Kelvin Garrison

This is the town guard raised by Baron Desmond Kelvin II. They have responsibility for maintaining the Duke's Road from where it crosses the Windrush River to where it enters Penhaligon. Their garrison consists of a battalion of three troops of 43 Kelvin Guards and a troop of 43 River Guards with 4 river barges (each mounting a ballista for heavy support). During the civil war of 995 AC the River Guard grew into a separate battalion with three troops and a total of thirteen river barges (one being the battlaion headquarters barge). The Kelvin Guard grew to six troops of 43 Kelvin Guards
To become a Kelvin Guard you must start in basic combat training.

Basic Combat Training

Strength (PF) (b)
Endurance (PF) (b)
Marching Formations (MA) (b): This skill allows the soldier to operate in a battle formation.
Sword (MA) (b)
Salary: 1 royal per month.
Equipment: Kelvin Militia Uniform, Sword.
Cost of Basic Combat Training: 4 HP.
Possible Exits: Leave service, continue on to Kelvin Guard, continue on to River Guard, Remain in Basic Combat Training.

Kelvin Guard

Marching Formations (MA) (b): This skill allows the soldier to operate in a battle formation.
Sword (MA) (b)
Shield (MA) (b)
Dagger (MA) (b)
Crossbow (MA) (b)
Heavy Armor (PF) (b)
Pain Capacity (PF) (b)
Riding (MA) (d): This skill allows not only the riding of horses, but also the ability to fight while mounted.
Knowledge of the Kelvin Area (IN) (d)
Condition — Northern Connections (b)
Salary: 3 royals per month.
Equipment: Chainmail Armor for Torso, Tabard with Kelvin Crest, Shoulders, Arms, and Legs, Open Helm, Sword, Shield with the Kelvin Crest, Dagger, Light Crossbow, 20 bolts, Horse and riding gear.
Cost of Kelvin Guard: 11 HP.
Possible Exits: Leave the profession, continue to Sergeant, remain in the Kelvin Guard.

River Guard

Marching Formations (MA) (b): This skill allows the soldier to operate in a battle formation.
Sword (MA) (b)
Shield (MA) (b)
Dagger (MA) (b)
Crossbow (MA) (b)
Heavy Armor (PF) (b)
Pain Capacity (PF) (b)
Pilot River Barge (MA) (d)
Fire Ballista (MA) (d)
Swimming (PF) (b)
Knowledge of the Kelvin Area (IN) (d)
Condition — Northern Connections (b)
Salary: 3 royals per month.
Equipment: Chainmail Armor for Torso, Shoulders, Arms, and Legs, Tabard with Kelvin Crest, Open Helm, Sword, Shield with the Kelvin Crest, Dagger, Light Crossbow, 20 bolts.
Cost of Kelvin Guard: 14 HP.
Possible Exits: Leave the profession, continue to Sergeant, remain as a River Guard.

Sergeant

Marching Formations (MA) (b): This skill allows the soldier to operate in a battle formation.
Sword (MA) (b)
Shield (MA) (b)
Dagger (MA) (b)
Crossbow (MA) (b)
Heavy Armor (PF) (b)
Pain Capacity (PF) (b)
Riding (MA) (d): This skill allows not only the riding of horses, but also the ability to fight while mounted.
Knowledge of the Kelvin Area (IN) (d)
Condition — Northern Connections (b)
Sergeant (IN) (b): This skill allows the sergeant to lead a unit, understand the basics of tactics and survival skills.
Salary: 4 Royals per month.
Additional Equipment: Sergeant insignia
Cost: 14 HP
Possible Exits: Leave the profession, continue to Lieutenant, remain as a sergeant, be demoted to Kelvin Guard.

Lieutenant

Marching Formations (MA) (b): This skill allows the soldier to operate in a battle formation.
Sword (MA) (b)
Shield (MA) (b)
Dagger (MA) (b)
Crossbow (MA) (b)
Heavy Armor (PF) (b)
Pain Capacity (PF) (b)
Riding (MA) (d): This skill allows not only the riding of horses, but also the ability to fight while mounted.
Knowledge of the Kelvin Area (IN) (d)
Condition — Northern Connections (b)
Lieutenant (IN) (d): This skill allows the lieutenant to lead a company in battle, take care of all administrative functions, and plan for specific military operations assigned to the company.
Salary: 5 Royals per month.
Additional Equipment: Lieutenant insignia
Requirement: Must have been a sergeant for at least two terms.
Cost: 14 HP
Possible Exits: Leave the profession, continue to Captain, remain as a Lieutenant, be demoted to Sergeant.

Captain

Marching Formations (MA) (b): This skill allows the soldier to operate in a battle formation.
Sword (MA) (b)
Shield (MA) (b)
Dagger (MA) (b)
Crossbow (MA) (b)
Heavy Armor (PF) (b)
Pain Capacity (PF) (b)
Riding (MA) (d): This skill allows not only the riding of horses, but also the ability to fight while mounted.
Knowledge of the Kelvin Area (IN) (d)
Condition — Northern Connections (b)
Captain (IN) (d): This skill allows the captain to lead the battalion in battle, take care of all administrative functions, and plan for specific military operations assigned to the battalion.
Salary: 6 Royals per month.
Additional Equipment: Captain insignia
Requirement: Must have been a lieutenant for at least two terms.
Cost: 15 HP
Possible Exits: Leave the profession, remain as a Captain, be demoted to Lieutenant.

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