The tournament grounds rise beneath banners of every human land in Girridar. Nobles, soldiers, merchants, and pilgrims crowd the tiers around a rune-carved arena.
At the registration dais, Theron Algrens stands in tarnished silver, Elieren Gulres beside him, while Paladin Sola and Vai Jurisa watch the arriving contenders.
the tournament clerk
Damakos Honourbound, sponsored by King Jursia. Your name is entered, and your passage into the contest is granted.
Vai Jurisa
So the infernal trail truly leads here. How comforting. I had hoped the tournament would contain fewer devils and fewer suspicious miracles.
Paladin Sola
The vision brought me to him. Thrasi preserve me, let the danger be behind us.
A herald in purple and orange steps onto the central platform and raises a silver staff. Conversation fades beneath the ringing chime of gathered magic.
the tournament herald
By ancient compact, every contestant shall declare the deed that earned their patron's support. Speak plainly, and place your honour before the crowd.
✓ Quest Accepted
Declare the deed that earned the royal sponsorship
“I step forward, and give an elegant bow. Describing my acts with little fanfare”
SUCCESS (Legendary Diplomacy, rolled +1)
Damakos Honourbound steps onto the platform without flourish. Silver hair catches the enchanted light as he gives the assembly an elegant, measured bow.
Damakos Honourbound
I followed an infernal trail into this gathering, and came to place my skill at the service of its purpose.
He straightens with little fanfare. The words carry nonetheless, borne across the rune-carved arena by the hush that follows them.
the tournament herald
Plainly spoken, and plainly witnessed. Let the record show that Jursia's champion pursues the infernal trail.
Vai Jurisa
A modest account, for once. I suspect the truth has sharper horns than the telling.
Paladin Sola
He names the trail openly. Perhaps honesty may yet guide this gathering.
Across the tiers, murmurs ripple beneath banners of six kingdoms. Theron watches without blinking, while Elieren's attention settles keenly upon Damakos.
Secure lawful protection
Quest Complete
Declare the deed that earned the royal sponsorship