[quote=Kitty]
or maids in other kingdoms.... maids aren't pointless roles...
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I edited the post a bit since I felt "pointless" was a bit overkill. What i'm trying to say is, a kingdom at war needs a King and Queen to make decisions for peace, a prince or princess as heirs to the throne, Bishops to support the throne or act as generals, Knights to lead the charge and act as commanders, and Warriors to act as, well, warriors. Maids and Servants, while important in tending to the needs of the throne and keeping the palace orderly, just aren't that important in the grand scheme of things unless they're acting as spies, delivering messages between kingdoms, acting in a king/queen's place during meetings, or partaking in combat.