The First Sarissan Melee Tournament

[Naufragium 614]

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An ornate piece of parchment is delicately pinned and delivered all throughout Sutica and the realm of Almaris alike. The flyer is sealed by a red and gold ribbon, and the enthralling aroma of fresh sea-side air emanates from its surface.

 

The First Sarissan Melee Tournament

 

 

 

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An unknown artist's depiction of an honorable duel between two knights in which many onlookers watch in anticipation!

 

In order to both celebrate the growth of its people and their perseverance throughout tribulating times as well as to honor the memory of those valiantly lost, the newly crowned King and Queen of Sutica are to hold a melee tournament this upcoming Snow's Maiden upon their shores within The County of Sarissa.

 

All are invited to take part, may it be lords, knights, men-at-arms or mercenaries alike, so long as the five mina entry fee is paid in full before admittance to the tournament. Plentiful reward will be bestowed upon those who prove themselves worthy.

 

The tournament shall be split into two separate segments, 'The Clash of Vigour' and 'The Bout of the Chivalrous' and duelists may select either, or both to enter.

 

The Clash of Vigour is a smaller in scale and more intricate competition, designed so that the duelist which strikes the first successful and decisive blow is victorious. This challenge will be limited to a slot of eight fighters, and each round shall last fifteen Elven minutes in time, and should no strike be made in that time, or no clear winner emerge, the Lord himself will decide who moves on. This bracket shall continue until only two remain, and the winner of the final tier will take the pot of this section of the tournament, as well as a specialized sword inscribed as "The Widow's Kiss."

[The Clash of Vigour will be CRP based, and will utilize rolls unless both parties consent to honor.]

 

The Bout of The Chivalrous is a far more heavily armored and swifter competition in comparison to the prior. This challenge will have no entry limit, and instead two opponents at a time will take up arms and combat each other rapidly. Each duelist is expected to provide their own equipment, and said equipment must include a full set of ferrum chainmail and a ferrum longsword. Equipment shall be checked beforehand to ensure that no duelist has an unfair advantage over the other. The last man to remain undefeated will be awarded the pot from this section of the tournament, as well as a unique sword inscribed "The Withered Rose."

[The Bout of The Chivalrous will be PVP based.]

 

Following the conclusion of the melee, any and all in attendance, whether it be fighters or onlookers, are invited for free spirits, food, and entertainment provided by and paid for in full by the state.

 

Even if you do not wish to participate, we encourage all to join us and enjoy the festivities as we spend this day in commemoration of our fallen friends and celebration of our new crown.

 

[The tournament takes place at 5PM EST on Wednesday the 9th within The County of Sarissa. Cords are: (X - 100, Z - 2230). Directions to Sarissa are as follows: Take the South warp, head towards Sutica, then turn right/East once you reach the bridge of the capital, then swim over towards the island and follow the road.]

 

[Credit to PlagueDocling / WrathofQuacken]

 

 

 

[Twinny 1622]

"This is not Sarissan" Spat a true blooded mali that lived in Sarissa, spitting onto the pavement. "If they continue to use the title reserved for a mali people then there will be consequences."

[Veggie 150]

"Hmm. Marb will provides food." Ever the entrepreneur, Marb decides to pack up her unique meals and sell them at the event. Maybe she'll even spar a little.