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Crown Joust
Mechanics
Crown Joust is the most popular trading card game within the Familiar Lands. Folks of all ages play this highly addictive and competitive game. The cards are based on real Knights and people; a knight of significant popularity will eventually have a card of their own.
Some of the rare cards could fetch enough coin to buy a chunk of land within the collector's market. A signed card especially is a coveted artifact by its own right.
There exists several high end cards, be it overpowered; such as first edition Alexandra, when the rules weren't what they are now, or black market cards like Siegfried when he was still a knight
Rules and Tradition
The victor of a match will draw a card from their opponent's deck after they have shuffled it. The card is then seized; this tradition must be upheld in all cases except friendly sparring.
Crown Joust may be invoked in place of an actual duel if both parties accept. There are many problems in history that were solved with a good game.
Trash talking is encouraged as part of the game.
There will always be 20 signed cards of every Chosen. Just one of these signed cards is worth enough to buy a house.