GIVE YOUR DOLMENWOOD SQUIRES their moment to shine with this premium excerpt from Knights of the Wood: The Duke’s Tourney — Sans AI Edition. These authentic bohort combat rules help young knights earn Renown through historical mock battles using wooden clubs and blunted lances.

Spotlight on Squires

Finally, a system designed specifically for Level 1-2 knights! While knights compete in prestigious tournaments, ambitious squires prove their worth in chaotic melees that can launch careers or end dreams. Moreover, these martial exhibits crackle with youthful energy and raw ambition.

Dual Combat Modes

Experience both Foot Bohort with wooden clubs and Mounted Bohort with blunted lances. Furthermore, each mode captures different aspects of squire training while providing scalable challenge levels for beginning characters.

Dynamic Encounter System

Watch battles unfold organically through encounter tables that simulate the unpredictable chaos of mass combat. As a result, squires face fresh opponents, wounded veterans, or overwhelming odds based on their tactical choices and luck.

Character Development Focus

Build reputation and catch the eye of noble spectators. Subsequently, victory in bohort combat opens doors to prestigious service opportunities and tournament advancement.

Authentic Medieval Training

Grounded in historical bohort traditions, these combat rules capture the real medieval practice where young warriors honed their skills in supervised mock battles before graduating to full knightly competition.

Complete Tactical Options

Strategic maneuvers like reckless attacks and tactical withdrawals add depth without complexity. Flank attacks, critical hits, and Morale rolls create cinematic moments worthy of future legends.

Ready-to-Run Framework

Streamlined procedures with a rollable table of pre-gen opponents, and XP awards make running bohort competitions effortless. Perfect for tournament warm-ups or standalone adventures focusing on younger characters.

Whether your squires are seeking noble patronage, building reputations, or simply proving themselves worthy of knighthood, these medieval combat rules provide the perfect arena for character growth and memorable storytelling.

This excerpt focuses on authentic medieval combat training, perfect for beginning characters or as pre-tournament warm-ups. Part of the complete Knights of the Wood: The Duke’s Tourney — Sans AI Edition system.

This is an unofficial Dolmenwood-compatible product, under the Dolmenwood 3rd-party License. © 2024 Necrotic Gnome. Dolmenwood® and all related characters and elements © 2024 Necrotic Gnome. All Rights Reserved.

Additional Product Details

Page Count: 6 pages
Publisher: Press Perilous
Author: Malcolm Wolter with Veli-Matti Pelkonen
Compatibility: Dolmenwood RPG, OSR systems, adaptable to other fantasy RPGs
Release Date: October 2025
Product Type: Digital supplement excerpt (PDF)
Parent Product: Knights of the Wood: The Duke’s Tourney — Sans AI Edition
AI-assisted Artwork? No