Carnival 992 - Sir Tenley versus Sir Robin, Tilt 3

Welcome back, Joust Fans. We hope you had a good lunch in the intermission. We in the commentary box did. The pickled voles' ears were rather tasty, and Mrs Plumpy had baked us a splendid blackbird pie. So, without further ado, we bring you the final tilt between Sir Tenley and Sir Robin. Sir Robin leads 2-1 at the moment. Both knights are looking a little ragged around the edges now, but they are clinging to their saddles just the same.

Kick Phase

Sir Robin kicks his horse into a gallop, but Sir Tenley's horse balks and rears. The crowd love it and the horse charges off down the lists at a gallop, spurred on by their cheering.

Charge Phase

Sir Tenley attempts some tricky manoeuvring in the saddle, but it is Sir Robin who gains a slight advantage and a good angle of attack.

Clash Phase

Both knights line up their lances and both strike their opponent. Sir Tenley strikes Sir Robin on the shield and breaks his lance. The score is now tied at 2-2. Sir Robin strikes Sir Tenley on the chest. He breaks his lance. Sir Robin scores the winning point and passes through to the next round.

Final Score
Sir Tenley = 2
Sir Robin = 3

Sir Robin gains 15 Fame and 1500 Florins.

Carnival 992 - Sir Tenley versus Sir Robin, Tilt 2

An important notice from the joust's sponsors: The individual known as 'Flash' Guido has been sighted near the lists. Do not accept any bets with this person. He is under investigation for joust-rigging and failure to pay any taxes to his lord ever.

The honours are even as the two knights take their places at the end of the lists.

Kick Phase

Both knights spur their horses towards a gallop, but Sir Robins balks and will only Trot down the lists instead.

Bonus dice remaining
Sir Tenley = 8
Sir Robin = 9

Charge Phase

Sir Tenley's skill in the saddle shows once more as he gains a slight advantage over Sir Robin and lines up for a Sweep Attack.

Bonus dice remaining
Sir Tenley = 5
Sir Robin = 9

Clash Phase

Once more Sir Robin risks all on a final aggressive assault with his lance and this time it pays off. He lands a solid blow on Sir Tenley.

Bonus dice remaining
Sir Tenley = 0
Sir Robin = 0

Sir Robin's lance hits Sir Tenley's shield square on. He breaks his lance and scores 1 more point, winding Sir Tenley again in the process.

Sir Tenley recovers 6 Bonus Dice.
Sir Robin recovers 6 Bonus Dice.

Score
Sir Robin = 2
Sir Tenley = 1

Carnival 992 - Sir Tenley versus Sir Robin, Tilt 1

It is round two of the joust. Sir Tenley and Sir Robin both won their previous jousts with 6 points each. They are equal on points, but are they equal in the lists? Well, joust fans, you are about to find out.

The two knights are recovered from the exertions of their previous jousts, although neither really seemed to exert himself that much. The stewards are currently pursing an enquiry into bet-rigging by one Squire 'Flash' Guido, who apparently serves Sir Tenley in some capacity, but it is not expected to go anywhere. So, on with the joust ...

Kick Phase

Sir Tenley is obviously not keen on meeting Sir Robin, for he starts at a Trot. He is clearly more focused on controlling his approach. Sir Robin adopts the standard Gallop pace, earning the approval of the audience.

Bonus Dice remaining:
Sir Tenley = 13
Sir Robin = 15

Charge Phase

Sir Tenley utterly outrides Sir Robin in his slow progress up the lists, proving that he was born in the saddle. In doing so he manages to line his lance up for a straight-on attack.

Bonus Dice remaining:
Sir Tenley = 6
Sir Robin = 10

Clash Phase

The final approach sees both knights at their martial best, but Sir Robin's enthusiastic and committed approach in this part regains him some of the advantage he lost in the charge. Both knights strike their opponent and the lists are shaken with the impact. Ladies gasp. Lords cheer. The peasants love it. This is what they came for.

Bonus Dice remaining:
Sir Tenley = 0
Sir Robin = 0

Sir Tenley strikes Sir Robin in the chest. He breaks his lance. Sir Robin is shaken (Battered, -2P). Sir Tenley scores 1 point. Sir Robin strikes Sir Tenley on the right arm wounding him (Battered, -2P). He too breaks his lance and scores 1 point.

