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The outside of the town is notable in that it is the only one on the island to be fortified. Given it's central position on the island it makes sense for this to be a designated "safe haven" for the surrounding townsfolk to head to in the event of any trouble. Unusually for a town of this size, Heerlen has it's own [[Town Watch|militia]]. The town is the permanent home to 4th century of the 56th [[Legions|Imperial Legion]] and so boasts nearly a standing force of nearly 100 soldiers. | The outside of the town is notable in that it is the only one on the island to be fortified. Given it's central position on the island it makes sense for this to be a designated "safe haven" for the surrounding townsfolk to head to in the event of any trouble. Unusually for a town of this size, Heerlen has it's own [[Town Watch|militia]], although it comprises of just 30 men. The militia act as a local police force and also collect the taxes of people entering town. | ||
Should the town require it, additional military muscle can be obtained from [[Fort Aanvang]]. is the permanent home to 4th century of the 56th [[Legions|Imperial Legion]] and so boasts nearly a standing force of nearly 100 soldiers. | |||
Revision as of 10:44, 12 May 2018
Location
Heerlen is a town located on Aanvang Island - one of the three islands that make up the kingdom of Thorast.
Population
As of the year 343IC, Heerlen has a population slightly exceeding 1200 people. The predominant race in Heerlen is Human although nearly 10% are Dwarves. A handful of Elves and Gnomes also make this town home.
Description
The outside of the town is notable in that it is the only one on the island to be fortified. Given it's central position on the island it makes sense for this to be a designated "safe haven" for the surrounding townsfolk to head to in the event of any trouble. Unusually for a town of this size, Heerlen has it's own militia, although it comprises of just 30 men. The militia act as a local police force and also collect the taxes of people entering town.
Should the town require it, additional military muscle can be obtained from Fort Aanvang. is the permanent home to 4th century of the 56th Imperial Legion and so boasts nearly a standing force of nearly 100 soldiers.
