Inquisitor, Andorian
Ervenian Era, 1051 AB
Inquisitors are the backbone of the Andorian Inquisition, serving as field officers and fulfilling a myriad of roles. Unlike most other inquisitors, an Andorian inquisitor will be in charge of a specialized ring of venatores suited for their task, and will rarely work alone; even those that work alone, usually do so with a retinue, or even an adventuring party. Inquisitors also serve as judges in the Kingdom of Ader.
Benefits
Inquisitors are often seen as above the law, though this is an inaccuracy; they are the embodiment of law. They can override local authorities, adjudicate disputes on the spot, and pass legally binding judgments without requiring higher approval. They are trained to be, and often are, if the need arises, judges, juries, and executioners; ironically, in formal settings, they may not execute a criminal they themselves convicted.
Inquisitors receive generous salaries far exceeding those of standard military officers or civil servants of equal standing, which include stipends for living expenses, travel, and equipment maintenance. In practice, most inquisitors receive such services from any church of The Four they come across, meaning said generous salaries usually accrue into sizeable sums.
Accoutrements & Equipment
All inquisitors are issued an Inquisitor’s Gavel and a holy symbol of their patron deity (usually Rhaan); those who follow The Four as a whole, with no patron deity, carry a holy symbol emblazoned with the Eye of Andor, the symbol of the inquisition.
Cultural Perception
Inquisitors are perceived as they are: a blend of judges, secret police agents, and congregation leaders. Feared and respected in equal amounts, they are subject to a polarized view by those who live within the inquisition’s juristiction; the faithful trust them and look up to them, seeing them as paragons of law and shepherds in dark times; the faithless avoid them, knowing the danger they pose and respecting the power of the Andorian Inquisition and its agents.Cultural Significance
The act of confession before an inquisitor holds great spiritual weight in the faith of The Four; listening to a confession from a faithful member of the church is one of the most important offices of an inquisitor, even more than eliciting confessions. Confessing sins, wrongdoings, or crimes to an inquisitor is seen as a direct path to spiritual redemption, though it may also carry worldly consequences if the transgressions are severe.
Type
Religious, Military
Form of Address
Their Grace
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