Coliseum

**Coliseum** is a Node in The Velkarath Mountains.

## Connections

Previous node: Ridge Road

Following node: Stone Staircase

## Sequence of events

The Grand Arena is an common event started by walking in "The Coliseum" in Velkarath. You have 4 basic options when you enter: Bet on The Blazing Brothers; Bet on (The Fang Gang); Enter the fight yourself; or you can leave. Entering the fight yourself (no matter who you choose to fight against), will result in 3 total fights.

Round 1: Fight 3 insects

Round 2: Fight your chosen gang (Blazing Brothers or The Fang Gang)

Round 3: Fight Astarios

## Events

### The Coliseum

You arrive at the Velkarath Coliseum, where several groups of warriors fight to see who is the best.

You can bet to see which group will win the next fight and double your money or even enter to compete in the arena.

The competition consists of several consecutive matches until you face off against the champion of the arena.

Do you want to participate or bet?

* [Leave] You think it's a barbaric spectacle and you don't want to see anything.
	+ You walk away.
* [Combat] Participate in the arena.
	+ Before you have a chance to face one of the 2 main groups of gladiators, you must prove your worth by taking on a group of vicious insects captured in a distant land.
* [Bet] Bet 300g for "The Fang Gang".
 Group [5 or higher]
	+ Success: The Fang Gang managed to take the lead when Gonzo ambushed Estrix with a surprise attack. From there, the fight was decided, and The Fang Gang won.
	You doubled your gold.
	You get:  600
* [Bet] Bet 300g for "The Blazing Brothers".
 Group [5 or lower]
	+ Success: Battor launched a quick pyroblast and knocked down Ponko, the Fang Gang healer. From there, The Blazing Brothers had an easy victory.
	You doubled your gold.
	You get:  600

### The grand arena

You won your first match and now you are in the middle of the arena.

The public wants more, and now you have to decide who you want to fight in the next fight, either "The Fang Gang" or "The Blazing Brothers".

You can also abandon, if you feel too tired to continue.

* [Leave] You have suffered some damage and do not want to continue
* [Combat] Fight "The Fang Gang".
	+ Three werewolf gladiators appear before you Rondo, Gonzo and Ponko.
	The combat begins.
* [Combat] Fight "The Blazing Brothers".
	+ Three cultists appear before you Khane, Estrix and Battor.
	The combat begins.

### The arena champion

You have won another fight and now you are ready to face the champion of the arena.

Astarios, a great minotaur appears in the arena and, the audience goes wild in anticipation of the bloodshed to come.

You can retire now and you will earn some gold for making it this far, but...

Fame and glory are within your reach!

* [Leave] The previous fights have left you exhausted and, you don't see yourself fighting a minotaur.
* [Combat] You are ready to fight.
	+ Astarios raises his axes and charges at you.
	The fight begins.

### The new champion

What a show! You have succeeded. Not only have you defeated Astarios, but you have also defeated Astorhus, the former champion, at the same time!

This fight will be remembered and talked about everywhere for a long time.

It's time to enjoy your fame and your reward.

* [Continue] You are proclaimed champion of the arena.
	+ As new champions of the arena, many people will recognize you during your travels. Plus, you've won a commemorative trophy and a good amount of gold.
	You rest a bit before continuing
	You get: 500 64

*All characters receive: Boon Arena Champion*

Add item Gold Trophy

## Fights

### Round 1

* Mosquito
* Mosquito
* Spider
* Squirrel

### The Fang Gang

* Rondo
* Gonzo
* Ponko

### The Blazing Brothers

* Khane
* Estrix
* Battor