Cabin Assignments for the July 2009 event

A Vassal simply put is a person who either resides within their lands (mostly inbetween events) and or works for that lord directly. Beyond that simple explanation the rest is very much an in game thing because every lord is different and the jobs they wish done are thus different.

Just out of curiosity, what becomes of the permanent altars and fonts in House Darkheart?

FOIG

A Vassal simply put is a person who either resides within their lands (mostly inbetween events) and or works for that lord directly. Beyond that simple explanation the rest is very much an in game thing because every lord is different and the jobs they wish done are thus different.

I get ya. Thanks, I'll find out the details in game.
Still technically an out of game consideration: Does one HAVE to be a vassal of a particular land? Is it the same as being a citizen?

Like for example, my character is theoretically just "passing through". Does she have to declare an allegiance of some sort, or can she exist forever as a traveler?

You never have to become a vassal as your character. It is simply a way for people to become more directly involved with a particular land. A lot of what you are asking about can actually be found in the In Game section of the web site under the Baron's Manor heading.

Everything in the In Game section of the website is publicly accessable information for any character to learn from. It is in fact a way to FOIG because you read about it at the Baron's Manor.