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That has got to hurt."
"That's the point, Merlin. It's not a pillow fight.
Merlin and Arthur about jousting[src]

Jousting is a sporting event where two knights on horseback attempt to strike each other with blunted lances.

Rules & Procedure

In a jousting match, two knights on horseback ride towards one another in a straight line on either side of a low barrier and use blunted lances to strike at each other. Points are awarded for striking an opponent's shield and lost for breaking a lance. Maximum points are awarded for knocking an opponent off their horse (The Once and Future Queen, Lancelot du Lac).

Some tournaments also have a preliminary round where knights capture decorative rings with their lances and present them to a guest of honour (Lancelot du Lac).

Notable Jousts

Match Circumstances Victor
Arthur (as Sir William) vs Leon Camelot's Annual Jousting Tournament Arthur Pendragon
Arthur (as Sir William) vs Myror (as Alynor) Camelot's Annual Jousting Tournament Arthur Pendragon
Arthur vs Leon Gwen and Arthur's Wedding Tourney Arthur Pendragon
Arthur vs Lancelot (Shade) Gwen and Arthur's Wedding Tourney Arthur Pendragon

Appearances

Series 2
The Once and Future Queen
Series 3
The Changeling (Mentioned only)
Series 4
Lancelot du Lac

Gallery

See Also

Duels
Series 1: Merlin vs. ArthurArthur vs. ValiantMerlin vs. Edwin MuirdenSir Owain vs. Tristan de BoisSir Pellinore vs. Tristan de BoisUther vs. Tristan de BoisArthur vs. EvanMerlin vs. TaurenMerlin vs. KilgharrahMerlin vs. Nimueh
Series 2: Merlin vs. JonasArthur vs. MorgauseArthur vs UtherOlaf vs. ArthurArthur vs. Kilgharrah
Series 3: Merlin vs. MorganaMerlin vs. the GoblinMerlin vs. the Sidhe ElderGilli vs. NollarUther vs. GilliMorgause vs. Merlin & Gaius
Series 4: Morgana vs Knights of CamelotUther vs. The GleemanArthur vs. DerianEmrys vs. the Knights of the Round TableEmrys vs. MorganaArthur vs. Lancelot (Shade)Arthur vs. ElyanArthur vs. HeliosGuinevere vs. Morgana
Series 5: Merlin vs. Uther's SpiritArthur vs. OdinElyan vs. Enchanted SwordArthur vs. AlbinEmrys vs. the DochraidMordred vs. MorganaMerlin vs. Morgana
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