SW5e : Clone Wars

Beneath the arena lies the Grinder’s Gate — a dank stone corridor of barred cells, bloodstained floors, and clanging chains. This is where gladiators wait before being sent into the Bloodpit, surrounded by the stench of sweat, old blood, and oil. A forge at the far end sharpens vibro-weapons, while a droid medic performs field dressings or crude enhancements. Overseers and slavers, most of whom have never seen peace, man the gate, creating a crucible of tension where new fighters pray, sharpen blades, or share last words.

The corridor is dimly lit, with flickering torches casting shadows on the damp stone walls. Barred cells line the sides, filled with anxious fighters, while the air is thick with the metallic scent of blood and the acrid smell of oil from the forge.