The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology. 2014.
Household knights — The knights forming the entourage of a feudal lord, accompanying him to tournament and to war, paid first in food and housing, though later this was augmented with cash payments. By the late 14th century, the position was less one of a household… … Medieval glossary
Knights of the Round Table — From Arthurian legend, these knights number between twelve and one hundred and fifty, and were King Arthur s most trusted knights and advisors. The Knights most often mentioned are: King Arthur, Bedevere, Cador, Ector, Galahad, Gawain, Kay,… … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
Knights of the Dinner Table — (KoDT) is a comic book/strip created by Jolly R. Blackburn[1][2] and published by Kenzer Company. It primarily focuses on a group of role playing gamers and their actions at the gaming table, which often result in unfortunate, but humorous… … Wikipedia
Medieval household — John, Duke of Berry enjoying a grand meal. The Duke is seen sitting at the high table surrounded by numerous servants, guests and dependents. Illustration from Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, ca 1410. The medieval household was, like… … Wikipedia
The Knights — Infobox Play | name = The Knights caption = Sketch of Aristophanes writer = Aristophanes chorus = knights characters = Demosthenes Nicias Agoracritus (Sausage Seller) Cleon Demos setting = First outside Demos house and then at the Pnyx at… … Wikipedia
Governor of the Military Knights of Windsor — is an office of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom which dates from the mid sixteenth century. From 1905 he has been controlled by the Constable of Windsor Castle, having formerly been responsible to the Dean of Windsor.… … Wikipedia
United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… … Universalium
William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke — (1146 ndash; 14 May 1219), also called William the Marshal (Guillaume le Maréchal), was an Anglo Norman soldier and statesman. He has been described as the greatest knight that ever lived (Stephen Langton). He served five kings Henry the Young… … Wikipedia
Komnenian army — Infobox War Faction name= Byzantine army war= the Byzantine Seljuk wars, the Byzantine Bulgarian Wars, the Byzantine Norman Wars and other conflicts active= 1081–1204 AD leaders= Byzantine Emperor headquarters=Constantinople area= Asia Minor,… … Wikipedia
Knight — A highly trained and armored warrior of medieval Europe, who was usually a member of the lower class of nobility. Buying and maintaining the necessary horses, armor, weapons and squires was very expensive. There were several ranks of knight.… … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
