The Seagate Watch
The Seagate Watch
Historically the town guard was split into three companies, which in normal times would split between on duty in towns, on-duty at Castle Chilton and in reserve at the barracks. After the war vs the Dark Circle and the increase in urban population a need for peacekeepers within the city vs traditional soldiers was identified and the old Town Guard was given new uniforms in Black & Gold and renamed the Seagate Watch. There was also some re-organisation and retraining.
Watchmen are mostly veteran soldiers with a good knowledge of Seagate, its people and businesses. They rarely use magic but for major disturbances they may use invested items to assist them (mostly enhancements to watchmen rather than attack spells). In both Old and New Seagate the Watch is has its own walled and fortified base, which serves as barracks, jail, training grounds etc.
History
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At some point in the last decade the Watch HQ in New Seagate was expanded and all Seagate Watches stationed there. The Old Seagate Watch House was converted into the Ducal mint.
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A training facility for guardsmen was established in Duntow Ruins, near South_Gate. Its known as Camp Jamieson
People
Senior staff
- Sir Donald Jameson. Sir Donald is the overall Commander of the Watch and is also Captain of Phoenix Company.
- Senior Sergeant Albrecht. 2iC in The Phoenix Company. Antaeus Albrecht is a very competent individual.
- Lotho Lightfoot. He was a corrupt Overwatch Commander who had been racially preferential toward halflings and taking Union kickbacks. He went on an extended southseas 'holiday' in late summer 824wk and some say he will never return.
- Sir Edward Abernathy. He is the Captain in command of The Dragon Company
- Senior Sergeant Tarski. 2iC in The Dragon Company
- Sir Gordon Chisholm. He is the Captain in command of The Griffin Company
- Senior Sergeant Boyce. 2iC in The Griffin Company
- Lady Ann-Nevill. She is the Captain in command of The Narwhale Company
Other Staff
- Sergeant 'Lofty' Lyons, an ex-guardsman - promoted 826wk from The Phoenix Company - Silver watch. see Black_Watch_Seven:_Safer_Calamities,_Together. A friendly human and experienced watchman.
- Sergeant Gotry Shadrock, an ex-guardsman - promoted 826wk from The Phoenix Company - Gold watch. see Black_Watch_Seven:_Safer_Calamities,_Together. A Dwarf, experienced watchman, very stern trainer.
- Sergeant Jonathon Smith, of The Phoenix Company. Leader of six Phoenix Company guards sent to Lower Orminthwaite; captured twice by Galiah.
- Sergeant Xavier Mimbleberry.
- Sergeant Oats, an ex-guardsman - promoted 826wk from The Phoenix Company
The Companies
Each company is divided into three watches run by a Sergeant, which are then split into patrols commanded by a Corporal. A Senior Sergeant act as an adjutant to the company Captain.
The Dragon Company
The company is commanded by Sir Edward Abernathy, but Senior Sergeant Tarski handles the daily issues for the three watches.
- Blue Watch
- Green Watch
- Red Watch
The Griffin Company
The company is commanded by Sir Gordon Chisholm, but Senior Sergeant Boyce handles the daily issues.
- Sea Watch
- Land Watch
- Air Watch
The Phoenix Company
The company is commanded by Sir Donald Jameson, who is very keen on 'community policing'. Senior Sergeant Albrecht handles the daily issues.
- Gold Watch - Sergeant Oats; Guardsman Gotry Shadrock, a Dwarf, very stern trainer
- Silver Watch - Sergeant Bill Johnson; Guardsman Lofty Lyons]] friendly human
- Copper Watch - Mostly take the night shift.
- Black Watch - There is not a Black Watch and there never has been! In difficult and unusual situations a watch of specialists may be formed to deal with the situation. Guild members are rumoured to have been part of the Black Watch. See Black Watch Chronicles
Note: Harry Kale had an early career as a thief but now seems to be a 'useful lad' for Senior Sergeant Albrecht. Not really a Watchman, and might actually be an influential criminal.
The Narwhale Company
Formerly the independent South Seagate Guard, the company is commanded by Lady Ann-Neville, daughter of Duke Leto and master courtier. Her smile and manners conceal the finest steel. Funded by the Seagate Merchants Union, the guards are well paid, well armed and armoured. A point of contention with the other companies.
Missions
Missions involving the watch are detailed in: Black Watch Chronicles
