Geography part 1
Its lower castes serve their entire short miserable lives as serfs to nobles or as fodder to the military. many times serfs who cannot make payments find themselves sold as slaves or as burnt offerings to hestus or asteras.
DREAD: Devourer of Dragons (Halfdragon)
serfs!" she spat. "don't tarry, sergeant," the guard suggested, bowing his head in respect before hurrying aside to let them by. the riders picked up their pace and raced into the blaze-lit depths of the gatehouse.
Cathedral Of Destiny
I was fortunate to be housed in the castle, as it was better than the living of a serf in a hut. i guess i would be considered an entertainer of sorts. not a jester, but a gleeman; a trickster and talented performer. "mi'lady doth humble me so."
Creating a character
The serfs till the field, the priest govern and administer justice and the military fights bandits and warlords.
The Princess, the Dragon, and the Nature of Power
After ensuring the careless serf was flogged for his actions, roger pressed the rest of the troops forward as fast as possible.
Assassination at Age of Transition
The sound of serfs relaxing enjoying frothing drinks companied with their dancing, drums, and singing filled the cramped stone tavern.
Unholy Creatures
While the dragon had been feasting on the serf's livestock, he had made his way to the city which he sold to.
DFC (Dragon Corruption TF/TG)
The corporate serfs inside peered out at the spectacle. he preened under the attention, then gave them a toothy, rapacious grin; _you're next_. most of them blanched. a few stepped forward. he winked at them, and resumed his labours.
College, Chapter 3
"the life of a russian serf was not a pleasant one, even without the religious bias and anti-semitism," i agree.
The Final Battle
He was unsure of what caste these guards were, or even how the republic of pallas' caste system was organized, but most taur clans in schwarswelt were serfs, and he could not help thinking that he was being told off by a mere peasant.
Serengenna
A small step above slaves were serfs. serfs were those people who had sold there lives to their lord, but were free to buy it back. servants are paid for their work, unless a servant was a slave or a serf.
A Bond Unbroken ~ Chapter 2
Pulled a a lone serf, or perhaps a slave. certainly the fellow was put upon by the strained sounds he was making as he dragged his load along. a load that was made all the heavier as a small child was set upon his legs.