Festival of Iron

The Festival of Iron is a popular smithing tournament that takes place in Trystram on the 3rd of Kordis. The tournament is sponsored by the Mercantile Union, and victors are often recruited by guilds and unions who are impressed by their performance. Participants of the tournament have one month to produce their finest work possible in one of several categories. Participants cannot enter more than one piece per category, nor can they enter the same piece into multiple categories, however they may produce multiple pieces for multiple categories. Each category winner receives 5000 gold pieces as prize money, and the overall tournament champion receives an additional 500 platinum. Due to the lucrative rewards, hundreds of smiths make their way to Trystram every year to partake in the festival.