The Bree Watch

The Bree Watch is a long-running kinship and organisation in Bree that is purely Heavy RP.

We are the citizens of Bree who've dedicated their lives to solving and dealing with crime in town. Our base of operations in Bree makes us accessible to RPers of all levels and experience, with many players taking part in intertwined plots and stories that include the entire land of Bree as well as issues among families or friends. We've jailed brigands and ruffians, held many investigations, put criminals on trial, raided illegal organisations and have helped develop many many characters through time.

The depth of this kinship goes as far as providing a barracks for our Watchers in the Bree-town Jail. Our village, Hayncrest, houses the main office of the senior Constables and their homes. We provide uniforms, ranks, pay, and are the first people citizens look towards when there is trouble through town. Our daily routines include signing on for the day, patrolling the town, resting at the barracks, patrolling the next shift, then signing off, where we then usually hang around at inns or rest at home.

We also have a discord server where we discuss current ongoings in town and how to solve them. We emphasise separating OOC issues and IC issues, as this has been one problem that people face when dealing with the Watch-- miscommunication in how they want the Watch to deal with their character.

EXPECTATIONS

1. Keep your uniform proper.
   If it is damaged, get it fixed, if it is dirty, clean it.

2. To be respected, you must look respectable.
   Men must have beards cut down to a reasonable length, nothing that comes down to your gut. Hair must be at least kept groomed, nothing wild.

3. The watch is a Shield, before it is a sword.
   Our purpose is first and foremost to defend the people of Bree from harm that may come to them. Force is only to be used when it is deemed absolutely necessary.

4. You are the law, but you are not above it.
   The title of ‘watcher’ is easily earned, but not so easily kept. By taking this job, you are expected to be more, morally upright than the common man. A petty crime can result in suspension, or even termination, as well as standard prison sentencing.

5. Maintain a good reputation.
   The watch cannot be associated with folk who are enormously disliked, or of questionable morals. If the honest folk of Bree don’t like you, then we don’t like you.

6. Be honest.
   The purpose of this job is to be certain the right person is put away. If evidence suggests that they may be innocent, do not hold them indefinitely. Especially, do not hide, or dispose of evidence to make a conviction. We want the right people going away!

7. Treat your superiors, AND your juniors with respect.
   You can not expect to be respected, if you do not show respect. Obviously you do not talk back to your superiors, but it is also important that those below you in the chain of command are not belittled. No one likes to be embarrassed, or talked down to. This does not mean a constable cannot make orders direct and curt whenever necessary, but shouting for no good reason cannot be tolerated.

New Recruit Policies

Recruiting is a specific, and detailed process. If something seems off about the person, say no.
 

1. All Recruits must be Breeish.
   If the person is foreign to our law, customs, and land, they cannot be trusted to properly uphold it. People from Combe, Staddle, Archet, Bree-town, and Trestlebridge under certain circumstances, can be recruited.

2. Literacy.
   All recruits must know how to read, and write. It is possible to recruit under the condition that they learn these skills whilst among the watch, but until they do their stay is probationary.

3. Health.
   New recruits must be in reasonable physical condition. Missing an eye, is no grounds for rejection… Missing a leg, is another story.

4. Clean record.
   Every crook and killer in Bree has a file somewhere. Make sure that none of these can be traced to the recruit in the slightest, as a criminal cannot be trusted to uphold the law. Minor offenses like a one-time brawl, or drunken instance, can be overlooked in certain circumstances.

5. Men and Hobbits.
   No pointy eared folk, or stocky bearded folk. We know they aren’t Bree-landish.

6. Skill at arms.
   Bree-town is not a war torn place, and thus, it is not expected for master bladesman, marksman, or shield wardens to be ripe for the picking. However, it is highly recommended that the recruit have some sort of familiarity with at least one weapon. Be it recreational archery, or anything similar. This is not required, but it is recommended.

7. Recruitment form.
    All new members must be interviewed by using the standard  Recruitment Form, signed and approved by a Constable.
   
    

Uniform

From the barracks, you are permitted to take the following:

1. An Umber or Walnut Brown Watcher's Hauberk, with a chain coat underneath.
    
2. A set of padded leather boots, or something similar and durable.
    
3. Either a wardens pack, carrying satchel, quiver, or cloak depending on preference.
    
4. Shoulder wear is not required, but any scarves or shawls in your possession are allowed.
    
5. Bracers/gloves of some kind are not provided, but more than welcome.  
    
6. Jewelry, and other accessories, are to be kept minimal.
    
7. One melee and one ranged weapon, depending on your ability.

OOC info on recruitment:

We accept characters with a pre-established watch background in as Constables in order to make recruiting simpler, going through the early period of being a watcher less difficult, and to add folk with more IC experience among the roster, rather than just having two dozen recruits wandering around.

If anyone would like to enlist in the Watch, contact Tholorast, Nygell, or Corrben. We'd love to have you!

 

Read below for the full document that Watchers abide by when dealing with RP situations!

The Laws and Customs of the Bree Town Watch:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11nPzAuP7gc5DZnXbByBEHZmM08jNDwRGDYq3xeA1IwQ/edit?usp=sharing