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While the wealthiest knights manage more land than the poorest [[lord]]s, landed knights do not have the authority to deliver justice in their land, the [[right of pit and gallows]]. Rather, they must appeal to their liege lord.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Land_Ownership_and_Marriage_in_Westeros/ Land Ownership and Marriage in Westeros?], December 19, 1999</ref>{{ref|TSS}} Landed knights are sworn to fight for the lord who holds dominion over their land.
 
While the wealthiest knights manage more land than the poorest [[lord]]s, landed knights do not have the authority to deliver justice in their land, the [[right of pit and gallows]]. Rather, they must appeal to their liege lord.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Land_Ownership_and_Marriage_in_Westeros/ Land Ownership and Marriage in Westeros?], December 19, 1999</ref>{{ref|TSS}} Landed knights are sworn to fight for the lord who holds dominion over their land.
  
Landed knights are members of nobility; they sent girls to the [[Maiden's Day Cattle Show]].{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} According to [[George R. R. Martin]], some landed knights are more powerful than smaller lordlings. These knights are usually of ancient houses, with extensive lands, and strong castles. Their status is often reflected by taking a style that incorporates the name of their castle, such as [[Symond Templeton]] being the "Knight of [[Ninestars]]". A landed knight generally has less prestige, however, and is outranked by lords at feasts and [[tourney]]s.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1203/ Knights and Lords], March 02, 2002</ref>
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Landed knights are members of [[nobility]]; they sent girls to the [[Maiden's Day Cattle Show]].{{Ref|fab|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} According to [[George R. R. Martin]], some landed knights are more powerful than smaller lordlings. These knights are usually of ancient houses, with extensive lands, and strong castles. Their status is often reflected by taking a style that incorporates the name of their castle, such as [[Symond Templeton]] being the "Knight of [[Ninestars]]". A landed knight generally has less prestige, however, and is outranked by lords at feasts and [[tourney]]s.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1203/ Knights and Lords], March 02, 2002</ref>
  
 
According to a semi-canon source, "masters" in the [[north]] are similar to [[southron]] landed knights.<ref>A Forum of Ice and Fire: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/34958-the-asoiaf-wiki-thread/&do=findComment&comment=7590729 The ASOIAF wiki thread]</ref>
 
According to a semi-canon source, "masters" in the [[north]] are similar to [[southron]] landed knights.<ref>A Forum of Ice and Fire: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/34958-the-asoiaf-wiki-thread/&do=findComment&comment=7590729 The ASOIAF wiki thread]</ref>

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A landed knight is a knight that takes residence in a keep with accompanying land. They have their own peasants and men-at-arms and may take sworn swords.

While the wealthiest knights manage more land than the poorest lords, landed knights do not have the authority to deliver justice in their land, the right of pit and gallows. Rather, they must appeal to their liege lord.[1][2] Landed knights are sworn to fight for the lord who holds dominion over their land.

Landed knights are members of nobility; they sent girls to the Maiden's Day Cattle Show.[3] According to George R. R. Martin, some landed knights are more powerful than smaller lordlings. These knights are usually of ancient houses, with extensive lands, and strong castles. Their status is often reflected by taking a style that incorporates the name of their castle, such as Symond Templeton being the "Knight of Ninestars". A landed knight generally has less prestige, however, and is outranked by lords at feasts and tourneys.[4]

According to a semi-canon source, "masters" in the north are similar to southron landed knights.[5]

Examples

References

  1. So Spake Martin: Land Ownership and Marriage in Westeros?, December 19, 1999
  2. The Sworn Sword.
  3. Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows.
  4. So Spake Martin: Knights and Lords, March 02, 2002
  5. A Forum of Ice and Fire: The ASOIAF wiki thread