Jousting is a popular sport in the northeasterly land of Heronoja. It was meant to be the refined counterpart for chariot racing, but it became popular among unruly mobs of young and older boys and men as it became a glamourised imitation of other nations. On Jerde, jousting is as popular as soccer and basketball, so many people around the world keep horses.
Originally from Ardesch to the east, the Heronoi spread their version of jousting to other countries, such as Siangwaan. Like most nations, the Heronoi wear their cultural armour (Mycenaean) when they joust instead of Ardeschi (German) armour.
Gworofando Dirimejo is one Heronoi boy who became a jousting champion, as his father wanted him to overcome his bullies and his habits by cultivating a more masculine hobby. He started to enjoy jousting in his teenage years, and he became more skilled as the years passed. Eventually, he was chosen by the mayor of Gwai Yuen as a contestant for an international jousting championship. At the final round, someone tossed ice cream at his armour. Even though as a Heronoi, he suffers nightmares whenever he is exposed to the smell of ice cream, he overcame that fear by striking down his reckless opponent, and he won a medal and the admiration of his hometown.
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