Quartz 4

Arena

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Arena

Summary

The Arena is a large underground entertainment complex on the Arena Level of the Halls of Arden Vul. It is run by the Arena Lord, a Rudishva being who hosts gladiatorial spectacles. The Arena is located near the Varumani Lifts and the Inn of the Lost.

Access

  • Located near Gog’s underground grotto.
  • Reachable from the Goblin Forum level via a stairway to the south.
  • The Varumani Lifts can take visitors to the Floating Gardens or all the way across the Great Chasm.

Layout

  • Bleachers: Seating for spectators, mostly goblins. The Arena Lord has his own box on the far side of the Arena.
  • Arena Sands: The combat floor where gladiatorial matches take place. Violence is not permitted outside the sands.
  • Corner Bar: A bar run by Hal, a Varumani bartender. Sells drinks and food (mushroom cakes, etc.) before and during spectacles.
  • Gamblers’ Area: Where bettors settle their bets after matches.
  • Monster Cages: A room with rows of cages containing arena monsters: giant beetles, hell hounds, mephits, undead, a manticore, a chimera, and owlbears.
  • Varumani Lifts: Nearby lifts operated by Varumani staff, giving access to the Floating Gardens and across the Great Chasm.

The Arena Lord

The Arena is presided over by the Arena Lord, a Rudishva known as Rudishva, who announces spectacles from his box. He wears a purple jumpsuit, a white scarf, and a red bracelet (possibly a Rudishva Command Bracelet).

Spectacle Days

The Arena holds regular “Spectacle Days,” during which gladiators fight monsters or each other. Bets are placed and settled in the gamblers’ area. Known gladiators include:

  • Yerk — Currently ranked #3 in the Arena. Human. Crowd favorite, described as “a total psycho.” Known for efficiency over showmanship.
  • Basil — Gladiator (distinct from Basil of Narsileon).
  • Nisdis — Elven gladiator.

Welcome Message

Near the older statues at the arena’s entrance, a booming voice welcomes visitors and announces that violence is not permitted outside the sands — repeated in two other unknown languages.

Nearby: Merchant Stalls (House of Isocorax Passage)

A passage northeast of the Varumani Lifts leads to a Rudishva-architecture room with four merchant stalls. The chemist warned that the passage to the north leads to death.

  • Virgoolian — Goblin chemist. Sells standard healing potions and his own “Virgoolian’s Special Brew” (causes hallucinations).
  • Swiddy — Baker.
  • Aebbe Long-Nose — Cleric.
  • Philippous — Weapons dealer.

Connections

  • Inn of the Lost — Located east of the merchant stalls, accessible through an unlocked door.
  • Beacon — The pool of green liquid in the Rudishva command chamber southeast of the Arena level displays camera feeds including one of the Arena.
  • A second Rudishva Command Bracelet is believed to be located somewhere in the Arena complex, per Temrin’s map.

Sources

Discord Insights

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