The great tournament

The Great Tournament is a highly popular medieval-fantasy interactive novel by Philip Kempton, published under the Hosted Games label by Choice of Games. In it, players step into the boots of a squire fighting for glory, wealth, and survival in a brutal kingdom. www.choiceofgames.com +2 Gameplay & Lore Roleplaying Choices: You manage your stats (like strength, leadership, and honor) and make strategic choices on the battlefield and in the royal court. Travel mechanics: The world operates on a specific timeline where travel between cities (like Capital, Northbury, and Warrington) takes a set number of days. Careful time management is crucial to completing events before the tournament. The Great Tournament series is set in a low-fantasy medieval world where you rise from humble beginnings to a position of immense power. Volume 1: The Great Tournament The Story: You begin as a young peasant boy who becomes a squire to the legendary Sir Robert. You train in combat, participate in local competitions, and eventually enter "The Great Tournament" hosted by the King to decide the fate of the realm. Key Goal: Win the tournament to gain a "boon" from the King, which can lead to marrying Princess Hannah, becoming a Lord, or even taking control of the kingdom. Volume 2: The Great Tournament 2 The Story: A direct sequel that picks up after your first victory. You manage your own fief (territory) and must navigate complex global politics. Key Goal: Defend your kingdom from external threats, including a powerful invading nation and barbarian tribes, using either military might or diplomacy. Continents and Kingdoms The story primarily takes place on a central continent that houses several distinct powers: Magincia: The primary kingdom where both games are set. It is a medieval realm with major cities like The Capital, Northbury, Warrington, and Pendle. Valra (The Valrian Empire): A powerful rival nation located across the sea or on a neighboring mainland. They serve as a major military threat in the second volume. Barbarian Lands: Areas outside formal kingdom borders, inhabited by tribes like the Gillamoor. In the sequel, you can choose to fight them or unite them into a Barbarian United Kingdom to ally against Valra. Redwood: A specific fief or lordship area (often managed by the player) within the borders of Magincia. Name Personality Position