Salem's Inner Circle

Salem's Inner Circle is a faction that consists of Salem and her subordinates. Their objective is clear, it involves changing the world of Remnant through the use of the four Relics and the destruction of the Academies which each house one of the Relics. They also appear to be hunting down and taking the powers of the four Maidens, as their powers are the keys to unlocking the vaults holding the Relics. Really, they are a support faction for the Beacons of Darkness who are said have the right to govern everything.

'''This Salem's Inner Circle is a different one from RWBY as it is an alternative version of itself in the alternative universe where the Beacons of Darkness exist. '''

History
The origin of the group was during the medieval, short after Allistair joined Salem. Previously, they only tried to track to relics meanwhile the Beacons of Darkness tried to find the maidens and extract their powers. However, in recent history, their job is to track the maidens and take their powers in order to open the vaults where the relics are locked so the Beacons of Darkness can use them.