Free City Arena
| Free City Arena | |
|---|---|
 The Arena, illustrated in the Age of Worms Overload by John Gallagher (2005). | |
| General information | |
| Type: | Civic stadium |
| Geopolitical | |
| Region: | Free City of Greyhawk |
| Government: | Run by a Stadium manager, in accordance with the Oligarch's wishes |
| Demographics | |
| Races: | Varies |
| Languages: | Varies |
The Free City Arena is a large coliseum and center for civic activity in the Clerkburg district of the Free City of Greyhawk, hosting events including gladiatorial combat, holiday celebrations, and sporting events.
Description
Events =
Twice a month (fortnightly), day-long lethal gladiatorial matches are held.[1]
History
In the 390s CY, the arena was built as a joint effort between then-Lord Mayor Zagig Yragerne and the Grey College as a place for "student assemblies, spotting events, pubic entertainment, and so forth could be held."[2] After Zagig Yragerne disappeared in 421 CY, the Directing Oligarchy changed the operation of the Arena, and no longer permitted lethal combat.[1] In 590 CY, however, Lord Mayor Gasgal reversed this ruling, as an attempt to better deal with overcrowding in the City's workhouses. [1]
Geography
The Arena sits on a small rise, approximately 30ft tall. The Arena itself is several stories tall and has a service level in the hill beneath it.
People
Resources
Rumors & Legends
See Also
See also:
- Loris Raknian—former Director of the Arena
- Auric—Noted previous Champion of the Arena's annual "Champion's Games"
Gallery
Maps
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The City of Greyhawk boxed set, art by Diesel, 1989. -
LGJ #2, art by Denis Tetreault, 2001. -
EttRoG, art by Mike Schley, 2007. -
The City of Greyhawk boxed set, art by Valerie Valusek, 1989. -
Dungeon magazine #128, "The Champion's Belt", art by Rob Lazzaretti, 2005.
External Links
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ a b c Living Greyhawk Journal #5 (Jul 2001, published March 2002), p.9.
- ↑ The Adventure Begins (1998), p.98.
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free City Arena (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Arena, | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 70, 71 |
| Free City Arena (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Arena, | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 4 |
| Free City Arena (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Arena, | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 6, 9 |
| Free City Arena (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Arena, | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 1, 8, 9, IBC |
| Free City Arena (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Arena, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 32 |
| Free City Arena (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Arena, | The Adventure Begins | 59, 98 |
| Free City Arena (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Arena, | War Captain's Companion Boxed Set: Book 1 | 37 |
| Free City Arena (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Arena, | WGA1 Falcon's Revenge | 15 |
| Free City Arena, Grand Box of the Lord Mayor (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Arena, | The Adventure Begins | 98 |