From 1012 to1023 AC, Harris Yorehil systematically won. This has led to the event loosing appeal, as he is the head of the hunter's lodge, which organises the event. Following Lady Trudgeon's fundraiser in 1024, and the fallout from his drunken appearance, Harris has decided to not participate for the year.
Tilley's Autumn Hunt happens every year. In it, groups of up to 10 members each head out for 36 hours into the wilderness and try and find something that will wow the jury. The event is organised by Tilley's hunter lodge.
Rules
The rules are vague by design, to avoid people complaining. Groups have 30 hours to find something impressive and bring it back. In the past, people have brought back monsters, treasure, a famous inhabitant purposefully hiding, or simply a lost family heirloom. In 989 AC, Garry Harlow won without presenting anything to the jury, simply because all the other contestants mysteriously died while looking for things to bring back. Some accused Garry of killing the other members, but it was never confirmed. Garry moved away from Tilley shortly after when a mob burnt down his home, which claimed his father as a victim.
Bringing back a beast has historically been high risk but also high reward, with teams being disqualified if the beast attacks or kills onlookers during the judging process.
Jury
Three jury members are chosen for the event, and aren't announced until the event starts, to avoid members plotting in advance. However, various jury members are better than others at keeping a secret. A member of the hunter's lodge has always been a jury member.
Prize
The winner gets a commemorative plate. Businesses will sponsor teams to represent them, in exchange of displaying the plate in their business to attract prestige and customers.