1st of Obsidian, 194
The Arena
Deafening cheers and shouts echo throughout the building as the fresh batch of Masters and their "Gladiator" slaves enter the front gates of the Arena. More aggressive men and women tried to grab the gladiators, but we're beaten back by the guards. In the top podium, the Announcer, Claudius, looked upon the new slaves, ripe for the killing. He faced the recruits, and shouted, somehow drowning out the already ear-shattering watchers, "Welcome to the Arena! A place where you can profit, kill, or be killed! One thing is for sure though, I can tell you that it will be bloody! Now, let the games begin!" The audience roared in anticipation.
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The Arena is a game where you, the "Masters", will own gladiator slaves. Every day, these slaves fight for money, which can be used to purchase better weapons and armor to fight with. Skill levels can be either purchased or slowly gained in fights. Every week, the Masters will be assessed on how well they have done so far, and the leading 3 masters will receive a monetary bonus, and the top master will have a chance to challenge the current "boss" of the Arena, who will every week change to one more powerful than the last.
To calculate the price of weapons, armor, and miscellaneous items, take the base value of the item in question and times it by the metal's price.
Character Sheet:
Start with 200 gold coins. If you have any suggestions for new races, post them in the comments and I'll balance them.
Slave Name:
Race: (Choose from Human [No bonuses or losses], Elf [+1 to Agility, -1 to Strength], Dwarf [+1 to Strength, -1 to Agility], Thoht [+1 to Recuperation, +1 to Agility, -1 to Melee and -2 to Strength
Weapons: See below
Armor: See below
Skills: (Choose one specialty skill here that your slave will learn faster than normal.)
Metal Prices:
Copper/2
Bronze/5
Silver/5
Steel/10
Platinum/15
Adamantine/30
Weapons:
Warhammer/20
Crossbow, Blowgun, Bow/10 (25 free ammo at the beginning of a match.)
Large Dagger/10
Scourge, Scimitar, Short sword/15
Mace/15
Spear/20
Pick, Morning star/22
Maul/25
Long Sword/30
Battle axe, pike/35
Two-handed Sword/35
Halberd/40
Greataxe/40
Armor:
Breastplate/15
Mailshirt/20
Gloves/6
Gauntlets/11
High Boots/12
Buckler/14
Shield/27
Helm/12
Leggings, Greaves/23
Leveling up skills:
A skill may be leveled by spending the next level of the skill *10. For example, if you wanted to level a skill to level 1, it would take 10 gold. If you wanted to level a level 1 skill to level 2, it would take 20 gold. You can only level 1 skill a day, and only one level of the skill.
Animals/Rewards
Fluffy Wambler/1
Boar/10
Wolf/25
Dire Wolf/50
Lion/100
Tiger/150
BIG MOTHER GRIZZLY BEAR/250
Sentients/Rewards
Disarmed Goblin/25
Lightly armed Goblin/50
Regular Goblin/75
Goblin squad commander/100
Goblin Champion/250
Disarmed Kobold/10
Regular Kobold/25
Kobold Ambush Party Leader/50
Current Players:
Slave name:Coce Reremina (Coce Wheeledforest for those fluent in elf)
Race:Elf (Male)
Weapon:Bronze Spear (-100 G)
Armor:
Copper Breastplate (30)
Copper Gauntlets (22)
Copper Helm (24)
Copper High Boots (24)
Skill Specialty: Armor User
Skills: None
Money left: 0
Total worth: 200
Gladiator name: Ishar
Race: Human
Weapon: Bronze two-handed sword (175)
Specialty Skill: Swordfighter
Skills: Swordfighting 1, Fighting 1
Money left: 5
Total worth: 200
Name: Thomas
Race: Human
Weapons: Copper Mace (30)
Armor: Copper Shield (56)
Copper Helm (24),
Copper Mail Shirt (40)
Copper Leggings(46)
Skill Specialty: Shield User
Skills:
Money left: 14
Total Worth: 200
Gladiator name: Mog
Race: Moogle
Weapon: Bronze large dagger (50)
Skill Specialty: Fire Magic
Skills: Magic User 1, Knife Fighter 1, Wrestling 1.
