Knights in the medieval ages were expected to swear loyalty to their lord in order to become a knight. They would be expected to fight for up to 40 days at a time. Children would start as pages from age 7, learning skills from ladies of the house. At 14 they would become squires and practice combat skills. To become a full knight required fasting for 2 days and a ceremony where they swore loyalty and received 2 light taps with a sword. Knights followed a code of chivalry to protect the church, women, children, poor and weak. They fought in wars for money, land, and slaves, though not all followed the chivalry code. Their equipment included lances, war horses, armor,