Emprise

A challenge of war. During the Hundred Years War , knights from England and France would meet at a designated place to fight for the honor of their king and kingdom . These structured encounters were much like the friendly pas d’armes , save that blood was drawn and men often slain. Also denoting the quest of a knight errant , where the young knight would wear some token of his quest such as a bracelet, greave , or eyepatch until some feat of arms was accomplished.