jousting

= Knight of Nordock =

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Hear ye! Hear ye! All ye Kings and Queens, Knights and Nobles!

A tournament of the lance is planned to honour the return of our king. As a resident of Nordock, you are not only invited to attend, but your attendance is required by the request of your lord. Whether it is to joust for the honour of your king, or to partake in the ale and entertainment.

The tournament will last for four weeks, with the champion proclaimed Knight of Nordock!

Lists will be held most nights at 11pm Sydney time (+10GMT) with the results posted here for all to see.

Towards the end of the four week tournament the leading Knights will partake in a series of elimination lists to determine the Champion.

All citizens of Nordock are welcome to enter the tournament.

The only restrictions placed on this event are that you: 1. can not use Knockdown immunity 2. must ride a horse 3. must use a lance

Your ability with the lance will depend on many factors. A knight is a skilled horseman, a master of fighting on horseback, as well as a balanced and mighty opponent.

Each list will comprise of 4 passes. Knights will be awarded points for hitting their opponent, breaking a lance, or dismounting their opponent.

1 point for a broken lance 2 points for a dismount

The winner of the list will be the knight with the most points after 4 passes. In the event of a tie, a 5th pass will be made.

May the tournament begin!