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Paul Matisz: /* Historical Fealty */

2008-07-18T02:30:26Z

Historical Fealty

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	[[Period]] fealty oaths are often complex, with explicit statements of duties, and which duties take priority in case fealty to multiple lords conflict. A fine example of this is the acceptance of Theobald, [[Count]] of [[Champagne]] (linked below) which specifically mentions his vassal's oaths to [[Duke]] of [[Burgundy]] and Count of [[Auxerre]] as superseding the current oath.		[[Period]] fealty oaths are often complex, with explicit statements of duties, and which duties take priority in case fealty to multiple lords conflict. A fine example of this is the acceptance of Theobald, [[Count]] of [[Champagne]] (linked below) which specifically mentions his vassal's oaths to [[Duke]] of [[Burgundy]] and Count of [[Auxerre]] as superseding the current oath.

	Fealty then, is a two-way street, a [[medieval]] contract exchanging goods or services, usually military ~~servivce~~ in exchange for protection. Or, more accurately, the vassal usually promises military support in exchange for the lord's confirmation and support of him or her in their [[right]]s to their own lands and so on.		Fealty then, is a two-way street, a [[medieval]] contract exchanging [[fief-rent\|goods]] or services, usually [[leal service\|military service]] in exchange for protection. Or, more accurately, the vassal usually promises military support in exchange for the lord's confirmation and support of him or her in their [[right]]s to their own lands and so on.

	==Fealty in the SCA==		==Fealty in the SCA==

Paul Matisz: /* Other random notes on fealty */

2008-06-20T05:16:41Z

Other random notes on fealty

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	Copies of the oaths: See the kingdom's [[Laws]] at http://www.midrealm.org/seneschallorum/midrealmlaw.doc		Copies of the oaths: See the kingdom's [[Laws]] at http://www.midrealm.org/seneschallorum/midrealmlaw.doc

	===Other random notes on fealty===		==Other random notes on fealty==

	* Period fealty oaths: http://www.dragonbear.com/fealty.html		* Period fealty oaths: http://www.dragonbear.com/fealty.html

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	* Period text: [[Fitzherbert on Fealty]]		* Period text: [[Fitzherbert on Fealty]]
	* Period text: [[Fulbert on Fealty]]		* Period text: [[Fulbert on Fealty]]


			[[Category:Feudalism]]

AlexandreDavigne: /* Historical Fealty */

2007-02-02T16:35:44Z

Historical Fealty

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	==Historical Fealty==		==Historical Fealty==

	'''Fealty''' (as distinct from [[homage]]) is the formal swearing of [[oath]]s between a [[~~lord~~]] and a [[vassal]], in which both parties enumerate their duties and responsibilities. It is the central pillar of [[feudalism]].		'''Fealty''' (as distinct from [[homage]]) is the formal swearing of [[oath]]s between a [[liege]] and a [[vassal]], in which both parties enumerate their duties and responsibilities. It is the central pillar of [[feudalism]].

	[[Period]] fealty oaths are often complex, with explicit statements of duties, and which duties take priority in case fealty to multiple lords conflict. A fine example of this is the acceptance of Theobald, [[Count]] of [[Champagne]] (linked below) which specifically mentions his vassal's oaths to [[Duke]] of [[Burgundy]] and Count of [[Auxerre]] as superseding the current oath.		[[Period]] fealty oaths are often complex, with explicit statements of duties, and which duties take priority in case fealty to multiple lords conflict. A fine example of this is the acceptance of Theobald, [[Count]] of [[Champagne]] (linked below) which specifically mentions his vassal's oaths to [[Duke]] of [[Burgundy]] and Count of [[Auxerre]] as superseding the current oath.

	Fealty then, is a two-way street, a [[medieval]] contract exchanging goods or services, usually military servivce in exchange for protection. Or, more accurately, the vassal usually promises military support in exchange for the lord's confirmation and support of him or her in their [[right]]s to their own lands and so on.		Fealty then, is a two-way street, a [[medieval]] contract exchanging goods or services, usually military servivce in exchange for protection. Or, more accurately, the vassal usually promises military support in exchange for the lord's confirmation and support of him or her in their [[right]]s to their own lands and so on.