Armor: Bronze Gloves (30)
Bronze Helm (60)
Copper Breastplate (30)
Money left: 0
Total worth: 200
Gladiator Name: Urist McScrewup
Race: Dwarf
Weapons: Bronze Battle axe (175)
Armor: NOTHING (yet)
Skills: Axefighting 1 (10), dodger 1 (10)
Leftover money:5
Total Worth: 200
Slave Name: Deneril Shieldcutter
Race: Elf
Weapons: Bronze Scimitar (75)
Armor: Bronze Buckler (70)
Skills: Scimitar (2), Buckler (1)
Leftover money: 15
Total Worth: 200
Slave Name:Nikolai
Race:Human
Weapons:
Silver Scimitar (75)
Copper Blowgun (20)
Armor:
Copper Breastplate (30)
Copper Helm (24)
Copper Greaves (46)
Skill: None.
Leftover gold: 5
Total worth: 200
Days will pass at 8 AM, US Central Standard Time.(1 PM, GMT)
I'll give it a whirl!
Slave name:
Coce Reremina (Coce Wheeledforest for those fluent in elf)
Race:
Elf (Male)
Weapon:
Bronze Spear (-100 G)
Armor:
Copper Breastplate (-30G)
Copper Gauntlets (-22G)
Copper Helm (-24G)
Copper High Boots (-24G)
Skills:
Specialist in Armor User.
To the roar of the crowd the first Human steps into the arena, faced off by the wolf. Naked as he was, the human found himself moving very quickly, grasping his Bronze Zweihander impatiently. Just as he was about to complain about long waiting times, the wolf pounced, (4+1 [Element of Surprise] vs 5+1 [Not weighed down by armor]) only to meet the sharp end of a blade. Reeling from the light hit, the wolf stalked back to lick its wounds. Not one to give a chance to the lowly creature, Ishar charged straight at the whelp and brought down his sword in a mighty swing, (4+1 vs 2) severing the wolf's head! "And here we are, at the first casualty of the day! Here's your reward, now show me that you can kill again tomorrow!"
Ishar has gained a level in swordfighting! He is now an adequate swordsman!
Ishar has received 25 gold as a reward!
GWG (Thomas)
The gate opened to reveal a boar, enraged from being caged for all of its life. On the other side of the arena, a human stepped in, wearing copper armor and brandishing a combination of a mace and a shield. "BRING IT ON!" he shouted, pissed at his master for forcing him onto this job. He charged straight at the boar, startling it enough to (4 vs 3-1 [Startled]) have a chance to bash it on the body. The boar seemed to have trouble breathing, after receiving a direct hit to his lungs. Facing the human angrily, the boar made a counterattack aiming right at the groin, (4 vs 6) but at the last second being blocked by the shield, followed by (6 vs 1) an impassioned bash to the skull, caving it in and smashing the brain. "Oh that poor boar! Well, we have more. Congratulations, yada yada yada. Here's your money."
Thomas has gained a level in blocking! He is now a novice blocker!
Thomas has almost gained a level in bashing! He will gain a level next round in bashing!
Thomas has received 10 gold as a reward!
Tomio (Urist McScrewup)
The miniscule dwarf plopped into the arena with a distinct 'splat' sound, to the roars of the audience. The wolf, however, was not so amused. Not missing a heartbeat, it howled viciously and, with bloodthirsty eyes, ran to gore the dwarf. Grabbing is axe quickly, the stout fighter got to his feet, and assumed a defensive stance.(3 vs 5) Right when he would have been torn to shreds, he sidestepped,(6 vs 1 CRITICAL HIT!) and hacked wildly at the wolf, cutting its body into an unrecognizable mass of gore. The audience, who had just moments earlier been laughing at the creature, screamed in cheers for his prowess in battle. "He may be small, but you do NOT mess with a dwarf! Lesson learned? He'res your reward, mighty one!
