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The '''Theatrum Mortalis''' was purchased by the city of [[Ashtan]] on the 19th of Sarapin in the year 285 AF. The funds used to purchase the arena were accrued through the numerous donations of its citizens, notably the guild of the [[Ashura]], alone raising over 1,000,000 gold sovereigns towards the cause. | The '''Theatrum Mortalis''' was purchased by the city of [[Ashtan]] on the 19th of Sarapin in the year 285 AF. The funds used to purchase the arena were accrued through the numerous donations of its citizens, notably the guild of the [[Ashura]], alone raising over 1,000,000 gold sovereigns towards the cause. The top twenty donors received a spot within the city's history, their names engraved upon the various statues that are placed throughout the [[arenas|arena]]. The top three of those twenty donors received a statue of their own design. The arena itself is built upon two important sites of Ashtan city history, the tomb of [[Glanos]], and the ruins of the Imperial Complex. The tomb of Glanos is centrally placed within the arena, enabling the combatants to enter and explore it in its entirety, as well as wage battle in the shadowy forest to the west, or the tranquil garden to the east. | ||
==Statues within the Theatrum Mortalis== | ==Statues within the Theatrum Mortalis== | ||
The following individuals have statues dedicated to them within the Theatrum Mortalis. | The following individuals have statues dedicated to them within the Theatrum Mortalis. | ||
;Malaclypse - | ;Cyre - donated 900,000 sovereigns : Towering far above your head stands an enormous statue of a strikingly handsome knight. Crafted from a myriad number of stones and fine gems, the statue seems to exude a quiet sense of confidence and understanding. The figure is clad in a full suit of ruby red and shining silver platemail, each plate engraved and enameled with tiny patterns of red spirals, all connected and weaving an extremely complex, almost organic pattern. The figure's long, shimmering hair appears almost to toss with every gust of the wind, the mirrored surface of each strand playing tricks upon the eye. The knight's hands are clenched tight, and seemingly integrated in some mechanical way with his gauntlets are two long, double edged blades, glistening with polished perfection. A full cape hangs elegantly from around his neck, bearing the holy symbol of Lord [[Aegis]], God of War. A large golden plaque at the base of the statue reads 'Cyre Elseth, First Aegean Prophet. | ||
;Malaclypse - donated 530,000 sovereigns : The facial features of this marble likeness are chiselled in sharp, strong lines, with a square jaw and a high forehead furrowed in a slight frown. Two perfect, ice blue diamonds gleam in the place of his eyes, and long, cruel fangs indicate his [[Troll|Trollish]] lineage. He appears to be gazing off into the distance with a determined yet confident cast to his stance, as if studying some far-off army. A reticulated black steel suit of armour, so fine in execution that it must have been created in exact copy of the original, sheathes this broad-shouldered form. Covered with thin, intricately networked steel veins, the armour seems fitted like a second skin or an exoskeleton. He grips a bejewelled Trollish longsword in his right hand. A huge sword with a silver-studded ebon hilt, the Daemon Blade, glows with a cold red nimbus in his left hand. A platinum plaque engraved with dragons is set in the base of the statue. It reads 'Malaclypse Thorn, Fifth Overseer of Ashtan'. | |||
;Ximili - donated 207,000 sovereigns : Your eye is drawn skyward as you catch a glimpse of a disgustedly grotesque statue. It is of an older [[Mhun]], his back hunched over in pain. The statue seems to be carved from a very dark stone, possibly volcanic. The figure's head is all but bald, marred with the scars of war. A shallow orifice on the left side of his face marks a missing eye, though the single one still present seems to stare at you constantly. Mutilations cover the entire frame of the statue; deep gashes on the arms and chest summon memories of pain and anguish. The figure dons a blackened cloak of the Occult, and, perhaps the only attractive part of his attire, a beautifully crafted suit of scale mail covers his chest. A large flaming scimitar, carved out of an enormous ruby crystal, has been set in the centre of the armour. In one hand the man wields a long hunting spear, and in the other is held a deck of blackened Tarot cards. A large silver plaque on the base of the statue reads, 'Ximili Ximilus, Seer of the Non-Existent.' | |||
;Mistral - donated 200,000 sovereigns : The deadly forest [[basilisks|basilisk]] is depicted here in jade green marble, staring intently with amber gems in place of its paralyzing eyes. This creature's scaley skin and short, sturdy legs betray its kinship to the common lizard. Its mouth is open in a warning cry, displaying rows of razor sharp teeth. You marvel at how naturally this statue blends in with the surrounding forest, camouflaged similar to its living counterpart. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, This statue sponsored by Mistral of the Wild Blue Yonder. | ;Mistral - donated 200,000 sovereigns : The deadly forest [[basilisks|basilisk]] is depicted here in jade green marble, staring intently with amber gems in place of its paralyzing eyes. This creature's scaley skin and short, sturdy legs betray its kinship to the common lizard. Its mouth is open in a warning cry, displaying rows of razor sharp teeth. You marvel at how naturally this statue blends in with the surrounding forest, camouflaged similar to its living counterpart. A shiny bronze plaque is affixed to the base of the statue reading, This statue sponsored by Mistral of the Wild Blue Yonder. | ||