In the year of our Lord, 700. I need to keep this diary up. Much has happened since I last wrote. But before I get to all the details I want to explain to you how my village is run. Long ago my great ancestor Tiberius told of a kingdom in which all those who lived in the kingdom had a say in how it was run. This is not the case now. Here I will describe how life on this manor and all manors work:
First, our form of government is called Feudalism. Feudalism is a system of social hierarchy.
First, our form of government is called Feudalism. Feudalism is a system of social hierarchy.
Prince (now king) Ralph gave father a big piece of his fief, We were knights and we swore an oath to protect this land against any that would try to harm us. We have lived there ever since. It’s actually a very good system, My brother and I give the people protection and they in return give us food and money. I say my brother and I, but the truth is, he lives somewhere close to us. Ever since fathers passing, I, being the oldest, was put in charge of this manor. The 1/10th rule is a simple concept, The peasants give us 1/10th of their crops that they grew that year. We give 1/10 of our gold and food to the high class. Prince Peter then gives, in this case, his father 1/10th of his wealth. Then we all give 1/10 of our wealth to the Pope. You follow the rules and laws, you live. Most crimes like theft can be excused with a fine, but something like hunting or manslaughter or witchcraft, and you’re pretty much doomed(You are guilty until proven innocent). These are some examples of Ordeals. Drowning: Your hands and feet are tied together, you are then placed in a deep lake. if you float/swim you are guilty, if you sink, you are innocent. They don’t even pull you out quickly because the punishments are around the idea that God will protect the innocent. Having that said, here's my advice: DON'T BREAK THE LAW!!! | |