An '''affinity''' is a bonus to skillgain in a given [[skill]]. Each player starts off with developes one affinity in a random skill or characteristicafter one month real time if he doesn't have at least one.
Additional affinities may be gained by killing other players in combat, provided the opponent is premium, has an affinity, and is of an enemy kingdom. It is possible to gain up to five affinities in each skill this way.