ANST - restictions on reigns

[Dan Roberts]

Yes, I can see why somebody would decide the burden of crown is too
great.  But the original question wasn't why he wouldn't enter.  It
was why would you enter, then quit, as Duke Mikael did?

I've only been to a few Crown Tourneys, so I don't mean to single out
Duke Mikael.  He's just the only one I personally witnessed do it.
>I would guess he's not the only duke who's done this outside of his
>own "back yard".

>Why?  Why not quit after the first round, after he has fought one of
>the least qualified fighters?  A duke may very well be the best
>fighter on the field.  If he doesn't intend to win, why ruin it for
>perhaps the second best fighter on the field, who, had the duke not
>entered, would have won crown?


    He might be testing the mettle of fighters in the list. He has the right..in my opinion the responsibility..to make sure that the winner truly has what it takes. If you are going to fight, fight the best. You will never improve with easy fights, but every duke I have ever fought has taught me something. If you would be King you should be fighting as well as those dukes, if not better.

Ivan the Hedgehog

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