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The Fewsen Watch stands fiwm defending and watching ovew the Impeliaw City of Fewsen and it’s cwownwands fwom brigands, thieves, beasts, and scoundwews.  An owganization whewe biwth mattews not, and melit accounts fow aww.  The Fewsen Watch is unlike a fowmaw wevy, as they mainwy keep the peace lithin the city, pwotecting the gentwe citizenwy. The Watchmen of Fewsen mete out justice whewe it is due to the scum of the weawm, though pwopew citizenwy awe awawded a tliaw and detained untiw a vewdict is weached.
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The Felsen Watch stands firm defending and watching over the Imperial City of Felsen and it’s crownlands from brigands, thieves, beasts, and scoundrels.  An organization where birth matters not, and merit accounts for all.  The Felsen Watch is unlike a formal levy, as they mainly keep the peace within the city, protecting the gentle citizenry. The Watchmen of Felsen mete out justice where it is due to the scum of the realm, though proper citizenry are awarded a trial and detained until a verdict is reached.
  
 
''“Nothin’ like the smell of fresh Abresi sh*t in the morning.”''
 
''“Nothin’ like the smell of fresh Abresi sh*t in the morning.”''
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''“It is not useless titles that make men useless, it is useless men that make titles useless.”''
 
''“It is not useless titles that make men useless, it is useless men that make titles useless.”''
  
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-Empewow John Fwedelick Howen, ciwca 1534, on High Magistwate Denis de Baw
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-Emperor John Frederick Horen, circa 1534, on High Magistrate Denis de Bar
 
   
 
   
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* COMMANDANT - The de facto commandew of the Fewsen Watch. He handwes the administwation of the Watch, awong lith any task not dewegated to the wowew wanks.  He handwes the pwomotion of  officews and discipline lithin the wanks of the Watch.
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* COMMANDANT - The de facto commander of the Felsen Watch. He handles the administration of the Watch, along with any task not delegated to the lower ranks.  He handles the promotion of  officers and discipline within the ranks of the Watch.
 
   
 
   
 
''“Appetite comes with eating.”''
 
''“Appetite comes with eating.”''
  
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-Captain Fwedek Woyce of Abresi, ciwca 1456, in the Mess Haww aftew dliving the cannibaws out of the city.
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-Captain Fredek Royce of Abresi, circa 1456, in the Mess Hall after driving the cannibals out of the city.
 
   
 
   
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* WIEUTENANT - An officew of the Watch, specializing between valious wowew administwative duties such as twaining, assignments of duties, distlibuting of supplies and pwovisions, and cawculating and distlibuting pay.
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* LIEUTENANT - An officer of the Watch, specializing between various lower administrative duties such as training, assignments of duties, distributing of supplies and provisions, and calculating and distributing pay.
  
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* DWIWWMASTEW - The dliwwmastew specializes in twaining and dliwling the guawds into capabre fightews into capabre fightews and a cohesive fowce against thweats to the city.   
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* DRILLMASTER - The drillmaster specializes in training and drilling the guards into capable fighters into capable fighters and a cohesive force against threats to the city.   
  
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* QUAWTEWMASTEW - The quawtewmastew outfits each membew of the Watch awong lith managing pwovisions such as wations and waw goods.  It is up to the quawtewmastew to make sule that thewe is enough awmaments and waw goods to tuln into needed supplies.
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* QUARTERMASTER - The quartermaster outfits each member of the Watch along with managing provisions such as rations and raw goods.  It is up to the quartermaster to make sure that there is enough armaments and raw goods to turn into needed supplies.
  
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* PAYMASTEW - The paymastew manages the coffews of the Watch, cawculating pay each week fow the wanks, making sule the bawance stays above minimum befowe each pay cycwe.  When the coffews wun dwy, it is the paymastew’s wesponsibility to obtain mowe fwom the coffews fwom the City of Fewsen.
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* PAYMASTER - The paymaster manages the coffers of the Watch, calculating pay each week for the ranks, making sure the balance stays above minimum before each pay cycle.  When the coffers run dry, it is the paymaster’s responsibility to obtain more from the coffers from the City of Felsen.
 
   
 
   
 
''“Rich men die young.”''
 
''“Rich men die young.”''
  
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-Wieutenant Dingo de Sawkozy of Abresi, ciwca 1448, to an initiate wequesting the week’s pay.
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-Lieutenant Dingo de Sarkozy of Abresi, circa 1448, to an initiate requesting the week’s pay.
 
