A demonstration..........

Today ,after High Mass for St Albrecht the Herringmaster's Day , the Ducal Court will see a demonstration of the Scottish art of Golf. This will be undertaken upon the heath by Representatives of the village of Smegby-long known for its Scottish connections and Jacobite intrigues.

The Duke will be presented with an ornate club and asked to participate therein.

All are welcome to view this pageant of skill and force of arms but do so at there own risk. There will be time afterwards for discussion, demonstrations ,partaking of the water of life from the Smegby still and general plotting/intrigue!

A most private and important letter............

My Dear Herzog Ignaz
Greetings from Karl Frederick!
I am concerned regarding information conveyed to me from my agents abroad in Europa. They tell of my estranged brother Max makes false claims regarding Tradgardland. I would be eternally obliged if he were to pollute your land by his presence would you place him in the lowest and darkest dungeon at your disposal and send word to me.
yours fraternally
Karl Frederick

Organisation Part 2 - The Infantry

Regiment Manor for recruitment Commanded by Guild for regt upkeep

1 Trotsa Werner von Hertzog Watchmen

2 Flatta Joseph Lindt Fishermen

3 Drottigen Jorge Genson Metal Workers


4 Smaaland Barn D'Orval Brewers

5 Konigs Aenas Salix Land Workers.

Marine Vaster Phillipe Greeneaway Fishermen

This chart tells what area of Tradgardland the regiments are connected with,their commanders and what Guilds are expected to contribute from their Guild coffers to the regimental upkeep.
Each soldier is responsible for keeping his own equipment,maintaining it at home and bringing it at change - over time.

Duchy Army Organisation- Part One.

The infantry come from from each of the six Herrengard or Manors which make up the Duchy. A number of farms or craft /trade businesses,depending upon which Herrengard they are in , are grouped together to form a Grupp. Each Grupp must supply a soldier-maintaining him in peacetime and replacing him if he deserts,dies or is wounded.
Each regiment comes from a separate Herrengard. Half of the regiment trains at a time whilst the other half works at their own personal trades. The cycle for rotation is one Lunar month, after which they change over. When the Duchy is on a war footing or during manoeuvres ( for example the twice yearly Wappenschafts ) the whole regiment is called up.
The Herrengard "Lord of the Manor" retainers and wealthier Townsfolk provide the Cavalry.The Artillery are provided from the Firework/Gunpowder Communities.

Appendix to article in Nova Acta Eruditorum.........

Offical Acadamy Artist has made this drawing of the vessel undergoing trials off the coast of Tradgardland.

An excerpt from the journal - Nova Acta Eruditorum- July 1757

Following the success of his friend and colleague Denis Papin ( who tragically died a pauper in 1712 un recognised and unmourned) in the field of steam generation and employment thereof, Herr doktor Kunzelsau ( director of the Tradgardian academy of natural sciences) has related to us his own furthering the aforementioned work.
Papin experimented with a steam -powered paddle boat in Germania in 1704.Alas his work came to nothing but plans pertaining to this have fallen into the hands of Kunzelsau. Herr Doktor has confidently told Nova Acta Eruditorum that he predicts the current material trials off the coast of Tradgardland will be successful. He assures us that the steam powered paddle steamer fleet is but a hairsbreadth away. We await developments with interest...................

A waiting game...............

The Duke sits at his telescope in highest tower of the Palace. He recalls the past and looks to the future. Will the waiting for Max never cease?