Knighthood

Knighthood is a practice found commonly in the lands of Orlayn and northern Porten, and to a lesser extent in Alritten. It consists of valiant and honourable men and women being given the title of Knight by a high authoritative figure, such as a king, and on some occasions by consuls of individuals cities.

History
Knighthood began under the Jurich Empire, though scholars are unsure of who implemented it or when exactly it began. The first account of the practice was found in a book detailing the Battle for Dor, in which the author notes a brave knight by the name of Knight Loric who snuck into the city and raised the gates for the invading Jurich army. Later sources note that the title of Knight may only be given by the King of Jur.

Knight's Code
The Knight's Code is a system of honour expected of and enforced by the knights of the realm. It's original Jurich code remains as the basis for the more modern usage, with most educated rulers retaining the exact message originally laid out by the Jurich Empire.

"Protect forthwith the land of the Realm, the integrity of the Realm, but no lesser the honour of the Realm; for yet is it the [Race of Individual] that lives but valour in his stead. Fear of naught; envy of naught: for upon completion of duty, let death take you, shall you ascend among Toren and serve just, as you serve me."

Many modern knights and their lords believe the Realm to refer to their lord's own individual land and family, and thusly each knight to be sworn to that lord and no one else. As such, knights are only considered knights in the lands of their lord and nowhere else.