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=== Colosseum District ===
After the Jhonian conquest, the new rulers of the city decided to build a new arena in one of the districts that had been ravaged by fighting.  The imposing new structure was completed in record time, and the architecture is a mix of the Athernian and Jhonian styles – graceful keyhole arches and mosaic tiled patterns of Jhon mix easily with the beautiful woodwork and artful masonry of Athernian origin.  The new arena was used to host shows to help keep the masses entertained (and thus not plotting revolt), as well as to offer lessons for those who resisted the new rulers.  Exotic creatures from Jhon, Issyria, and the Forbidden Isles were imported, and the wretched individuals who were found guilty of treason against the Amir-al-Emir were given a jambiya and shoved into the pit, to be torn to pieces if guilty or to emerge victorious if innocent, according to the will of A’Salam.  After the reconquest, the arena was renamed, and is now used for tourneys of jousting, sword combat, races, and the like.  The building dominates the district, which is full of taverns that cater to those that fight, and those who support them.  Many of the best horse-traders have shops here, though the animals are usually kept outside the city or sometimes in Skullshore.  This district is more cosmopolitan than the nearby Irontown district – ethnicities are less of a problem here, although non-humans are generally visitors and not residents.

==== Arène de Cirque Royale ====