Scores
Sir Tenley = 1
Sir Robin = 1

Sir Tenley recovers 8 bonus dice.
Sir Robin recovers 9 bonus dice.

Carnival 992 - Sir Tenley versus Sir Enda, Tilt 3

The final tilt between Sir Tenley and Sir Enda is tense. Sir Tenley is battered and Sir Enda is 1 point in the lead. Can Sir Tenley close the gap, or will his attempt to become the Champion of the Kingdoms fail?

Kick Phase

Sir Enda spurs his horse into a gallop and proceeds in an orderly fashion down the lists. Sir Tenley gets his reins knotted up with his lance and then has to kick wildly to get his horse moving. It proceeds at a Run down the lists, only slightly out of control.

Bonus Dice remaining:
Sir Tenley = 11
Sir Enda = 6

Charge Phase

In an astonishing display of dexterity and sheer luck Sir Tenley succeeds in lining up his lance for a straight attack, an action that clearly leaves his opponent flustered and unsure of himself. Perhaps Sir Tenley's earlier fumbling was more apparent than real, a clever ploy to lull Sir Enda into a false sense of security.

Bonus Dice remaining:
Sir Tenley = 6
Sir Enda = 4

Clash Phase

Sir Tenley makes good use of his momentary advantage and manages to land a blow on Sir Enda. Perhaps he really can take back the victory.

Bonus Dice remaining:
Sir Tenley = 0
Sir Enda = 0

Sir Tenley's lance strikes Sir Enda's chest. It breaks and Sir Tenley scores 1 point, but Sir Enda is driven by the force of the blow off the back of his horse. He is unhorsed! The crowd go wild!! HE DID IT!!! Sir Tenley is the winner!!!! Sir Tenley will go through to the next round.

Final Score
Sir Tenley = 6
Sir Enda = 1

Sir Tenley gains:
16 Fame
1600 Florins

Carnival 992 - Sir Tenley versus Sir Enda, Tilt 2

After the last headlong rush at each other that was all sturm and no drang, the knights turn to try again.

Kick Phase

Sir Enda adopts a more sedate Gallop for this run, but Sir Tenley adopts a wild kicking approach to getting his horse moving that has it running at a Run rather than the Sprint he wanted.

Bonus Dice remaining
Sir Tenley: 11
Sir Enda: 10

Charge Phase

Sir Enda manages to get his lance lined up for a good angle of attack.

Bonus Dice remaining
Sir Tenley: 8
Sir Enda: 3

Clash Phase

Sir Tenley's mad rush and hasty attempt to engage his opponent has done him no favours. Sir Enda's calmer approach leads to him scoring a solid hit on Sir Tenley.

Bonus Dice remaining
Sir Tenley: 5
Sir Enda: 2

Sir Enda has struck Sir Tenley on the shield. Sir Enda's lance breaks on the shield and Sir Tenley reels in the saddle (Battered, -2P). Sir Enda scores 1 point and the joust will be decided by the third tilt.

Sir Tenley recovers 8 dice giving him 13 dice for the final tilt.

Sir Enda recovers 7 dice giving him 9 dice for the final tilt.

Scores

Sir Tenley = 0

Sir Enda = 1

Carnival 992 - Sir Tenley versus Sir Enda, 1st Tilt

Sir Tenley Dewmed must face Sir Enda O'Relse. Both are known for being rash young knights, given to charging first and thinking second.

Kick Phase

Chaaarrrrgeee! With a whoop and a holler both knights kick their horses hard and each responds at speed, although Sir Enda's horse appears faster than Sir Tenley's.
Sir Tenley has 15 bonus dice remaining.
Sir Enda has 14 bonus dice remaining.

Charge Phase

The honours remain even as neither knight gains an advantage in the charge.
Sir Tenley has 12 bonus dice remaining.
Sir Enda has 9 bonus dice remaining.

Clash Phase

The coming together of the two knights at speed is rather a disappointment. Neither has the advantage and neither is able to couch his lance properly. They pass without a strike. The crowd boos!

Sir Tenley has 11 bonus dice remaining.
Sir Enda has 5 bonus dice remaining.

Each recovers 1 bonus die in this tilt.
Sir Tenley recovers 1 bonus die at the end of the lists.
Sir Enda recovers 6 dice.

Sir Tenley has 13 bonus dice for the next tilt.
Sir Enda has 12 bonus dice for the next tilt.

No points were scored.