History Sandbox / TheNightUnfurlsTheHunter

* ArrestedForHeroism: {{Subverted}} in the first chapter. Kyril has been killing off bands of orcs, monsters and bandits throughout his time in Eostia to [[OnlyInItForTheMoney get paid]]. While [[HumbleHero Kyril]] himself would not call this "heroism", those who find themselves to be troubled by those marauding bands would. Eventually, he gains so much attention from his high body count that the ruler of Eostia, Celestine, aims to secure a meeting with him by having her agents bring him to the throne room. Kyril initially thinks that he is somehow being judged for a crime. Celestine reassures him that this is not the case -- her intention is to acquire a skilled agent to end the ForeverWar by bringing her rival, Olga, to her alive. He accepts her request.

* BackFromTheDead: [[spoiler:Happens in Chapter 32 after his assassination in the previous chapter, thanks to his ResurrectiveImmortality. [[DramaticIrony For the audience, this is not really surprising]], but to Celestine and Kyril's assassin, this is an OhCrap moment]].

* BlatantLies: In Chapter 1, Celestine asked Kyril about the heritage of the bandaged sword he is leaning on (it's the Holy Moonlight Sword). He merely answered he bought it in town. Good going, Kyril, like anyone would ever believe you can buy a CoolSword made of silver in a random shop...

* CradlingYourKill: Kyril does the MercyKill variant of this trope to the [[BrainwashedAndCrazy husk]] [[spoiler:that was once Luu-Luu]]. After drawing his Holy Moonlight Sword out of her chest, he catches her before she can fall. As she reaches up, [[DyingAsYourself coming back to her senses]], he holds her hand until she passes on.
* CripplingCastration: The Good Hunter inflicts this on one of the {{mooks}} during his spree in the halls of the Mercenary Compound. He kicks the man responsible for driving a sword to his side by kicking the {{mook}} in the [[GroinAttack groin]], [[{{Gorn}} crushed]] under his [[SuperStrength very strength]].

* DispenseWithThePleasantries: Chapter 28 has Kyril and his apprentices entering a bar to find any leads to Mandeville. Not wasting any time, he takes out his pistol, fires at the ceiling to get everyone's attention, and says the following.
-->'''Kyril''': I killed [[{{Understatement}} quite a few]] of the Black Dogs and their orcs with this weapon. So... let's dispense with the welcome.

* EverybodysDeadDave: It is [[ImpliedTrope implied]] in Kyril's [[DarkAndTroubledPast backstory]] that with the exception of the Doll, every named character he met in Yharnam (or rather, the ones who are on good terms with him) is dead.
* EyeScream: [[spoiler:The end of Chapter 31 has him being shot dead by an assassin from a distance. Strangely, he [[MoeGreeneSpecial loses an eye]] upon respawning. This [[RetCon violates one of the rules]] of the [[VideoGame/BloodBorne source material]], that is the Good Hunter should [[ResurrectiveImmortality respawn with no impediment upon death]].]]

* FascinatingEyebrow:
** He raises a brow when he [[spoiler:catches Sanakan and Hugh making out]] at Fort Branswick.
** He raises a brow upon hearing Celestine admit how [[ReallySevenHundredYearsOld old]] she is.

* GroinAttack: The Hunter kicks a {{mook}} in the groin during his killing spree in Chapter 11. NOT PlayedForLaughs, for the {{mook}}'s testicles and pelvis are shattered in the process.
-->''The pain killed him.''

* ManlyTears: Kyril Sutherland, established in Chapter 1 of the original as a [[TheStoic stone-cold]] badass who never bats an eye when killing things, is revealed to have cried during a {{flashback}} that happens in the very same chapter. Said {{flashback}} involves a ComfortTheDying scene between Kyril and his mentor figure [[Characters/BloodborneSecondaryCharacters Eileen the Crow]], the latter in her last moments.

* MoeGreeneSpecial: [[spoiler:Kyril's [[ResurrectiveImmortality first death]] involves taking a crossbow bolt to the side of his head, hitting his eye, and killing him.]]

