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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Venator's mission and motivation in the [[ritual]] is to kill the [[Patrons]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"You have slain the things of people's nightmares, but you have never faced someone like the Hidden King. Together, with the Archmother, you have a way to end his reign!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"Venator, your faith is like iron, your fury righteous, and both will be needed to stop the Archmother!"''</ref> He's willing to die to achieve his mission.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Venator trapped in Baroness): ''"I know you're prepared to die here, Venator, which is good, because you shall."''</ref>
Venator's mission and motivation in the [[ritual]] is to kill the [[Patrons]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"You have slain the things of people's nightmares, but you have never faced someone like the Hidden King. Together, with the Archmother, you have a way to end his reign!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"Venator, your faith is like iron, your fury righteous, and both will be needed to stop the Archmother!"''</ref> He's prepared to die to achieve his mission.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Venator trapped in Baroness): ''"I know you're prepared to die here, Venator, which is good, because you shall."''</ref>


=== Biography ===
=== Biography ===
Venator's real name is Quinn Rourke.<ref>His signature is viewable on his thanks for voting poster.</ref><ref name="arch1">{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"Father Quinn, I know you question if this is the right course of action, but it is! The Hidden King threatens us all."''</ref> He is commonly referred to by his title, "Father",<ref name="arch1" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Graves|number=1|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=Believe me, Father, I already regret meeting you.}}</ref> which is ordinary for Catholic priests.
Venator's real name is Quinn Rourke.<ref>His signature is viewable on his thanks for voting poster.</ref><ref name="arch1">{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"Father Quinn, I know you question if this is the right course of action, but it is! The Hidden King threatens us all."''</ref> He is commonly referred to by his title, "Father",<ref name="arch1" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Graves|number=1|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=Believe me, Father, I already regret meeting you.}}</ref> which is ordinary for Catholic priests. Venator seems to have originated from Ireland, based on his accent.


There are less than 24 active Venators,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#Select|transcription=Less than two dozen men and women have the honor of being called Venator.}}</ref> though more have been killed in the past.<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"How many of your order do I gotta kill before you realize you can't stop me?"''</ref> The Roman numeral "48" under Venator's typography may indicate that he is the 48th Venator. While there are multiple Venators, they usually work alone.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Situational|voice line]] (last alive): ''"A Venator is used to working alone."''</ref>
There are less than 24 active Venators,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#Select|transcription=Less than two dozen men and women have the honor of being called Venator.}}</ref> though more have been killed in the past.<ref name=":3">{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"How many of your order do I gotta kill before you realize you can't stop me?"''</ref> The Roman numeral "48" under Venator's typography may indicate that he is the 48th Venator. While there are multiple Venators, they usually work alone.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Situational|voice line]] (last alive): ''"A Venator is used to working alone."''</ref> Venator himself took Venator's Oath: his life doesn't belong to him, but instead to service.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#select|context=(select)|transcription=I've taken the Venator's oath. My life belongs not to me, but to service.}}</ref>


Venator's accent is Irish.
The Vatican has dispatched Venator on missions across [[United States of America|America]] before. One past mission involved Venator working with {{HeroIcon|Abrams}} at a brownstone.<ref name=":1" />
 
Venator has killed innocent people before.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Calico|number=1|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=Wrong. I have no illusions that my hands are clean, but at least when innocent people die by my hand, it's not because I'm lookin' to make a dollar.}}</ref>


