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Absurd laws knights had to follow

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Chivalry was far less about romantic nobility and much more about strictly regulating highly armed, violent men. Medieval laws dictated incredibly specific rules of combat, hostage ransoms, and even what fabrics a knight was legally allowed to wear. These bizarre codes were the only thing stopping elite warriors from turning into uncontrollable warlords.

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