Friday, September 29, 2017

On Being Knightly

At one point, I googled the word "knightly". Here is what returned:

associated with or typical of a knight; chivalrous.
"a knightly quest"
synonyms: gallant, noble, valiant, heroic, courageous, brave, bold, valorous; chivalrous, courteous, honorable

Notice what's not listed? There's nothing about personal achievement, either on the battlefield or in crafting. This is why I disdain the "lifetime achievement award" that most take when determining knighthood. Instead, I feel that knighthood should be about chivalry and service, which is the approach taken by the Order of the Morning Sun (the official order of knighthood for the Free Kingdom of the Shrouded Isles). 

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