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02-17-1999, 11:52 AM #41Kai BesteGuest
elven victory?
> >Don't forget, the state and the church aren't the same thing, the king
> >can't force the priesthood to fight for him, while the other way is
> >true.
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> Medieval ecclesiastical coprorations were required to pay military service
> just like any other land holder. Churchmen usually paid the fee, but some
> did raise troops. I see no reason that we should not assume priests were
> involved in the wars with the elves. The histories make mention of the
> priestly magic. Arguing them away seems to be a case of special pleading.
I agree with Kenneth on this point. In the HRE the bishops and
archbishops recieved their land from the crown. Thus, they were
required to follow a call to arms just like any other vassal. There
are enough examples in German history when an archbishop raised
troops, or even lead troops for his liege.
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Kai
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