"The Tournament at Surreptitia" by John Morressy

An amusing fantasy story about the wizard, Kedrigern, and his wife, Princess, who set out to help a warrior join a mysterious tournament in a hidden land. But when they find it, they discover that they are not the only ones involved in the mysterious quest that involves a slightly scatter-brained king and a lady with an unusual effect on men. The solution may turn out costly for the wizard but not for his wife.

• Read from Fantasy and Science Fiction, July 2005 issue