=== Personality ===
=== Personality ===
Venator showcases that he's willing to do whatever he can for the greater good, burdening himself with the sins he commits for the sake of others.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"I don't get to walk the Righteous path. I blaze the trail so that others may do so safely."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Abrams|number=3|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=I don't blame you for not having the stomach to do what needed to be done, but sleep easy knowing that what happening in that brownstone is my burden alone, not yours.}}</ref> His zealous behavior often causes him to be called "angry" and "unhinged".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s [[Venator/Quotes#Other Characters|other hero interactions]]</ref> He does, however, judge people based on their actions rather than their appearances or species.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Apollo|number=2|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=Young man, I don't care about the circumstances of your birth, I care about who you are. I don't give a damn if you look like a monster… but if you act like one, I will put you down.}}</ref>
Venator showcases that he's willing to do whatever he can for the greater good, burdening himself with the sins he commits for the sake of others.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"I don't get to walk the Righteous path. I blaze the trail so that others may do so safely."''</ref><ref name=":1">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Abrams|number=3|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=I don't blame you for not having the stomach to do what needed to be done, but sleep easy knowing that what happening in that brownstone is my burden alone, not yours.}}</ref> His zealous behavior often causes him to be called "angry" and "unhinged".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s [[Venator/Quotes#Other Characters|other hero interactions]]</ref> He does, however, judge people based on their actions rather than their appearances or species.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Apollo|number=2|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=Young man, I don't care about the circumstances of your birth, I care about who you are. I don't give a damn if you look like a monster… but if you act like one, I will put you down.}}</ref>


Venator refers to himself as a [[wikt:carnifex|Carnifex]], a Latin word for executioner.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#Unselect|transcription=The Carnifex Right is not somethin' to be taken lightly.}}</ref>
Venator refers to himself as a [[wikt:carnifex|Carnifex]], a Latin word for executioner.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#Unselect|transcription=The Carnifex Right is not somethin' to be taken lightly.}}</ref>
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== Character Relationships ==
== Character Relationships ==


=== {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} ===
=== {{HeroIcon|Abrams}} ===
Venator respects {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}, referring to him by his first name and promising to pray for his deceased family.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=You're staring into the abyss, Wesley. We both know where that leads.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"I'll pray for your family, Grey Talon."''</ref>
Abrams has worked on a case with Venator before.


While on opposing teams, Grey Talon wishes they were fighting on the same side.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Wish the Venator was fighting for us."''</ref>
While Abrams' side of the conversation is missing, Venator and Abrams had an incident at a brownstone where Venator made a judgement call that "saved lives", despite Abrams' concerns about Venator's methods. What exactly happened in the brownstone is unclear, but Venator doesn't blame Abrams for "not having the stomach to do what needed to be done", and considers Abrams to be a good man.<ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Abrams|hero2=Venator|number=3}}</ref>


=== {{HeroIcon|Calico}} ===
=== {{HeroIcon|Calico}} ===
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When killing Calico, Venator mentions that it was "for Grey Talon".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Calico): ''"That was for Grey Talon."''</ref> He also references the [[wikipedia:Thirty_pieces_of_silver|30 pieces of silver]] that Judas received for betraying Jesus when killing Calico, presumably referring to Calico leaving the Baxter Society.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|transcription=I hope your thirty pieces of silver was worth it, Calico.}}</ref>
When killing Calico, Venator mentions that it was "for Grey Talon".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Calico): ''"That was for Grey Talon."''</ref> He also references the [[wikipedia:Thirty_pieces_of_silver|30 pieces of silver]] that Judas received for betraying Jesus when killing Calico, presumably referring to Calico leaving the Baxter Society.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|transcription=I hope your thirty pieces of silver was worth it, Calico.}}</ref>
=== {{HeroIcon|Shiv}} ===
Venator doesn't believe in Shiv's change of heart, waiting for him to slip up and ruin his "charade".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=There is no redeeming you, Shiv.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Shiv|number=3|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=How much longer do you think you can keep the charade up? (...) A month? A year?|quote2=}}</ref>
Venator is puzzled by {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s choice of protégé and believes that Shiv should be dead. He warns Grey Talon that, if Shiv slips up, he won't be able to protect Shiv from the Swords of Saint Benedict.<ref name=":34">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Grey Talon|number=3}}</ref>
=== {{HeroIcon|Drifter}} ===
Venator loathes Drifter, believing Hell is too good for him.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Drifter)|transcription=Hell is too good for him.}}</ref> If they're on the same team, Venator promises to kill Drifter after the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Drifter|number=1|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=After the ritual's complete, I'm going to drive a stake in your heart.}}</ref>
Drifter has killed other Venators before,<ref name=":32">{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"How many of your order do I gotta kill before you realize you can't stop me?"''</ref> though he had higher expectations for the playable Venator.<ref name=":2">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|file=Drifter kill priest 03.mp3|context=(killed Venator)|transcription=I expected more from the Sword of Saint Benedict.}}</ref>
=== {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} ===
Venator respects {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}, referring to him by his first name and promising to pray for his deceased family.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=You're staring into the abyss, Wesley. We both know where that leads.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"I'll pray for your family, Grey Talon."''</ref>
While on opposing teams, Grey Talon wishes they were fighting on the same side.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Wish the Venator was fighting for us."''</ref>


