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-{{ :consolidated:hann_empire:regions:westland:midfort.png?200|}}Originally, little more than an outpost, keeping an eye on the northern wilderness, Midfort has grown, and the original small fort has been expanded by adding an outer stockade.  The Fort still serves a military purpose, it holds an officer and his troops, who patrol the local area and deal with incursions from tribes and the larger creatures that still inhabit the area.
+{{ :consolidated:hann_empire:regions:westland:midfort.png?150|}}Originally, little more than an outpost, keeping an eye on the northern wilderness, Midfort has grown, and the original small fort has been expanded by adding an outer stockade.  The Fort still serves a military purpose, it holds an officer and his troops, who patrol the local area and deal with incursions from tribes and the larger creatures that still inhabit the area.
+The area is not safe enough for settlers, and the few residents live inside the stockade.  They are a hardy lot, mainly hunters, trappers and woodsmen, wise in the ways of the forest, and able to look after themselves, if need be.  They also serve as a secondary defensive force, and will work with the garrison if there is a major incursion into the area.
+**The Fort** still has a large garrison, under Lt Cdr Bricot Sanson,  with responsibility for forwards scouting, local wilderness patrol, and the local population.  The barracks can accommodate fifty troops, although there are only about half that number stationed there regularly. There is a small stable, with a couple of horses, for when they need to send messages back to civilisation - or warn of imminent attack.
+**The stockade** is half empty, but there is a simple tavern, a trading post and some huts used by Hunters, woodsmen and their families.  There are hitching rails for a few horses, few people have horses.  The inner walls are often used to hang frames for drying and curing skins, while the open area is used as a camp ground for visitors, including the regular trade caravan.
+**The Tavern** is basic – just a bar, kitchen and common room -  and food is often game or meat based.  While there is some foraged fruits and vegetables, most other supplies have to be shipped in by the wagon load.
+**The Trade Post** operated by Mr Silkins is separate, and quite a large building.  It stocks basic ‘home’ needs and wilderness gear, along with dried foods  and trail supplies, arrows and crossbow bolts.  Locals can order goods that will (probably) be delivered a month or two later.  Mr Silkins barters, rarely offering to buy items for coins, but offers dried food, arrows, weapons and wilderness gear in trade.  When the trade caravan arrives, he sells the various skins and other bartered items to the merchant -  for coin.
+**The Huts** are simple homes for the hunters, woodsmen and their families.  Generally, a single room holds a bed, table chairs, dresser, chest, cupboard etc.  Herbs and other foodstuff can often be seen hanging from the roof, while they dry or get smoked.  A small fire provides heat and cooking facilities.  There are few children, and most of those are young enough to still be following their mother around.