	==Fealty in the SCA==		==Fealty in the SCA==

AlexandreDavigne: /* Fealty in the SCA */

2006-12-15T18:13:32Z

Fealty in the SCA

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	Generally, [[Territorial Nobility\|Landed Barons and Baronesses]] must swear fealty since they hold lands from the Crown.		Generally, [[Territorial Nobility\|Landed Barons and Baronesses]] must swear fealty since they hold lands from the Crown.

	Fealty is ~~generally~~ indicated by the wearing of a plain chain of links either as a necklace, or a small linked chain under ~~their~~ peerage badge. It is thus considered slightly out-of-place to wear such a plain chain if you are not a peer and have not sworn fealty. Note that the customs surrounding the wearing of chains of fealty is a subject to [[InterKingdom Anthropology]].		Fealty is sometimes indicated by the wearing of a plain chain of links either as a necklace, or a small linked chain under the peerage badge. In places where this is the custom, it is thus considered slightly out-of-place to wear such a plain chain if you are not a peer and have not sworn fealty. Note that the customs surrounding the wearing of [[Chain of Fealty\|chains of fealty]] is a subject to [[InterKingdom Anthropology]].

	It is also worth noting that ''anyone'' may swear fealty to the Crown (or to anyone for that matter), but public oaths are often limited to knights or peers simply to keep [[Court]] to a reasonable length.		It is also worth noting that ''anyone'' may swear fealty to the Crown (or to anyone for that matter), but public oaths are often limited to knights or peers simply to keep [[Court]] to a reasonable length.

AlexandreDavigne at 16:35, 26 October 2006

2006-10-26T16:35:01Z

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			==Historical Fealty==

			'''Fealty''' (as distinct from [[homage]]) is the formal swearing of [[oath]]s between a [[lord]] and a [[vassal]], in which both parties enumerate their duties and responsibilities. It is the central pillar of [[feudalism]].

			[[Period]] fealty oaths are often complex, with explicit statements of duties, and which duties take priority in case fealty to multiple lords conflict. A fine example of this is the acceptance of Theobald, [[Count]] of [[Champagne]] (linked below) which specifically mentions his vassal's oaths to [[Duke]] of [[Burgundy]] and Count of [[Auxerre]] as superseding the current oath.

			Fealty then, is a two-way street, a [[medieval]] contract exchanging goods or services, usually military servivce in exchange for protection. Or, more accurately, the vassal usually promises military support in exchange for the lord's confirmation and support of him or her in their [[right]]s to their own lands and so on.

	==Fealty in the SCA==		==Fealty in the SCA==
	Fealty in the [[SCA]] is an oath sworn by peers of the realm to the [[Crown]] and [[Kingdom]], represented by the person of the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. Often, Fealty may be sworn to other powers that be, such as a [[Prince]] or [[Princess]], or an [[apprentice]], [[squire]], or [[protege]] might swear fealty to their [[peer]].		Fealty in the [[SCA]] is an oath sworn by peers of the realm to the [[Crown]] and [[Kingdom]], represented by the person of the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. Often, Fealty may be sworn to other powers that be, such as a [[Prince]] or [[Princess]], or an [[apprentice]], [[squire]], or [[protege]] might swear fealty to their [[peer]].
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	It is also worth noting that ''anyone'' may swear fealty to the Crown (or to anyone for that matter), but public oaths are often limited to knights or peers simply to keep [[Court]] to a reasonable length.		It is also worth noting that ''anyone'' may swear fealty to the Crown (or to anyone for that matter), but public oaths are often limited to knights or peers simply to keep [[Court]] to a reasonable length.

			"Fealty" in the SCA is often more properly [[homage]]. A case could be made that without a [[fief]] there can be no fealty, and that therefore only [[Territorial Nobility]] including [[Prince]]s regnant can properly be said to be swearing fealty, and that others are swearing service or offering homage -- but that is neither here nor there.

