Gladius - Wellington!

Gladius is by far the largest spectacle of entertainment in Vastonia. Here thousands gather to pay respect to the mighty gladiators of Vastonia, who fight for their lives within a ring of eminent death. Gladius rests in the central region of Wellington, a Human kingdom which claims it's land within the western district.

Once every year a massive pilgrimage is made to this location, drawing some of the best warriors in all the land, along with many others who wish to partake in this historic event of mass bloodshed. Here warriors have no friends and only the most clever and heartless live to see the glory of triumph.

Gladius can hold up to 18,000 patrons within it's immediate stands. However many outer platforms (ones made of wooden slats and poles) are often constructed to support the massive number of spectators who can't afford the price of admission, yet still wish to see the carnage. Those who seek to enter beyond the front gates must pay a small toll of five sp/ head. All others must gather outside the walls of this massive arena.

In Vastonia, gladiator arenas vary in a many ways then those of the Roman period we have all come to know. Here competitors fight giant cave bears, half-giants, lizarians, renders and other monsters of mass chaos. During times of the Grand Festival of Arms. Gladiators pit themselves against other gladiators in hope for the ultimate prize, which is most likely a ticket to freedom. Whoever stands alone at the end of this tournament, reigns supreme as Vastonia's champion (master of armed combat) and may receive a gift recognizing his unique accomplishments.

Only one tournament rivals the festival of arms, this being the Dumite. However that competition celebrates the best warriors of hand to hand combat and has many restrictions towards who can and cannot participate. Gladius hails to none and welcomes any man, woman or beast which finds their way into a gladiator shoot.

Gladiators fear nothing and relish at the chance to cleave down another participant. They seek glory and strive to become the center of attention. Forgiveness and mercy is for the weak, while bloodshed and victory drives their passion for supremacy. So if blood and gore, hacking and slashing are your motives in Vastonia, don't forget Gladius's unforgiving walls of battle.