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===The historical knight=== |
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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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''See also:'' [[Chivalry]] |
''See also:'' [[Chivalry]] |
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===Knights in the SCA=== |
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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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Revision as of 22:41, 25 July 2003
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 behavior, 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.
As in medieval times, knights are made by the current king, to whom they swear fealty. They are chosen and recommended by a council of other knights. Good fighters who do not wish to swear fealty may become masters of arms.
