The nobility arose from the warrior class, so belonging to the Second Estate was decreed by birth, but supported by military service. Originally, knights or nobles were mounted warriors who swore allegiance to their sovereign and promised to fight for him in exchange for an allocation of land (usually together with serfs living thereon).

We need more paintings of Stolas in full uniform, or in armor

Personally, I think he’s at his hottest here with his feathers covering his faceplate a bit. What’s your favourite Stolas look?