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Guardsmen Information
Daily Schedule and Overview
These are the guards that provide protection for the Hold proper and it's Lord Holder's family. They patrol the perimeter and interior of the Hold and make sure that there are no altercations that might get out of hand (which can happen-there is drinking!). While rare, petty crimes such as theft do occur. Bandits do roam the areas and guardsmen make sure that there is no poaching from nearby holders' herdbeasts or the Hold's main stocks or fields. These actions cut down on the food necessary to feed the Hold and cannot be permitted to go unchecked or unnoticed.
In addition, since a series of brutal murders of high ranking members of society, Hold guards act as bodyguards, accompanying the ladies and also the Lord when he is visiting areas outside of the Hold.
Patrols are assigned on shifts by the captain of the Guards. Locations and the length of patrols are given at his discretion and based on need, seniority and amount of training.
The below schedule is for those newer guards who have not been giving permanent assignments or who may still be in training. Meal times and lights out are for those guards who do not have their own cots, but are housed in the barracks.
6 c/m Breakfast
7 c/m Inspection
8 c/m Duty assignments and roster
10 c/m Training classes begin for new guards - this may include accompanying more seasoned guards on patrols.
12 c/m Noon meal
18 c/m Evening meal
22 c/m Light's out
Living Quarters
Members of the Hold guard living in a separate building (Barracks). This is a functional building set aside from the Hold proper and including communal bathing/latrines, their own small kitchen and cook as well as dormitory areas for sleeping, which also include break rooms for free time. Drudges are assigned to housecleaning, assisting the cook and also running tasks for the guardsman.
Married guardsman can petition for their own cots but are expected to appear for duty and/or their assignments on time.
Clothing
Each guardsman is issued two uniforms in Hold colors with the appropriate rank and insignia. He is expected to keep this uniform neat and clean. Drudges assisting in laundry duty at the Hold pick up uniforms and clothing for the guardsmen once every other day and the turn around time is usually next day. When not in uniform, they wear the typical clothing of a holder and can either purchase or trade for clothing or materials (such as leather goods) during market days or by visiting the Headwoman for basic clothing.
Marks are paid based on seniority and level of training. While most guards do not make much, many of their needs are provided for by the Hold itself.
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These are the guards that provide protection for the Hold proper and it's Lord Holder's family. They patrol the perimeter and interior of the Hold and make sure that there are no altercations that might get out of hand (which can happen-there is drinking!). While rare, petty crimes such as theft do occur. Bandits do roam the areas and guardsmen make sure that there is no poaching from nearby holders' herdbeasts or the Hold's main stocks or fields. These actions cut down on the food necessary to feed the Hold and cannot be permitted to go unchecked or unnoticed.
In addition, since a series of brutal murders of high ranking members of society, Hold guards act as bodyguards, accompanying the ladies and also the Lord when he is visiting areas outside of the Hold.
Patrols are assigned on shifts by the captain of the Guards. Locations and the length of patrols are given at his discretion and based on need, seniority and amount of training.
The below schedule is for those newer guards who have not been giving permanent assignments or who may still be in training. Meal times and lights out are for those guards who do not have their own cots, but are housed in the barracks.
6 c/m Breakfast
7 c/m Inspection
8 c/m Duty assignments and roster
10 c/m Training classes begin for new guards - this may include accompanying more seasoned guards on patrols.
12 c/m Noon meal
18 c/m Evening meal
22 c/m Light's out
Living Quarters
Members of the Hold guard living in a separate building (Barracks). This is a functional building set aside from the Hold proper and including communal bathing/latrines, their own small kitchen and cook as well as dormitory areas for sleeping, which also include break rooms for free time. Drudges are assigned to housecleaning, assisting the cook and also running tasks for the guardsman.
Married guardsman can petition for their own cots but are expected to appear for duty and/or their assignments on time.
Clothing
Each guardsman is issued two uniforms in Hold colors with the appropriate rank and insignia. He is expected to keep this uniform neat and clean. Drudges assisting in laundry duty at the Hold pick up uniforms and clothing for the guardsmen once every other day and the turn around time is usually next day. When not in uniform, they wear the typical clothing of a holder and can either purchase or trade for clothing or materials (such as leather goods) during market days or by visiting the Headwoman for basic clothing.
Marks are paid based on seniority and level of training. While most guards do not make much, many of their needs are provided for by the Hold itself.
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