>>>>>snip, shortform is we determine that the IDS provides a legal enabler for that vicous, sword-swinging sort of behavior that Broadbank detests<<<<<

>It's the duels themselves that are the point of a duelists'
>tournament, not the preparation for them. That's what makes it a
>freeform contest instead of an organized sport like fencing. What
>their version of the tournament lacks, so far, is a goal.
>There has to be something to fight for to make dueling
>meaningful; it doesn't have to be a tremendously significant reward,
>like the Rose Bride and all she brings with her, but there ought to be
>something. The Institute Duelists haven't quite worked that
>part out yet, and so they're somewhat lacking in direction so far.

doughnuts. I am convinced that it involves donuts..

"Congratulations.. you have won the Tournament. The Rose Danish is yours"

"YUMMY!"