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What is a leidang?

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X-Osoerde (Alan):
Bjorn, I noticed that this word leidang is mentioned several times, but it isn't really described much more than being naval levies.

So I thought I would ask a few questions:

Is a leidang similar to the descriptions of Coasters/Keelboats? Basically a large catch-all for small row/sail-based vessels that are primarily manned by peasents, have poor seaworthiness and generally small cargos.

X-DM Jon:
It's the same as the Danish "Leding"

"a system organising a coastal fleet with the aim of defence, coerced trade, plunderings, and aggressive wars."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leidang

 Unless Bjørn is using it otherwise, but to know that I need a specific page reference.

X-Osoerde (Alan):
It is mentioned three times in the Regent Guide, but never in that type of reference.  Just search the guide for it (the page numbers are screwy anyways).

DM B:
Naval levy

X-Osoerde (Alan):

--- Quote from: DM Bjorn on January 17, 2011, 06:57:39 PM ---Naval levy

--- End quote ---

I wasn't clear enough.

All that is known about the leidang is that it is a naval levy.

But...

Can it transport cargo?
What is its seaworthiness?
Hits?
Attack values?
Do they shoot fire and leave create waves of gold?

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