Actually, it is possible for ascension into nobility via dragon slaying and merit.
Aymeric is the most obvious example, because for all intents and purposes he was treated as a bastard.
Likewise, Lucia, an outsider(and garlean) is treated with as much respect as a highborn.
The whole existence of the convictory in western highlands is there solely for the idea of a bunch of misfits brumelings and 5th-6th born highborn to carve out a path of status and glory via finding and murdering a properly sized dragon.
Aside from marriage to secure a higher spot, there are two ways to ascend the ladder
Military or religion, which closely mimics old timey medieval europe
Aymeric is the most obvious example, because for all intents and purposes he was treated as a bastard.
Likewise, Lucia, an outsider(and garlean) is treated with as much respect as a highborn.
The whole existence of the convictory in western highlands is there solely for the idea of a bunch of misfits brumelings and 5th-6th born highborn to carve out a path of status and glory via finding and murdering a properly sized dragon.
Aside from marriage to secure a higher spot, there are two ways to ascend the ladder
Military or religion, which closely mimics old timey medieval europe
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