The crowd is louder than ever. The arena is packed this year, and it's difficult to sneak in. Luckily, you and Varys, who you consider to be your best friend, know about the slightly cracked wall that has a hole just big enough for the two of you to crawl through.
You're able to make it to the middle section of the arena. Trying to get front row seats would be too risky, as nobles tend to have that area reserved and you might run into a guard asking to see your ticket. The middle seats are crowded and provide anonymity. They also provide a decent enough view of the tournament. The middle and top sections don't have assigned seating; they're designed more like areas for the masses to watch. Even though there are a few benches, most of them are old and broken. A few people bring their own wooden stools to sit or stand on, and fathers have their children on their shoulders so they can see. You arrive just as the pre-tournament ceremonies are about to begin. Music is being played…there's also dancing and horse tricks providing entertainment to the crowd.
You find the pre-tournament events to be…