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fastestman4704 t1_iuf4dze wrote

Pre-broken and blunted lances designed to shatter on impact for jousting.

Blunted weapons and full plate armour for melees.

Death's weren't massively uncommon but prizes were good so people chanced it.

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pbecotte t1_iuiggjm wrote

Besides, the participants were literally the warrior class, practicing for war was an important part of proving your value to your liege.

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