Deception (Bread And Circuses)
The original title in the brackets is a reference to ancient rome's habit of using free food and gladiatorial combat to keep the citizens happy and distracted from more serious social and political matters.
A Gladiator's Reward
A multitude cheered, screamed and in some cases, even beat on each other in the paroxysms of their glee at the gladiatorial combat that occurred in the arena below.
Short: Blood and Passion
Their little game of gladiatorial combat had ended and the real fun could start. to her, there was no sense in flaunting and flourishing for the crowd when there were more important things. the battle was only half as fun as the sex.
(Commission) Big Meanie
Phew--this gladiatorial combat stuff wasn't so hard.
The Arena Part I
The mirak, at the centre of the city's downtown district, was the largest amphitheatre in the entire land, where many functions were held inside, from grand plays, debates for public office and of course its main use: gladiatorial combat.
Qest: Primal - Chapter 12: Fishing Trip
Darnell said, "you want me to just go up to you and say 'hello, i participate in underground gladiatorial combat for money.' you'd think i was bullshitting you." "you got a point there." she said, setting her can aside. "hold on!"
Qest: Primal - Chapter 1: Timid Boy & Lonely Girl
As a matter of fact, the most popular sport in the world, or rather the most profitable sport in the world, is gladiatorial combat. set in the world of qest, a world populated by anthropomorphic animals, qestians, 10 years after a 15 year long world war.
Los Diablos Chronicles: Eternal Digital Cabaret Chapter 1
Kari was one of the first adult entertainment hogosha pets released - intended for gladiatorial combat as well as serving those who own her. with the same forced smile, she is now able to be on duty 24/7.
After the End
The men are made to fight in gladiatorial combat in their old prison yard; the women become the sex slaves of the fomer inmates." travis growled with anger at this last part.
Qest: Primal - Chapter 7: Invitation
But, i beg to differ; gladiatorial combat is still just as popular now as it was then, it's just done in secret. we at primal, we seek greater and great forms of entertainment, we wish to see greater and great thrills.
Character Sheet - Andareil / K3
This makes him perfect for gladiatorial combat.
The Public Baths
"poetry, plays, didactic lectures, gladiatorial combat, oratory; what do they all have in common?" aemilius looked at thales, then with a smirk, back out at the rest of the room. "an audience." thales followed his gaze around the room.