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• Perform your daily duties with immaculate discipline, be it personal hygiene or work obligations

• Research historical attire of nobility in your country and incorporate it's elements in your wardrobe

• Bandaging your bloody knuckles after a fight

• Treat your beloved like royalty; shower him in gestures of affection both grand and small

• Partake in ballroom dancing such as waltz, tango or foxtrot

• Thy mind is thy weapon. Keep it sharp by reading difficult books, learning foreign languages and making lifelong learning your end goal

• Pursue raw strength over aesthetics when working out

• Know your roots — learn about the history of your family and where you come from

• Give alms to the poor and the homeless whenever you're able

• Your car is your noble steed, — do not chase after the latest model, but treat the one you have with utmost care

• Master social etiquette, for true knight knows the art of conversation is no less important than the art of combat

• Kissing his hand as a way of saying hello

• Be a defender & protector of your community: oppose the bigoted and educate the ignorant

• Sturdy military boots that will last you many years

• Commission a family portrait from your local artist as a way to honour your lineage

• Wearing your beloved's keepsake when he is far away

• Know the basics of survival in the wilderness, — how to read a map, how to start a fire, which plants are toxic etc.

• Go on a pilgrimage to historical sights of your hometown and feel one with the generations that had lived before you

• Master your ego. It is unbefitting of a knight to lose his temper over the smallest things

• Learn and practice first aid skills regularly, it might save someone's life

• Stay involved in your local government's policies. Exercise your rights as a citizen when needed

• Have the courage to ask for help when the challenges you face seem insurmountable

• True modern-day nobility lies in always striving to be better — better father, better husband, better friend, and most of all, a better man

• Carry yourself with confidence, keep your head high and your steps firm

• Always carry a pocket knife in case of emergencies

• Whenever you see a person struggling with heavy bags, especially women and the elderly, make haste to offer help

• If they refuse help, do not press further. Respecting boundaries is essential

• Decadent fur rugs in your bedchamber

• Become passionate about a sport of your choosing, be it a historical one or not

• Your home is your fortress, hence any good knight should be able to perform basic repairs to keep his castle running

• Forgo the plastic: drink your water, wine and other beverages out of goblets and glassware

• Be an example to your younger siblings on how to treat other people with respect, dignity and kindness

• Treat hardships in thy life as quests to complete and dragons to slay

• Attend self-defense classes. Learn to take down opponents twice your size

• A signet ring with your family's crest / other personal symbol

• If you have a dog, train it extensively to make it your guardian and a faithful companion

• Assemble a private library full of classical masterpieces and epic poetry

• Gather up your courage and intervene if you see someone getting bullied

• Lush bathrobe in rich burgundy / navy / emerald with a golden thread

• Volunteer to be the mediator in your siblings' quarrels

• Know your way around fine dining, whether it's uncorking a bottle of champagne or using the right fork and knife

• Learn how to play a musical instrument like flute or guitar

• Study different schools of thought, religions and cultures. You might find them not so different from yours

• And overall, whenever you see an opportunity to do good, take it at once. Knight's ultimate purpose is to serve, be of service to others, be it friends and loved ones or complete strangers

• Stained glass windows with medieval ornaments, crosses and flowers

• Listening to the epic ballads and medieval tunes during your travels

• Have such a voice that can both sing a lullaby to a child and deliver a fierce speech on the eve of battle

• Build up your tolerance for extreme temperatures and weather conditions

• Become a patron of the local arts and businesses

• Traditional thoughtful gestures: hold the door, give up the seat and offer the coat. Not just with a partner, but with everyone

• Throw a medieval-inspired feast with your neighbors allies, featuring game meats, cheeses, bread, mead and wine

• Ardent declarations of undying love under the moonlight

• Create and uphold traditions amongst your kin that champion virtue, kindness and generosity

• Thick velvet drapes around your bed

• Mastering the ways of defending yourself and your loved ones in a street fight

• Punctuality is the politeness of kings and knights alike, thus strive to always be on time as a show of respect

• Have your beloved fall asleep on your lap

• Dress yourself in natural fabrics like linen, cotton or wool. For special occasions — fur, velvet and silk

• Use the privileges you possess to uphold the rights of those who do not share them

• A leather utility belt to hold all your supplies for long journeys

• Wear thy scars proudly, for they tell an epic tale of all your perilous battles and moments of glory

• Encourage others to be better not by words, but by setting a personal example

• Incorporate various military techniques in your daily life, e.g. layering clothes for harsh climate or controlled breathing

• Bring a gift of fine spirits or a foreign delicacy when visiting someone's home

• Upon mastering a craft, become a mentor for the youngsters wishing to learn your trade

• And above all, remain positive against all odds. Let hope be thine armour, and optimism be thy flaming sword to wield against the forces of cynicism, hatred and despair

Give me a Boromir who's comfortable with this part of himself. Give me a Boromir who's been going to Gondor's queer taverns since he was a young soldier. Give me a Boromir who's helped his little brother through his own struggles with their homophobic father and told him: you're supported. You're loved. You're perfect as you are. I'm just like you. Who's showed Faramir all the places that helped support him and make him feel comfortable with himself even if he's not comfortable being out to his father.

Give me an Aragorn who's been raised by a bunch of old, stuck in their ways elves who are probably dealing with the same issues they're passing down to him. Give me an Aragorn who has yet another piece of himself he's been running from all his life. Give me an Aragorn who knows there are people out there who are okay with this but has never had the courage to tell anyone, to hear those words said to him.

Let this be the bridge. Maybe Boromir doesn't know what he thinks about the whole king thing, but he does recognize this. He sees his own and Faramir's struggles in Aragorn's eyes, and he knows what he said to help his brother, what other people said to help him. Let Boromir help Aragorn along the path to accepting this part of himself, just as he'll eventually help him get to the point of accepting his destiny.

It isn’t perfect, but following the initial post I assigned each timezone one sun deity, so travelers know who they might pray to while exploring the world.