Kingdom of Ixoviya (2)

As soon as the gates closed behind them, two guards dressed in gold armor from head to toe stepped in front of them pointing their javelins, which were blazing with fire. "Stop," one on the right ordered. "Who have you got Emma?" he asked. 

"These two are guests for the event, where this girl is a contestant." 

Dawn stared at Emma. What contestant was she talking about? What event?