Her Majesty Queen Alianora, ever devoted to the flourishing of courtesy and skill, extends this Royal Summons to all Rapier fighters within the realm.

• Entry: All fighters of worthy repute are invited to enter the lists.

• The Prize of Entry: True nobility lies in selfless giving. Therefore, each entrant shall bestow a singular prize upon the tournament's table.

When presenting your offering, you are encouraged to grace all assembled with its history:

• For an Artisan's Craft: Should your gift be a masterpiece of handiwork, you may eloquently sing the praises of its maker, thereby elevating the honored artisan.

• For a Donated Treasure: Should your gift be a donated treasure, you may extol its virtues, thus justifying its place among the tributes worthy of this contest in the name of Nobility.

Let your blade and your bounty honor the spirit of Noblesse Oblige!

Master Jacques Gonse will be the Marshal in Charge for this Tournament.

The tournament will be fought in the Swiss Tournament Format with progressive weapons choices. Participants have a maximum of three deaths. More details with be forthcoming.

Format: Each combatant is given 10 coins at the start of the tournament and may exchange coins for weapons:

• 1 coin - single rapier

• 1 coin - defensive parrying device

• 2 coins - offensive parrying device

Fighters are encouraged to challenge those of similar skill, award level, or weapons form and bet coins on their bouts. Win conditions are discussed between both combatants as well as wagers. Fighters may continue to fight in the tournament or challenge others until they run out of coins. Upon running out, they can go to the ‘bank’ and get additional coins to continue fighting by completing tasks for the banker.

All populace attending will also be given coins to bet with each other, sponsor fighters, or share winnings with fighters based on challenges or any other discussed conditions.

At the conclusion of time, fighters with the most coins at each award level will fight in high stakes final matches for all assembled. The last fighter standing will be deemed the winner. The winning fighter will be allowed to spend their hard earned coins on a prize followed by winners from each other award level.