Duties and Demands on Guard Captains?

[Quatlu]

Having just been selected for the post of Captain of the King's Homeguard, it would be interesting to know (for me and others as they aspire to rise in Boldhome posts) if this position puts any special demands on the character's time each week and/or season. How much time, if any, do we need to allocate to safeguarding the King vs. time spent in personal and cult activities? I'm wondering how this compares with the positions of Aide to Nobles, which have no effect on what a character does each month. Please give this some thought and advise me so that I know how to complete my orders for Sacred Season.

[Rufus]

I reckon its OK normally. Many of the activities are specified as weekly but presumably they are the week's "highlight". Carousing in a pub or attending a cult ceremony for an entire week would be knackering - not to mention a solid week at the temple of Uleria!

So presumably there is time off for other duties.

But there might be a chance that the King requires his Guard Captain for special duties in advance from time to time. This though would be notified in advance?

[Afur]

As Captain of the home guard he would not be at front with King? But presumably he could have duty protecting the King when he is at home? Likely he chooses to attend whatever event as Duty?

[Puckohue]

The rules regarding the Homeguard and Escorts have been rewritten. This was intended from the game's start, but I've concentrated on other things and was caught by surprise now that we have one.

Because of the sudden change, I will allow Quatlu to reverse to his former appointment, as Aide to an Eorl, should he so wish.

[Quatlu]

Let me see if I understand this correctly. As Captain of the King's Homeguard, I must use two weeks each turn to command the Homeguard and attend the King in one of his four activities, while the Ensign commands in the other two weeks. I get to decide which two weeks each turn I wish to be on duty. If I decide I want to sneak into Court during my two weeks of duty, I need to pay 20 Lunars for Court Dress each time I try and sneak in. If I do so, there is a 1 in 6 chance that I will be noticed and disciplined. I can try and sneak in my lover but must pay 20 Lunars for her as well.

So in essence it's like being an initiate, that you owe two weeks of active duty each turn to command the Homeguard. I only need to pay the 20 Lunars if I try to sneak into Court that week, but if I am on duty simply commanding the Homeguard then there is no charge. I get caught sneaking in on one chance on a d6, and if caught I lose a month's pay and have to work an extra week of duty. If bringing in my lover, is she included on my d6 roll or is there a second d6 roll for her?

Is there any other downside I missed? If not, then this seems to be a great honor to serve and defend the King.

[Fionn]

Given the character of King Argrath, I would not be surprised to see his Escort sometimes having to fight at the front (perhaps using the result of the regiment he is encouraging that month). Whether this is a bonus or a downside depends on your point of view

[Quatlu]

The rules regarding the Homeguard and Escorts have been rewritten. This was intended from the game's start, but I've concentrated on other things and was caught by surprise now that we have one.

Because of the sudden change, I will allow Quatlu to reverse to his former appointment, as Aide to an Eorl, should he so wish.

After due consideration of the new rules in effect for the position of Captain of the King's Homeguard, I have decided to accept the GM's generous offer to reverse the appointment and reinstate Quatlu as Aide to Jenga Aeensdaughter. Perhaps he will make the attempt in another year, but as of right now his efforts need concentration in other areas.

Many thanks to our GM!

[Erik]

The rules regarding the Homeguard and Escorts have been rewritten. This was intended from the game's start, but I've concentrated on other things and was caught by surprise now that we have one.

Because of the sudden change, I will allow Quatlu to reverse to his former appointment, as Aide to an Eorl, should he so wish.

After due consideration of the new rules in effect for the position of Captain of the King's Homeguard, I have decided to accept the GM's generous offer to reverse the appointment and reinstate Quatlu as Aide to Jenga Aeensdaughter. Perhaps he will make the attempt in another year, but as of right now his efforts need concentration in other areas.

Many thanks to our GM!

Understandable, but we expect Quatlu to be at least a Warlord or Lt. Warlord by this time next year!