Ordinance of Levy for the Western Marches

Ordinance of Levy for the Western Marches

 At such a time as the ruling authority of the Western Marches, lawfully appointed by the August Body of Representatives of the Medial Kingdoms, shall deem it necessary to raise a levy for mutual defense of the land, all men aged over fourteen summers and being fit and able to work shall present themselves to their local Marshall to serve the common good.

 Such men shall bring a sturdy jacket of white or blue, stockings of white or blue, food and provisions enough for three days, a blade of good length, stout shoes made of leather, and cloth or hide enough to use as a shelter.

Failing this a man shall pay a fine of five Guilders so that he may contribute to the common defense. Should a man be both unable to provide himself or coin for the levy, he shall be branded an outlaw and his worldly goods shall be forfeit, any giving aid to such a man shall be subject to punishment fitting the aid given.

The length of service within the levy shall be no less than two weeks and no longer than needed to address the reason for raising the levy. All men will be provided with provisions, pikes, fodder, reasonable care for wounds received, and training while serving in the levy, these things will be paid for from the common tax at the discretion of the Marshall with consent of the ruling authority of the Western Marches.

Men serving in the levy shall act according to the dictates of their commander and shall at all times behave in a way that is lawful and good. Men serving in the levy shall not loot, drink excessively, fight without cause and supervision of the Marshall, nor catch the game of the land or water without being ordered to do so. Men of the levy who violate these terms shall be punished by their Marshall at his discretion and in a manner fitting the violation. Men may appeal to a Court Martial if they dispute the ruling of their Marshall.

 By order of the Medial Collegiate in the Name of the Medial Kingdoms

The levy gathered together.

They march under the banner of
Lord Brathburn.

The levy traditionally fights with
pike, sword, and halberd.

All these men also bear the patch
of the House of Brathburn on
the breast of their jackets.

Got a ton more of these minis on the painting table, nifty figures from Essex Miniatures, full range with lost of different weapon options. I have a number of them group based that need some painting attention, hope to have a few more examples done soon. These will pull double duty as historical mercenaries and as my human troops in my fantasy setting.

Still thirsty,
Chris