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the final day of the tournament has arrived, and golden coin tosses hands with ease as the court placed bets not just on who would be the victor but on other odds too. for what was winning when one could be killed?
her grace cannot be found to hold staunch support for either lord, claiming her interest dimmed upon the first days of the tournament—yet the final joust will surely entertain her at best ( one can hope ). our hosts, the lord and lady tyrell themselves, have been overhead placing friendly wagers themselves, yet none can agree on just who they've placed their support with.
among the stands fill the eldest of court to those still yet to pass a single name day, all unable to contain their excitement and anxiety as they glance upon the tourney grounds where jugglers can be spotted as the knights prepare in their tents on either end of the arena.
as the lords ride out, lord elias baratheon from the west and lord alaric mormont from the east, it is clear to all that this will be no easy feat on either end. for how the lords hold strong upon their steeds, armour well-placed to ensure no cracks in which a lance might sneak through.
the eldest surviving queen of love and beauty among them, the dowager lady risley an octogenarian at nine and eighty name days yet still holding a charm of her own clear within emerald hues, begins the final round of the tournament as she drops a rose to the field.
parental hands cover the eyes of their little ones as the match starts with glorious purpose - fearless charging from each noble lord, planning to end the match quickly ⸻ tight steering on the reins of their steeds as they gallop faster. it should've ended in carnage, perhaps even loss of life instead it is a draw with no bloodshed, unexpectedly. displeased clamor makes way in the stands, nobles who wagered quite the dragon coin on this tournament. nonetheless, it is merely the beginning of the war for the crown of love and beauty, stalemate in the first battle - time will come for demise at the hand of one's opponent.
and so it goes, another round - another challenge, their horses even faster than before - the willingness to pierce through wet flesh until they meet bone with their lance. narrowly, respective lances miss target but it is a mistake that will not happen thrice.
as they say in court, third time's a charm and it appears that lady helaena for once in her life brings a gallant knight some luck. the bear nearly overpowers the stag, hitting lord baratheon shield as if lord alaric's lance was a war hammer pummeling his enemy to death, the stormlander manages to escape unscathed - uses his own moment of weakness against his adversary. strikingly, lord elias gives the final blow with a quick thrust of his lance, targeting the abdomen underneath the armor, weakening the other until mormont's balance is gone and he's fallen off his stallion.
on his hands and knees almost like he was praying to the seven - faced god instead the northerner subscribes to the old gods who give him strength. lord elias may have bested him upon his stead, but the winner would be determined by who might stay up the longest ⸺ no victor can be crowned until one of them flies the white flag. while the stag bathes in the praise by the stands, overtaken by loud cheers and applause for the southerner, court allows him to bask in public adoration as tyrell roses are thrown at his feet.
the taste of triumph gives lord mormont the time to gather his weapons - picking beloved sword before heavy metal clashes against baratheon armor. the show must go on - until death do us part. an uproar fills the crowds as they watch in horror ⸻ turn of events, a fight until the last one standing.
ever the fair knight, lord alaric throws lord elias his sword before starting his attack all over again - bruising more than just the stag's ego. the switch from crowned victor to tribute in the arena too much to handle, he never found his footing back and with aggressive dominance lord mormont has the upper hand. sharp blade almost grazing lord baratheon's neck, back clutched to the walls of the stands as the bear towers above him - fire in steely ice, imploring other to accept his defeat. his weapon will not touch blood today, but alaric mormont will be the victor of the tourney - he is the champion.
a crown of flowers placed into his hands, the northerner wastes no time with pomp and instead strides across the arena to where the lady who's favor had not once left his arm sat. if words are exchanged, they are known only to the two. if words are exchanged they are known only to the two. lady karstark's cheeks are red as roses as garland is placed upon her head, gesture possessing a gentleness that stands in contrast to the brutality that'd followed the mormont throughout the days. moment concluded as lord tyrell rises, offering his congratulations to the victor and the newest queen of love and beauty.
and thus, the maiden's tourney has concluded. more information on the upcoming grand ball will be announced shortly. for now, muses can enjoy the final day of ruling lady tyrell's name day celebrations and prepare for the ball.
