=====FORTRESS OF RATHGARD=====

The Fortress of Rathgard is home to a regiment of standing soldiers of the King, under an appointed High Captain.  The regiment is known as the Death Owlbears, and is made up of 2 companies of Heavy Cavalry, 2 companies of Medium Cavalry, a company of crossbowmen, a company of pikemen and 2 companies of heavy foot.   The current High Captain is [[Tedward Sturgis|Tedward Sturgis]], an ineffectual cousin of one of the Queen of Kotharia's favorites.   The regiment's standing orders are to support the [[podesta|Podesta]] against rebellion or civil unrest in the city, and to obey the [[Marcher Lord|Marcher Lord]] in defending the city and the March against invasion (unless there are specific regulations to the contrary).