Maybe, as much as you can afford. You pay taxes to the count. Maybe, but indirectly even more likely. Most likely. You can hire a force as big as you can afford.
Maybe, as much as you can afford. You pay taxes to the count. Maybe, but indirectly even more likely. Most likely. You can hire a force as big as you can afford.
Yes, you will still pay taxes even if you live outside a settlement. Even if the land is not within a settlement the land is still within the borders of a county, duchy, and kingdom.
How big you can build will depend on available land you own and possibly how skilled an architect you can hire. However, if it's possible to connect individual blueprints into a larger structure then even that might not be the true limit.
To get an idea how big you can build on one individual parcel you might want to read this thread: "Parcels, Settlements, and Counties: A Visual Representation"
As for hiring NPC's there may be some obstacles you might have to consider. Sure, only your finances will likely limit how many you can hire, but you can't directly offer NPC's contracts of your own. You will have to advertise your positions and they will come offer their contracts to you. If your job offerings are in a very rural area far away from their homes this might not be very attractive for most and you may find it difficult to attract them unless you can offer lodgings at your own land.
If you want to stay secluded rather than end up founding a village of your own you may find it easier to make an arrangement with a mercenary association or town guard that can send out platoons on a campaign to your area when you request it rather than try to maintain a full guard unit of your own.
Also take note that 250 individuals is the size of a capital settlement in Elyria. You may have to adjust your expectations somewhat accordingly.
Hey there, welcome :).
you know, If I can have a great house, good friends in a good town, really nice outfits. I will take up double daggers or something and defend it all! Wheee!
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Posted By Nanyetah at 2:04 PM - Thu Aug 08 2019
you know, If I can have a great house, good friends in a good town, really nice outfits. I will take up double daggers or something and defend it all! Wheee!
Think instead of paying for stout town walls and a becoming a member of a disciplined town militia.