	===Kingdom of Lochac===		===Kingdom of Lochac===
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	===Other random notes on fealty===		===Other random notes on fealty===

			* Period fealty oaths: http://www.dragonbear.com/fealty.html
	* It is a [[Jew\|Jewish]] tradition not to swear fealty under any circumstances, as this is prohibited by the [[Kol Nidre]]. Most [[Jew\|Jewish]] peers in the [[SCA]] do not swear fealty for this reason.		* It is a [[Jew\|Jewish]] tradition not to swear fealty under any circumstances, as this is prohibited by the [[Kol Nidre]]. Most [[Jew\|Jewish]] peers in the [[SCA]] do not swear fealty for this reason.
	* Period text: [[Fitzherbert on Fealty]]		* Period text: [[Fitzherbert on Fealty]]

AlexandreDavigne: /* Fealty in the SCA */

2006-09-21T18:42:48Z

Fealty in the SCA

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	Fealty in the [[SCA]] is an oath sworn by peers of the realm to the [[Crown]] and [[Kingdom]], represented by the person of the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. Often, Fealty may be sworn to other powers that be, such as a [[Prince]] or [[Princess]], or an [[apprentice]], [[squire]], or [[protege]] might swear fealty to their [[peer]].		Fealty in the [[SCA]] is an oath sworn by peers of the realm to the [[Crown]] and [[Kingdom]], represented by the person of the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. Often, Fealty may be sworn to other powers that be, such as a [[Prince]] or [[Princess]], or an [[apprentice]], [[squire]], or [[protege]] might swear fealty to their [[peer]].

	In the [[SCA]], all [[Knight]]s are required to swear fealty to the [[Crown]]. [[Master of arms\|Masters of Arms]] are also peers of the Order of the Chivalry who reserved the right to swear fealty~~. The other peers ([[Laurel]]s and [[Pelican]]s) are given the right to swear fealty if they choose, and will be called the same thing regardless of their choice~~.		In the [[SCA]], all [[Knight]]s are required to swear fealty to the [[Crown]]. [[Master of arms\|Masters of Arms]] are also peers of the Order of the Chivalry who reserved the right to swear fealty.

			Generally, [[Territorial Nobility\|Landed Barons and Baronesses]] must swear fealty since they hold lands from the Crown.
⚫	Fealty is generally indicated by the wearing of a plain chain of links either as a necklace, or a small linked chain under their peerage badge. It is thus considered slightly out-of-place to wear such a plain chain if you are not a peer and have not sworn fealty.

		⚫	Fealty is generally indicated by the wearing of a plain chain of links either as a necklace, or a small linked chain under their peerage badge. It is thus considered slightly out-of-place to wear such a plain chain if you are not a peer and have not sworn fealty. Note that the customs surrounding the wearing of chains of fealty is a subject to [[InterKingdom Anthropology]].

			It is also worth noting that ''anyone'' may swear fealty to the Crown (or to anyone for that matter), but public oaths are often limited to knights or peers simply to keep [[Court]] to a reasonable length.

	===Kingdom of Lochac===		===Kingdom of Lochac===

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			==Fealty in the SCA==
	Fealty in the [[SCA]] is an oath sworn by peers of the realm to the [[Crown]] and [[Kingdom]], represented by the person of the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. Often, Fealty may be sworn to other powers that be, such as a [[Prince]] or [[Princess]], or an [[apprentice]], [[squire]], or [[protege]] might swear fealty to their [[peer]].		Fealty in the [[SCA]] is an oath sworn by peers of the realm to the [[Crown]] and [[Kingdom]], represented by the person of the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. Often, Fealty may be sworn to other powers that be, such as a [[Prince]] or [[Princess]], or an [[apprentice]], [[squire]], or [[protege]] might swear fealty to their [[peer]].

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	* It is a [[Jew\|Jewish]] tradition not to swear fealty under any circumstances, as this is prohibited by the [[Kol Nidre]]. Most [[Jew\|Jewish]] peers in the [[SCA]] do not swear fealty for this reason.		* It is a [[Jew\|Jewish]] tradition not to swear fealty under any circumstances, as this is prohibited by the [[Kol Nidre]]. Most [[Jew\|Jewish]] peers in the [[SCA]] do not swear fealty for this reason.
	* Period text: [[Fitzherbert on Fealty]]		* Period text: [[Fitzherbert on Fealty]]
			* Period text: [[Fulbert on Fealty]]

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	Fealty in the [[SCA]] is an oath sworn by peers of the realm to the [[Crown]] and [[Kingdom]], represented by the person of the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. Often, Fealty may be sworn to other powers that be, such as a [[Prince]] or [[Princess]], or an [[apprentice]], [[squire]], or [[protege]] might swear fealty to their [[peer]].		Fealty in the [[SCA]] is an oath sworn by peers of the realm to the [[Crown]] and [[Kingdom]], represented by the person of the [[King]] and [[Queen]]. Often, Fealty may be sworn to other powers that be, such as a [[Prince]] or [[Princess]], or an [[apprentice]], [[squire]], or [[protege]] might swear fealty to their [[peer]].