* ReportsOfMyDeathWereGreatlyExaggerated: [[spoiler:Kyril quotes the trope's title while addressing the noble class at Ken to dispel the rumours of his "death" due to an attempted assassination]].
-->''[[spoiler:I assure you, ladies and gentlemen, the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.]]''

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* DualWielding: In true [[VideoGame/BloodBorne Bloodborne]] hunter fashion -- melee weapon on the right, firearm on the left. He can also dual wield two [[MixAndMatchWeapon trick weapons]] at once (Beast Cutter + Stake Driver) in the remastered version.

* BadassBoast: Kyril, the ColdHam he is, does this occasionally.
** This is what Kyril has to say after Grishom calls him "a godless foreigner".
--->'''Kyril:''' (to Grishom) You seem to believe that as a holy man you are safe from being killed. Let me tell you a secret, Grishom. Holy men bleed like any other man. You just have to find the right place to make it ''hurt''.
** The climax of Chapter 22 has one from Kyril to Shamuhaza [[spoiler:in the form of a [[EldritchAbomination giant]] [[InsectoidAliens arthropod]]]], which really sounds like something a typical villain would say. [[spoiler:Also doubles as an IAmNotLeftHanded moment for Kyril.]]
--->'''Kyril:''' And here I thought I wouldn't have to do this. Shamuhaza... It's a pity. I would have shown you just [[BullyingADragon how unwise it is to cross me]]. So... as a final gift, let me show you just how [[PitifulWorms small and insignificant]] you truly are. [[spoiler:'''A taste, if you will, of what I truly am.''']]
** This one is an OOCIsSeriousBusiness moment, when Kyril, under the effects of a [[SuperMode Beast Blood Pellet]], delivers a big one towards the rebels during the climax of the Rebel Scum Arc:
--->'''Kyril:''' '''TRAITORS!''' '''You should have fallen on your own swords to spare yourself from this torment! Now ''weep'' in agony! Beg for your worthless lives! I HAVE COME FOR ''YOU''!'''
** Apparently, calling Kyril a [[YouMonster monster]] doesn't stop him from delivering a one of these. Best shown in this exchange in Chapter 7, remastered version:
--->'''Olga:''' [[YouMonster You are an unfeeling, accursed wretch]]...\\
'''Kyril:''' [[IAmAMonster Yes... yes I am]]. But do not worry, I have more deaths on my conscience than anyone here. What is a couple thousand more? Sometimes, the dead come to speak to me in my dreams. That is suffering I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemies...

* BeyondTheImpossible: Kyril is shown to [[DualWielding dual wield]] trick weapons at once in two occasions: Chapter 22 of the original (Hunter's Axe + Stake Driver), and Chapter 12 of the remastered version (Beast Cutter + Stake Driver). On the surface, this may seem nothing out of the ordinary, until one realises that in ''VideoGame/BloodBorne'', this is by no means possible[[note]]in the game, the right hand is used to wield trick weapons, while the left hand is used to wield firearms and sidearms only[[/note]].

* CatchPhrase: Whenever he shows indifference or dismissiveness, he often utters "so I have been told", "so I am", or "so he/she is". Claudia from the remastered version [[LampshadeHanging finds the former one very irritating]].

* TheConfidant: While not his major role, Kyril plays the role of confidant a few times. From both versions of the story, some named characters find it comfortable to share their private matters to him. Examples include Hugh, with his family matters; Olga, with the shenanigans during her reign as [[EvilOverlord the Dark Queen]]; and Grace (remastered version), with her past in the North and the loss of her husband.

* DecapitationPresentation:
** Chapter 8; original version: In response to a question regarding what to do with Beasley's corpse, Kyril replies that he needs proof of the kill, for "the heads of the traitors should be more than enough for a successful hunt". A few days later, Beasley's severed head is taken out from a sack and presented to Celestine and the others in the council chamber.
** Chapter 1; remastered version: To receive his bounty, Kyril presents the head of an orc war chief, named [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast the Arch-Arsonist]], to the bounty board of an AdventureGuild.