Gladstone Militia

"There is no right or wrong in our profession.

The present changes the past from moment to moment.

Only pray for the future to vindicate your action."

The Valley of the Gladstonian people is immense, many of the people live in outlying hamlets. In these dark and dangerous times people need to protect themselves, the unliving rise from their graves, hostile factions threaten our borders and outlaw kings rise twisted kingdoms in the dense forests.

The people of Gladstone have set up a militia. They are drawn from the richest families in the valley and equip themselves in an attempt to out do the other members of the Militia. They are traditionally lead by the son of the village elder. Their number fluctuates depending on the season but is usually around 15 members.

Their main job is delivering mail to outlying hamlets and the mines at the north of the village. They also protect the king's highways from bandits and maruadering monsters. They are not great enough in number and power to wipe out all the dangers in the valley, but they are rarely defeated. They are great partisans and often set traps in certain areas. The villagers are cunning enough to avoid the traps, although there was the impaler incident when Miss Gröber walk into the Red's back garden.

"Victory does not always rest with the big cannons:

but if we rest in front of them we shall be lost."

The members of the Militia have to take an oath. It is as follows:

"Do you agree to follow the laws of the land, and the laws of our gracious monarch . Will you take up the sword and shield in defense of our country and people. In the name of what ever Gods look down upon you will you swear to uphold Justice and honour. Do you promise to carry the bill of office. Do you honestly swear to uphold the office of . Will you enforce the laws of Gladstone?"

"For a warrior, the only crime is cowardice.

Though silver in your palm weighs light,

compared to death by blast and sword,

do not shy the fearless fight,

for endeavor is its own reward."