Reputation

A Lord's Reputation in Rite of King's is everything. If his reputation is low, then he will find it difficult to make alliances, his vassals will be keen to usurp him, the Papacy will turn it's back on him through excommunication. Regardless or not whether he is a blackguard, a lord must maintain his appearances to maintain the loyalty and respect of his subjects.

Reputation can be influenced by a number of factors.

 * +The size of your army.
 * + Winning battles, prove yourself as the next Alexander the Great.
 * + Having played vassals whom will rally to your banner.
 * + Maintaining forum and chat activity.
 * + Participating in story events.
 * + Generosity.

You can lose reputation through a number of factors.

 * - Losing a battle.
 * - Low public order.
 * - Starving populace
 * - Leaving your castle unoccupied.
 * - Inactivity.

Reputation as an alternative currency.
Keep in mind that reputation is considered a currency in RoK, and can net loot that is otherwise unavailable. Reputation is not just for Lords, it can be earned by all characters. The young King is also easily swayed by a character's reputation.