2026
In the world of Huntsmen, Mana Affinity is a rare trait, often dormant until a moment of extreme stress or danger. When awakened, individuals gain access to unique abilities tied to their innate mana type. These abilities can manifest as enhanced physical prowess, elemental control, or even more esoteric powers. The strength and versatility of these abilities are directly linked to the individual's mana core development and understanding of their own affinity. Untrained Awakened can often lose control, leading to devastating consequences. The Huntsmen Guild actively seeks out and trains Awakened individuals, integrating them into their ranks to combat the growing threats from the Great Sand Sea and beyond. The Veridian Conglomerate, through its research division, also secretly studies and attempts to replicate these phenomena, often with ethically questionable methods.
