Editing The Baxter SocietyGive feedback

{{Quotation|[[Shiv]]|The Baxter Society has your number.}}

'''The Baxter Society''' is a well-known international monster hunting organization.

== Summary ==
The Baxter Society was formed sometime after the [[Maelstrom|First Maelstrom]], with {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} as one of the founding members. The society has been operating for over 40 years, hunting monsters across the globe.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s background: ''"A founding member of "The Baxter Society", Wesley Grey Talon spent close to 40 years hunting monsters that preyed on man before finally deciding to find a replacement and lay down his bow."''</ref> Currently, {{PageRef|name=Shiv}} is the only named active Baxter Society member, with Grey Talon and {{HeroIcon|Calico}} being former members.

Instead of hunting all [[magical creatures]], the Baxter Society specifically hunts monsters that prey on humanity.<ref name=":0" /> This can extend to hunting humans, as Grey Talon mentions that the society likely would have hunted {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}} if they knew about her deal with [[Oathkeeper]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3}}</ref> It's also mentioned that, while they currently aren't hunting him, the Baxter Society would likely hunt down {{PageRef|name=Seven}}.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Seven|number=1|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=If I was still in the Baxter Society, they would probably ask me to hunt you down.}}</ref> The Baxter Society have been hunting {{PageRef|name=Drifter}} for years, but have been unsuccessful at killing him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Drifter): ''"Finally..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"I waited a long time to kill you, Wesley."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Drifter): ''"I did what the Baxter Society couldn't."''</ref>

The members of the Baxter Society don't get paid to hunt monsters. The lack of payment was why Calico left the society to pursue the well-paid life of an assassin.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Calico}}'s background: ''"Once a decorated member of The Baxter Society, Calico left the august order once she realized that killing monsters for free was less profitable than killing people for money."''</ref> It's implied that Calico left the society before Shiv joined.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Calico}}'s in-game [[Calico/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Shiv): ''"You're the best Wesley could find?"''</ref>

Grey Talon, while retired, is still heavily respected by the Baxter Society.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Viscous|number=2}}</ref> His dedication to the society resulted in books being made about his life and earning him a reputation as a "legend".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Paige|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref> His dedication to his work, however, meant he was often away from home, which meant he missed watching his son grow up.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Grey Talon): ''"How many moments of their lives did you miss because you were too busy? Because you were traveling for work, because your calling was important and your family would be there when you return?"''</ref> Refusing to make the same mistake for his grandkids, Grey Talon retired after roughly 40 years of service.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s background: ''"Grey Talon's duties had meant that he never spent much time with his wife and kid, and now that his son had started a family of his own he realized that this was his last chance to reconnect with the people he loved."''</ref> When he retired, Grey Talon was said to have more confirmed kills than anyone else in the Baxter Society.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Wraith|number=2}}</ref>

Shiv was chosen by Grey Talon as his replacement.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Shiv): ''"It seems I chose my replacement poorly."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Holliday|number=1|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=So you're with the Baxter Society?|hero_quote2=Shiv|quote2=Hand picked by the old man himself.}}</ref> Due to his criminal background, the other members of the Baxter Society don't trust or respect Shiv.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s background: ''"While his less polished nature and criminal past make some of the more traditional members of the Society wary, no one can deny his effectiveness."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Abrams|number=1}}</ref> Shiv worries that the Baxter Society would eventually turn on him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[The Archmother/Quotes|voice line]] (Shiv start): ''"You found a new family in the Baxter Society, and now you fear them turning on you… but if you complete the ritual the archmother can ensure that never happens."''</ref> Shiv has been sent to the ritual on behalf of the Baxter Society,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shiv|file=Shiv_select_03.mp3|context=(select)|transcription=The Baxter Society sent me.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[The Archmother/Quotes|voice line]] (Shiv start): ''"The Baxter Society is counting on you, Shiv. Don't fail your brothers."''</ref> and hopes that he can prove his worth to them and Grey Talon by hunting the [[Patron|Patrons]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (Pre-Game Ping): ''"I'll prove to the old man that I'm worthy."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (Post-Game Ping): ''"Think the Baxter Society's gonna be lookin' at me different, now!"''</ref>

{{HeroIcon|Holliday}} is disappointed that the Baxter Society isn't hunting [[the Troubadour]]. Shiv says the Society is dealing with their own problems, which could potentially be more dangerous than the Troubadour.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Holliday|number=2}}</ref> He also invites Holliday to join the Society if she manages to kill the Troubadour.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Holliday|number=3}}</ref>

The Baxter Society owns a manor house, which seems to be their main base of operations. Once, a member of the [[Paradox Organisation]] tried to break into the manor house, but was caught. {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} wants Grey Talon to get her into the manor house.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Paradox|number=2}}</ref>

At some point, the Society had to intervene at the [[Baroness Hotel]], which {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}} was grateful for.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=The Doorman|number=2|hero_quote2=The Doorman|quote2=[The Baroness has] been running smoothly since the Baxter Society's intervention.}}</ref>

The Baxter Society have a friendly rivalry with the [[Venator|Venators of St. Benedict]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"So much for a friendly rivalry..."''</ref>

According to Grey Talon, members of the society who are killed in action are often found skinless in a retention pond in Portugal or Denmark.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Lash|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Your unorthodox tactics work 100% of the time... until they don't. And then your brothers find your skinless corpse in a retention pond in Portugal or Denmark. It's always Portugal or Denmark.}}</ref>

{{PageRef|name=Billy}} believes the Baxter Society never hunted any real monsters.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Billy|number=2|hero_quote1=Billy|quote1=I bet the Baxter Society never killed any real monsters. It was all a bunch of smoke and mirrors for publicity.}}</ref>

== Members ==
* {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} - Founding member, now retired
* {{HeroIcon|Shiv}} - Member
* {{HeroIcon|Calico}} - Former member

== Trivia ==
* All 3 known members of the Baxter Society have a prosthetic right arm.
* Originally, all the known members were described as parents.<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Grey Talon|quote=Grey Talon’s duties had meant that he never spent much time with his wife and kid}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=calico_unselect_07.mp3|transcription=It's like I told my son, you are free to make all the horrible decisions you'd like.}}</ref> A reference to Shiv being a father was removed in the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update.<ref>[[Sapphire Flame]] in-game [[:File:Patron female ally shiv start 03.mp3|voice line]] ''- "You've been many things, Shiv. A brigand, a father, a killer. But if you summon me, I'll make you a king."''</ref>

== Removed Lore ==
Calico mentions that the Baxter Society would eventually hunt down {{HeroIcon|Fathom}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=nano_kill_slork_01.mp3|context=(killed Fathom)|transcription=If I didn't kill him, the Baxter Society would have eventually.}}</ref>

== References ==
<references />
{{Lore Navbox}}
[[Category:Lore]]
[[Category:Groups]]