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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DrunkonDuty" data-source="post: 3938150" data-attributes="member: 54364">The Northgate GuardhouseThis guardhouse is slightly different from the run-of-the-mill guardhouses that are located throughout the city. As a gate guardhouse it of course must police traffic in and out, including checking tariffs on goods. A tariff clerk is always on duty here as well as the guards. But tariff clerks work at all the gate guardhouses. No, Northgate Guardhouse stands out because it is here, just outside Northgate that the city gallows are located.The gatehouse is larger and more solidly built than most, to stop escapes/rescues. Its cells range from the lowest, most filthy dungeons, for the commons, to almost luxurious suites for the nobility. Of course, anyone with the money to pay the jailer can find themselves living in the better cells.Hangings are popular affairs. Many treat them like holidays, bringing their family along to watch the condemned dance the "Northgate Jig."  The most popular are always nobles and famous criminals. The gatehouse guards make a few extra coppers by selling places in roped off VIP areas. The condemend themselves vary from the terrified (always booed) to the cheerful, grandstanding type who look to go out giving the crowd a show. A good farewell speech is always a crowd pleaser.The Gatehouse is commanded by Captain Krafstein. He is a very serious man who rarely smiles. He is a firm believer in law and order and wrong-dooers getting their just desserts. He is not cruel, but he is never moved by mercy. He rather appreciates repentence from the gallows and is quite a good church goer.EDIT: added reference to the Northgate Jig.</blockquote>

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