Pitmaster Championship

The Pitmaster is a fighting tournament held by the Godstone Fair amongst the Northern Empire groups. Each year, a series of mini tournaments is held at NE events. The winners of the tournaments qualify to challenge the Pitmaster for his/her belt.

Current Pitmaster

Lanky, of Wolvenfang

The Pitmaster Championship belt, made by Ausric.

Pitmaster Rules (v3.1)

1.0 What is a Pitmaster?
The Pitmaster is one of the Northern Empire’s greatest fighters, if not the best. He/she has proven his/her skill and has earned a carved belt complete with nameplate as well as the title ‘Pitmaster’ for as long as he/she holds the position.

1.1 How can I become the Pitmaster?
There are two ways to become the Pitmaster: via Tournament or via Title Match. The two methods are outlined below.

2.0 Match Rules
All Pitmaster related fights following this format. Best 10/19. Any melee weapons and/or any size shield. One item per hand max. Simultaneous deaths count as one (1) kill for each person.

3.0 Grand Tournament
Every year at Twilight (Twilight Peak’s large September event) an 8-man, invitation-only tournament (henceforth ‘Grand Tournament’) is held to crown a new Pitmaster. Over the course of the year leading up to Twilight, the following Northern Empire events will give out an invitation to the winner of their tournaments: Yule, Frostbite, Twilight Peak Coronation, Felfrost Coronation, Tribal Rivals, Raven’s Call, and Battle of the Dens. The last spot in the Grand Tournament is reserved for the current Pitmaster. The winner of the Grand Tournament is crowned the new Pitmaster and cannot lose his/her title until the new year.

4.0 Title Match
A player can become the Pitmaster by defeating the current Pitmaster in a Title Match. In order to earn a Title Match, the player must win ANY public amtgard tournament (even ones outside the Northern Empire!) with at least eight (8) competitors, averaged over all styles if applicable. Once he/she wins a tournament that player has a week from winning to declare on this website or to any Godstone Fair staff member that they wish to have a title shot. After declaring, that player may challenge the Pitmaster for his/her belt whenever and wherever they can find the time to have the match. The pitmaster contender status lasts until the day before the Pitmaster Grand Tournament.

5.0 Being Pitmaster
Once a player becomes the Pitmaster he/she receives the belt from the previous Pitmaster and should notify the Godstone Fair (contact information below) and we will mail him/her their custom engraved nameplate. If you are the outgoing Pitmaster, make sure to remove your nameplate and keep it in case you ever regain the title. Please leave the two screws with the belt.

5.1 Keeping the Belt Safe
Your only obligation as Pitmaster is to keep the belt safe from harm. Small damages to the belt will be repaired by the Godstone Fair. Larger repairs (as determined by the Fair) will incur a fee on the Pitmaster who was in possession of the belt at the time. This maximum fee for damages is $250.00 (complete belt replacement). For replacement screws/nameplates, please contact the Godstone Fair.

6.0 Information
All contenderships and invitations will be kept track of on this page (see above) until a proper website is established. For any information ro questions, please contact Wunjo Ballo via phone (416-998-0651), email ([email protected]) or on MSN ([email protected]).