Blood and Glory

[toastysocks]

Blood and Glory


There is nothing quite like the arena, the cheer of the crowd, hundreds of pairs of eyes all watching you, the way your life balances on the edge of the blade. They say there are two kinds of fighters, those that value survival above all, and those who value victory.

Maybe this has always been your world, and the arena has always been a part of it. Or perhaps you've been brought here against your will. But surely you know the expression: When in Rome...


Rules
1. Comment with your character and canon.
2. Include things such as scenarios, settings, and whether you'd like to play as an AU or something the characters have been dragged into.
3. Good fighting.

ARENA VARIANTS

Historical //
Whether it's 300 BC or 300 AD, whether you're slaves, volunteers, or a member of the city's favorite team, you're in Rome or something like it. I hear the sand makes the blood easier to clean up.

Fantasy //
Mythical creatures set loose to be battled, magic in the bindings that keeps you in line, this life may be even more dangerous. At least the architecture is pretty.

Space //
You are on a large ship, or perhaps an entire planet, that exists only as an arena for battles to take place, with exploits beamed across the galaxy.

Your Own World //
Turns out even in familiar places there are people bloodthirsty enough to want to see these sorts of battles. The arena might be makeshift, or re-purposed, or even a new stadium made for the purpose, but the sentiment behind the games is the same.

SCENARIOS

1// Man vs Beast
Today your opponents are not other gladiators, but animals, or monsters. Try and stay alive.

2// There Can Be Only One
Both of you have made it to the end of the battle, but there can be only one victor today. You must come to accords in one way or another, or else persuade the crowd to have a change of heart.

3// Fresh Meat
One of you is a veteran gladiator, the other one has just been brought in, willingly or otherwise. Time to haze the greenhorn, or take them under your wing.

4// Biggest Fan
One of you is not a fighter at all, but you do enjoy watching the battles, and now you have a chance to meet your heroes.

5// Picking Sides
The next battle will be between a number of teams, you'll need to find your partner ahead of time if you want a chance.

6// Crowd Pleaser
One of you is a known favorite of the masses. The other... isn't.

7// Protector
You've made an agreement. No matter what happens or who arrives in the arena, you will keep your friend alive.

8// Night Life
One of you is not a fighter, but you are close to their level, there to entertain the fighters after the arena has quieted for the night with things like drink and dance.

9// Volunteer and the Impressed
One of you is there because you want to be. The life of battle and fighting for fun just appeals to you you're ready to throw yourself into the ring. This is causing some friction between you and the others.

10// Revolt
You've made your plans, there's a weakness in the arena, and come the next show, you are all getting out.

11// Good Hunting
One of you have been thrown into the arena with little more than the shirt on your back. The other, in full armor with a few nice toys to use. The end result seems simple, doesn't it?

12// Patron
One of you is a person of wealth who would liked to get more involved in a gladiator's life, such as providing them with some useful perks. The other of you could really use a leg up.

Comments

Tartaglia | Genshin Impact

[sugarchilde]

[Ohhhhhhh can he can he can he pretty please??]

Wanda Maximoff | MCU | OTA

[scarletchaos]

[ooc: Thinking about Wanda ending up in a situation a la Sakaar and the Contest of Champions, being forced to fight, and eventually helping lead a kind of revolt OR some kind of underground magical/powers fight club scenario she winds up participating in by choice/to test the limits of her own abilities. All caught up on WandaVision and can avoid or mark for spoilers as needed. OTA, canon, cross canon, assumed CR, etc.]

margaery tyrell | game of thrones

[versigny]

[ definitely would be a patron/biggest fan type. ]

Magneto | Marvel 616 | OTA

[magnusrex]

[We can make most of these work, but Magneto isn't likely to be the patron/fan type. Can be canon/cross canon/AU. Assumed CR is fine.]

Boba Fett | Star Wars | OTA

[ramikadyc]

[I mean, if there's anyone who's ever been inside an arena... Happy to AU it up or even plunk him into fantasy/Ancient Rome/whatever.]

Jaime Lannister | asoiaf

[perforo]

[ historical & fantasy; thinks very highly of his abilities but also tends to think with his sword first and his brain second, if at all ]

Spartacus | Spartacus

[duxducis]

[Spartacus, the Bringer of Rain. Champion of Capua. The Thracian. The Slayer of Theokoles. The Slayer of The Shadow of Death.

Challenge him and die.

Oh and will most likely start a revolt given half a chance.]

Re: Spartacus | Spartacus

[this_no_fit]

[Maybe Crowd Pleaser with some kind of cestus match?]

[duxducis]

[It's an interesting idea. That said, poor Spartacus will be outmatched against a werewolf. But I'm willing to give it a go.]

Agron | Spartacus | M/M

[bloodforged]

[Gladiator of the Arena. ]

Marcus Flavius Aquilla | The Eagle | M/M

[disgracedlegacy]

[As a Roman citizen he's more likely to be a patron than a gladiator. That said, Marcus actually despises the Games.]

Gaius Octavius Thurinus | Rome

[ancient_story]

[AKA Imperator Cesare Augustus. Probably the one whom arranged the games in the first place.]

