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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 willing 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.
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's accent is Irish.
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.[10][11] His zealous behavior often causes him to be called "angry" and "unhinged".[12] He does, however, judge people based on their actions rather than their appearances or species.[13]
Venator refers to himself as a Carnifex, a Latin word for executioner.[14]
Information
The Venators of St. Benedict have a friendly rivalry with the Baxter Society.[15] Venator respects the Baxter Society, though he doesn't always agree with them.[16]
Venator likes to drink whiskey.[17]
"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.[18] Additionally its under-barrel grenade launcher has been decorated to resemble a typical Ave Maria "Votive candle"[19] commonly found in Catholic home altars. This is also coupled with some Rosary beads[20] in place of a sling harness.
Character Relationships
Venator respects 
Grey Talon, referring to him by his first name and promising to pray for his deceased family.[21][22]
While on opposing teams, Grey Talon wishes they were fighting on the same side.[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 is a friend of Marlowe and calls him a "bastard".[28]
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.[29]
Venator also warns Holliday to tend her pain and anger before it consumes her.[30]
-Abrams
-Shiv(?)
-Drifter(?)
Character Interactions
- As a hunter of the wicked, Venator showcases righteous anger towards malevolent creatures and objects, including
Abrams' Tome,[31] 
Graves' lich hand,[32] and Oathkeeper.[33] - Akin to
Silver, Venator doesn't believe in 
Shiv's change of heart, waiting for him to slip up and ruin his "charade".[34][35] He expresses surprise with 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.[36] - Venator prays with
Bebop for the sake of Ms. Shelly,[37] and prays with 
Holliday to try and make her feel better about The Troubadour's massacre in Macomb.[29] - Venator believes
Paige's brother, Bryce, is beyond saving, expressing remorse that she's "thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it."[38][39] - Venator and Silver get along with each other, planning to go drink whiskey together after the ritual.[40][41]
The Archmother and 
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.[42][43]
Drifter has killed other Venators before,[44] though he had higher expectations for the playable Venator.[45] If they're on the same team, Venator promises to kill Drifter after the ritual.[46]
Paradox was expecting Venator to come after her at some point, implying the Paradox Organisation has robbed the Vatican before.[47]
Vyper likes Venator's voice.[48]
Celeste believes Venator looks like a burlesque dancer.[49]
References
- ↑ The 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!"
- ↑ The 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!"
- ↑
The 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."
- ↑ His signature is viewable on his thanks for voting poster.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The 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."
- ↑ Venator And Graves Conversation 1 - "Believe me, Father, I already regret meeting you."
- ↑
Venator's in-game voice line - "Less than two dozen men and women have the honor of being called Venator."
- ↑ Drifter's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "How many of your order do I gotta kill before you realize you can't stop me?"
- ↑ Venator's in-game voice line (last alive): "A Venator is used to working alone."
- ↑ Venator'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."
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ Venator's other hero interactions
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ Venator's in-game voice line - "The Carnifex Right is not somethin' to be taken lightly."
- ↑ Grey Talon's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "So much for a friendly rivalry..."
- ↑ Venator's in-game voice line (killed Grey Talon) - "I don't always agree with the Baxter Society, but I've always respected them."
- ↑ Venator And Silver Conversation 3 - "Got any whiskey on ya?" - "I was going to ask you the same thing."
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Votive_candle
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosary#Rosary_beads
- ↑ Venator And Grey Talon Conversation 1 - "You're staring into the abyss, Wesley. We both know where that leads."
- ↑ Venator's in-game voice line (killed Grey Talon): "I'll pray for your family, Grey Talon."
- ↑ Grey Talon's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Wish the Venator was fighting for us."
- ↑ Calico And Venator Conversation 2
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ Venator's in-game voice line (killed Calico): "That was for Grey Talon."
- ↑ Venator's in-game voice line - "I hope your thirty pieces of silver was worth it, Calico."
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 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."
- ↑ Holliday And Venator Conversation 1
- ↑ Venator And Abrams Conversation 1 - "You should have handed over the Tome the moment it came into your possession."
- ↑ Venator And Graves Conversation 3
- ↑ Venator And Lady Geist Conversation 2 - "When this is over, I'm cutting off your arm."
- ↑ Venator's in-game voice line (killed Shiv) - "There is no redeeming you, Shiv."
- ↑ Venator And Shiv Conversation 3 - "How much longer do you think you can keep the charade up? <-> A month? A year?"
- ↑ Venator And Grey Talon Conversation 3
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ Venator's in-game voice line (killed Paige): "I'm sorry, Paige. Your brother is beyond saving."
- ↑ Venator's in-game voice line (killed Paige): "She's thrown away her life to save someone who doesn't deserve it!"
- ↑ Silver And Venator Conversation 3
- ↑ Silver's in-game voice line (killed Venator): "See ya at the bar later, Father."
- ↑ The 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!"
- ↑ The 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."
- ↑ Drifter's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "How many of your order do I gotta kill before you realize you can't stop me?"
- ↑ Drifter's in-game voice line - "I expected more from the Sword of Saint Benedict."
- ↑ Venator And Drifter Conversation 1 - "After the ritual's complete, I'm going to drive a stake in your heart."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Was wondering when they'd send you after me."
- ↑ Vyper'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!"
- ↑ 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."
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