Editing Customs (section)

===Combat===
{{Main|Tourneys|Martial games|Fighting pits}}

Popular in [[Westeros]] are [[tourneys]], chivalrous competitions where men compete against one another either in a [[w:jousting|joust]], a [[w:melee|melee]], an archery competition. The format and rules used during a tourney can vary between different regions in Westeros, demonstrating the desires of the hosting [[lord]].<ref name=TR>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Tourney_Rules Tourney Rules], April 29, 1999</ref> Westerosi additionally participate in [[w:bear-baiting|bear-baiting]]{{Ref|ACOK|50}}{{Ref|ASOS|44}} and [[boar]]-[[w:Boar-baiting|baiting]].{{Ref|AFFC|33}} [[Rat pits]] are also popular in the slum districts of major cities such as King's Landing and Oldtown, though bulls and dogs also often fight in the pits.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}

The [[Ghiscari]] cities in [[Slaver's Bay]] prefer to watch gladiatorial combats in the [[fighting pits]]. These pits can be found in at least [[Astapor]]{{Ref|ASOS|23}} and [[Meereen]].{{Ref|ADWD|70}} Within these pits, the both male and female [[pit fighters]] battle either one another, or an animal, until one dies. Additionally, children might be made to fights against wild animals.{{Ref|ASOS|23}}