Pride Tournaments

A team competition that tests players’ mastered disciplines against members of the opposing teams to determine a victor. This competition was traditionally a Nobles-only affair. However, Commoners were permitted first permitted in the 1300’s in Shirdal.
A team consists of 6 competitors. Each team must be able to field one competitor for The Joust, one competitor for the Bout, one competitor for The Wills. Each competitor is eligible to compete in all of the disciplines. The Battle is fielded by all players evaluated as fit for competition. Each team must be able to field three players. No “bench” of competitors is permitted for any team.

Disciplines

The Joust

Knights charge each other while riding horses. They must dismount the opposing team’s player from their horse using a blunted lance.

The Bout

Fighters from each team (a maximum of three, a minimum of one) are fielded against each other. The competitive, non-lethal combat is team against team, with all combatants fielded at once. A team wins if they accrue three “strikes” against the opposing teams. Weapons are blunted, all players must wear protective armor.

The Wills

Magic users from each team (a maximum of three, a minimum of one) are fielded against each other. The competitive, non-lethal combat is team against team, with all combatants fielded at once. A team wins if they accrue three “strikes” against the opposing team. Magic impact is blunted by an area spell maintained by the facilitators.

The Battle

Teams pit all their players against each other. No more than 6 competitors - all of whom must have competed in the previous disciplines. No fewer than 3 competitors - if any competitors of a team is unable to compete. If a team is unable to field all their competitors, only that team bears at the consequences. The opposing team is permitted to use all of their competitors.

Rules

• Intentionally injuring a player is considered bad form. A team is disqualified if one of its competitors acts in a manner unbecoming of honor and nobility.
• All physical weapons must be blunted.
• Magic must be blunted by facilitators.
• Extremely advanced magic is prohibited.

Execution

Pride Tournaments are typically hosted by those in government seats, ranging from mayors and aldermen to Kings and Queens.