Sir Baldwin at the Regionals

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Sir Baldwin arrives at the regional championships nearly breathless with excitement. The pageantry and grandeur of the tournament easily eclipses all the local events with which Baldwin is familiar. His nerves are at a fever pitch.

In his first joust, Baldwin draws a veteran of many jousting seasons. Baldwin gulps; he doesn't know if he can win. On the first pass, however, Alais misses while Baldwin scores a solid hit. He is leading! His nerves begin to settle and his confidence grows. Alais gets on the board in the second pass, but Baldwin maintains his lead. If he can just avoid a solid hit, Baldwin will win.

And on the final pass, Alais misses! Baldwin wins!

	1	2	3	Total
Baldwin	2	2	0	4
Alais	0	2	0	2

Next, Baldwin faces Toby, an average jouster. Both score a light hit in round 1. Baldwin gets a solid hit in the next pass, taking a 1 point lead into the last pass. Toby misses and again Baldwin wins!

	1	2	3	Total
Baldwin	1	2	1	4
Toby	0	2	0	2

Baldwin is now in the semi-finals! His opponent, Robard, is a skilled rider. Fortunately, his lance-work is deficient as he misses in the first 2 passes. Baldwin gets a solid hit, building a 2-0 lead. Alas, Baldwin misses in the final pass, but Robard can only manage a light hit. Baldwin is going to the finals!

	1	2	3	Total
Baldwin	0	2	0	2
Robard	0	0	1	1

Baldwin faces Dame Lunet, another veteran jouster, in the finals. He gets a solid hit but Lunet reciprocates. Baldwin nearly loses his seat! Baldwin misses in the second pass but again Lunet strikes solidly. Baldwin is down by 2 points; he needs Lunet to miss while he gets a solid strike. 

Alas, she is consistent and blasts Baldwin again while he only manages a light hit. Bitter defeat!

	1	2	3	Total
Baldwin	2	0	1	3
Lunet	2	2	2	6

Baldwin is dejected by his loss; he was hoping for jousting glory. But then Hewlett, his mechanic, rushes over, all smiles.

"You did it!" Hewlett cries out.

"I lost." mumbles Baldwin.

"In the FINALS! Don't you get it, dummy? You're going to the Wasteland Championships!"

Baldwin perks up. He had forgotten that. But he really wanted the win.

How will Baldwin do on the grand stage of the Championships? Find out next time!