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with the favours requested, leaving the crowds muttering and gossiping amongst themselves at the surprise choices made, the competition must begin, with the first day of jousts announced:
antony arryn vs dantae dagareon
theodore baratheon vs elias baratheon
calyx�� targaryen vs shyra hornwood
aelyx targaryen vs matthos redwyne
pearse sunglass vs daemon celtigar
altan manwoody vs arya stark
daeron targaryen vs theon stark
desmond mallister vs alaric mormont
jesamine hightower vs victarion greyjoy
jocelyn dondarrion vs otto beesbury
viserra targaryen vs elowyn harlaw
baris tarth vs pluton serrett
gwayne florent vs anika moraqos
amos tully vs kit moraqos
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petals flow through the ardent breeze, pulled from their source by the swarm of aristocrats that push their way through the gardens to be the first to reach the jousting grounds. so meticulously decorated for the festivities, the tyrells may not have thrown a grand celebration to welcome court to their keep, yet they have nonetheless proven the wait was well worth it with the name day celebrations. great garlands and ribbons pair with the brightest of blooms within the stands, ornate chalices each filled to the brim on trays throughout the grounds. on the second day of festivities, a jousting tournament is officially announced by the ruling lady of highgarden herself at dinner, in honour, she states, of maiden day's fast approach. for she could see no other way to praise the seven's gentlest face than in the romance of a great joust - and along with it a dance. the first day of the tournament would be a presentation competed in soley by squires and the youth of highgarden, so they may amuse the crowds and find practice all the while the true competitors could prepare.
she announced further a great ball upon the final evening of her name day celebrations, with one simple rule: one could not, if unwed, dance with the same partner more than once. to ensure this, dance cards ( incorporating precious metals and jewels from each region in her majesty's kingdom along with ribbons to tie round the wrist ) have been prepared for each noble of the realm - decreeing the list of dances for the evening with blank spaces where one might record the name of their partner for each dance.
by morning's break, outside the arena, surrounded by garlands of roses ( piercing thorns still attached holding stains of red from the poor soul who'd held the responsibility of decorating ) lies a great listing of the tournament's great competitors. the listing reads as follows:
daemon celtigar, desmond mallister, gwayne florent, jessamine hightower, alaric mormont, pearse sunglass, viserra targaryen, theon stark, calyx targaryen, elias baratheon, aelyx targaryen, kit moraqos, baris tarth, matthos redwyne, elowyn harlaw, shyra hornwood, dantae dagareon, amos tully, theodore baratheon, antony arryn, daeron targaryen, arya stark, anika moraqos, victarion greyjoy, otto beesbury, jocelyn dondarrion, altan manwoody, pluton serrett.
more information and results of the joust will be announced soon. for now, muses may enjoy the stylings of the training knights. listing of knights in the tournament is public. all posts related can be tagged westeros.joust & westeros.cake
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the second day of the tournament draws to an end, leaving many left reeling as they await what next will happen. might a bloodbath await as the competiton draws nearer to it's close - or shall court be lucky enough to keep all of it's players? the results of the second day are as follows:
daeron targaryen vs elowyn harlaw — the gods' favor remains the prince's despite lady harlaw putting up a mighty effort - though some in the crowd cry out that she tries dodging the prince's lance. a warning uttered. if it falls on deaf ears, it's of no consequence for the prince's lance finds its mark and down falls the ironborn.
dantae dagareon vs daemon celtigar — much talk fills the crowd, many eager to place their coin on the essosi prince's victory while others wonder if the previous success was but a fluke. the two competitors put on a good show, featuring a close call for lord celtigar, a combination of skill and determination enabling him to remain seated. his lance strikes hard in reply, granting him a second victory as the prince tumbles to the ground.
arya stark vs kit moraqos — the two nobles well matched based on their previous matches ⸺ a single, powerful blow enough to give them their respective wins. to the surprise of the crowd, the pair were running at each other - barely any harm as they went easy on one another. until lady stark grew tired of their childish antics, with one sharp knock, the prince-admiral fell of his horse as his fingers twisted in the reins, slicing open both palms while iron smell clings to his body.
alaric mormont vs gwayne florent — his methods victorious before, lord hightower attempts another surprise attack when the round begins and might've succeeded again had lord mormont not anticipated the move. roars from the crowd ring out when he remains seated, jeers directed at lord florent, particularly from the northern crowd, scattered throughout. both lances miss their mark on the next charge but on the third, lord mormont's shatters against lord florent's armor. as he falls, instinct makes him brace the impact with his arm. the loud crack echoes through the arena. when he stands, his dominant arm hangs limply, blood dripping through cracks in the armor. the servants escort him to the maesters tent for treatment of his broken wrist and the open fracture of his upper arm.
