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	<p>The Watch is broken down into three branches: the Warden Corps, the Clerical Corps, and the Ranger Corps. Assignments are dictated by the capabilities of the individual; if they demonstrate particular aptitude during their term of service, members may be transferred from one corps to another.</p>		<p>The Watch is broken down into three branches: the Warden Corps, the Clerical Corps, and the Ranger Corps. Assignments are dictated by the capabilities of the individual; if they demonstrate particular aptitude during their term of service, members may be transferred from one corps to another.</p>

	<p>The Warden Corps is the primary fighting force of the Watch, confronting most threats, and is the order with the most members. Individual members of the Wardens are stationed at specific posts, which act as their base of operations. Units within the Wardens are responsible for protecting the region around their posts, unless marshaled forth by a District or Regional Commander.		<p>The Warden Corps is the primary fighting force of the Watch, confronting most threats, and is the order with the most members. Individual members of the Wardens are stationed at specific posts, which act as their base of operations. Units within the Wardens are responsible for protecting the region around their posts, unless marshaled forth by a District or Regional Commander.</p>
	The Clerical Corps represents the logistical arm of the Watch, though they also fulfill certain specialized roles. The Clerics are responsible for allocating and distributing supplies; handling the maintenance of Watch forts and outposts, as well as their acquisition or construction; acting as field engineers; serving as clergy; maintaining the Watch’s vast library in Lyoness, as well as serving as loremasters in the field; filling the role of smiths, apothecaries, and scribes; and the multitude of other support jobs that allow the Watch to operate efficiently.</p>

	<p>Most importantly, the Clerics are responsible for the financial concerns of the Watch. In previous centuries, this consisted primarily of soliciting wealthy patrons for donations and managing the funds allocated for them by the Imajickan crown. However, since the dissolution of Imajicka, the Watch has gotten very little money from the monarchs of the individual nations, and far fewer patrons have stepped forward with donations. As a result, they have become a mainstay of banking for the lands of former Imajicka. The Clerics maintain deposit ledgers and invest (not more than 20% of deposits) in other ventures, such as merchant loans, in order to make money.		<p>The Clerical Corps represents the logistical arm of the Watch, though they also fulfill certain specialized roles. The Clerics are responsible for allocating and distributing supplies; handling the maintenance of Watch forts and outposts, as well as their acquisition or construction; acting as field engineers; serving as clergy; maintaining the Watch’s vast library in Lyoness, as well as serving as loremasters in the field; filling the role of smiths, apothecaries, and scribes; and the multitude of other support jobs that allow the Watch to operate efficiently.</p>
	The final order is the Ranger Corps, who make up the scouting and intelligence arm of the Watch, as well as some special or irregular forces. Rangers tend to be in the field the majority of the time, assigned to a specific task rather than a specific outpost, and operate individually or in very small groups. The majority of them are scouts, responsible for locating and reporting on threats rather than necessarily hunting them personally. Higher-ranking Rangers may also be tasked with handling monsters that require discretion (e.g. eliminating a vampire that happens to also be a member of the nobility), or even hunting down a fellow member of the Watch that has deserted.</p>
			<p>Most importantly, the Clerics are responsible for the financial concerns of the Watch. In previous centuries, this consisted primarily of soliciting wealthy patrons for donations and managing the funds allocated for them by the Imajickan crown. However, since the dissolution of Imajicka, the Watch has gotten very little money from the monarchs of the individual nations, and far fewer patrons have stepped forward with donations. As a result, they have become a mainstay of banking for the lands of former Imajicka. The Clerics maintain deposit ledgers and invest (not more than 20% of deposits) in other ventures, such as merchant loans, in order to make money.</p>

			<p>The final order is the Ranger Corps, who make up the scouting and intelligence arm of the Watch, as well as some special or irregular forces. Rangers tend to be in the field the majority of the time, assigned to a specific task rather than a specific outpost, and operate individually or in very small groups. The majority of them are scouts, responsible for locating and reporting on threats rather than necessarily hunting them personally. Higher-ranking Rangers may also be tasked with handling monsters that require discretion (e.g. eliminating a vampire that happens to also be a member of the nobility), or even hunting down a fellow member of the Watch that has deserted.</p>

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==Overview==
Who is? What are they doing?

==Lands of Operation==
Where do they do their thing?

==Structure==
Who is in charge, ranks, etc.

==History==
How it all started

==Recent Events==
What should players know about the recent history.

