This year's contest had been labelled as the Tourney of the Enduring Soul. Each year, the name was an allusion to the grand prize, hinting but not quite describing its affinity, creating intrigue amongst the crowd who would speculate in the days leading up to the event.
This secret was kept firmly under wraps by les Chevaliers until the awards ceremony, with even the participants kept in the dark. This year's prize suggested stamina enhancement, defence boosting, or perhaps a morale boosting aspect. It had even been heard among the locals that a unique second wind ability had been discovered, able to refill a user on the verge of death with a final stand. Such rumours were not uncommon, as the people's imaginations ran wild.
