The Fight Cult Backdrop A wonderous new craze has captured the hearts and minds of a capital city in your setting. A group of explorers uncovered a cache of rusted old weapons from a bygone era. Though the weapons themselves are mundane, the fever and excitement they've inspired in the people of your capital city are quite real. Underground gladiatorial rings begin to popup in many locations in or adjacent to the capital city, and the popularity of this trend increases over time as more and more people are drawn to the sports. Though not officially legal, the popularity of the fight cult with the nobles, merchants and anyone of repute grants it a level of immunity to harder persecution. The games begin The fight cult is rarely something as mundane as a duel between two people or two parties to the death. Instead, rounds are often exotic and themed after specific events in the nation's history. Actual death can certainly happen, but it's more rare than a casual viewer would ...