Crucible of Iron

The Crucible of Iron is a gladiatorial arena ran and operated by the Blood Iron Cartel. It is often used as a training ground for the Black Order, as well as numerous other factions.

Overview
Located on the worldshard of Gyrezan, the Crucible is a massive structure filled with hundreds of fighting areas. At any given time there are a dozen games being run by the goblin overseers. Demons and mortals alike come from all over to participate in the Crucible of Iron, and is heralded as one of the few places in the universe where the two can coexist in relative peace.

The Crucible of Iron is separated into four quarters: Champion Quarter, Beast Quarter, Blood Quarter, and Army Quarter.

Champion Quarter
This is where factions can come to pit their greatest champions against one another for renown and coin. The arenas are small and compact, with only a few minor terrain features to keep the fights interesting. Most combats are until first blood, though some are arranged to fight to the death.

Beast Quarter
The Crucible maintains a fleet of vessels whose sole purpose is the capture of beasts to bring back for sport. Here is where the beasts are pitted against each other, as well as other gladiators.

Blood Quarter
This is where one-on-one duels or team battles take place. All fights here are usually to the death. The arenas are usually poorly cleaned, thus earning its name.

Army Quarter
Large sections of Gyrezan have been cleared to host battles between moderately sized armies. This is where commanders come to test their field knowledge, by pitting their own soldiers against one another. The battles take place roughly once or twice a month, though sometimes more depending on the number of factions present.