The Rauvedon Challenge

For all those willing to test their mettle in an open tournament of duelling skill and bravery, the Rauvedon Challenge awaits!

This newly instituted event will be held over the course of each month with the victor earning the right to flaunt the champion's cloak of finest Arabel silk for the following month.

Those interested in challenging for the title of Highsun's Rauvedon Champion should sign below before Midsummer, on which day the first pairings will be announced. These matched pairs will have until the fifteenth day of Highsun to determine a victor.  Depending on the number of challengers, a second round may follow, to be completed by the twenty first day of Highsun.

Pairs may agree on any rules for their encounter that they wish.  If they cannot agree, the "Rauvedon Rules" will apply:
- ambushes - the bout must be held at an agreed place and time and both challengers should indicate their readiness to begin;
- killing - the victor will be the first to land four blows on their opponent, failure to stop on reaching this count will result in loss of the bout;
- sportsmanship - a challenger may call a halt to either heal a serious wound or forfeit the bout, failure to respect such a call will result in loss of the bout;
- magic – spells and magical weapons, shields and armour are permitted, otherwise no enchanted artefacts may be worn or otherwise used, wounds inflicted by spells will not count; and
- melee - no ranged or thrown weapons may be used.

The victorious challengers will be invited to determine the Rauvedon Champion of Highsun by further matched bouts to be held on the last day of Highsun at the glade known as the Fighting Circle in the Rauvdeon Hills.  All of these final bouts will be fought under the Rauvedon Rules, unless both challengers agree on variations.  One additional rule will be applied regardless, no challenger may leave the circle of stones during a bout. 

All, challengers and any others wishing to enjoy the spectacle, will be very welcome to spectate at the finals.  Highsun's supplier of refreshments to be announced!

Any enquiries should be sent to Corym at the Dusty Dragon Pottery, Elven Crossing or the Oaken Door, Oaknoll or to Deliaven at the Lonely Mermaid, Essembra.

Will you take up the Rauvedon Challenge?!