The Everstill Tourney,
Lakeshire, Redridge.
Jan. 8th-11th 2022
“Let there be joyously known far and throughout the land that in the new year of our Eastern Kingdoms, we invite lavishly all the subjects and guests of his Royal Majesty to celebrate with us the Grand Alliance that through many challenges and much dole has endured dutifully these previous years, and this we will honour with a Tourney in admiration, from our pocket, over the Lake Everstill. Six contests will be presented, from the eighth day to the eleventh, and whosoever wins them shall rightwise earn the worthiest prizes, and heartfelt renown.”
-Llywarch of Lordaeron
Salutations!
The Tourney over Lake Everstill, celebrates the chivalric traditions of the Eastern Kingdoms, and the might of the Grand Alliance that preeminently dominates the continent. In these games men and women engage in friendly contests to each their martial merits, and with each their chance to win fame and fortune if they are the bravest and the mightiest who compete. The event is bankrolled by the noble Anroths, an old Lordaeronian family, who are patrons of art, and guests of the House of Nobles in Stormwind.
The Player’s Guide
For the participants of the games, who sign on to the lists and compete, we have written a comprehensive Player’s Guide, that elaborates on the rules and requirements of each contest as well as how they will be carried out.
The Guide
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zXUNzNJbwVyZzqBYtnLb6ywPiHHfYZx98DPRUiZ-ASA/edit
The Contests
The Tourney games consist of six different contests held over a period of four days (see the Schedule below), each commemorating the Grand Alliance in its own way, from hastilude to race. In this section we list the different contests as well as their requirements. A more in-depth elaboration of each contest is given in the Player’s Guide that can be found linked in this thread. The prizes for the winners come in the shape of a lavish item commissioned by the noble hosts of the tourney as well as a winner’s purse rewarded to the first and second places of every competition.
In the interest of additionally motivating our participants who sign up to compete, we have chosen to give the winner’s purse the in-game representation of gold that is collected by the participants who purchase into the lists of their respective competition. It is none our intention to keep any of this gold to ourselves, but to pool it for the winners of the first and second places of the competitions. Due to the uncertain proportions of the currency, the hosts of the tourney will be intentionally vague about just how much gold is in the winner’s purse on an in-character basis, allowing the participants their own imagination as to the outrageous wealth rewarded.
Archery
In honour of the famous Archers of the Eastern Kingdoms, the noble Anroths have commissioned an esteemed bowyer in the Kingdom to fashion, out of Holyoak from the Northshire Valley, a mastercrafted longbow worthy of a Hero, that shall be granted to whosoever aims the keenest in their Games.
Riflery
In honour of the Dwarves who fought the savage Horde with their sturdy guns in the wars bygone, the noble Anroths have commissioned the acclaimed Mithril Order for a single-shot blunderbuss, of the same make used by the dwarven riflemen in defense of their realm, made of their renowned namesake, that shall be granted to whosoever shoots the most splendidly in their Games.
Melee
In honour of warriors, the hosts of the Tourney enact that swords with sharp points are not to be used, nor indeed pointed weapons, and neither is magic of any kind permitted in the contest, lest a contestant was to win by magic instead of their own mettle. The hosts of the tourney also enact that whoso wins the competition shall be granted by their hand an arming sword gilded in Truesilver that is lightest to carry and deadliest to use against the enemies of the Alliance.
Racing
The heroes of the Eastern Kingdoms come in all stripes and sizes, and just as one celebrates the valour of the boldest who fight, so must the fastest who ride also find their acclaim in the Everstill Tourney. Here in honour of courageous runners who risk limb and neck in the delivery of war-time messages, the hosts of the Tourney will dedicate the horse race to them, and have commissioned that the winning horse shall be clad in a gilded saddle of only the most breathable and expensive kodo leather.
Wizardry
In honour of the ancient alliance between the Humans and High Elves, the hosts of the Tourney challenges the magi of the Alliance to compete in a friendly game of duel and draw; that by Wands of Evocation whoso knocks the others with the brightest and most magnificent of spells shall receive with due their reward; a gift of the High Elves.
Jousting
Noble tradition dictates that whoso participates in this contest must be a noble knight or dame, and must proclaim this knighthood to the lists in worthy fashion that they may be celebrated in their jousting. To whoever wins this friendly game, the hosts of the Tourney shall offer a strong Evendale who is most prized of all horses in the Elwynn Forest, renowned for their loyalty and even tempers. Human nobles have long favored this majestic breed for its beautiful golden coat and flowing white mane.
The King’s Peace
All present on the Tourney grounds, be they there to spectate or participate in the friendly games, do on their personal honour acknowledge and agree to observe the chivalry and the courtesy of the Grand Alliance; that for the duration of their presence they shall pursue no vendettas and attempt no quarrels with their fellow subjects and guests of His Royal Majesty, the High King, but honour their opponents instead in the spirit of these friendly games.
Notice: Stalls and other Entertainment
Bard, riddler, merchant? There are many RP concepts that have the opportunity to thrive during this occasion, and we would like nothing more than to welcome such characters to participate in this platform. See the Contact Details if you would like to run a stall or similar venture during the Everstill Tourney.
Assistance
In addition, anyone who wishes to help, be it as a judge or by other management, such as attendants, or medics etc. do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact Details
Llywarch
In-game: Llywarch, Journeyer
Discord: bigsmile#6126
Ilthanir
In-game: Ilthanir, Ecnerwal
Stuart
In-game Stuart
The Schedule
Opening of the Tourney - January 8th - Saturday
Parade - 8PM
Opening Speech - 8:10PM
Archery - 8:30PM
Riflery - 10PM
January 9th - Sunday
Riddle Game - 7:15PM
Melee - 8PM
January 10th - Monday
Racing - 7:30PM
Wizardry - 9PM
Final Day of the Tourney - January 11th - Tuesday
Jousting - 8PM
Closing Speech - 10:15PM
Closing Fireworks - 10:30PM
Feast - After Fireworks.
Signing Up
When signing up, please contact the organisers of the event in your own time, so that we can invite you to communications. Note that the available spots may be expanded depending on interest leading up to the Tourney. For fees, rules, and additional information about the contests, see the Player’s Manual. Note that the order in which participants are fully admitted is based on when they deliver the fee.
Format
If you wish to sign up for any of the above contests, please format accordingly:
Name: Harold
Guild (optional): Caer Anroth
Contest: Melee
