An arena that went by no name began rising through the ranks. Even though it is quite small, the reputation is far from that.
It can be located on the coast of one of the smaller continents that was named Black Rock. Due to a volcanic eruption, the sand was dyed black thus giving it its famous name.
The total number of continents that floated around the grand ocean added up to about 14, yet each one of them had become unstable due to the first war that incorporated the use of magic alongside with their warring tactics.
It had been one giant continent . . . till it broke off into 14 pieces when the war violently shook the ground. Well, technically 15 if you still count the one that sunk to the bottom of the ocean.
Each continent is small, and with the possibility of one suddenly sinking, it led many people to choose to make a home and live on the water.
When you have people who practiced elemental magic and were pirates? You could kiss peace of mind goodbye.
In a tough world where magic was based on elemental attributes, it's important to figure out where you belong and quickly. And it just so happens that tournaments and arenas are the best places to discover your abilities.
Apparently, having one's life at stake really pushes you to do your best. Hence, that is when arenas come into play.
This particular arena that didn't have a name, it sits in the middle of Black Rock's Port. The port itself had taken on a reputation of its own with being one of the most popular ports on the continent.
While it was very tropical with tons of palm and coconut trees, along with the black sandy beaches, one could almost forget its true purpose. It was made into a famous market by the thousands of merchants and explorers that have traveled the world, bringing back priceless treasures in hopes of making a fortune. With so many strong magic practitioners packed into one place, it was rare when fights didn't break out.
With the Black Rock Arena being a well-known hotspot for warriors, barbarians, or even street rats to find their 15 minutes of fame and get paid. This allowed people to come out to test their strength against others with magical attributes as well as weapon wielders.
And as it so happens the man previously known as "The King" was someone who wanted to test his luck at this arena. Scarlet was tracking him, he was the reason why she had come to Black Rock in the first place. She received Intel on his location and decided to pay him a visit.
He was responsible for raping and killing multiple women and children on a different continent.
Before he was able to be captured by local authorities of that Lord's Land, he had already fled.
Desperate for money, he resurfaced and fought in the Arena of Black Rock port. But that is where he slipped up. Greedy with power and hungry for money, he allowed himself to become exposed as he boasted in front of many crowds for being able to dominate the top slot of fighters. In the process of clawing his way to the top he made enemies.
Unfortunately for him, those enemies happened to be acquainted with Scarlet. Everyone else who came after him during the fights in the arena was just collateral damage..