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--- consolidated:hann_empire:regions:westland:greenscar [2026/03/12 09:20] – [The White Company] johnb
+++ consolidated:hann_empire:regions:westland:greenscar [2026/03/26 16:25] (current) – [The White Company] johnb
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 ===== The White Company =====
-Greenscar is owned by the White Company - that doesn't mean to say they own everything for miles around, just that they own their offices, the mine, smelters and the rest of the land inside the palisade, the other businesses own their buildings and pay rent for the land.  The White Company are allowed to tax the local population, in respect of public services and infrastructure, although they are limited in this, and can only charge taxes agreed by the Governor of The Eastern Province.  The White Company are also responsible for claiming a state tax, at a rate set/agreed with the Governor.
+Greenscar is owned by the White Company - that doesn't mean to say they own everything for miles around, just that they own their offices, the mine, smelters and the rest of the land inside the palisade, the other businesses own their buildings and pay rent for the land.  The White Company are allowed to tax the local population, in respect of public services and infrastructure, although they are limited in this, and can only charge taxes agreed by the Governor of The Western Province.  The White Company are also responsible for claiming state tax, on the Governor's behalf.
 ==== White Company Mercenaries ====
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 ===== The Guard Tower =====
-{{ :consolidated:hann_empire:regions:westland:greenscar_guard_tower.png?100|}}While the guard tower can accommodate ten people, there is generally a small unit of five guards stationed here, seconded from Westhaven.  Each of the small holdings get a daily visit from a guard or two, and then they make a 'scouting' style sweep of the local countryside.  Lightly armed, and armoured, they wear studded leather and carry a both short bow and hand axe, and are at home in the countryside.  They don't generally have much to do inside the palisade, but support the mine guards, should it be required.
+{{ :consolidated:hann_empire:regions:westland:greenscar_guard_tower.png?100|}}While the guard tower can accommodate ten people, there is generally a small unit of five guards stationed here, seconded from Westhaven.  Each of the small holdings get a daily visit from a guard or two, and then they make a 'scouting' style sweep of the local countryside.  Lightly armed, and armoured, they wear studded leather and carry a both short bow and hand axe, and are at home in the countryside.  They don't generally have much to do inside the palisade, but support the mine guards, should it be required.  They are seconded here from Westhaven, for a two or three month duty, then rotate back home.
+  * **Road Patrol** - they make occasional patrols along the road to Westhaven, in concert with some of the White Company Prospectors, but only they meet up with the Westhaven patrol.  Once a month, this patrol coincides with the guard's duty changes, and one of the Greescar Guards (who has completed their  tour of duty) swaps places, and returns to Westhaven, while their replacement carries on to Greenscar.
+  * **Militia** - One of the functions of The Governor's Guard, is to provide basic weapon and military training for locals.  Anyone can join the militia and get the training free of charge, however, they are expected to turn out for militia musters, practice their skills and defend the town, should it be attacked.  They may, in unusual circumstances, be called on to form a posse, and help with official searches of the area.
 ===== The Mine and Metal Works =====
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 A few mine guards keep watch over the entrance to the mine and metal work buildings.  However, they mainly function as security guards, rather than anything more active. Well known in the town, the Mine Guards are likely to be found chatting to the workers, and reminding people of the rules, rather than enforcing any laws.  They wear light armour, with the tabard of the White Company, and carry war hammers rather than anything more substantial.
-===== The Small Holdings =====
+===== The Small Farms =====
+The farms pay a small tax (often in the form of labour) and a small ground rent (Often in the form of produce) to the governor.  They are responsible for their own buildings, stock and crops.  Their leases are heritable, and can be passed down through the generations, so it is almost as good as owning land.
+===== Others  =====
-The smallholdings pay a small tax (often in the form of labour) and a small ground rent (Often in the form of produce) to the governor.  They are responsible for their own buildings, stock and crops.  Their leases are heritable, and can be passed down through the generations, so it is almost as good as owning land.  There are clauses that allow them to be moved to new land, although that includes a cash payment and a year to complete the move, the new land must be of a reasonable quality for farming.   Most are happy to move, if the town starts to grow in their direction.
+A few huts are scattered around, most with a small vegetable garden.  The residents make their living doing casual work, foraging and hunting small game.