elias baratheon vs calyx targaryen — a quick but impressive duel, both competitors hit the others hard on the first pass and both are unhorses. whispered debates of who hit the ground first fill the arena. it is lord baratheon who managed to cling to his saddle a moment longer and thus his victory is declared. the prince insists he's fine but at the queen's insistance, a maester is called to wrap his sprained wrist.
otto beesbury vs matthos redwyne — nobility will hardly remember the winner of the match, the horror of lord beesbury's death will become folklore. a quick stabbing motion with his lance, hitting lord otto and knocking him from his mount. then true tragedy happens, another move by lord redwyne and lord beesbury's horse is spooked - rearing up and trampling the fallen knight, not once, not twice but three times. great amounts of milk of the poppy were summoned but the internal damage too grand to be saved.
the third day's matches are announced as follows:
elias baratheon vs daeron targaryen
matthos redwyne vs arya stark
daemon celtigar vs alaric mormont
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the first day of the tournament draws to an end, leaving gold to switch hands as bets pay off for members of the crowds. the cheering through the day left the stands parched, and the lord and lady of highgarden were sure to have their servants provide great amounts of wines to sooth them before the next day began. the results of the first day are as follows:
antony arryn vs dantae dagareon — ends quickly, a total triumph on the prince's part as a hard hit throws the lord arryn to the ground. when he does not rise immediately, servants are sent to check on him and bring him to the maesters' tents. the lord is found to have simply been knocked unconcious, with only minor injuries.
theodore baratheon vs elias baratheon — the crowd sits on the edge of their seat as the baratheons charge at each other. lord elias' fury proves the mightiest as a forceful strike from his lance sends ser theodore tumbling from his mount during the fourth round. there the lord commander momentarily remains, the wind knocked from his lungs, before slowly rising, bruised but unharmed.
calyx targaryen vs shyra hornwood — perseverance kept the match from ending after one hard hit with the lance, the liege hornwood while no longer in saddle held onto her horse with unexpected strength. it is the second tap, feather - light to spook the horse that makes them tumble and fall, losing the round effective immediately.
aelyx targaryen vs matthos redwyne — both lances only deliver glancing blows on the first pass, but a strategically aimed strike from lord redwyne throws the prince of summerhall to the ground as the lance splinters.
pearse sunglass vs daemon celtigar — exciting battle between two skilled horseback riders, their dexterity brings frenzy into the crowd as the two lords are evenly matched. it is a sly hit by jousting lance that allows lord celtigar to proceed to the next round, lord sunglass knocked of his mount after his weakness was exploited.
altan manwoody vs arya stark — mind still clouded by drink, lord manwoody can barely sit steady on his mount let alone hold his lance straight. like the disapproving crowd, lady stark shows little mercy. a single blow from her lance sends him tumbling to the ground and concludes the match.
daeron targaryen vs theon stark — with the support of the gods, the prince is victorious after lord stark loses his lance by accident during the third round. merciful, the prince wins by a soft knock against his opponent's armor and knocking him to the ground.
desmond mallister vs alaric mormont — no blow proves strong enough to unbalance either until lord mormont spots a gap in lord mallister's defenses. his aim is true and nearly unseats his opponent, but lord mallister clings to the saddle. yet the gods have made their choice. his horse spooks the next time the lance draws near, throwing lord mallister directly into the wooden divider. servants rush him to the maester's tent where he remains without waking until the third day. it is also learned that when lord mormont's lance shattered, a piece of wood pierced lord mallister's side, a wound worsened by the fall that left him badly bruised and concussed.
jessamine hightower vs victarion greyjoy — the dual lasts several rounds while fatigue seems to overtake lord greyjoy, giving lady hightower renewed strength to win - her blow nearly unseats him but he stays steady. in their final battle, both lances manage to land hits only lord greyjoy falls to the ground first followed by his challenger, crowning lady hightower the winner. servants bring her into the maesters' tent as she is yet to wake up after her nasty fall - later the news spreads that the injuries are too grave for jessamine to continue.
jocelyn dondarrion vs otto beesbury — anxiety hushes the crowd after two dramatic rounds and only grows as the duel stretches onward. but when lord beesbury quickly claims victory in the name of her grace, lady dondarrion stands without hesitation, drawing a loud sigh of relief from the spectators.
viserra targaryen vs elowyn harlaw — lady harlaw claims the win against the targaryen princess though some spectators in the stands call the quick ending foul play. before the iron islander's lance hit the princess, she was already up in the air together with saddle - thrown off her mount as it reared.
