I am seeing 555 shards needed for level 2 Seeker, in game - not the 55 noted below.

Why is that?

(Later) Edit: Evidently 55 was a typo. Revised chart showed 555.

John the Fearless said:

Lords, we've put together all the information about the new Townscapes in this convenient table. Now you can easily find out what bonuses Townscapes give you and how to obtain and upgrade the one you need.

faster troop training townscape or troop healing.

I literally don't see an increase or faster in troop training or faster times in Troop healing, but doing troop training or healing troops helps to get the new townscapes unless I am blind. LOL

Nemesis said:

Are the bonuses for the townscapes here permanent? As in they are always active even if you do not have that townscape selected?

Yes. See: https://support-portal.plarium.com/en/throne-web/faq/townscapes

"Note that the Townscape expiration period is not limited, and each unlocked Town appearance provides you with bonuses, regardless of whether you have applied it or not. The more Townscapes you unlock, the more bonuses will become active."

- which is to also say, townscapes are not effected one at a time, they are all in effect at all times.

Arguably, keep 'No Townscape' active at all time to reveal the least to potential attackers. Conversely, you could try to fake someone out by displaying a particular townscape, but few would fall for it. They click your town, regardless, and proceed based upon their evaluation of the contents shown there.

To verify the quote above, for yourself in your own game, go into townscapes, click the sword:

Townscapes tab:

See the left graphic:

Click the i at the top left:

To reveal:

To see all your currently active townscape bonuses, click the townscape bonuses tab: