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== The Feast of Mars== | == The Feast of Mars== | ||
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| − | The Feast of Mars is | + | The Feast of Mars is a [[Westmarch]] event held once a summer. Conceived by [[Keluric]], the first Feast of Mars was held in 2005. It is a one day event held at Crimson Wood's park with many themed games, quests, and of course, a feast. |
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The Feast of Mars is a set of tournaments and games in the theme of a Roman gladiatorial school. Every warrior is issued a simple tunic with a number, and is thereafter treated as an enslaved gladiator. The gladiators are recruited by members of Roman aristocracy into teams, and battle one another in games. The objective for each gladiator is to impress the present Roman nobles to earn reward, but also to prove themselves before the gods. The pinnacle reward is to become the Champion of Mars. Mars himself will be present at a number of the games, and may bestow his blessing or even armaments to the most proven of gladiators throughout the event. At sundown, Mars will come forth before the Gladiators and choose his Champion of Mars. | The Feast of Mars is a set of tournaments and games in the theme of a Roman gladiatorial school. Every warrior is issued a simple tunic with a number, and is thereafter treated as an enslaved gladiator. The gladiators are recruited by members of Roman aristocracy into teams, and battle one another in games. The objective for each gladiator is to impress the present Roman nobles to earn reward, but also to prove themselves before the gods. The pinnacle reward is to become the Champion of Mars. Mars himself will be present at a number of the games, and may bestow his blessing or even armaments to the most proven of gladiators throughout the event. At sundown, Mars will come forth before the Gladiators and choose his Champion of Mars. | ||
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== Past ''Champions of Mars'' == | == Past ''Champions of Mars'' == | ||
Revision as of 04:38, 15 April 2008
The Feast of Mars
The Feast of Mars is a Westmarch event held once a summer. Conceived by Keluric, the first Feast of Mars was held in 2005. It is a one day event held at Crimson Wood's park with many themed games, quests, and of course, a feast.
The Feast of Mars is a set of tournaments and games in the theme of a Roman gladiatorial school. Every warrior is issued a simple tunic with a number, and is thereafter treated as an enslaved gladiator. The gladiators are recruited by members of Roman aristocracy into teams, and battle one another in games. The objective for each gladiator is to impress the present Roman nobles to earn reward, but also to prove themselves before the gods. The pinnacle reward is to become the Champion of Mars. Mars himself will be present at a number of the games, and may bestow his blessing or even armaments to the most proven of gladiators throughout the event. At sundown, Mars will come forth before the Gladiators and choose his Champion of Mars.
Past Champions of Mars
2005: Feanix of Wavehaven
2006: Azero of Wavehaven
2007: Thorn of Wavehaven
Pictures
Gallery of Feast of Mars II hosted at Westmarch's Picture Gallery.