=== [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission#Agent Marlowe|Agent Marlowe]] ===
=== [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission#Agent Marlowe|Agent Marlowe]] ===
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Venator also warns Holliday to tend her pain and anger before it consumes her.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Holliday|hero2=Venator|number=1}}</ref>
Venator also warns Holliday to tend her pain and anger before it consumes her.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Holliday|hero2=Venator|number=1}}</ref>
-Abrams
-Shiv(?)
-Drifter(?)
== Character Interactions ==
== Character Interactions ==


* As a hunter of the wicked, Venator showcases righteous anger towards malevolent creatures and objects, including {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' Tome,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Abrams|number=1|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=You should have handed over the Tome the moment it came into your possession.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Graves}}' lich hand,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Graves|number=3}}</ref> and [[Oathkeeper]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Lady Geist|number=2|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=When this is over, I'm cutting off your arm.}}</ref>
* As a hunter of the wicked, Venator showcases righteous anger towards malevolent creatures and objects, including {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' Tome,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Abrams|number=1|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=You should have handed over the Tome the moment it came into your possession.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Graves}}' lich hand,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Graves|number=3}}</ref> and [[Oathkeeper]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Lady Geist|number=2|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=When this is over, I'm cutting off your arm.}}</ref>
* Akin to {{PageRef|name=Silver}}, Venator doesn't believe in {{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s change of heart, waiting for him to slip up and ruin his "charade".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Venator|quotes=Venator/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=There is no redeeming you, Shiv.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Shiv|number=3|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=How much longer do you think you can keep the charade up? <-> A month? A year?|quote2=}}</ref> He expresses surprise with {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s choice of replacement as his protégé, trusting that Shiv should be dead and warning Grey Talon that, if Shiv strays from the path of redemption, the Venators of St. Benedict will come for him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Grey Talon|number=3}}</ref>
* Venator prays with {{PageRef|name=Bebop}} for the sake of [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]],<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Bebop|number=2|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=Of course. Lord, please guide Bebop's hand, may his aim be true, and his resolve unshaken by the screams of his enemies, for he fights not for himself but for the life of a good woman. Amen.}}</ref> and prays with {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} to try and make her feel better about [[The Troubadour]]'s massacre in Macomb.<ref name=":02" />
* Venator prays with {{PageRef|name=Bebop}} for the sake of [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]],<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Bebop|number=2|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=Of course. Lord, please guide Bebop's hand, may his aim be true, and his resolve unshaken by the screams of his enemies, for he fights not for himself but for the life of a good woman. Amen.}}</ref> and prays with {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} to try and make her feel better about [[The Troubadour]]'s massacre in Macomb.<ref name=":02" />
* Venator believes {{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s brother, [[Minor characters#Bryce|Bryce]], is beyond saving, expressing remorse that she's "thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it."<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"I'm sorry, Paige. Your brother is beyond saving."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"She's thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it!"''</ref>
* Venator believes {{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s brother, [[Minor characters#Bryce|Bryce]], is beyond saving, expressing remorse that she's "thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it."<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"I'm sorry, Paige. Your brother is beyond saving."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"She's thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it!"''</ref>
* Venator and {{PageRef|name=Silver}} get along with each other, planning to go drink whiskey together after the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Silver|hero2=Venator|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Venator): ''"See ya at the bar later, Father."''</ref>
* Venator and {{PageRef|name=Silver}} get along with each other, planning to go drink whiskey together after the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Silver|hero2=Venator|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Venator): ''"See ya at the bar later, Father."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=The Archmother}} and {{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}} know Venator sees them as his enemy, but each try to convince Venator to work with them to kill the other Patron.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"Venator, I know you have no love for the Hidden King, but the Archmother is a tyrant! And together, we can usurp her!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"Thank you for realising that the Archmother is not your enemy today. May your hunt be successful, Father."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=The Archmother}} and {{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}} know Venator sees them as his enemy, but each try to convince Venator to work with them to kill the other Patron.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"Venator, I know you have no love for the Hidden King, but the Archmother is a tyrant! And together, we can usurp her!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Venator start): ''"Thank you for realising that the Archmother is not your enemy today. May your hunt be successful, Father."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Drifter}} has killed other Venators before,<ref name=":32">{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"How many of your order do I gotta kill before you realize you can't stop me?"''</ref> though he had higher expectations for the playable Venator.<ref name=":2">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Drifter|file=Drifter kill priest 03.mp3|transcription=I expected more from the Sword of Saint Benedict.}}</ref> If they're on the same team, Venator promises to kill Drifter after the ritual.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Drifter|number=1|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=After the ritual's complete, I'm going to drive a stake in your heart.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} was expecting Venator to come after her at some point, implying the [[Paradox Organisation]] has robbed the Vatican before.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Was wondering when they'd send you after me."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} was expecting Venator to come after her at some point, implying the [[Paradox Organisation]] has robbed the Vatican before.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Was wondering when they'd send you after me."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} likes Venator's voice.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Oh, I could listen to that guy read me the phone book. He is killing me. Heh ha!"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} likes Venator's voice.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Oh, I could listen to that guy read me the phone book. He is killing me. Heh ha!"''</ref>

