The Tournament of the Emperor's Favored, also known as the Tournament of the Minor Clans, was a annual competition held by the Minor Clans. Many minor clan's were unable to send their members to many competitions because they lacked the funds or resources. Thus, they collaborated and created their own tournament to be attended by samurai of the Great Clans. While no one minor clan could host an event of any importance, collectively they put on an event that rivals any created by a great clan or even the Imperial Families.