Because of his critical hit, Urist has gained a level in axefighting! He is now an adequate axefighter!
Urist has received 25 gold as a reward!
ElfCollaborator (Mog)
The small creature flew into the arena, muttering quietly "Kupo Kupo, where are you Kupo?" to the giggles of the audience. A growl from the other side of the arena signified the arrival of the wolf. Flying in quickly, the magical creature (6 vs 5) stabbed it lightly, to the laughter of the audience, but what people were laughing were silenced when the bob on its head glowed brightly, and (5 vs 3) set the wolf ablaze. Yelping, it desperately tried to jump to bite the flying creature, (3 vs 4) just barely missing. It cried in pain as its life slowly burned to an end. "Magic? Niiiccceeee. Now, let's see you do that again tomorrow!"
Mog has gained a level in Fire Magic! He is now a novice fire magician!
Mog has received a reward of 25 gold for defeating the wolf.
Doomblade (Deneril)
An elf gracefully stepped into the Arena, expertly carrying a bronze scimitar and buckler. Cheers rang out throughout the crowd;an elf was not a common sight in the Arena. Facing off against him, there was a goblin holding a pair of carving knives clumsily. He obviously was not well plied in his craft. To try and outweigh his disadvantage, he charged at the elf. (5 vs 5+1) The elf turned and sidestepped, and held his sword in a manner to slice straight through the goblin's chest. (6+1 vs 3) Tearing the sword through the goblin's skin, it cut both lungs and the heart in half. The corpse of the goblin dropped to the floor. "Very well done elf! Here's your winnings, you've earned it." [GM note: YOU LUCKY BASTARD. NICE ROLLS!]
Deneril has almost gained a level in scimitar use!
Deneril has received 50 gold in winnings!
Tsuchigumo (Nikolai)
The "Russian" man Nikolai ran into the Arena, blowing into a tube after pointing it at the wolf. (5+1 [Element of Surprise] vs 3) Before anyone could react, the wolf was hit and poisoned. Swaying slightly on its paws, it tried (5-1 vs 5) and failed to bite the Russian aggressor. Nikolai ran at the wolf and slashed it hard with the silver scimitar, (6 vs 3-1) and inflicted a massive hit on its head, killing it instantly. "Woah. Nice one there, comrade."
Nikolai has received a reward of 50 gold for killing the dire wolf.
Nikolai has gained a level in scimitar use. He is now a novice scimitar user.
NESGamer (Coce)
Another elf walked gracefully into the arena, this time with a spear. He handled the spear expertly, and (6+1 vs 5) sent it flying towards his kobold opponent, which left it impaled against the kobold's chest. Wanting revenge, the kobold (5 vs 3) sliced wildly at the elf, causing a light cut to his arm, most of the force stopped by the armor he was wearing. "You bitch," the elf yelled, and pulled his spear out, (5 vs 1) and stabbed it straight into the head of his opponent. "Light cut on your arm there, make sure to report to the infirmary later!"
Coce has gained a level in armor user. He is now a novice armor user.
Coce has gained a level in spearfighting. He is now a novice spearfighter.
Coce has received 25 gold.
