Could an Empire follow the feudal system, or only kingdoms?
Usually the feudal system refers to Medieval Europe and sometimes Japan. However, if you’re writing a fantasy story, you can make up your own rules. From http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110522/f… : “Medieval Society was organized in a feudal tree or pyramid system. It was based on the level of command each man had. The King was the highest and most important in command. The King gave fiefs or grants of land to his noblemen, they were called Barons and Bishops. In return for the land each noble promised to supply the King with soldiers in time for war. The idea of loyalty and service was important in feudal society. Anyone who had land took an oath to serve the person who gave it to him. A noble pledged himself to be a King’s vassel [sic], or a servant at a ceremony. They kneeled before the King and swore an oath of loyalty. This was known as an act of homage and fealty. The oath of loyalty was meant t
