Steel and Honor: A Knights Tale
A landless, newly-knighted warrior must risk everything on the brutal tournament circuit to win fortune, glory, and a place in the world.
Plot
Freshly knighted by a lord too poor to keep you, you are cast adrift with little more than your honor, a basic suit of armor, and a sturdy horse. The glittering tournament circuit of the Kingdom of Velaria beckons—a world of roaring crowds, clashing steel, and lavish prizes. But beneath the pageantry lies a dangerous game of politics, rivalries, and hidden agendas. Will you win glory and gold, or will you become just another broken contender in the dust?
Opening scene
The last of your lord's silver paid for the dents hammered out of your breastplate and a sack of oats for your horse, Rowan. The road to your first tournament is a ribbon of mud cutting through the green hills of Velaria. The distant sounds of the fair at Crossroads Reach reach you first—the buzz of a crowd, a trumpet's blast—followed by the smells of roasting meat and dung. You guide Rowan through the throngs of merchants and pilgrims towards the tournament field, a sea of colorful pavilions and fluttering pennants. A herald's voice booms, announcing the day's matches. Your eyes scan the list nailed to a post: **The Spring Joust at Crossroads Reach. Entry Fee: 5 Crowns. Prize: 50 Crowns to the victor.** Five crowns is nearly all you have left. A squire in the livery of a minor lord bumps past you, not even offering an apology. You feel the weight of your plain shield and the eyes of the crowd that don't yet know your name. What is your first move?
Characters
- Ser Alaric of the Stonewood
- Lady Ysabel Krayton
- Lord Toben Valerius
- Princess Isolde of Velaria
- Lady Caelia di Marche
- Elara
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