Blackwater Tourney

**The Blackwater Tourney** was the largest and grandest affair of the age, held by King Aenar I Targaryen during the Mead Summer in 352AC. It was held to celebrate summer and the end of the recent hardships, and was drawn out over a fortnight.

## Background

During the deepening prosperity of the Mead Summer, King Aenar I Targaryen deigned to host a grand tournament in King's Landing; the greatest of its kind. Partially to celebrate the return to good times and prosperous days, partially to welcome the magnificent summer, and partially to honor his recently wed wife, Patrice Hightower, the tournament served as ample excuse for all of Westeros to come together in a moment of revelry and splendor.

## Events

### Joust

The joust was the grandest and most prestigious event of all, taking place over seven days and involving knights from across the realm. No deaths marred its ceremony, though a few injuries and near-things were cause for shock and fear. In the end, they only added to the prestige of the final victor, who emerged triumphant on the seventh day, and crowned his queen of love and beauty.

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* The Spotted Knight
* Bold Don Darry

### Archery

The archery competition saw competitors from across the realm, though the most spectacular displays of prowess tended to come from the men and women of Dorne and the Marches. In the end, the final victory was decided at a distance of a hundred paces.

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### Melee

It is a testament to the size and splendor of the events that they boasted two melees rather than one. The events are listed below;

#### Seven Sided

The first melee was held in the ancient style, a seven sided battle between seven teams. It was surprisingly short, but inversely impressive, the feats performed cementing several figures as the greatest warriors of the day.

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* The Spotted Knight

#### Grand

The day after the seven-sided melee, a traditional grand melee was held for all comers. It lasted far longer, ending after four hours of combat, and featured over three score combatants.

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* The Spotted Knight

### Axe-Throwing Contest

An uncommon event, but nonetheless entertaining, the axe-throwing contest was open to men of all walks of life, unlike the joust and melee. Several competitors of note were of common or fairly low birth, earning renown for their feats upon the field.

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### Tourney of Singers

An event fielded by King Aenar to please his Hightower wife, the tourney of singers pitted near a dozen musicians against one another in a test of skill, cleverness, and deft worksmanship.

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### Dragon Display

The closing ceremonies of the grand tournament of the Blackwater were capped by a display of dragon-prowess that struck awe into all who watched. Orchestrated by the young princes; a ten-and-two Aenys, and a ten year old Viserys, they took to their mounts and soared above the gathered crowd, their dragons circling upward, wing tip to wing tip. The display was the first many had seen of dragons, and it showed many their ability and power. The age o the young princes was also duly noted, for despite their youth they were already accomplished riders.

## Known Attendees

* King Aenar I Targaryen
* Queen Patrice Hightower
* Prince Aenys Targaryen
* Prince Viserys Targaryen