I have been tentativly running on the estimation that there are about 10,000 people living there. The total population of Sartar is 180,000 (according to the Glorantha backround book.) Is 10k too much, or too little?
I have also been assuming that much of Karse's economy is based on being a trade port with trade routes from the sea to the Lunar Empire. Are their other crafts and trades that are particularly notable for Karse?
I also have three notable military units in the city. First, their is a Regiment of the Lunar Army. One that's big enough to keep any "neighbors" from snicking the city off. Also, it's there to keep the town from getting destroyed by Pirates, Chaos beasties, etc. (And yes, I'm aware that Harreck can come and go as he pleases. I think they just lock their doors and hope he goes away like everybody else.) They are also what I would call an "occupation army".
Second, their is a town watch/local militia. Technically, they would be members of the Lunar Army, though a large portion of them would be recruited from locals and less concerned with drilling and real battle. They're the guys who man the walls when the real soldiers go off hunting other armies, etc. Also, they keep the peace. When everybody is all called up they are about the same size as the real garrison.
Third, there is the Palace Guard and the Governers personal bodyguard. They would be about the same size as the un-called up town watch. (If that makes any sense.)
Anyhow, the questions:
Is a city size of 10,000 appropriate? What is the standard size for a Lunar Regiment? 1000? What size of a town watch would be appropriate for a city of 10,000? 500? Would an additional 500 make up a decent militia? Is 500 soldiers excessive for a Palace Guard?
In an emergency, would it be exessive to think that a good 4,000 people could come to the defence of the city?
Rich Ohlson
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