Basch in the opening cinematics was absolutely delicious looking. The black armour and how he handle himself in war makes him the epitome of a dashing knight. Rasler, if I may say, pale in comparison, and seemed so childish. I wonder if it would be a crime for Ashe to pay attention to that handsome captain instead of her own husband ^^;;
To me, it would be an insult to women if those man-candy Dalmascan knights weren't laid once or twice or thrice, if I had my way. They are knights, not monks, it's not like they have to practice celibacy, right? I swear if these manly looking knights didn't have a fanclub or two in Rabanastre, then it may have been a proper course of action if Vayne had demolished Dalmasca for good cause those blind girls doesn't deserve to live XD
OH~~ Looks like someone have been really hardworking recently. But yes, what you've said summed up the workings of the 'Courtly Love' theme practiced by knights in history.
For my case, I'm not very well-versed in the medieval period, but when I plotted out 'Courtly Love', I did some reading and research of my own. It's been so long ago, but if there's one point that stood out to me is that this theme is the prescribed the courtly ettiquette between knights and the ladies, where the ladies often inspires the knight to perform great feats and deeds. While, he does it because he craves her attention and to win her favour, even if he knows that their relationship wouldn't be consummated and remain ideal.
Basically, I would think that is what Basch practices in the game itself, but only on the surface. Somehow, there seemed to be more emotional investment for him, when it comes to Ashe, and he sees her more than just a symbol that represents the country that he loves.
Though, personally, I had another reason for choosing this as the title for the story. First of all, majority of the story takes place in the past within the Dalmasca royal courts, and it deals with how Basch and Ashe behave to each other and the development of their relationship. While it is not neccesarily loyal to the definition of 'Courtly Love' but there are some references to the idea.
Secondly, even if I haven't written this part yet, another huge theme for the story revolves around tournaments. Historically, there's where the knights uses the opportunity to fight for his lady's honour, to gain themselves favour by showing their prowess, also job prospects and a form of competition. But, in Basch's case, he does it to honour Ashe and to show his affection, one of the only few ways he knows how. Come to think about it, even if the main focus of the story is from Ashe's POV, but ultimately it was Basch's actions that is more loyal to the title itself. O_o Strange?
Even more stange regarding the fact that the Queen regnant can't name her consort as the King, while the King regnant can pronounce his consort as Queen. Sexist in nature or just to avoid confusion? I suppose Ashe is the first Dalmascan queen in story, but this probably applies to her as well. But I was confuse with the differences between King-consort and Prince-consort. Is this just a matter of styling the title to their preferences or it would deviate for different individuals. For instance, if Ashe chooses Basch, who is a commoner, would he be styled prince-consort or king-consort? Or if she chooses Al-Cid, who is a high-born of Rozarria, would he be indusputably named King-consort?
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Date: 2007-09-30 04:44 am (UTC)To me, it would be an insult to women if those man-candy Dalmascan knights weren't laid once or twice or thrice, if I had my way. They are knights, not monks, it's not like they have to practice celibacy, right? I swear if these manly looking knights didn't have a fanclub or two in Rabanastre, then it may have been a proper course of action if Vayne had demolished Dalmasca for good cause those blind girls doesn't deserve to live XD
OH~~ Looks like someone have been really hardworking recently. But yes, what you've said summed up the workings of the 'Courtly Love' theme practiced by knights in history.
For my case, I'm not very well-versed in the medieval period, but when I plotted out 'Courtly Love', I did some reading and research of my own. It's been so long ago, but if there's one point that stood out to me is that this theme is the prescribed the courtly ettiquette between knights and the ladies, where the ladies often inspires the knight to perform great feats and deeds. While, he does it because he craves her attention and to win her favour, even if he knows that their relationship wouldn't be consummated and remain ideal.
Basically, I would think that is what Basch practices in the game itself, but only on the surface. Somehow, there seemed to be more emotional investment for him, when it comes to Ashe, and he sees her more than just a symbol that represents the country that he loves.
Though, personally, I had another reason for choosing this as the title for the story. First of all, majority of the story takes place in the past within the Dalmasca royal courts, and it deals with how Basch and Ashe behave to each other and the development of their relationship. While it is not neccesarily loyal to the definition of 'Courtly Love' but there are some references to the idea.
Secondly, even if I haven't written this part yet, another huge theme for the story revolves around tournaments. Historically, there's where the knights uses the opportunity to fight for his lady's honour, to gain themselves favour by showing their prowess, also job prospects and a form of competition. But, in Basch's case, he does it to honour Ashe and to show his affection, one of the only few ways he knows how. Come to think about it, even if the main focus of the story is from Ashe's POV, but ultimately it was Basch's actions that is more loyal to the title itself. O_o Strange?
Even more stange regarding the fact that the Queen regnant can't name her consort as the King, while the King regnant can pronounce his consort as Queen. Sexist in nature or just to avoid confusion? I suppose Ashe is the first Dalmascan queen in story, but this probably applies to her as well. But I was confuse with the differences between King-consort and Prince-consort. Is this just a matter of styling the title to their preferences or it would deviate for different individuals. For instance, if Ashe chooses Basch, who is a commoner, would he be styled prince-consort or king-consort? Or if she chooses Al-Cid, who is a high-born of Rozarria, would he be indusputably named King-consort?