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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jon_Dahl" data-source="post: 5744065" data-attributes="member: 89822">I've tried to search data about medieval knighthood, but the problem is that I don't find detailed information. Basically all sources repeat that they were nobels (but in e.g. England still commoners) that followed the chivalric code and served their liege as a part of the feudal system.But what does that mean? If a player becomes a knight, what is the list of things you gain and things that you're supposed to do in your every day life?This is of course highly campaign-specific and more, but as an example let me give you my own version of Knight of Sterich.1. All knights must be addressed as "sir" at all times. All knights must each other equally, treat commoners as their proteges and serve their lords without hesitation and with honor.2. In a war or a battle approved by his lord knight has several benefits, including:- Only nobles and the army commander have authority over knights- Knights receive a equal share of the loot; shared with high-ranking commoner officers and other nobles that have directly participated in combat- Lord should always pay ransom for a captured knight3. Knight's word is true unless proven otherwise.4. Knights that have fought for the March in a significant battle or with unusual bravery or that have performed six months of military service receive full exemption from taxes for that year.5. Knights receive invitations to tournaments, whenever they are held. It's possible for a knight to make a living by jousting. Commoners are never invited to participate in such events.What I'm basically after here is this:If I player asks you "what if I get dubbed as a knight, what do I get?" what will be your answer?Like I said, this is highly campaign-specific etc.</blockquote>

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