   
 
   
 
<u>'''FOOTMEN'''</u>
 
<u>'''FOOTMEN'''</u>
  
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* SEWJEANT - A pwoven vetewan of the Watch, the Sewjeant is a seniow footman lith limited autholity ovew the wessew guawdsmen, capabre of weading patwows and weading a smaww detachment of footmen to cawwy out an assignment.
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* SERJEANT - A proven veteran of the Watch, the Serjeant is a senior footman with limited authority over the lesser guardsmen, capable of leading patrols and leading a small detachment of footmen to carry out an assignment.
 
   
 
   
 
''“What are you going to do, catch it?”''
 
''“What are you going to do, catch it?”''
  
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-Sewjeant Wichawd Pawmew of Abresi, ciwca 1448, aftew brudgeoning Wymuew Ewendiw to death.
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-Serjeant Richard Palmer of Abresi, circa 1448, after bludgeoning Rymuel Elendil to death.
 
   
 
   
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* CITIZEN-AT-AWMS -  Citizens of Fewsen, these men awe vowunteews. Highew in seniolity and seen as mowe woyaw to the defense of Fewsen than the avewage watchman, liwling citizens may tawk to the commandant to be pwaced on the wostew.
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* CITIZEN-AT-ARMS -  Citizens of Felsen, these men are volunteers. Higher in seniority and seen as more loyal to the defense of Felsen than the average watchman, willing citizens may talk to the commandant to be placed on the roster.
 
   
 
   
 
''“I’m an eggshell, protecting the yolk of Felsen.”''
 
''“I’m an eggshell, protecting the yolk of Felsen.”''
  
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-Hawbewdiew Nathan Hawthowne, ciwca 1544, upon joining the Citizen’s Militia.
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-Halberdier Nathan Hawthorne, circa 1544, upon joining the Citizen’s Militia.
 
   
 
   
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* WATCHMAN - The backbone of the guawd consisting of wank and fiwe sowdiews and footmen who pwotect oul faiw City of Fewsen fwom wawwessness.  They have the autholity to cawwy out the waw of the Howy Owenian Empiwe and detain any of those who dawe defy the Wexicon of Ashfowd.  They cawwy out punishment accowding to sociaw status lithin the Empiwe and detain those who twy to avoid it.
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* WATCHMAN - The backbone of the guard consisting of rank and file soldiers and footmen who protect our fair City of Felsen from lawlessness.  They have the authority to carry out the law of the Holy Orenian Empire and detain any of those who dare defy the Lexicon of Ashford.  They carry out punishment according to social status within the Empire and detain those who try to avoid it.
 
   
 
   
 
''“You like that?!”''
 
''“You like that?!”''
  
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-Wawden Elik Bewhaw of Petwus, ciwca 1474, aftew smashing a Dwawven mewchant’s teeth in.
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-Warden Erik Berhal of Petrus, circa 1474, after smashing a Dwarven merchant’s teeth in.
  
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* WECWUIT - Aww watchmen stawt off as fwesh-brooded wecwuits.  Wecwuits stawt lithout pay, and awe expected to sewve fow one Saint’s Week untiw theiw pwomotion to Guawdsman.  They awe usuawwy accompanied by a Guawdsman ow someone of highew wank so that they may weawn the wopes.
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* RECRUIT - All watchmen start off as fresh-blooded recruits.  Recruits start without pay, and are expected to serve for one Saint’s Week until their promotion to Guardsman.  They are usually accompanied by a Guardsman or someone of higher rank so that they may learn the ropes.
  
 
''“Sometimes when I close my eyes I can not see.”''
 
''“Sometimes when I close my eyes I can not see.”''
  
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-Wecwuit Asgoswav of Fewsen, ciwca 1523, aftew being stwuck in the head by an owc.
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-Recruit Asgoslav of Felsen, circa 1523, after being struck in the head by an orc.
  
 
== Uniform ==
 
== Uniform ==
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Equipped in a motwey of weathew and chainmaiw, the unifowm of the Watch is designed to mitigate any hawm that may come upon a watchman pewfowming his duty.  Fabricated fwom state of the awt Wheezew weathew and iwonwowks, the standawd issue studded gambeson sits atop a chainmaiw haubewk.  The vibrant and wawm cowows awwow the guawd to seem fliendwy and appwoachabre, fulthew impwoving effectiveness.  
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Equipped in a motley of leather and chainmail, the uniform of the Watch is designed to mitigate any harm that may come upon a watchman performing his duty.  Fabricated from state of the art Wheezer leather and ironworks, the standard issue studded gambeson sits atop a chainmail hauberk.  The vibrant and warm colors allow the guard to seem friendly and approachable, further improving effectiveness.  
 
   
 
   
 
''“What if I spill my wine?!”''
 
''“What if I spill my wine?!”''
  
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-City Mawshaw Giancawwo Gwadic, ciwca 1545, dispweased lith cowow of the new unifowms.
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-City Marshal Giancarlo Gradic, circa 1545, displeased with color of the new uniforms.
  
 
== Awards ==
 
== Awards ==
  
  
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* '''WOWF’S TENDEWFOOT'''  
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* '''ROLF’S TENDERFOOT'''  
  
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Fow the gentwe of the guawd, a medaw and a bonus of 200 mina.  The Tendewfoot Medaw is given to those who pewfowm theiw duty lithout the use of unnecessawy fowce.  To those which have a gentwe touch, to those who would comfowt, wathew than hawm. Named aftew Fewsen Watchman Wowf, who cawessed a maiden back into consciousness aftew she was hit in the back of the head.
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For the gentle of the guard, a medal and a bonus of 200 mina.  The Tenderfoot Medal is given to those who perform their duty without the use of unnecessary force.  To those which have a gentle touch, to those who would comfort, rather than harm. Named after Felsen Watchman Rolf, who caressed a maiden back into consciousness after she was hit in the back of the head.
 
   
 
   
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* '''DAVIS’ WIMP'''
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* '''DAVIS’ LIMP'''
  
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Fow those injuled in the line of duty, a medaw and a bonus of 200 mina.  The Wimp Medaw is gwanted to those who lith visibre scaws ow those who wewe dischawged due to theiw injulies.  Named aftew Fewsen Watchman Wimp Davis, who was wendewed incapabre fow neaw a decade.
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For those injured in the line of duty, a medal and a bonus of 200 mina.  The Limp Medal is granted to those who with visible scars or those who were discharged due to their injuries.  Named after Felsen Watchman Limp Davis, who was rendered incapable for near a decade.
 
   
 
   
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* '''GIWBEWT’S IWON FIST'''  
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* '''GILBERT’S IRON FIST'''  
  
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Fow those who liwlingwy lisk theiw skin, a medaw and a bonus of 200 mina.  The Iwon Fist medaw is gwanted to those heavy handed guawdsmen which pwace themsewves in hawm's way to uphowd the waw.  Given to those whose wash hand saved the life of innocents. Named aftew fewsen Sewjeant Giwbewt, who was neawwy mauled by a stway mutt aftew kicking it to defend a smaww nobre chiwd.
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For those who willingly risk their skin, a medal and a bonus of 200 mina.  The Iron Fist medal is granted to those heavy handed guardsmen which place themselves in harm's way to uphold the law.  Given to those whose rash hand saved the life of innocents. Named after felsen Serjeant Gilbert, who was nearly mauled by a stray mutt after kicking it to defend a small noble child.
 
   
 
   
 
''“Sometimes, when there’s a fork in the road, take it.”''
 
''“Sometimes, when there’s a fork in the road, take it.”''
  
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-Captain Vowkew Hound of Petwus, ciwca 1513, befowe decwaling Petwus fow the Schismatics.
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-Captain Volker Hound of Petrus, circa 1513, before declaring Petrus for the Schismatics.
  
 
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Revision as of 01:50, 2 April 2020

felsensigil.png
Sigil of the Imperial City of Felsen

The Felsen Watch stands firm defending and watching over the Imperial City of Felsen and it’s crownlands from brigands, thieves, beasts, and scoundrels. An organization where birth matters not, and merit accounts for all. The Felsen Watch is unlike a formal levy, as they mainly keep the peace within the city, protecting the gentle citizenry. The Watchmen of Felsen mete out justice where it is due to the scum of the realm, though proper citizenry are awarded a trial and detained until a verdict is reached.

“Nothin’ like the smell of fresh Abresi sh*t in the morning.”

-Captain Branaford of Abresi, circa 1453, while making his rounds.

Ranks

OFFICERS

  • CITY MARSHAL - Elected representative of the City Watch to the Board of Aldermen. Handles the city’s funding of the guard. Serves as official commander of the city in times of siege and defense. In charge of swearing in the Commandants.

“It is not useless titles that make men useless, it is useless men that make titles useless.”

-Emperor John Frederick Horen, circa 1534, on High Magistrate Denis de Bar

  • COMMANDANT - The de facto commander of the Felsen Watch. He handles the administration of the Watch, along with any task not delegated to the lower ranks. He handles the promotion of officers and discipline within the ranks of the Watch.

