Knights of the Wood: The Duke’s Tourney

Dolmenwood / OSR Supplement by Press Perilous

Glory to the Brave!

The definitive guide to running grand medieval tournaments in Dolmenwood and other realms of the OSR — complete with jousts, mêlées, courtly intrigue, and all the pageantry of knightly spectacle.

Transform Your Dolmenwood Campaign with the Duke’s Tourney

Step into the glittering world of chivalric pageantry with Knights of the Wood: The Duke’s Tourney, the comprehensive tournament supplement compatible with Dolmenwood and any OSR RPG. This lavishly detailed sourcebook brings the grandest spectacle in all Dolmenwood — Duke Thespian III’s legendary midsummer tournament at Castle Brackenwold — to your table.

Whether your players are seasoned knights seeking glory or ambitious newcomers looking to make their mark, this book provides everything you need to run unforgettable tournament adventures filled with honor, ambition, and valor. And we didn’t stop at knights! Fighters, hunters, bards — even magic users — can make reputations of their own at the Duke’s Tourney!

What’s Inside

Complete Tournament Framework

• The Joust — Detailed rules for mounted lance combat with all the pageantry and drama
• The Mêlée — Epic team battles in the fields of the Tithelands
• The Duke’s Hunt — Morning stalks and afternoon driven hunts
• Archery Competitions — Target, wand, and clout shoots
• The Phantasmagoria — Magical displays and mystical contests
• The Bohort — Chaotic “battle royale” for squires and young knights

Rich Social Gameplay

• Courtly Romance — Ladies’ favors and the Queen of Love and Beauty
• Political Intrigue — Alliance-building and reputation management
• Knightly Feasts and Dances — Lavish banquets with their own social mechanics
• Curious Customs — Authentic medieval tournament traditions

Expanded Character Options

• Knight Class Expansion — New abilities and advancement paths
• Renown System — Build your reputation through deeds of valor
• Masterwork Items — Legendary weapons and armor as prizes
• Fiery Steeds — Noble warhorses worthy of champions
• Heraldry Rules — Create and display your knight’s coat of arms

Referee Resources

Ready-to-Run Content

• NPC Gallery — Dozens of colorful tournament participants, from rival knights to scheming nobles
• Dramatic Happenings — Pre-planned events to spice up your tournament
• Knight Generator — Quickly create memorable opponents and rivals
• Pre-generated Jousting Opponents — Including competitors from distant lands and elf knights

Campaign Integration Tools

• Tourney Season — How tournaments fit into the Dolmenwood calendar
• Organization Guide — Step-by-step instructions for running tournaments
• Adventure Hooks — From the Knight Revenant to the Crookhorn Champion

Print-Ready Digital Accessories Pack

• Proclamation of the Duke’s Tourney
• Procalamation of the Ashen Bough Tourney
• Knight’s Challenge Example
• Referee’s Jousting Tourney Worksheet
• Referee’s Mêlée Worksheet
• Player’s Mêlée Worksheet
• Knight Opponent Cards

Your Essential Guide to Running Medieval Tournaments in the OSR Tradition

Authentic Medieval Atmosphere

Meticulously researched tournament customs, from the opening procession to the final feast, create an immersive experience that captures the pageantry and political complexity of medieval chivalric culture.

Balanced Social and Combat Gameplay

Not just hack-and-slash — this supplement emphasizes courtly intrigue, romantic subplots, and reputation management alongside thrilling martial contests.

Flexible and Scalable

Whether you want a single-session joust or a week-long tournament campaign, the modular design lets you use as much or as little as fits your game. And tournaments are not just for knights anymore. You’ll find something to do for fighters, hunters, bards, and magic users.

Old School Gaming Excellence

Designed specifically for the OSR community, with mechanics that emphasize player agency, meaningful choices, and emergent storytelling while using Dolemwood’s streamlined mini-game presentaiton of one system per two-page spread.

Knights of the Wood: The Duke’s Tourney is available through DriveThruRPG in Print and PDF.

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