#knightkin

• 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