Havala Village 2

Village Council.

Any resident of the Havala area over the age of 50 has a seat on the council, a voice and vote. However in practice a council of 12 holds the regular monthly meetings that deal with the basic business of the community. This includes the resolving of disputes in a legal fashion. Capital offences, now fall under Imperial law and require the Fort commander act as judge and the council act as jury.

The 12 councillors are; Miller Munch, Tallina of the Tavern or her husband, Alton Baff the alchemist, old Bob of d’Barrels, Chief Cleric of the Church, farmer Alber the elder, Gevell of the Clothing shop, Mr Writter of the Arena, Mr Sellsin the Banker, Grandma Tina Marina of the Bidgit family, old Smith retired Black Smith, “Sir” Derk of the militia.

Village Militia

Next to the East & West gates are the watch towers, across the road are the village stables & store houses. These are maintained by the militia, a volunteer force of about 20 men. “Sir” Derk is the captain of this guard force, the son of an actual knight. He still holds to much of the old tradition, even though the Empire abolished knighthood.

The militia is responsible for keeping general order in the village and investigating any crimes. Most of the actual investigation is done by Derk’s daughter Anna, who is relentlessly curious.

The Shadow Council

Although there are no real guilds in Havala, there is an unofficial cabal of related business owners, those concerned with entertainment & tourism. Members include; Mr Writter of the Arena, who is partners with the brothers Are & Air. Madam Tallina of the Tavern, who seems to always know what is going on. Mr Baff the alchemist, who owns the bath house – healing hall. Mr Gossling of the Evening Duck Inn and Mr Porkins of the Wild Pig Inn. Also Mr Garry of the Game Shop.

Both the Tavern, especially its upstairs brothel, and Game Shop, with its betting window, draw over half their business from the soldiers at the Fort. By agreement, the Inns do not have musical entertainment, unless a customer starts a sing along. The performers of Are & Air do frequently put on mini shows at the Tavern. While the Arena is host to a Saturday afternoon variety show and a Sunday afternoon sporting event.