Chivalry Isn't Dead

May I hold the door for you?A brief, and interesting, view of chivalry for fantasy writers and fun.
The original qualities of chivalry, even the idealization of them, were based on notions that are still very much alive todayâthe strong should defend the weak, keep their word, and be generous to everyone. The idea was that a chivalric knight was essentially a warrior-priest.  Some of the orders even took priestly vows of abstinence and poverty, like the Knights Hospitallar and the Knights...