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In Medieval times, a knight was a mounted warrior in the service of a [[Lord]]. The word 'knight' is derived from the German word 'knecht', which means 'servant'. |
In Medieval times, a knight was a mounted warrior in the service of a [[Lord]]. The word 'knight' is derived from the German word 'knecht', which means 'servant'. |
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In later periods, being made a knight was a great honour. A knight's |
In later periods, being made a knight was a great honour. A knight's behaviour, both in [[battle]] and normal life, was guided by a [[code of conduct]]. |
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''See also:'' [[Chivalry]] |
''See also:'' [[Chivalry]] |
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In the SCA, a knight is a fighter who shows great prowess at heavy fighting (heavily armoured hand to hand fighting) as well as behaving in a chivalrous manner. |
In the SCA, a knight is a fighter who shows great prowess at heavy fighting (heavily armoured hand to hand fighting) as well as behaving in a chivalrous manner. |
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Knights are made by the current [[king]], to whom they swear [[fealty]]. They are recommended by a council of the other knights, but the final decision to elevate a person to the Order is the |
Knights are made by the current [[king]], to whom they swear [[fealty]]. They are recommended by a council of the other knights, but the final decision to elevate a person to the Order is the prerogative of the Crown. Good fighters who do not wish to swear fealty may become [[masters of arms]]. |
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SCA knights can be identified by their [[white belt]] and a [[Chain of Fealty]]. |
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The historical knight
In Medieval times, a knight was a mounted warrior in the service of a Lord. The word 'knight' is derived from the German word 'knecht', which means 'servant'.
In later periods, being made a knight was a great honour. A knight's behaviour, both in battle and normal life, was guided by a code of conduct.
See also: Chivalry
Knights in the SCA
In the SCA, a knight is a fighter who shows great prowess at heavy fighting (heavily armoured hand to hand fighting) as well as behaving in a chivalrous manner.
Knights are made by the current king, to whom they swear fealty. They are recommended by a council of the other knights, but the final decision to elevate a person to the Order is the prerogative of the Crown. Good fighters who do not wish to swear fealty may become masters of arms.
SCA knights can be identified by their white belt and a Chain of Fealty.
