You are the law, the first line of defence against ne鈥檈r do wells and villains entering your Lord鈥檚 domain. In this age of plagues and political upheaval, all nobles, merchants, and even peasants must present valid documents to move about the land. As a new recruit you鈥檒l root out those who would undermine the King鈥檚 law before they can enter your stronghold. Should the castle burn or the Lord die of the plague? Heads will roll.
From the lowly to the highborn, if they want entry to the castle there鈥檚 nothing better than a true seal of the land to prove their worth. Your job is to check that any crests on their documents are real and not forgeries, lest the wrong person gain access to your stronghold.
These are interesting times, and some will take advantage for personal or political gain. Search for stolen goods or convicts in disguise. Stay current on the news to learn which pests or which people are not welcome in the castle. And always watch for disease! Uphold the law or look the other way, but your decisions will determine your pay, and maybe the fate of the kingdom.
No two citizens are alike, and you鈥檒l need to choose the right set of tools to verify their story. Your halberd will sort out whether those cabbages are the only thing in the farmer鈥檚 cart. A plague mask can help you spot the ill. And maybe a sprinkling of holy water on the mysterious coffin is good practice, even if the grieving widow promises there鈥檚 nothing wrong with it. You鈥檒l have to buy your gear from your own wages, but soon no one will get past you鈥t least not without a decent bribe.