baris tarth vs pluton serrett — another thrilling duel between the skilled combatants. when lord tarth lands a forceful blow against lord serrett's shoulder victory appears his for the taking. but with something to prove following his rejection, lord serrett sneakily adjusts his lance mid charge and the unexpected impact sends lord tarth tumbling. hushed disapproval echoed but the victor has been decided. however, news soon spread that lord serrett was seen by the maesters, his shoulder declared dislocated and withdrawal his only option.
gwayne florent vs anika moraqos — the game ended before it even began, a surprise attack by lord florent the moment the bell rung - his lance hitting its target, the liege's shield. the rough blow knocked the liege moraqos from her horse as she lost balance. the essosi walks away with just a bruised body, balancing ships on rough seas more their forte than a galloping mount.
amos tully vs kit moraqos — a mirror to the day's start, the duel is a conclusive victory for the prince-admiral - a single, powerful blow all that is needed to send lord tully tumbling off his steed. some will say anger over the underhand tactic used against his sister that aided his strength. lord tully exits the arena on his own but a slight limp slows his gate.
the second day's matches are announced as follows:
daeron targaryen vs elowyn harlaw
dantae dagareon vs daemon celtigar
arya stark vs kit moraqos
alaric mormont vs gwayne florent
elias baratheon vs calyx targaryen
otto beesbury vs matthos redwyne
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highgarden's first kingdom wide tournament in years begins with the presentation of the knights of the realm, their armour holding their house sigils along with the drapery of their steeds. their safety stands in the gods hands now, for even the finest of armour might be pierced should the hit land true. the excitement of the crowd is profound, their cheers and revelry filling the space as the knights ride in, one by one - the crowd naming their favourites early on, bags of coin tossed from hand to hand as bets are made young and old. as the last knight is presented, before they stand in line upon their horses, the crowd grows quiet as the requesting of favours begins:
daemon celtigar : requests the favour of the lady cersei lannister, claiming her charm incomparable among the ton. the lady, upon her mother's approval, 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗.
desmond mallister : requests the favour of lady dyanna marbrand. the lady, with great delight 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗.
gwayne florent: starred down his rival among the reach's nobles, before requesting the favour of the lyseni beauty, lady shaera rogare. even as her touch lingered upon his rival, the lady shaera herself blushed as she 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗.
jessamine hightower: failed to request a favour.
alaric mormont: requests the favour of the lady myranda, referring to her as his dearest. the lady. myranda claimed she would not dare deny him as she 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
pearse sunglass : requests the favour of lady alyssa, declaring her deserving of such praise for her generosity as a most wonderful friend. the lady alyssa 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
viserra targaryen : requests the favour of their cousin, the lady dovasary as her dearest companion. despite being seemingly irritated at the request, lady dovasary 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
theon stark : rode directly to his lady wife, the lady shirei, and requested her favour. with their child giggling upon her lap, the lady shirei tied a ribbon of her own to their daughter's and 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
calyx targaryen : with his brother's permission, requests the favour of his good sister, the princess catraena, insisting it would be unthinkable should the beacon of grace and devotion herself not be named the queen of beauty. with happiness the princess 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗.
elias baratheon : charms his would be queen as he requests the favour of the lady helaena zalyne. helaena blushed as she 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
aelyx targaryen : requests the favour of his long time betrothed, the lady alysane, with practiced words. the lady alysane approached the stands as she 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
kit moraqos : failed to request a favour.
