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Gladiators

So you think you have what it takes to win in the ultimate game of Survivor? Can you outlast all of your opponents? Can you learn real survivor skills that are needed to remain alive? There will be a handsome reward if you are able to even live. If you think you have what it takes read on. But beware, this season we’ve changed the rules to gladiatorial combat style.
The Location
Before actually entering the contest, there will be training. Training will take place either in Rome or one of the provinces. As a gladiator, you will be owned by a lanista and training will take place at their school, or a ludus. While staying at the ludus, the training will be extensive and plentiful. You will be taught the necessary skills of fighting for survival in the arena for combat. The training will be rigorous and tough, to ensure that you do not die. Your death is certain to bring monetary loss to your lanista.
The lanista is able to make a very wealthy profession of “renting” you an...

Posted by: Alexander Bartfield

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