Hi Jeremy,
Here are a list of professions that could be added to the Castaways game.
I then made an incomplete list from the game then came up with more
possibilities.Medieval Jobs:
from
http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-england/medieval-jobs.htm
The Lord of the Manor was based in the Manor House and from here he
conducted the business of the manor.
A vassal or Liege was a free man who held land ( a fief ) from a lord to
whom he paid homage and swore fealty. A vassal could be a Lord of the Manor
but was also directly subservient to a Noble or the King
A Bailiff was a person of some importance who undertook the management of
manors
A Reeve was a manor official appointed by the lord or elected by the
peasants
A serf was another name for a peasant or tennant. Medieval Serfs were
peasants who worked his lord's land and paid him certain dues in return for
the use of land, the possession (not the ownership) of which was heritable.
The dues were usually in the form of labor on the lord's land. Medieval
Serfs were expected to work for approximately 3 days each week on the lord's
land.
A peasant or villein was a low status tenant who worked as an agricultural
worker or laborer. A peasant or villein usually cultivated 20-40 acres of
land
A cottager was a low class peasant with a cottage, but with little or no
land who generally worked as a simple laborer
Servants were house peasants who worked in the lord's manor house, doing the
cooking, cleaning, laundering, and other household chores
A yeoman owned his own land and often farmed it himself. His land would be
equivalent to 30 - 120 acres. A Medieval yeoman was required to be armed and
trained with a bow. Wealthy yeoman would be expected to also be trained and
armed with a sword, dagger and the longbow. Yeoman were therefore often
employed to guard and protector the nobility.
An armorer held an important occupation in the medieval workforce. Armor had
to be uniquely made to fit its wearer and was considered one of the
specialist jobs
An apothecary dispensed remedies made from herbs, plants and roots. Medieval
physicians were expensive and a priest often held this occupation, often the
only recourse for sick, poor people.
Artists were employed in the later medieval era by kings and nobles. At
first an artist painted heraldic designs on early furniture and then it
became fashionable for portraits to be painted
An astrologer studied the stars and planets but regarded as a mystical
person
An atilliator made crossbows
A bailiff managed the castle estate or farm
Bread was a daily staple of medieval life, and good bakers were employed by
nobles in their castles.
A barber had many occupations in relation to personal care. Barbers would
cut hair but would also serve as dentists, surgeons and blood-letters.
The blacksmith was one of the most important, albeit lowly, occupations of
the medieval era. Blacksmiths forged weapons, sharpened weapons, repaired
armor.
A bottler was in charge of the bottlery which was intended for storing and
dispensing wines and other expensive provisions.
The butler was responsible for the castle cellar and was in charge of large
butts of beer. The room in the castle called the buttery was intended for
storing and dispensing beverages, especially ale.
The bowyer manufactured bows, arrows and crossbows
The candlemaker made candles to light the castle. Candles were supplemented
by lighting from torches, lanterns and rush dips. An 11th century
candlemaker called Graham Overhill is credited with inventing a candle -
clock. A candle was produced with twelve lines on it. When lit at the top of
the hour, the candle would burn from line to line at the rate of one hour
for each line.
The occupation of the carpenter was diverse. Carpenters built furniture,
roofing, siege engines and wood panelling. Carpenter: a skilled craftsman
who shaped or made things of wood. Carpenters were highly skilled and
considered to be elite tradesmen
A castellan was the occupation of the person who had been appointed as
custodian, or in charge of, the castle
The Chamberlain title originated with an officer of a royal household who
was responsible for the chamber, which included the administration of the
king's household's budget. This occupation was later extended to collecting
revenues and paying expenses
A chancellor was a secretary to a noble or royal person
The chaplain was responsible for the religious activities of a castle
servants and men at arms. The duties might also include that of a clerk and
keeping accounts. A priest would usually looked after the spiritual needs
and confessions of the nobles and their families
A clerk was employed to keep accounts
A clothiers made clothes for the nobles and required having a knowledge of
various fine and expensive materials
A constable was appointed as custodian, or in charge of, the castle
A cook was employed in the castle kitchens roasting, broiling, and baking
food in the fireplaces and ovens.
A cordwainer was a shoemaker or cobbler.
