Captives were a burden on the taxpayers. They had to be fed and housed. Some adapted to slavery or switched sides and joined the victor's army.  Those remaining were the main attraction at the victory celebration.

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Private matches on estates were more casual  than arena fights. Opponents often exchanged choice words before their bouts, but once the match started it was all business. Guests expected a fight to the finish, and that's what they got. Of course, the loser's cock and balls were auctioned off and would bring good fortune to the household of the highest bidder.

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I've been looking for this movie in good quality for a long time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Qao8e7-KQ&t=1s
Lots of cool scenes
Indonesians are the best

A famous soccer player in mexico organized a gladiator costume parade as promotion for the upcoming "Gladiator II" movie (and as a excuse to cosplay as roman general)

This was very satisfying to watch.  From The Lost Continent 1968. These movie from the 60s and 70s have great gut deaths.

A good portion of my work centers around crux scenes. I'm posting one to see if there is any interest here. Theiy're not quite on the main theme of this forum, but a lot of gladiators, like Spartacus, did end up on the cross. Looking for feedback.

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Sort of a Halloween special. 
Non lethal weapons has a whole new meaning when you hunt werewolves.

Great movie ... great belly kills

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqRjDGAJ5dc

Illidan Srormrage Death in his blood, defeated by The Death Knight
This picture is paired from 3 sheets of A4, well, missing the left arm since I was too tired to finish. It is the hell of drawing, took me so much energy, sanity and time.

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