Coce:Slave name:Coce Reremina (Coce Wheeledforest for those fluent in elf)
Race:Elf (Male)
Weapon:Bronze Spear (-100 G)
Armor:
Copper Breastplate (30)
Copper Gauntlets (22)
Copper Helm (24)
Copper High Boots (24)
Skill Specialty: Armor User
Skills: Armor User 1, Spearfighter 1
Money left: 25
Total worth: 225
Ishar:Gladiator name: Ishar
Race: Human
Weapon: Bronze two-handed sword (175)
Specialty Skill: Swordfighter
Skills: Swordfighting 2, Fighting 1
Money left: 30
Total worth: 225
Thomas: Name: Thomas
Race: Human
Weapons: Copper Mace (30)
Armor: Copper Shield (56)
Copper Helm (24),
Copper Mail Shirt (40)
Copper Leggings(46)
Skill Specialty: Shield User
Skills: Blocking 1, Bashing 0.5
Money left: 24
Total Worth: 210
Mog: Gladiator name: Mog
Race: Moogle
Weapon: Bronze large dagger (50)
Skill Specialty: Fire Magic
Skills: Magic User 1, Knife Fighter 1, Wrestling 1, Fire Magic User 1
Armor: Bronze Gloves (30)
Bronze Helm (60)
Copper Breastplate (30)
Money left: 25
Total worth: 225
Urist: Gladiator Name: Urist McScrewup
Race: Dwarf
Weapons: Bronze Battle axe (175)
Armor: NOTHING (yet)
Skills: Axefighting 2, dodger 1
Leftover money:30
Total Worth: 225
Deneril: Slave Name: Deneril Shieldcutter
Race: Elf
Weapons: Bronze Scimitar (75)
Armor: Bronze Buckler (70)
Skills: Scimitar (2.5), Buckler (1)
Leftover money: 65
Total Worth: 250
Nikolai: Slave Name:Nikolai
Race:Human
Weapons:
Silver Scimitar (75)
Copper Blowgun (20)
Armor:
Copper Breastplate (30)
Copper Helm (24)
Copper Greaves (46)
Skill: Novice scimitar user
Leftover gold: 55
Total worth: 250
Gladiator name: Mog
Race: Moogle
Weapon: Bronze large dagger (50)
Skill Specialty: Fire Magic
Skills: Magic User 1, Knife Fighter 1, Wrestling 1, Fire Magic User 2
Armor: Bronze Gloves (30)
Bronze Helm (60)
Copper Breastplate (30)
Money left: 5
Total worth: 225
I'd like to fight a lightly armored goblin please.
I'd like to level up in Fire Magic please.
As Nikolai delivered the finishing blow, he held the dead Dire Wolf above his head triumphantly. Small cheers were heard, for a new gladiator defeating a powerful wolf was uncommon, but it was not what Nikolai had craved. Still, it was a start. Taking his blade, he removed most of the Dire Wolf's fur and took it with him out of the arena.
"I want this tanned. It will be good for my image."
"Yes, I'll see what I can do. In the meantime, I want you to train a little, to be ready to truly make an impression upon the crowd. Damn fine work, I might add.
Slave Name:
Nikolai
Race:
Human
Weapons:
Silver Scimitar (75)
Copper Blowgun (20)
Armor:
Copper Breastplate (30)
Copper Helm (24)
Copper Greaves (46)
Copper Gauntlets (22)
Skill: Scmitar[1], Blowgunner [1]
23 gold left.
Make the wolf pelt into an item, train blowgunning (10) and buy copper gauntlets(22).
Oh, if that's only enough for a single gauntlet, equip to the blowgun arm.
I challenge THOMAS to a battle in the arena! I assume that gladiator match rules count here- the match can be won if the enemy forfeits, the enemy cannot fight or is declared the loser, or dies. I'm sort of not aiming to kill anyone but I want to make this interesting.
23 gold left, tell me to subtract whatever to have the wolf pelt made into a wearable item. If that isn't possible, he'll still wear it it just won't do anything.
Stalking out of the arena to the enjoyment of his victory, Deneril went back to his master. "That was a pretty good fight. If I have enough, I'd like some copper gloves. I want the extra protection, and that should be most of it, though I would like a bit more shield training." "Ok, it looks like we have enough. I'll go get the stuff and call over the trainer. Do you feel up to a regular goblin?" "Sure."
Buy Copper Gloves and train Buckler to 3. Next fight is a regular goblin.
Slave Name: Deneril Shieldcutter
Race: Elf
Weapons: Bronze Scimitar (75)
Armor: Bronze Buckler (70), Copper Gloves (12)
Skills: Scimitar (2.5), Buckler (3)
Leftover money: 3
Total Worth: 250