Note that certain members of family are randomized at the beginning of a new game. If you intend to make a syndicate of vassals, it is highly recommended to find the oldest vassal and set him as standard, as he will have many sons, nephews, and sons-in-law who are vassals too.
The player can create their own kingdom and give vassalage to their companionsthus allowing them to have their own army. They can be restored if you want to be friends with them again by allying with another faction, however your honor will stay the same. Powerplaying Guideīreaking your oath will result in a large drop of honor and relationas well as making enemies with all of your previous faction. You will also be given the option to choose a Banner, if you don't already have one. When swearing an oath to a king, the king will bestow upon the vassal a fief, which will be the current poorest village in the faction's territory. The player can become a vassal by swearing an oath to a king or by marrying into the family of one of his vassals. There are many vassals in the game, each one aligned to a certain faction.
A vassal is a servant of a rulerand are usually lords of castles and villages.