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	===Ranks===		===Ranks===
	<p>Unlike national militaries or other state organizations, rank within the Watch is determined entirely by merit. No consideration is given to which social caste a member was born into, who their parents were, or how much money they have, though inherent biases can clearly favor those who had the advantages of early education in arms or other skills. Within each corps, rank is conferred in recognition of capability and achievement, and just as easily stripped if the member shows a lack of judgment or command ability.</p>		<p>Unlike national militaries or other state organizations, rank within the Watch is determined entirely by merit. No consideration is given to which social caste a member was born into, who their parents were, or how much money they have, though inherent biases can clearly favor those who had the advantages of early education in arms or other skills. Within each corps, rank is conferred in recognition of capability and achievement, and just as easily stripped if the member shows a lack of judgment or command ability.</p>
	Each of the corps promotes rank internally, understanding best the criteria that signifies advancement for their area of focus. Being of a certain position in one corps does not grant authority over lower positions in other corps. The ranks within the corps are:		<p>Each of the corps promotes rank internally, understanding best the criteria that signifies advancement for their area of focus. Being of a certain position in one corps does not grant authority over lower positions in other corps. The ranks within the corps are:</p>
	<ul><li>Squire (Warden Corps), Apprentice (Clerical Corps), or Fieldsman (Ranger Corps): a new member who has just completed the basic training that all members of the Watch receive and has been assigned to a corps for additional training. Members who are transferred from one corps to another mid-career will generally also be demoted to this rank for their re-training period.</li>		<ul><li>Squire (Warden Corps), Apprentice (Clerical Corps), or Fieldsman (Ranger Corps): a new member who has just completed the basic training that all members of the Watch receive and has been assigned to a corps for additional training. Members who are transferred from one corps to another mid-career will generally also be demoted to this rank for their re-training period.</li>
	<li>Brother/Sister/Cousin: the common rank in the order, making up the bulk of the Watch. They are competent, but have not shown qualities that show advanced skill or command ability.</li>		<li>Brother/Sister/Cousin: the common rank in the order, making up the bulk of the Watch. They are competent, but have not shown qualities that show advanced skill or command ability.</li>
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	<li>Warden Commander, Master Cleric, Ranger Commander: the senior commanders of each corps, given large responsibilities (including command of major posts), and charged with overseeing the operations, strategies, and tactics of each corps.</li>		<li>Warden Commander, Master Cleric, Ranger Commander: the senior commanders of each corps, given large responsibilities (including command of major posts), and charged with overseeing the operations, strategies, and tactics of each corps.</li>
	<li>[Warden/Cleric/Ranger] Seneschal: second in command of each corps.</li>		<li>[Warden/Cleric/Ranger] Seneschal: second in command of each corps.</li>
	<li>Grand Master [Warden/Cleric/Ranger]: ultimate commander in charge of each corps.</li><ul>		<li>Grand Master [Warden/Cleric/Ranger]: ultimate commander in charge of each corps.</li></ul>
	<p>In addition to the three corps, the Watch also has a command structure that oversees the unified operations of the Watch as a whole and sets the direction for the broader organization. The ranks of this command structure are:		<p>In addition to the three corps, the Watch also has a command structure that oversees the unified operations of the Watch as a whole and sets the direction for the broader organization. The ranks of this command structure are:
	<ul><li>Post Commander: the commander responsible for a local post or fort. Post Commanders have authority over all members within their post, regardless of corps; however they also retain rank within their own corps. Typically, Post Commanders will be of Rank Knight Warden or Knight Cleric, or Warden Commander or Master Cleric for larger posts. Rangers generally do not serve as Post Commanders.</li>		<ul><li>Post Commander: the commander responsible for a local post or fort. Post Commanders have authority over all members within their post, regardless of corps; however they also retain rank within their own corps. Typically, Post Commanders will be of Rank Knight Warden or Knight Cleric, or Warden Commander or Master Cleric for larger posts. Rangers generally do not serve as Post Commanders.</li>
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	<li>Lord Commander: the ultimate leader of the Watch</li></ul>		<li>Lord Commander: the ultimate leader of the Watch</li></ul>

	<p>Members of the Watch are formally addressed by their rank followed by their name (e.g. Brother Duno, Lord Commander Hightower). Informally, they often refer to each other as Brother, Sister, or Cousin, and the organization is not as rigid in enforcing formality as the state militaries are. Externally, non-members also often address the members of the Watch as Brothers/Sisters/Cousins.		<p>Members of the Watch are formally addressed by their rank followed by their name (e.g. Brother Duno, Lord Commander Hightower). Informally, they often refer to each other as Brother, Sister, or Cousin, and the organization is not as rigid in enforcing formality as the state militaries are. Externally, non-members also often address the members of the Watch as Brothers/Sisters/Cousins.</p>

	==Symbol==		==Symbol==