Mountain Arena

Description
The Mountain Arena is a large, circular arena located in the western mountains, near Vale. Not only is it a popular tourist attraction, but it is also where a modernized form of glatorial fighting is held. The sport has an enormous fan following in Vale, and many fighters have risen to superstar status.

The Sport
Matches in the Mountain Arena vary wildly. Some involve simple one on one duels, while others are incredible matches of capture the flag, or team deathmatch. However, it is a family sport. The referees are masters of glyphs that lower a weapon's power. By passing their weapons through these glyphs, even the sharpest blade becomes no worse than a rather dull kitchen knife. No fatalities are allowed in the Arena. However, there are underground Arenas popping up everywhere in vale, where criminals alter the rules. They turn the family-friendly sport into a bloodbath, making fighters square off against Grimm. Weapons are often lethal in these arenas.