City Guard
Guardsmen are an important part of any city. They keep the citizens in order, help to restore peace, contain riots and protect the law. There are several ranks of guards which are split up into as many sections as are needed to control the given area. Often settlements are split into quarters and there are four Chief Guards, each in charge of their own quarter (or section).
Here is a diagram of the chain of power inside each area. The power of each rank goes from highest to lowest (left to right). The number to the right of the guard represents the usual number of men in each section. Chief Guard (1) > Overwatch Guard (4) > Watchmen (17) > Patrolmen (25) [In total there are about 47 guards per section(area) in a settlement]
Here is a diagram of the chain of power inside each area. The power of each rank goes from highest to lowest (left to right). The number to the right of the guard represents the usual number of men in each section. Chief Guard (1) > Overwatch Guard (4) > Watchmen (17) > Patrolmen (25) [In total there are about 47 guards per section(area) in a settlement]
Career
Qualifications
To qualify for this profession you must go through a military training called Battle Readiness Training or B.R.T. This training includes swordplay, spear wielding and simple abilities like running, wrestling and fist fighting.
Career Progression
In order to go up in rank within the City Guard, you must complete a series of tests for each rank as well as have been part of the guard for a certain amount of time.
In order to progress from Patrolman to Watchman you must first have been part of the guard for at least 2 years as well as have completed a test in long-distance sprinting, consisting of an 8 mile run that must be completed in under 50 minutes.
in order to progress from Watchman to Overwatch Guard, you must have been a Watchman for 3 years or more, as well as have training in military tactics and communication.
To become a Chief Guard you must have been an Overwatch Guard for 5 years and have been approved by the Duke.
In order to progress from Patrolman to Watchman you must first have been part of the guard for at least 2 years as well as have completed a test in long-distance sprinting, consisting of an 8 mile run that must be completed in under 50 minutes.
in order to progress from Watchman to Overwatch Guard, you must have been a Watchman for 3 years or more, as well as have training in military tactics and communication.
To become a Chief Guard you must have been an Overwatch Guard for 5 years and have been approved by the Duke.
Payment & Reimbursement
The pay for a Patrolman is around 1 brenn a week, as well as being supplied with a shelter and bed.
The pay for a Watchman is 1 brenn and 2 biids (12 biids or 60 pence) a week as well as a shelter and bed.
The pay for an Overwatch Guard is 2 brenn (20 biids or one hundred pence ) a week as well as a shelter and steed.
The pay for a Chief Guard is 4 brenn a week (40 biids or 200 pence) as well as a chain necklace with the guards’ crest engraved upon it.
The pay for a Watchman is 1 brenn and 2 biids (12 biids or 60 pence) a week as well as a shelter and bed.
The pay for an Overwatch Guard is 2 brenn (20 biids or one hundred pence ) a week as well as a shelter and steed.
The pay for a Chief Guard is 4 brenn a week (40 biids or 200 pence) as well as a chain necklace with the guards’ crest engraved upon it.
Other Benefits
There are benefits such as a shelter(guardhouse), a steed and if you are a Chief Guard you receive a chain necklace with a certain pattern engraved in it to show your position which allows you to pass the Moonlight Guard into the King's court which or other places that are typically off-limits for civilians.
Perception
Purpose
The Guard Force is meant to create, protect and restore the order in a settlement and enforce the law and the ruler’s will.
Social Status
The town guard are usually respected by the surrounding culture, but not always wanted and are occasionally even despised by some of the more rowdy folk. The perception of the Guard Force is highly effected by thing such as prosperity of the people, the ruler, and recent guard activity.
Operations
Tools
The basic equipment used in this profession include some sort of light, well fitting armor. A sword, strong club, heavy staff or spear. A light such as a lantern or torch, and often a light bandage pack and water skin.
Materials
The town guards require a monthly or weekly supply of food, steeds and repaired equipment.
Workplace
The only real building this profession regularly uses is the guardhouse, which is a strong building usually made of stone and supplied with weapons, hearty foods and any other supplies the guards may need during the day. The inside walls are lined with bunks and it usually contains a fire in the center of the room which warms all men during the cold days of winter.
Provided Services
Guards are constantly patrolling the streets and gates of settlements. You can easily find one and alert them of any trouble brewing and they will be there to keep the peace and will alert the rest of the guards.
Dangers & Hazards
There are many hazards in the business of city guard, they are often in danger of limb and life due to roaming vigilantes, drunks, criminals or even wild animals.
Alternative Names
Town Guard, Guards, Guard Force.
Type
Military
Demand
This role is heavily in demand in some settlements but moderately in most.
Legality
This profession is very legal, in fact it is enforced in some places.
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