Originally Posted by
wobner
Once again my own reasearch has failed me, and i was hoping to get some help. Anyone have any examples of the number of guards a noble would employ for protecting his home and for minor trips? for example if a Daimyo were to visit a local shrine, or a Count goes to the local church or some event, how many bodyguards are they going to have with them for so short an excursion? further, what kind of protection would a Baron or Earl/Jarl have at their manors, keeps, castles when not actively at war or expecting trouble. As in people standing guard at gates, patrolling streets or walls, that kind of thing. i really can't seem to find alot of this stuff detailed, or else it seems ridiculously high, and in the few accounts i can find they seem to include militia-esque forces sleeping in their own homes who have to be called up, clearly not active guards. I've proven myself quite inept so far so any help would be appreciated.
I understand there is going to be a HUGE difference depending on time period and the rank of the individual, also likely a big difference based on where they were, so if you can provide the who, where and when that would be appreciated. but really any information is welcome.