The Gladiator Tournament in Rome — Announced by Caesar Himself
When the news first broke, it didn't simply travel—it roared across the continent like a thunderclap, echoing through kingdoms and deserts, crossing oceans and distant realms. From the bustling markets of Alexandria to the frozen shores of the North, word spread of a grand event—an unprecedented gladiator tournament, to be held in the heart of the Empire: Rome.
At first, few gave it more than a passing glance. Gladiator tournaments were, after all, as common in Rome as chariot races and senate debates. Every week, somewhere in the empire, men fought for glory or survival in sand-stained arenas, cheered on by bloodthirsty crowds and the dispassionate elite.
But this time... this was different.