	In the [[SCA]], all [[Knight]]s are required to swear fealty to the [[Crown]]. [[Masters at Arms]] are also peers of the Order of the ~~Chilvary,~~ ~~however~~ ~~reserve~~ the right to swear fealty ~~instead~~. The other peers ([[Laurel]]s and [[Pelican]]s) are given the right to swear fealty if they choose, and will be called the same thing regardless of their choice.		In the [[SCA]], all [[Knight]]s are required to swear fealty to the [[Crown]]. [[Master of arms\|Masters of Arms]] are also peers of the Order of the Chivalry who reserved the right to swear fealty. The other peers ([[Laurel]]s and [[Pelican]]s) are given the right to swear fealty if they choose, and will be called the same thing regardless of their choice.

		⚫	Fealty is generally indicated by the wearing of a plain chain of links either as a necklace, or a small linked chain under their peerage badge. It is thus considered slightly out-of-place to wear such a plain chain if you are not a peer and have not sworn fealty.
⚫	In the [[Kingdom of Lochac]], [[Kingdom]] [[Greater Officer]]s are required to swear fealty, whereas [[Kingdom]] [[Lesser Officer]]s are able to swear fealty should they choose.

			===Kingdom of Lochac===
	The [[laws]] of the [[Kingdom of Lochac]] prohibit fealty being required to any body lower than a [[Principality]], i.e. [[Baron]]s and [[Baroness]]es may not require that their subjects swear fealty.
		⚫	In the [[Kingdom of Lochac]], [[Kingdom]] [[Greater Officer]]s are required to swear fealty, whereas [[Kingdom]] [[Lesser Officer]]s are able to swear fealty should they choose. The [[laws]] of the [[Kingdom of Lochac]] prohibit fealty being required to any body lower than a [[Principality]], i.e. [[Baron]]s and [[Baroness]]es may not require that their subjects swear fealty.

	~~The~~ ~~fealty oath in~~ the ~~[[Kingdom~~ ~~of Lochac]] may be found in~~ the [[Lochac Ceremony Book]], which can ~~in turn~~ be found ~~linked from~~ http://www.sca.org.au/herald/		Copies of the oath: See the [[Lochac Ceremony Book]], which can be found at http://www.sca.org.au/herald/

⚫	Fealty is generally indicated by the wearing of a plain chain of links either as a necklace, or a small linked chain under their peerage badge. It is thus considered slightly out-of-place to wear such a plain chain if you are not a peer and have not sworn fealty.

			===The Middle Kingdom===
	In the [[Kingdom of Middle]], landed [[Baron]]s and [[Prince]]s must swear fealty every reign in person to either the King or his appointed representative. [[Greater Officer]]s, and [[Knight]]s may choose to swear fealty or not.		In the [[Kingdom of Middle]], landed [[Baron]]s and [[Prince]]s must swear fealty every reign in person to either the King or his appointed representative. [[Greater Officer]]s, and [[Knight]]s may choose to swear fealty or not.

	~~The oaths~~ of ~~fealty (as~~ the ~~Middle~~ ~~has~~ ~~many~~ ~~variances) can be found in the~~ Laws ~~of the Middle Kingdom, linked~~ at http://www.midrealm.org/seneschallorum/midrealmlaw.doc		Copies of the oaths: See the kingdom's [[Laws]] at http://www.midrealm.org/seneschallorum/midrealmlaw.doc

	Other random notes on fealty:		===Other random notes on fealty===

	* It is a [[Jew\|Jewish]] tradition not to swear fealty under any circumstances, as this is prohibited by the [[Kol Nidre]]. Most [[Jew\|Jewish]] peers in the [[SCA]] do not swear fealty for this reason.		* It is a [[Jew\|Jewish]] tradition not to swear fealty under any circumstances, as this is prohibited by the [[Kol Nidre]]. Most [[Jew\|Jewish]] peers in the [[SCA]] do not swear fealty for this reason.
	* [[Fitzherbert on Fealty]]		* Period text: [[Fitzherbert on Fealty]]