A cottar was one of the lowest peasant occupations, undertaken by the old or
infirm, who had a series of low duties including swine-herd,, prison guard
and menial tasks
The ditcher was a labourer who dug castle moats and foundations
The ewerer brought and heated water for the nobles
The fletcher crafted and manufactured bows and arrows
The gardener needed a knowledge of herbs and plants. A gardeners work was
critical to the safety and protection of a castle - castle walls had to be
kept clear of ivy or anything else that could be used to climb the castle
walls and gardeners were expected to dig defensive ditches
A herald or harker was a knights assistant and an expert advisor on
heraldry. The herald (or harker) would declare announcements on behalf of
the king or noble to the public. Normally this was done on a given day when
the public would assemble at the base of a castle tower or in the town
square and the herald would shout out the news
A herbalist was usually a member of a religious order such as a monk or
friar who would plant and maintain medicinal plants, roots and herbs
The janitor, or porter, was responsible for the main castle entrance and for
the guardrooms. The janitor also insured that no one entered or left the
castle without permission
The jester or the fool, entertained the court
The keeper of the wardrobe was in charge of the tailors and laundress.
It was the duty of a knight to learn how to fight and so serve their lord
according to the code of chivalry. Weapon practise included enhancing skills
in the two-handed sword, battle axe, mace, dagger and lance.
The Marshal was the officer in charge of a household's horses, carts,
wagons, containers and the transporting of goods.
A messenger carried receipts, letters, and commodities.
A minstrel provided castle entertainment in the form of singing and playing
musical instruments. Minstrels often would record the deeds of heroic
knights in songs giving the knight great publicity and establishing respect
and additional status
Moneylenders were the medieval bankers.
A page was junior to a squire. It was the duty of a page to wait at table,
care for the lord's clothes and assist them in dressing. The page was
provided with a uniform of the colours and livery of the lord.
Medieval castles were highly colorful and the services of painters were
often required
The janitor, or porter, was responsible for the main castle entrance and for
the guardrooms. The porter also insured that no one entered or left the
castle without permission
A Physician was a very highly regarded and respected occupation. Bleeding,
lancing and surgical procedures were practised.
A potter was a craftsmen of clay, porcelain and early forms of ceramics.
Basically they produced pots for cooking and storage and occasionally worked
as sculptors.
The reeve supervised all work on a lord's property. The reeve ensured that
everyone began and stopped work on time
Scribes came from religious establishments where reading, writing and
comprehension skills were learned.
A scullion was the lowest of kitchen workers whose duties included washing
and cleaning the kitchen
The sheriff was an important official of county who was responsible for
executing judicial duties
A shoemaker or cobbler or cordwainer was a craftsman who made shoes
A Spinster spun yarn on the spinning wheel.
The steward took care of the castle estate and household administration
including the events in the great hall. This occupation was also referred to
as a seneschal
A squire was junior to a knight. It was the duty of a squire to learn about
the code of chivalry, the rules of heraldry, horsemanship and practise the
use of weapons. It was also their duty to enter into the social life of the
castle and learn courtly etiquette, music and dancing. The squire served in
this role for seven years and became a knight at the age of twenty-one.
Sometimes knighthood was conferred earlier as the reward for bravery on the
battlefield
A Watchmen was an official at the castle responsible for security. Also
night-watchman
Professions in Castaways:
baker
Barrel maker
Bartender
builder
butcher
carpenter
cooper
farmer
fisherman
Hunter
leather worker
lumberjack
Metalurgist
miner
monk
mother
soldier
stone mason
Tailor
Possible new professions:
Animal Groomer
Basket Weaver
Begger
Boatwright
Bookbinder
Brewer
Cannibal
Cartographer
Cheesemaker
Clothesmaker
Dowser
Falconer
Flintworker
Forager
Fortune Teller
Fungi Recognizer
Gardener
Glassblower
graveyard digger
Information Gatherer
Inquisitor
Journalist
Juggler
Lawyer
Locksmith
mortician
Mountaineer
Poet
Potter
Prospector
prostitute
Rogue
Rope Maker
Sailer
Smelter
Soothsayer
Spelunker
Spy
Tanner
Taxidermist
Teacher
Thief
Tracker
Undertaker
Vampire
Veterinary Doctor
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