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Today... nine Commandments will have to do.

The Venators of St. Benedict are a Vatican-sanctioned order whose members are deployed to regions with a high concentration of supernatural predators.   Few in number, their modus operandi is to observe, identify, and exterminate. They are methodical, they are precise, and once they identify a threat to the flock they are relentless.

But even amongst those who are called The Sword Of St. Benedict, one stands apart from the others.  A man whose hardened heart has allowed him to pay terrible prices in the name of the greater good... and he has once again been dispatched to New York.

Overview

Venator's mission and motivation in the ritual is to kill the Patrons.[1][2] He's prepared to die to achieve his mission.[3]

Biography

Venator's real name is Quinn Rourke.[4][5] He is commonly referred to by his title, "Father",[5][6] which is ordinary for Catholic priests. Venator seems to have originated from Ireland, based on his accent.

There are less than 24 active Venators,[7] though more have been killed in the past.[8] The Roman numeral "48" under Venator's typography may indicate that he is the 48th Venator. While there are multiple Venators, they usually work alone.[9] Venator himself took Venator's Oath: his life doesn't belong to him, but instead to service.[10]

The Vatican has dispatched Venator on missions across America before. One past mission involved Venator working with Abrams at a brownstone.[11]

Venator has killed innocent people before.[12]

Personality

Venator showcases that he's willing to do whatever he can for the greater good, burdening himself with the sins he commits for the sake of others.[13][11] His zealous behavior often causes him to be called "angry" and "unhinged".[14] He does, however, judge people based on their actions rather than their appearances or species.[15]

Venator refers to himself as a Carnifex, a Latin word for executioner.[16]

Information

The Venators of St. Benedict have a friendly rivalry with the Baxter Society.[17] Venator respects the Baxter Society, though he doesn't always agree with them.[18]

Venator likes to drink whiskey.[19]

"Venator" means "hunter" in Latin. His ultimate Ira Domini translates to "Wrath of the Lord".

Venator's weapon is named after the Bible passage Jeremiah 51:20: "Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms".

