Hold a New Tournament


Reason: sponsored by an organization
Events: magical duels, melee fighting, team fighting and martial arts
Style: elimination
Length: three days

Awards: first, second and third place
Top Prizes: small sums of money

Crowd: rowdy
Betting: unofficial - almost encouraged
Other Entertainment: musical contest(s), trained animals, professional hecklers and parades


Competitors of interest:
The disgraced noble who has many rivals.
The musclebound brute who has quite a few fans.
The odd foreigner who is surprisingly agile.
The wandering fighter who has little practical skill.