Smoke hangs in the air, thick with ash. Lightning crackles down from the sky, bathing the battlefield in a lambent glow, briefly outlining the combatants. Bodies lay unmoving across the rough turf of the StoneGuard Arena. Some humanoid, others…not so much. Two figures remain standing.

But not for long.

Welcome to the First Annual Small Town Tournament of Champions. Are you the greatest warrior of them all? We’ll find out! This event is open to anyone, even if you’ve never played D&D before. This will be a brutal, fast-paced, arena-style, last-man standing event, which we hope will also be loads of fun!! We’ll have extra characters on hand for anyone unfamiliar with the rules, and maybe even a monster or two.

The FASMTToC will take place using 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons rules. You may build a 7th Level character of your choice, using only the 5th Edition Player’s Handbook; stats are 28 Point Buy. Your miniature will be tossed (assuming its plastic) by your enemies, literally, onto the battlefield, where they will attempt to survive against all comers.

Each enemy vanquished earns you a draw from our Deck of Dragons…you may earn an item, an ally, or a 2nd chance.

The arena is held under a magical dome, so flying is allowed, but don’t plan on being able to attack without being attacked!

Depending on the number of entries, we may have a 2nd chance mechanic for all those vanquished, giving you at least the chance for revenge. After you have been defeated, you may re-enter the battlefield on your next turn as a Random CR 1-8 monster, generated by the Dice of Wisdom.

The Tournament Champion must be addressed henceforth as ‘Your Greatness’, or any similar title the winner chooses to bestow upon themselves, until the next Tournament of Champions. They will also win $50 in Small Town Coins and the Trophy of Neverending Goodness (or Evilness, depending on your character’s inclination).

Let the games begin!