tournament

When there are no wars to keep the Knights of Bretonnia occupied, they hone their skills by means of colourful contests of martial prowess. These contests are known as jousts, tournaments or, in their grandest and most spectacular form, tourneys! Tournaments are held in each of the great dukedoms of Bretonnia several times a year. These are magnificent events lasting for several days and attended by Knights from all over the realm. Smaller affairs are held at the castles of lesser nobles eager to show off their wealth and influence.

Needless to say Bretonnian tournaments are extremely popular, noisy and ribald affairs attended by hordes of commoners from the surrounding countryside as well as all nobles from miles around. The inns and taverns are filled to bursting point and the feasting, drinking and carousing goes on for many days.

It is a beautiful winter day in Quenelles, the sunshine is reflected in the white snow and the the cold wind moves the branches of the bare trees. Large crowds have gathered in the field before De Rochefort Castle to witness the great Tournament. Banners of all colors are fluttering in the light breeze and heralds are riding about announcing the events that will follow.

Suddenly the gates of De Rochefort Castle swing open and, as the great procession of mounted Knights and Squires appear, a score of trumpeters play a fanfare from atop the castle walls. The crowd starts cheering as the Knights draw near. First in the procession comes the Marquis himself riding his fierce warhorse. He rides up to where the Lords and Ladies are assembled and lowers his sword in salute. Behind him the Joust contenders from near and far do the same.

	Vs
Abbot Rhoderic		Sir Draco D'Amonte, Champion of Lord Greyholt
		`[No swipe or dodge, reroll save]`
In the first pass the Abbot Rhoderic aims for crest, he rolls a "6" to hit and makes a further roll of "2", so he doesn't knock Sir Draco's crest off. In the second pass the Abbot Rhoderic aims for helm and he will strike first, he rolls a "4" to hit and a "3" to wound, breaking his first lance. Sir Darco D'Amonte rolls a "2" to save and the reroll is a "5" (modified to a "4"), so he is wounded. His further roll is a "4" and he doesn't fall from his horse. In the third pass the Abbot Rhoderic aims for shield, resolution will be simultaneous, he rolls a "6" to hit and a "2" to wound, breaking his second lance. Sir Darco D'Amonte rolls a "1" to save and the reroll is a "3", so he is wounded. Badly wounded he falls from his horse. The crowd applauds the Abbot Rhoderic's victory.		In the first pass Sir Draco D'Amonte aims for shield and he will strike first, he rolls a "3" to hit and misses. In the second pass Sir Draco D'Amonte aims for Crest, he rolls a "1" to hit and he doesn't hit. In the third pass Sir Draco D'Amonte aims for shield, resolution will be simultaneous, he rolls a "6" to hit and a "5" to wound, breaking his first lance. The Abbot Rhoderic rolls a "3" to save and he is wounded. His further roll is a "6" and he doens't fall from his horse.

The Abbot Rhoderic is the winner of the Prize and of the Quenelles Winter Tournament