Dueling Arenas of K’lais

Centers of Combat, Honor, and Spectacle

Overview

Dueling Arenas are widespread across K’lais, serving as official venues for the formalized Duels that govern disputes, honor, and challenges. The arena system was proposed by Zane Morelli and approved by both the K’laisian military and the High Council.

All arenas operate under strict rules to ensure Duels remain honorable, fair, and within the bounds of K’laisian law.

Description:

The arenas draw immense crowds, with long lines flowing through the main gates. Their entrances are designed with smooth, sweeping curves that rise from the street’s edge, giving the structures a soft, organic appearance. The arched tops resemble the underside of an oblong cavern mushroom. The doors and windows create the effect of layered gills. This architectural style is intentional, blending K'laisian aesthetics with natural subterranean forms and lending the arenas an otherworldly elegance despite their brutal purpose.

Administration and Oversight

• Every arena is overseen by the Master of Ceremonies for its district.
• Masters of Ceremonies are supported by understudies and assistants, creating a structured hierarchy for supervision.
• Overseers must be present during every match to monitor proper conduct and adherence to Duel regulations.
• A Master of Security manages all safety and order concerns within the arena.

Arena Structure

Seating and Viewing

• All arenas include seating for spectators, primarily humans and other races.
• Larger arenas offer private boxes, which may be rented or reserved by anyone. They are fixed in place.
• A single private box is kept in reserve. They are used by:
• Diplomats
• Military officials
• Any other Person of Popular Interest
• Family of the Master of Ceremonies
• The Master of Ceremonies’ box is unique.
• Capable of hovering over the Duel field
• Can attach to other private boxes or move to the arena’s side
• Accommodates multiple occupants with conforming fold-down seats

Medical Facilities

• Every arena includes a medical wing.
• All participants undergo evaluation after each Duel.
• Injured individuals are treated on-site or stabilized before transport to a hospital, depending on severity.

Operations and Regulations

• Arenas provide food and beverages.
• No entrance fee is charged. Though arenas remain profitable through private boxes, the restaurants/eateries, and various other fees (ex: hiring of Champions).
• All arenas strictly adhere to K’laisian law and Dueling rules.

Cultural and Economic Notes

• Arenas are a key source of income for Zane Morelli and his syndicate despite free entry for general spectators.
• They serve both practical and symbolic functions, reinforcing honor, discipline, and entertainment within K’laisian society.