If they ran away from their village for a year to a town without being caught, and made life there.
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A VilleinA villein in the medieval times was a step up from slavery, had to do hardworking chores and didn't get paid much.I hope this helps you!
There are lots of differences between Freemen Villeins such as villeins had to stay on the lord's land all of their life and didn't get paid. On the other hand freemen got paid, and could own a small bit of the lord's land if they paid for it. Another difference is that Freemen were allowed to live where they wanted to. The villeins had to get permission for everything, from using the town oven to who they were allowed to marry. Were as Freemen were allowed to do things with out the lord's permission.
Only Kings and their relatives could become royalty, while effective military leaders and politicians could become nobles.
Well, a serf could possibly run away for 366 days, A.K.A. one year and one day. Or they could buy out their own freedom if they had enough money and have their own land and freedom. Hope that helps! :)
There was nothing baring knights from becoming lords. A knight could become a lord if the opportunity came. A lord could also become a knight, but passing through the standard procedures to do that.