DEFINITIONS
Connection
the totality of those associated with a lord.
Affinity
non-territorial connections based on the personality, standing, and ability of the person at the center.
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The household was the core of a lord’s military strength. In general, the aristocrats provided the "middle managers" and "company commanders" while the tenants provided the "rank and file." A medieval household can be broken down into several general categories:
- The Household proper
- Tenants
- Officers and counselors
- Extraordinary retainers
- Liveried retainers
- Servants and well-wishers
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