Salem's Faction

Salem's Faction is a group of people associated with Salem who are assisting her in her plans. While their goals are not entirely clear, it involves the destruction of all civilizations in the world of Remnant and stealing the powers of the four Maidens. The group is somehow also related to the Creatures of Grimm, as their headquarters is located at a desolate spawning ground for many types of Grimm.

Members of the group include Doctor Watts, Tyrian, Cinder Fall and Hazel. Some known associates in the faction also include Cinder's subordinates, Emerald Sustrai and Mercury Black, as well as Roman Torchwick, Neopolitan, Adam Taurus and a small element of the White Fang who serve under him.

History
Origins of Salem's Faction are still unclear, though what is known is at some point, Salem recruited members into the fold to assist in her plans. Hazel has also stated that the group has dealt with many "silver-eyed warriors" in the past.

Cinder Fall and her group's actions, including stealing the Fall Maiden's powers, recruiting Adam Taurus and the White Fang and destroying Beacon Academy, were all orders given and directed by Salem. Cinder's position as the new Fall Maiden is also said to be the "key" to Salem's plans.

Actions of the other members are not completely known, though Tyrian was given a similar assignment from Salem to hunt down the Spring Maiden, but has currently been reassigned by Salem to capture and retrieve Ruby Rose for defeating and scarring Cinder. Watts is assigned to take Cinder's place in a meeting with their informant in Mistral. Hazel is also to attend an arranged meeting from Adam Taurus with the White Fang's leader, Sienna Khan, to convince him to join them. Salem also reveals that Haven will be their next target following the destruction of Beacon.

Trivia

 * Watts, Tyrian, Cinder Fall and Hazel's first initials create WTCH when put together. It is possible that this is related to the meaning of Salem's name.