The Imbued are still ordinary humans touched by the enigmatic Messengers (angels? aliens? dying gods?). They gain three things: Second Sight (the ability to see monsters beneath their masks), Edges (supernatural powers), and Conviction (fuel for their vigil) balanced against Zeal (the risk of becoming a fanatical monster-hunter themselves).
“This ring,” Mack said, stepping closer. “It represents a promise. A future she thought she lost. You’re feeding on her grief. But grief isn’t the end. It’s the door.” Hunter The Reckoning 20th Anniversary Pdf