I’ve heard words like ward, charge, patron, master, champion?

But I don’t think any of that is what I’m looking for. What are better terms for this kind of relationship??

  • pleasejustdie@lemmy.world
    3·
    2 years ago

    I would go with Liege.

    liege
adjective
a: having the right to feudal allegiance (see ALLEGIANCE sense 1a) or service his liege lord
b: obligated to render feudal allegiance and service
  • SheeEttin@lemmy.world
    2·
    2 years ago

    liege lord, lord, feudal lord, seigneur, suzerain, overlord, master, chief, chieftain, superior, monarch, sovereign, baron, ruler

    or just employer

  • Thwompthwomp@lemmy.world
    1·
    2 years ago

    Hmm. Patron feels right, but that might get confusing with warlock. I think @pleasejustdie is right with /liege/. Maybe that or just lord/lady you’ve sworn allegiance to.

  • Psymonkee@lemmy.world
    1·
    2 years ago

    It depends what they asked me to call them really. Other have provided useful answers but honestly I think it depends on your relationship to them.