Neptuni Ludus Gladiatoris

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Neptuni Ludus Gladiatoris
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The Philosophy of Ludus Gladiatoris

• Here at Neptuni Ludus Gladiatoris, we adhere to a
  unique philosophy in terms of combat. We believe
  that the Bestiarius are of a higher standard, and
  that it takes true talent to master the beast.
  This is despite what you hear from most schools,
  who look down upon the Bestarius.
• We are located on the wonderful coast of Naples.
  Hence the reference to Neptune, the Sea God.
• Our logo is a depiction of Triton, the trumpeter
  of Neptune. His half monster, half man body
  represents the beast, as well as the sea, both
  intregral parts of the culture of Neptuni Ludus
  Gladiatoris.

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The Celebration

• The day starts with a choir, whose singing is
  accompanied by the parading of gladiators that
  will fight on this day.
• We display our exotic animals after the choir,
  as we will show the discipline that even the
  mightiest of animals, such as the lion, can have.
• We will show the skill of our bestiarii after the
  show of lions. The lions that have performed for
  you now become the hunted.
• The lunch break will also have entertainment,
  obviously in the form of damnatio ad bestias.
  Criminals must pay.

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The Main Event

• The main event is the Tournamenti Mortis, a
  tournament of our 8 finest Gladiators. 8
  different styles, 8 different fighters, and 8
  different suspenseful endings!
• As the fighters move on, the stakes get higher,
  for the final prize is the rudius, a wooden sword
  that marks the freedom of a gladiator.

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Match 1

• Fronto
• Nickname Exterminator (The Exterminator)?
• Style Dimachaerius
• Weapons Two swords for twice the extermination!
• Armor Little to none. Being the man that he is,
  Fronto thinks armor is for the weak.

• Darius
• Nickname Vastator (The Ravager)?
• Style Thracian
• Weapons Uses a small dagger to puncture his
  enemies.
• Armor Uses a small shield for protection, and
  also wears leg greaves. Also uses a helmet and
  arm protector

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Match 2

• Asellio
• Nickname Custos (The Sentry)?
• Style Samnite
• Weapons Classic. A sword.
• Armor A fashionable helmet with a crest and
  visor. Beautifully engraved shield. Replicas
  sold after the fight.

• Bibaculus
• Nickname Adversaries (The Adversary)?
• Style Secutor
• Weapons Uses a legionary style of sword called
  the gladius.
• Armor An egg shaped helmet, to match his head of
  course. A shield called a sputum, an arm
  protector, and one leg greave. Also called the
  Chaser occasionally.

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Match 3

• Blaesus
• Nickname Bos (The Ox)?
• Style Laquerius
• Weapons Uses a lasso to ensnare his enemies.
  Then uses a trident to finish the job!
• Armor Blaesus has to remain mobile to operate.
  Therefore, he only uses minimal armor, usually on
  his left arm and shoulder.

• Naso
• Nickname Auceps (The Birdcatcher)?
• Style Retarius
• Weapons Much like the Laquerius, but uses a net
  instead of a lasso.
• Armor Again, like the Laquerius, he must remain
  mobile. The armor is therefore similar.

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Match 4

• Rullus
• Nickname Perditor (Destroyer)?
• Style Murmillo
• Weapons A lance to send the enemy to whatever
  deity they pray to.
• Armor A large helmet with a visor, often
  ordained with a fish on its crest. Also carries a
  small shield.

• Scaurus
• Nickname Exstinctor (The Annihilator)?
• Style Paegniarius
• Weapons Scaurus is a walking arsenal, sporting
  both a whip and a club.
• Armor Despite his firepower, Scaurus is able to
  protect himself by strapping a shield to his left
  arm with leather bands.

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Coena Libera

• The menu of a gladiator
• Barley anethum graveclens
• Orzo beans
• Ferro soup and bread
• Dried fruits
• Fresh cheeses
• Eggs
• Onions, garlic, and wild lettuce
• Snack of Champions Goat milk with honey and
  walnuts

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Medicus Vulnerarius

• We have 12 doctors from all 3 schools
  hippocrati, dogmatici, and medici.
• They have knowledge in the use of medical herbs
  like anise, black hellborne, cassia, root of
  cucumber, and cumin.
• They have been highly influenced by the practice
  of medicine in Ancient Egypt.
• They follow the footsteps of some of the greatest
  doctors period Hippocrates, Aristotle, Alcaemon,
  Ascelpius, Augustus, and Galen.
• They can perform the toughest procedures known,
  such as the "trephination" procedure (the cutting
  of holes into the skull to relieve pain and
  pressure), eye surgeries, and even the reading of
  the liver.

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The Cost

• Match One 6740 Sestertii.
• Match Two 6325 Sestertii.
• Match Three 6650 Sestertii.
• Match Four 7150 Sestertii.
• Total for all four matches 26865 Sestertii.
• Food and Medicine 200,000 Sesterii
• Medical Tools 120,000 Sesterii
• Choir 10,000 Sesterii
• Exotic Animals 50,000 Sesterii

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Cost Contd

• Darius 3200 Sesterii
• Asellio 3100 Sestertii
• Bibaculus 3225 Sestertii
• Blaesus 3300 Sestertii
• Naso 6650 Sestertii
• Rullus 3850 Sestertii
• Scaurus 3300 Sestertii
• Fronto 6740 Sestertii

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The Cast

• Galaan Dafa Trainer/ Armorer
• Jacob Garber Owner
• Kelsey Cavanagh-Strong Doctor
• Josh Kiel Accountant