Honorifics for Knighthood

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There are many and varied honorifics for Knighthood in Amtgard. Depending on the person's persona, personal quirks and gender, it is wise to know the knight in question's wishes. Many male knights, such as Diego, have chosen the traditional male Spanish honorific of Don, while some knights use still other variations, such as the modern Syr or Ser. Sir is the common male honorific for knighthood.

Some female knights use Sir, as well as the alternative, Dame. Historically, the wife of a knight was given the title of Lady. A Dame holds knighthood in her own right.

At the end of the day, it's all a matter of choice.

Listing of Honorifics

  • Castellan
  • Commendatore (Italian)
  • Dame
  • Darth
  • Don
  • -Dono (Japanese suffix)
  • Habir (Hebrew)
  • Jedi
  • Luminary
  • Matriarch
  • Praetorian
  • Radiant
  • Reis (Turkish title of Arabic origin, for Ship Captain. Pronounced like Raise)
  • Ritsar (Russian)
  • Ritter (German)
  • Saint
  • Sage
  • -Sama (Japanese suffix)
  • Ser
  • Shogun
  • Sir
  • Sirrah Note 1
  • Sx Note 2
  • Syr

Note 1 Some people consider this honorific insulting, implying that the person question is infantile in some way.

Note 2 Gender neutral alternative, pronounced "six".