The Greatest Swordsman

The widowed queen of Bodren is holding a tournament to determine who is the greatest swordsman in all the land. The prize to the winner is her hand in marriage. The victor will be king of all Bodren. Naturally, this has drawn swordsmen from all over the land, both the dregs of society and the noblest of heroes.But what does it say about Queen Isard that she would wed herself neither for love nor for political alliance, but to the man who can best use a weapon?Note: This story will occasionally have polls and such to determine what should happen next. At times, the life or death of certain characters will be left up to popular vote.