Yes, I am aware that Samurai can easily be described as 'Japanese Knights' and that would make this WI redundant.
However, I don't like things being viewed so simply. The point of this WI is to create a cast of European warriors that act as a form of 'military nobility'. How can European Knights become much more similar to Samurai in terms of organization, culture and legacy. The POD is up to you.
The idea of European 'martial arts' in particular fascinates me. What kind of 'martial arts' would these likely be?
Bonus points if these new Knights are not carbon copies of OTL Samurai, and maintain a distinct European cultural element to them.
However, I don't like things being viewed so simply. The point of this WI is to create a cast of European warriors that act as a form of 'military nobility'. How can European Knights become much more similar to Samurai in terms of organization, culture and legacy. The POD is up to you.
The idea of European 'martial arts' in particular fascinates me. What kind of 'martial arts' would these likely be?
Bonus points if these new Knights are not carbon copies of OTL Samurai, and maintain a distinct European cultural element to them.