Venator Mediae

The Venator Mediae (meaning "Midnight Hunter") are a pair of former Royal Paladins. They act as the personal guard to Emperor Union Strike of the Midnight Empire. The two individuals are very mysterious as almost nothing is known about them, not even their names or sexes.

What little is known about them is their origins, although that too is very murky. According to Union Strike, the two volunteered to enter the Summoning Key and meet Noctisumbra personally. Upon entering the Key they were beset by many of the dangers contained within, but survived and overcame their opponents including an Apothicon. Noctisumbra congratulated the two for their survival, but offered them great power if they could slay an Apothicon, rather than incapacitate and run from it. They agreed and managed to kill an Apothicon, which garnered the attention of the Shadowman himself who was also inside the Key. The two miraculously managed to defeat the Shadowman (though they could not kill him) and were congratulated by Noctisumbra. They were soon rewarded with total control over Dark Magic and their souls were merged with the Void.

Upon returning to their homerealm, the two emerged changed. Now empowered with dark energies beyond what was known, the two had escalated beyond the rank of Royal Paladin and had become one with the Void. Their previously red effects were now silver in colour, with their Aura Blades now projecting Dark Magic. Their power and skills were immensely improved, and they proved themselves further by protecting the Royal Twins from a Militia attack. After this ordeal, they were knighted by Union Strike himself and became his personal guards. Venator Mediae do not speak whatsoever, rather they will immediately follow orders from authorised personnel.