====== Liquidators ======

Liquidators are a loosely organized group who disavow [[Sprout|sprouts]] and [[quinta|Quintal Aether]].

=== Beliefs ===
The core belief of Liquidators is that the creation of Aether during [[genesis|Genesis]] has led to a downfall in humanity. They strongly oppose the use of Sprouts to harness Quintal energy. Despite this, most Liquidators are not against the use of Quinta itself and have put much effort into developing ways to utilize Quinta without requiring sprouts or an encompassing Aether. As these endeavours have had little success, The groups' primary achievement has been the creation of various [[zero-q_zones|Zero-Q Zones]] throughout Ivykeep. These zones are either used as Liquidator safe havens, or simply to disrupt [[monarchy_of_ivykeep|Crown]] activities.

=== Appearance ===
Members are often seen wearing their infamous gas masks, supply tanks, and protective suits. This equipment is used by those with Sprouts to survive in [[zero-q_zones|Zero-Q Zones]], and those without sprouts to survive in the rest of Ivykeep.

=== Relationship with Other Groups ===
Liquidators have mixed support from Ivykeep residents and groups.\\ 
The Crown, particularly [[arch-mage_of_ivykeep|The Arch-Mage]], strongly opposes the group as their activities are seen as a sizable security threat to Quintal energy, and therefore governmental power. This has lead to many smear campaigns against the liquidators and a rather negative public perception.\\
[[utopia_project|Utopia]] has a slightly more positive relationship, as both groups share goals of disrupting the monarchy. However, Zero-Q Zones have disrupted resistance operations on several occasions, and Liquidators' general refusal to address this has led to occasional tension.