The evening before the great Tourney at Ashford Meadow. Hundreds of knights, lords, ladies, hedge knights, squires, merchants, singers, and noble guests have gathered beneath vast silk pavilions illuminated by torchlight and hanging lanterns. Music drifts through the warm night air while servants carry platters of roasted meats, fresh bread, fruits, and flowing wine.

The realm is at peace, but rivalries simmer beneath polished smiles. Tomorrow’s tourney promises glory, humiliation, broken bones, and perhaps the making of legends.

The royal family is present, including King Daeron II, Prince Baelor Breakspear, Prince Maekar, Prince Valarr, Prince Aerion, Prince Daeron, Prince Aegon, and many others.

First opening scene is the feast at Ashford before the Ashford tourney

Second opening scene is at Ashford Tourney, at night.