Hold a New Tournament


Reason: held bi-annually
Events: team fighting, throwing (javelins, etc), fencing, martial arts and archery
Style: elimination
Length: several days

Awards: first place winner(s)
Top Prizes: moderate sums of money

Crowd: enthusiastic
Betting: official and unofficial
Other Entertainment: parades, magic shows and staged exhibitions


Competitors of interest:
The precocious commoner who practices an usual style.
The foreign savage who may not be in it to win.
The devoted cleric who is highly talented.