Excubitors

Excubitors are a group of humans serving Bastion who have learned to use innate Abilities and thus dedicate themselves to fighting The Eldritch. They are a specialized armed force that work under night and secrecy. They remain secret so that the majority of people never have to meet nightmares from another world.

Lifestyle
Excubitors join Bastion whenever they enlist. Typically, applicants for the armed forces who show latent potential and mental fortitude are thoroughly examined. If they pass the screenings and a final test, they are enlisted into Bastion as an Excubitor.

Due to the incredible mental stress an Eldritch exerts, as well as how Eldritch manipulate mental weakness, Excubitors undergo regular checkups to ensure that they are stable. In addition to this, they take regular breaks depending on their workload in order to destress and distract themselves from the reality of the Eldritch.

Excubitors generally live in specific areas of the city so as to not intermingle with civilians too often. Eldritch are naturally drawn by their abilities, and Excubitors can combat the Eldritch there without fear of civilians walking in at night.

Ranking
There is a vague ranking system for Excubitors that describes their duties and responsibilities.
 * Recruit: A new Excubitor who is still considered inexperienced and not as reliable as the higher ranks. They are generally assigned to be in groups of six or so, led by two veterans.
 * Veteran: The standard Excubitor, trustworthy and competent. They are mentally stable and used to fighting Eldritch. Veterans in pairs lead teams of Recruits to hunt Seedlings and Infantile Eldritch. They also frequently fight in teams of only Veterans.
 * Elites: Excubitors regarded as the best at combating the Eldritch, either in a fight or by use of their ability. Since they are relatively uncommon, Bastion typically keeps them in reserve. Instead of fighting and having to cope with the Eldritch on a regular basis, they are assigned to various other tasks that only long time members of Bastion would be able to do, such as recruitment and training. They also frequently join Noble Houses as personal Excubitors.

Weaponry
Due to the nearly infinite number of possible Abilities, Excubitors possess a weapon of choice. However, most Excubitors use a ranged weapon, as Eldritch create large mental dissonance and terror to humans in close proximity. Those who use melee weapons generally use them to kill an Eldritch extremely quickly, or extend the reach of their weapon somehow.

Armament is usually taken care of by the 3rd Directorate. Some Excubitors, however, acquire personalized weapons by their own means.