The Knights of Salem are a fanatical group of witch hunters (see also: lunatics) who began operations shortly after the first Salem witch trials in 1692. I say “first” because in Innsmouth Garden Society continuity more than one series of trials occurred. The second “purge” happened secretly in 1705 and a third in 1807 (leading to the near destruction of the Knights at the hands of the IGS as the ladies stepped in to save the falsely accused).

The hatred between the two groups runs deep and the Knights have changed for the worse over the years, operating in secret and enslaving/employing dark casters to “fight fire with fire”. In their fanatical view, they will burn in hell for using dark powers but the greater good must be maintained.

It would appear that The Librarian is the estranged daughter of Mr. Barrows. More on this later…