absolution
forgiveness, absolvement from guilt/punishment
arrayed
arranged or displayed in a particular way
bastard
unpleasant or despicable person
Caithness
former country in North-east of Scotland
denarius
ancient Roman coin currency
educe
to bring out/develop
fealty
vassal's sworn loyalty towards a lord
forays
sudden attacks in enemy territory
lese majeste
treason
mail-clad
clad in armor (i.e. chain mail)
missive
an official letter
Pagan
a non-Christian (used offensively)
phalanx
group of troops in close formation
pilgrimage
a sacred journey
reapers
people that harvest crops
thrice
three times