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{{Quotation|[[Shiv]]|The Baxter Society | {{Quotation|[[Shiv]]|The Baxter Society saved my life, and now I'm gonna save yours.||Shiv_select_06.mp3}} | ||
'''The Baxter Society''' is a well-known international monster hunting organization. | '''The Baxter Society''' is a well-known international monster hunting organization. | ||
== | == Overview == | ||
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. | 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 | 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> | 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> | ||
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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> | 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 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> | 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 | According to Grey Talon, the bodies of members of the society who are killed in action are often found 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> | {{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> | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* All 3 known members of the Baxter Society have a prosthetic right arm. | * 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> | |||
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