matthos redwyne : rides through cheers as he approaches the lannister stand, approaching the lady lucretia and speaking in hushsed tones as he requests her favour. the lady lucretia herself held little gentleness in her gaze as she considered him before she 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
elowyn harlaw : requests the favour of her sister, the lady gysella lannister, in an act of blood over bond. lady gysella asked the younger show the crowds what a harlaw is made of as she 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
shyra hornwood : requests the favour of liege naerys paege, claiming their camaraderie will bring them strength upon the field. naerys pressed a hand upon their heart, speaking of camaraderie to victory, before they 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
dantae dagareon : requests the favour of his sister, the princess malaya - stating he would like to see that each of his sisters have a crown. with a smile, the princess malaya 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
amos tully : with some bravado requests the favour of his lady wife in both her name and that of their unborn child. the lady syrena, despite placing some jest - filled conditions, 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
theodore baratheon: sparks some whispers among the crowd, along with the narrowed gaze of her grace, as he rides not to the royal stand but the liege arwyn mallister and requests their favour. the stands were silent as they waited - until finally liege arwyn 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
antony arryn : brought whispers to the crowd as he approached the lady rhaenys, seemingly about to request her favour, before requesting the favour of his own wife. with some pause, the lady adrienne 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
daeron targaryen: requests the favour of the lady laina. she 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
arya stark: requests the favour of her brother, the lord martyn stark, claiming she hoped his support would see her steal a victory over their elder brother. lord martyn happily 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
anika moraqos: was late in requesting the favour of the princess malaya, for their favour had already been granted. 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗗
victarion greyjoy: requests the favour of his good sister, sylaisha of pyke, drawing muttering throughout the crowd for the fear of seeing a lowborn as their queen of love and beauty. as the crowd grew rowdier, sylaisha 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
otto beesbury: following the slight of the queen in the case of her lord commander, lord beesbury - a lord of eight and twenty name days with bronzed skin and dark curls - approached queen rhaena with head bowed and act of devotion prepared as he swore his sword to her, claiming that none among the crowds was so deserving of the title as she. the queen considered this lord with interest, for how he charmed her so. nodding in approval, and sending one of her ladies to place a laurel wreath upon the lord's lance, her grace 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
jocelyn dondarrion: requests the favour of her long-time betrothed, the lady olyvya dalt, on the grounds that should she win - she'd see them married in the fortnight. her beloved only laughed as she 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
otto serrett: the lord takes this as his chance to profess his affections for the lady sofya as he asks for her favour, claiming to have loved her from the first moment he'd laid eyes upon her and that he would be lost without her. after a few moments of awkward silence, the lady sofya quietly 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗗
altan manwoody: nearly falling off his horse before the matches have yet begun, lord manwoody is thick with drink as he approaches not his wife, but his long - rumoured lover, before calling even her by the wrong name as he demands her favour. needless to say, without a second thought she 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗗
baris tarth: grits his teeth at the actions passed, and halts before his lady wife - the lady rhaenys - requesting her favour with words of adoration. the lady rhaenys claimed none to be more deserving of her favour as she 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗
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the third day of the tournament draws to an end, and the unease that followed many after the second day where the stranger took his own victory lingers in the air. many flock to the sept before returning to their chambers. prayers spoken not only for the unlucky but also the victors who must face danger once more. the results of the third day are as follows:
elias baratheon vs daeron targaryen — godly blessing can only last for so long. down falls the prince after a powerful blow from lord baratheon, wood shards shattering, but one foot remains snared in his stirrup as his spooked horse continues running. cries of horror pierce the air. a desperate effort is made to free his foot as he is dragged. alas, a quick change of direction violently sends the prince's body into the arena walls. his foot is freed in the process - at last he lies still on the ground. the next duel is delayed until a maester delivers news to the royal box. whispers spread as they do; the prince is alive, sedated temporarily by large amounts of milk of the poppy, but multiple ribs have cracked and his ankle fractured.
matthos redwyne vs arya stark — the lances only glance against armor as the evenly matched opponents ride past each other for the first time. lord redwyne's aim ultimately proves truest, striking lady stark's shield with considerable force. determination alone keeps her seated but when the bell next rings, her balance is still unsteady. a light tap sends her to the ground. victory cheers turn strangled when lord redwyne too hits the dirt in slow motion and colors it crimson. lady stark had struck him too. the blow wouldn't have unhorsed him had the lance not slipped between the cracks in his armor and pierced the lord's chest. rushed to the medics, lord redwyne is treated with great haste. requests for information go unanswered until later in the day. the lord shall live, thank the gods, but continuing in the joust is impossible.
daemon celtigar vs alaric mormont — none in the crowd sits comfortably as the final challengers of the day ride into the arena - many unable to forget where lord mormont's last two opponents were sent. both lords charge without fear. concern soon forgotten in the thrill of the match. a handful of rounds pass before lord mormont's lance slips past his opponent's defenses, missing his torso and sliding between it and arm. as they prepare for the next charge, lord celtigar moves a fraction slower. another blow from lord mormont's lance delivers him victory. initial relief that both escaped unharmed is challenged later; reports swirl that lord celtigar quietly sought out a maester. the lance that had slipped next to his torso had actually cut deep into the flesh.
the final match for the title is announced as follows:
elias baratheon vs alaric mormont
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