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Arena Ferox
The Arena Ferox (フェリア闘技場 Felia Colosseum) is a gladiatorial combat arena situated in the central-west of Regna Ferox.
History
Every few years, the Arena Ferox houses the tournament in which the east and west khans of the nation compete to win the dominant position of "khan regnant" for the following few years, granting them total rule over both halves of Ferox and the powers to determine foreign policy and alliances.[1] In each tournament, the khans are represented by chosen teams of gladiators or other warriors typically recruited from outside Ferox, believed to be a necessity to minimize potential conflicts borne as a result of the tournament or deaths therein.[2]
During the last year of the reign of Exalt Emmeryn, the tournament was held between East-Khan Flavia and the regnant West-Khan Basilio. Seeking military support from Ferox in response to the Plegian threat, Prince Chrom of Ylisse and his Shepherds fought as Flavia's representatives. Basilio initially had his right-hand man Lon'qu as his representative, leading a group of anonymous warriors, but prior to the tournament Lon'qu was defeated by "Marth", who took his place as the leader of the west's champions.[3] Chrom won the tournament, elevating Flavia to the position of khan regnant and ensuring the alliance and support of Ferox in assisting Ylisse.
Gameplay
The Arena Ferox is a world map location in Fire Emblem Awakening, and is the subject of Chapter 4. Once this chapter has been cleared, skirmishes can appear here.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
- Main article:
smashwiki:Arena Ferox
Arena Ferox has been confirmed as a stage in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS; at this time, it has not been confirmed for the Wii U version. Unlike its Awakening appearance, the arena consists of a large stone platform in the middle of a deep pit, with a set of smaller wooden platforms suspended above it, better facilitating the gameplay of Super Smash Bros..
StreetPass Mii Plaza
The Fire Emblem Awakening panel in Puzzle Swap depicts Chrom and "Marth"'s duel in the Arena Ferox.
Trivia
- Arena Ferox is the first Fire Emblem stage in Super Smash Bros. to be based on an actual explicit location in the series; the only other Fire Emblem stage so far, Castle Siege, is a non-specific stage merely drawing inspiration from multiple parts of the series.
Gallery
Arena Ferox in Chapter 4 of Awakening.
The Arena Ferox stage in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English |
Arena Ferox |
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| Spanish |
Coliseo de Regna Ferox |
Regna Ferox Coliseum |
| French |
Arène de Ferox |
Arena of Ferox |
| German |
Feroxer Arena |
Ferox Arena |
| Italian |
Arena Ferox |
Arena Ferox |
References
- ↑ "As I said, I am ONE of the khans. In Ferox, the khans of east and west hold a tournament every few years. The victor acquires total sovereignty over both kingdoms. And that means they have the final say when it comes to forging alliances. The West-Khan won the last tournament, you see, and so..." — Flavia, Fire Emblem Awakening
- ↑ "The khans themselves do not fight—they choose champions to represent them. Otherwise our land would be rife with blood feuds and dead khans! We don't involve comrades or kin for the same reason. Over time, it was decided the tournament should be fought by outsiders. Although the outsiders have never included foreign royalty. ...That I know of! Ha!" — Flavia, Fire Emblem Awakening
- ↑ "You mean that "Marth"? Bah! He's just some sellsword with delusions of grandeur. All I know is that he turned up one eve and knocked my old champion flat. It was love at first sight, and I'm generally too old for such things! Baha! Anyway, he's gone now. Up and fled the moment the tournament ended." — Basilio, Fire Emblem Awakening
