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The previous militia, commanded by the northerner General [[Eriks DeMord Sleipner]], was loosely based on an actual army. Rank was unofficial, and commanders were elected and removed by their troops. This militia was disbanded after Sleipner’s departure from [[Myrken Wood]] in late AR 206, and due to the resulting chaos among members, has not been mustered since. | The previous militia, commanded by the northerner General [[Eriks DeMord Sleipner]], was loosely based on an actual army. Rank was unofficial, and commanders were elected and removed by their troops. This militia was disbanded after Sleipner’s departure from [[Myrken Wood]] in late AR 206, and due to the resulting chaos among members, has not been mustered since. | ||
| − | After over a year’s inactivity, Myrken native, former farmhand and ex-Brotherhood soldier [[Agnieszka Kaczmarek]] was recently named to the vacant seat of militia Captain, signaling a possible reform of the organization. | + | After over a year’s inactivity, Myrken native, former farmhand and ex-Brotherhood soldier [[Agnieszka Kaczmarek]] was recently named to the vacant seat of militia Captain, signaling a possible reform of the organization. And so it was: during her time as Captain the Militia developed gradually into a well-organised deployment of volunteer manpower. Each village and town now had its own citizen militia whose members carried out regular training for the defence of Myrken's populace. |
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Revision as of 12:13, 20 November 2012
The Myrken Militia is an organization of farmers, merchants, and craftsmen who volunteer their arms and their lives in the defense of Myrkentown.
History
The previous militia, commanded by the northerner General Eriks DeMord Sleipner, was loosely based on an actual army. Rank was unofficial, and commanders were elected and removed by their troops. This militia was disbanded after Sleipner’s departure from Myrken Wood in late AR 206, and due to the resulting chaos among members, has not been mustered since.
After over a year’s inactivity, Myrken native, former farmhand and ex-Brotherhood soldier Agnieszka Kaczmarek was recently named to the vacant seat of militia Captain, signaling a possible reform of the organization. And so it was: during her time as Captain the Militia developed gradually into a well-organised deployment of volunteer manpower. Each village and town now had its own citizen militia whose members carried out regular training for the defence of Myrken's populace.
Organisation
Purpose
The Militia defends the town in times of need and emergency.
The Militia generally does not sally forth to fight battles like the army would; Militiamen are primarily a defensive force, manning walls, patrolling the countryside and protecting their own. They are not meant to be full-time soldiers, and train instead in their free time while pursuing their lives and crafts.
The previous Militia was meant to defend only Myrkentown. Whether this will continue to be the case is still unclear.
Numbers
In past years, the Militia has numbered anywhere between 800 and 5000 volunteers.
Equipment and Training
Militiamen are required to purchase and maintain their own equipment, armaments and protective gear.