Venator's weapon appears to be loosely based on a Heckler & Koch MP5, which officially entered service in 1966 but was designed as early as 1964.[20] Additionally its under-barrel grenade launcher has been decorated to resemble a typical Ave Maria "Votive candle"[21] commonly found in Catholic home altars. This is also coupled with some Rosary beads[22] in place of a sling harness.

Character Relationships

Abrams has worked on a case with Venator before.

While Abrams' side of the conversation is missing, Venator and Abrams had an incident at a brownstone where Venator made a judgement call that "saved lives", despite Abrams' concerns about Venator's methods. What exactly happened in the brownstone is unclear, but Venator doesn't blame Abrams for "not having the stomach to do what needed to be done", and considers Abrams to be a good man.[23]

Venator knew Calico from when she was in the Baxter Society, but loathes her now that she's an assassin.[24]

Venator believes that, for the right price, Calico would be willing to kill Ava.[25]

When killing Calico, Venator mentions that it was "for Grey Talon".[26] He also references the 30 pieces of silver that Judas received for betraying Jesus when killing Calico, presumably referring to Calico leaving the Baxter Society.[27]

Venator doesn't believe in Shiv's change of heart, waiting for him to slip up and ruin his "charade".[28][29]

Venator is puzzled by Grey Talon's choice of protégé and believes that Shiv should be dead. He warns Grey Talon that, if Shiv slips up, he won't be able to protect Shiv from the Swords of Saint Benedict.[30]

Venator loathes Drifter, believing Hell is too good for him.[31] If they're on the same team, Venator promises to kill Drifter after the ritual.[32]

Drifter has killed other Venators before,[33] though he had higher expectations for the playable Venator.[34]

Venator respects Grey TalonGrey Talon, referring to him by his first name and promising to pray for his deceased family.[35][36]

While on opposing teams, Grey Talon wishes they were fighting on the same side.[37]

Venator is a friend of Marlowe and calls him a "bastard".[38]

Venator prays with Holliday before the ritual to try and help heal her trauma from the Macomb massacre. While it doesn't work, Holliday appreciates Venator for trying.[39]

Venator also warns Holliday to tend her pain and anger before it consumes her.[40]

