Forester

A, or , is a position equal to a or local law enforcer. Often based in a, they are responsible for patrolling the s on a lord or noble's property, hence the synonymous term “”. Duties include enforcing the in s and stopping s from illegally. The basic objective of forest law is the preservation of the as a habitat for wildlife, primarily because the principal source of  for the  is hunting. is probably the most common on. This is particularly dangerous in royal forests which are policed by sometimes over-zealous royal foresters.

Frequently s take refuge in heavily wooded regions and it is the duty of the forester to organize armed s to capture or disperse the criminals. During war time foresters are used as scouts to spy on enemy troop movement. The pay and status of foresters was usually above average, reflecting the responsibility of the importance of their role in protecting forest lands and economy.

The forests have many frontier characteristics; justice can be quick and rough. Officially foresters only have the power to apprehend miscreants and bring them to the for trial, but many act like hired thugs. A first offender might be severely beaten; a repeat offender will be lucky to escape with, for some are summarily hanged. Peasants dread visits by the foresters, and a hush will fall over any they enter. Such abuses are tolerated by an otherwise liberal monarch because forests are considered a vital royal privilege.

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