Zangief | Street Fighter

[zangief_the_red]

[He will literally wrestle bears. And remember the words of the immortal Gene Wilder if you face him: "No, no, no, don't do that. If you shoot him it'll just make him mad."]

Tavion Axmis | Star Wars: Jedi Academy | OTA

[of_dathomir]

[Would love to AU this Force Witch into another time and place. No matter where she goes, expect bloodshed and enjoyment of same.]

Dunham Thorton | OC

[halfofit]

[Not someone you'd like to meet in the arena. Not only is he immortal but he has no honor either.]

Nana | WOL FF14/Fantasy Original🐈 | Ota

[knightglow]

[ Her Warrior Verse, Gladiator & courtesan in FF14 verse. Same thing in other fantasy or just straight warrior. etc!!! Death ok and welcome - as in go ahead and kill her ultimately I love killing her in this verse. I am not that good at fighting so I am looking for this as experience. ]

dracula.

[drank]

Red Riding Hood | SinoAlice | OTA

[soakedred]

(( Definitely fantasy or her setting! Thinking she's an undefeated champ that finally needs to be put down but open to other ideas. I welcome killing her, but she is a minor if that bothers you! ))

Adela | Original Character | OTA

[enchantressofore]

Another day. Another battle. Another mixture of cheer and scorn from the crowd. Another time when she wondered if this was the day she would finally die. After all... It had been made clear that her freedom was forever beyond her reach by machinations beyond her control.

A small red head was behind the gate. She wore some rags, gauntlets, greaves, and old metal breastplate dulled and scratched from years of combat. She was no longer a mere girl, an adult by all standings, and yet her stature was likely the least intimidating of the fighters there. Her sword was the only thing in good condition, something that only happened because she had made sure it remained that way. It was the tool she could use to end those fights after all, and while her armor was strong it was only half of what carried her life.

But... What was the point?

The gate before her lifted, and she found there was no more time to contemplate. The sun was blinding off of the dirt of the arena, and she walked forward towards the center of the arena. Whoever, or whatever, she was facing today... Perhaps it was spite that drove her to survive. Spite for what brought her here, and the determination to live despite all odds. But that would only carry her so far.

"The Champion, Adela, has entered the arena! Will this be the day the invincible girl falls, and that we find a champion anew? Or will she prove herself victorious once more? Whose blood will stain the arena?"

As always, the noise was deafening, a din that was only blocked out by her looking at the gate on the other side of the arena. But, regardless of what awaited her, she had to win -- if only so that her spite could continue for one more day.

[[ OoC: Not too big on Adela dying here, but if that's where the thread goes then that's where the thread goes. The cliffnotes version of the starter is that she's been in the arena for years after basically being disowned by her father for her rebellious nature and is fighting to survive. Bonus points if her father is the ruler that is RUNNING these gladiator battles, though I'm open for that to not be the case and for her to have been sold into the arena from elsewhere. I'm looking at high fantasy more than anything else, and let me know if any particular scenario stands out to you as something you want to play! ]]

Calypso Dynamite | OC | OTA

[calrippedso]

[Info's on her journal; "space" is her canon setting, but any of the listed settings are good. She's a fighter, not a patron/fan type. 18+ characters only for anything shippy.]

Shatterstar | Marvel 616

[shatty]

[More than likely the veteran.]

Locked to fuckcable

[shatty]

It always seems to lead back to this in the end: the arena and the crowds. What Shatterstar once thought he'd been born and bred for. It was certainly what he'd been brought up to do, though, and being back in the arena is exhilarating.

Had it not been for the fact that the malditos cabrones had captured Julio as well, he might even be enjoying himself.

Julio would probably say that didn't mean anything good for his mental health. So be it. As long as it keeps Julio alive, that's all that matters.

He makes his way through the pens, finding the other mutant and sitting down nearby. Not too close, because he's not certain how welcome he is at the moment. "They haven't harmed you." It sounds like a statement, but it's more of a question.

[fuckcable]

At this moment, even an unwelcome Shatterstar would be welcome. Either the captivity and combat alone would have Julio’s anxiety cranked to a hundred; the combination has him on edge even with ‘Star being here. His presence alone is reassuring: Shatterstar has survived this before, time and again, and Rictor has as well.

He shifts his position where he’s huddled on the floor, bending one leg into a crossed position but keeping the other like bent against his chest. The more open side is facing Star. “I’m fine.”

Fine for the pens. Fine for having been thrown into a match today. Fine for his bruises being safely hidden away under the clothes, on his back, stomach, and thigh. Fine enough to not add to Star’s burden. “You won again.”

It’s not a question.

[shatty]

Julio turning toward him is good. Also, moving lets Star get an idea of how injured the other man is. Not badly, at least. Bruises heal, after all. Other injuries might not. Not in time to keep Julio alive, at least.

After a moment, he nods in response to the question. "I did. The fighters here are not so well-trained that they are much of a concern." Not for Star, at least. He worries about Julio, though he can at least thank Cable for training him to fight as well.