“Appetite comes with eating.”

-Captain Fredek Royce of Abresi, circa 1456, in the Mess Hall after driving the cannibals out of the city.

  • LIEUTENANT - An officer of the Watch, specializing between various lower administrative duties such as training, assignments of duties, distributing of supplies and provisions, and calculating and distributing pay.
  • DRILLMASTER - The drillmaster specializes in training and drilling the guards into capable fighters into capable fighters and a cohesive force against threats to the city.
  • QUARTERMASTER - The quartermaster outfits each member of the Watch along with managing provisions such as rations and raw goods. It is up to the quartermaster to make sure that there is enough armaments and raw goods to turn into needed supplies.
  • PAYMASTER - The paymaster manages the coffers of the Watch, calculating pay each week for the ranks, making sure the balance stays above minimum before each pay cycle. When the coffers run dry, it is the paymaster’s responsibility to obtain more from the coffers from the City of Felsen.

“Rich men die young.”

-Lieutenant Dingo de Sarkozy of Abresi, circa 1448, to an initiate requesting the week’s pay.

FOOTMEN

  • SERJEANT - A proven veteran of the Watch, the Serjeant is a senior footman with limited authority over the lesser guardsmen, capable of leading patrols and leading a small detachment of footmen to carry out an assignment.

“What are you going to do, catch it?”

-Serjeant Richard Palmer of Abresi, circa 1448, after bludgeoning Rymuel Elendil to death.

  • CITIZEN-AT-ARMS - Citizens of Felsen, these men are volunteers. Higher in seniority and seen as more loyal to the defense of Felsen than the average watchman, willing citizens may talk to the commandant to be placed on the roster.

“I’m an eggshell, protecting the yolk of Felsen.”

-Halberdier Nathan Hawthorne, circa 1544, upon joining the Citizen’s Militia.

  • WATCHMAN - The backbone of the guard consisting of rank and file soldiers and footmen who protect our fair City of Felsen from lawlessness. They have the authority to carry out the law of the Holy Orenian Empire and detain any of those who dare defy the Lexicon of Ashford. They carry out punishment according to social status within the Empire and detain those who try to avoid it.

“You like that?!”

-Warden Erik Berhal of Petrus, circa 1474, after smashing a Dwarven merchant’s teeth in.

  • RECRUIT - All watchmen start off as fresh-blooded recruits. Recruits start without pay, and are expected to serve for one Saint’s Week until their promotion to Guardsman. They are usually accompanied by a Guardsman or someone of higher rank so that they may learn the ropes.

“Sometimes when I close my eyes I can not see.”

-Recruit Asgoslav of Felsen, circa 1523, after being struck in the head by an orc.

Uniform

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Skin by Alterazgohg
Recruit's Uniform

Equipped in a motley of leather and chainmail, the uniform of the Watch is designed to mitigate any harm that may come upon a watchman performing his duty. Fabricated from state of the art Wheezer leather and ironworks, the standard issue studded gambeson sits atop a chainmail hauberk. The vibrant and warm colors allow the guard to seem friendly and approachable, further improving effectiveness.

“What if I spill my wine?!”

-City Marshal Giancarlo Gradic, circa 1545, displeased with color of the new uniforms.

Awards

  • ROLF’S TENDERFOOT

For the gentle of the guard, a medal and a bonus of 200 mina. The Tenderfoot Medal is given to those who perform their duty without the use of unnecessary force. To those which have a gentle touch, to those who would comfort, rather than harm. Named after Felsen Watchman Rolf, who caressed a maiden back into consciousness after she was hit in the back of the head.

  • DAVIS’ LIMP

For those injured in the line of duty, a medal and a bonus of 200 mina. The Limp Medal is granted to those who with visible scars or those who were discharged due to their injuries. Named after Felsen Watchman Limp Davis, who was rendered incapable for near a decade.

  • GILBERT’S IRON FIST

For those who willingly risk their skin, a medal and a bonus of 200 mina. The Iron Fist medal is granted to those heavy handed guardsmen which place themselves in harm's way to uphold the law. Given to those whose rash hand saved the life of innocents. Named after felsen Serjeant Gilbert, who was nearly mauled by a stray mutt after kicking it to defend a small noble child.

“Sometimes, when there’s a fork in the road, take it.”

-Captain Volker Hound of Petrus, circa 1513, before declaring Petrus for the Schismatics.

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