Within the seven goddesses’ churches, inquisitors who dealt with necromancers were ranked into three classes.0

Third-class: These were fresh trainees who had just completed their education and were newly assigned to fieldwork. They weren’t skilled enough to confront necromancers directly, so they typically handled follow-up tasks such as disposing of bodies and purifying areas tainted by malice.0

Second-class: Inquisitors at this level were ready for field deployment. Their primary duty was to track necromancers. While securing evidence and reporting to the church was their main goal, circumstances sometimes forced them into direct combat with necromancers. The risk was high, and many second-rank inquisitors were lost in the line of duty, making them the backbone of the church’s resources.0

First-class: First-class inquisitors had the authority to lead operations. They could investigate, secure evidence, and mete out punishment on their own. They were also allowed to manage church funds, enabling them to hire skilled adventurers when necessary.0

While first-class inquisitors were powerful enough to handle most necromancers alone, they rarely hired adventurers. Instead, they preferred working with local knights or mages from noble families. Unlike adventurers, who demanded payment, nobles sought honor and influence. For the church, fostering relationships with nobles was far more cost-effective than hiring...0