Character Interactions

References

  1. The ArchmotherThe Archmother's in-game voice line (Venator start): "You have slain the things of people's nightmares, but you have never faced someone like the Hidden King. Together, with the Archmother, you have a way to end his reign!"
  2. The Hidden KingThe Hidden King's in-game voice line (Venator start): "Venator, your faith is like iron, your fury righteous, and both will be needed to stop the Archmother!"
  3. The DoormanThe Doorman's in-game voice line (Venator trapped in Baroness): "I know you're prepared to die here, Venator, which is good, because you shall."
  4. His signature is viewable on his thanks for voting poster.
  5. 5.0 5.1 The ArchmotherThe Archmother's in-game voice line (Venator start): "Father Quinn, I know you question if this is the right course of action, but it is! The Hidden King threatens us all."
  6. Venator And Graves Conversation 1 - "Believe me, Father, I already regret meeting you."
  7. Venator's in-game voice line - "Less than two dozen men and women have the honor of being called Venator."
  8. DrifterDrifter's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "How many of your order do I gotta kill before you realize you can't stop me?"
  9. VenatorVenator's in-game voice line (last alive): "A Venator is used to working alone."
  10. Venator's in-game voice line (select) - "I've taken the Venator's oath. My life belongs not to me, but to service."
  11. 11.0 11.1 Venator And Abrams Conversation 3 - "I don't blame you for not having the stomach to do what needed to be done, but sleep easy knowing that what happening in that brownstone is my burden alone, not yours."
  12. Venator And Calico Conversation 1 - "Wrong. I have no illusions that my hands are clean, but at least when innocent people die by my hand, it's not because I'm lookin' to make a dollar."
  13. VenatorVenator's in-game voice line (select): "I don't get to walk the Righteous path. I blaze the trail so that others may do so safely."
  14. VenatorVenator's other hero interactions
  15. Venator And Apollo Conversation 2 - "Young man, I don't care about the circumstances of your birth, I care about who you are. I don't give a damn if you look like a monster… but if you act like one, I will put you down."
  16. Venator's in-game voice line - "The Carnifex Right is not somethin' to be taken lightly."
  17. Grey TalonGrey Talon's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "So much for a friendly rivalry..."
  18. Venator's in-game voice line (killed Grey Talon) - "I don't always agree with the Baxter Society, but I've always respected them."
  19. Venator And Silver Conversation 3 - "Got any whiskey on ya?" - "I was going to ask you the same thing."
  20. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5
  21. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Votive_candle
  22. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosary#Rosary_beads
  23. Abrams And Venator Conversation 3
  24. Calico And Venator Conversation 2
  25. Calico And Venator Conversation 3 - "Seeing you dote on that cat is nauseating. <-> You and I both know that for the right price you'd slit her throat."
  26. VenatorVenator's in-game voice line (killed Calico): "That was for Grey Talon."
  27. Venator's in-game voice line - "I hope your thirty pieces of silver was worth it, Calico."
  28. Venator's in-game voice line (killed Shiv) - "There is no redeeming you, Shiv."
  29. Venator And Shiv Conversation 3 - "How much longer do you think you can keep the charade up? (...) A month? A year?"
  30. Venator And Grey Talon Conversation 3
  31. Venator's in-game voice line (killed Drifter) - "Hell is too good for him."
  32. Venator And Drifter Conversation 1 - "After the ritual's complete, I'm going to drive a stake in your heart."
  33. DrifterDrifter's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "How many of your order do I gotta kill before you realize you can't stop me?"
  34. Drifter's in-game voice line (killed Venator) - "I expected more from the Sword of Saint Benedict."
  35. Venator And Grey Talon Conversation 1 - "You're staring into the abyss, Wesley. We both know where that leads."
  36. VenatorVenator's in-game voice line (killed Grey Talon): "I'll pray for your family, Grey Talon."
  37. Grey TalonGrey Talon's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Wish the Venator was fighting for us."
  38. Haze And Venator Conversation 1 - "I think I work with a friend of yours." - "Marlowe's been spinnin' stories? (...) Tell the bastard I said hi."
  39. 39.0 39.1 Holliday And Venator Conversation 3 - "Thanks for praying with me earlier." - "I hope it brought you some peace." - "It didn't. But it was nice that you tried."
  40. Holliday And Venator Conversation 1
  41. Venator And Abrams Conversation 1 - "You should have handed over the Tome the moment it came into your possession."
  42. Venator And Graves Conversation 3
  43. Venator And Lady Geist Conversation 2 - "When this is over, I'm cutting off your arm."
  44. Venator And Bebop Conversation 2 - "Of course. Lord, please guide Bebop's hand, may his aim be true, and his resolve unshaken by the screams of his enemies, for he fights not for himself but for the life of a good woman. Amen."
  45. VenatorVenator's in-game voice line (killed Paige): "I'm sorry, Paige. Your brother is beyond saving."
  46. VenatorVenator's in-game voice line (killed Paige): "She's thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it!"
  47. Silver And Venator Conversation 3
  48. SilverSilver's in-game voice line (killed Venator): "See ya at the bar later, Father."
  49. The Hidden KingThe Hidden King's in-game voice line (Venator start): "Venator, I know you have no love for the Hidden King, but the Archmother is a tyrant! And together, we can usurp her!"
  50. The ArchmotherThe Archmother's in-game voice line (Venator start): "Thank you for realising that the Archmother is not your enemy today. May your hunt be successful, Father."
  51. ParadoxParadox's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Was wondering when they'd send you after me."
  52. VyperVyper's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Oh, I could listen to that guy read me the phone book. He is killing me. Heh ha!"
  53. Venator And Celeste Conversation 2 - "I mean, you're either gonna start screamin' Latin and shootin' people, or you're gonna do a burlesque act. And somethin' tells me that cassock ain't tear-away."