Run a quest, fight a few bandits, and/or do a couple of bounties in order to buy a lance. In the latest version of AWOIAF (2.51), it seems that pretty much every tournament south of the North only has horse tournaments, making lanced fighting the easiest way to win tournaments. After winning your first tournament, buy any optional gear or 42 votes, 10 comments. true. You are in perfect position to take full advantage of it then. Once you reach clan tier one you can go talk to any noble of any of the kingdoms and ask to become a mercenary of that kingdom and they will quote you a rate that they will pay per influence, I recommend shopping around until you find one at least 20 or above. NfuQ6mY.