Settlements can be protected by [[Spirit Templars]]. Hireling or releasing Templars requires the ''Hire guards'' permission.
Spirit Templars will attack any aggressive [[creature]]s that enter the settlement area, as well as any character with -30 or lower [[reputation]]but not the perimeter. Unlike [[tower guard]]s, they do not respond to calls for help. Negative reputation They will also attack anyone who is automatically acquired when marked as Kill on Sight for that deed. ''(See [[stealingKoS]] and otherwise breaking the settlement rules[[Reputation]] for details)''. Citizens with the '''manage roles''' permission can also set reputations manually.
The maximum number of Templars you can have is 1 per 49 tiles. Example: Number of Templars in a 31x31 deed is 19. On the Epic servers, the maximum number is limited to 20.