The Red Tournament in Stromgarde, from the 28th of February to 3rd of March!
The city of Stromgarde heartily invites all good souls to five days of revelry, games, and celebration as the kingdom of Trollbane once more prepares for its most illustrious Red Tournament! Organised by a collective of northern patrons, the tournament gates welcome all friends of the Alliance.
Whether you’re a journeyman seeking excitement in your journeys, a civilian aching to spectate the games, or a red-blooded contender willing to try your skills in the challenges, everyone will find something to enjoy. Five days of games and a grand market to accompany the turmoil of martial feats to welcome the new year in proper grandeur.
Tournament Schedule
February 28th :
19.00 Server Time: Opening Ceremony
20:00 Server Time: Duelling, 16 participants
22.15 Server Time: Archery, 8 participantsMarch 1st:
20.00 Server Time: Jousting (First Bracket), 16 participantsMarch 2nd:
20.00 Server Time: Horse Race
21:15 Server Time: Grand Melee, 32 participantsMarch: 3rd:
19.30 Server Time: Poetry, 6 participants
21.00 Server Time: Jousting Finale
23:15 Server Time: Closing Speech
The Games
Throughout the Tournament, a total of six games will be hosted where the contestants will test their skill and prowess against one another.
The Duels
A challenge of grit and sheer determination. With no horse to rely on, no faulty squire to put blame on, the duels resolve the most fundamental of questions - which of the fighters is best?
The Joust
A staple of any tourney of renown, a clash of the most noble aspects of chivalry, a tradition reaching back centuries. What is a knight without their lance and steed to ride into legend on? Only Knights, Lords and Ladies are allowed to participate on a mount no other than horse.
The Grand Melee
A battle of merit, cunning, prowess, and a twinge of luck. In the mudpits of the highlands, a grand skirmish of all against all presents a perfect opportunity for the spectators to follow the dramatic twists of fate as alliances are formed, betrayed, and abused; all in the blink of an eye. Note: Max 4 members from the same guild can sign up to avoid team-forming.
The Horse Race
What would games in Arathor be without an equine challenge? In the kingdom where horses are considered kin, second only to your spouse, all willing equestrians will have a chance to prove their mastery over these noble animals in a challenge of speed and control in the countryside.
Archery
Show your aim and skills with a bow, delight the public with the perfect arrow while you show your mastery. The most famed archers from the North shall meet who reigns supreme, be it an elven ranger of great merit or a sharpshooter from the forests Lordaeron.
The Poetry Slam
No great feat in history would actually be great without a song or poem to laud its hero throughout the lands. Some would say the bards and skalds of the world are the true makers of myths and legends, for without their word and song fables would fade into obscurity. Which of these spell-weavers can rouse the crowd’s love the most.
Sign-Ups:
The signups for this Tournament will open in this thread TOMORROW on the 4th of February at 19 SERVER TIME!
Please note that 1-2 characters may be signed up PER character post, so you cannot sign up your whole guild in one post.
Sign-up Format
OOC Name:
IC Name:
Guild (optional):
Contests:
Reserves:
If your sign-up doesn’t go through due to the slots filling up before you, fret not! You’ll be put in the list of reserves, in case someone drops out from the slots!
CONTACT:
Lady Aurora Duskweald (Majestuous) Discord: aziiima
Sir Aelric Bleakwood (Stromic) Discord: bigleif
Sir John Aelitharr (Aelitharr) Discord: eliorkl
Thane Hiernirr (Arensan) Discord: pawel8150
Lord Arnaud Treiller (Teuthras) Discord: mcfife
Wish to set up a stall to sell your goods and wares at the Tournament?
Contact: mcfife on Discord
Participant Lists and Rules
A list of accepted participants for the contests will appear below this post. Each participant will receive an invite to the Tournament Discord wherein the IC and OOC rules for each contest will be available.