Arena of Pride

Arena of Pride is one of many fighting arenas over planet Kurse in the Screaming Vortex, that distinct itself by being openly dedicated to Slaanesh. It found its niche by creating an environment of exclusivity and aiming to satisfy the most sophisticated guests. In contrast to most other arenas, it's hard to find swarms of "native" scum, fighting over every bit of scrap, left over from fights there. Perhaps big part of arenas, seemingly unlikely, success is fame surrounding its owner, Giovanni Russo.

What was before
Native to Melancholia Giovanni Russo is graduate of The Academy, an enigmatic, school-like place dedicated for chosen Fesh Shapers. Its main goals are to direct shapers developing abilities and educate them in fine arts.

Arena's creation
Since previous arena housed on its asteroid got leveled in Mallalites operation, Pride's was build almost from scratch. With life sustainers and position chains restored by Forge Castir as end of their payment for Giovanni's service rest was up to owner himself to establish.

Utilizing his silver tongue and web of contacts Giovanni organised funds to rebuild the arena to operational level and quickly started making profits from it. With his love for creating diverse Sculpulytes, he always had stocks of intriguing and nowhere else seen adversaries for arena's combatants. With already present focus on creating prestigious atmosphere, Arena of Pride quickly attracted attention of many wealthy individuals.

In time, Arena of Pride overshadowed even its predecessor. Titular Arena of Pride is giant, tear drop shaped complex glimmering from afar with silver and crystal ornaments. It is capable of accommodating and entertaining hundred of thousands of guests by itself, with also housing space for the most privileged. At the top of tear's point rises monumental statue of arena's namesake and Russo's greatest patron, Keeper of Secrets "Pride". Some say it was Giovanni himself who fashioned it with his own hands, but due to sculptures size it is highly unlikely.

On arena's sides there are numerous housing resorts for guests, with many buildings providing attractions of all sorts. Behind Arena of Pride, a much smaller secondary arena is situated, called The Pearl for it's oval shape and shining white color. The Pearls is used for fights that don't necessarily fit with main arena's grandiose, but also houses museum of Russo's works and collections. In addition in sometimes serves for an auction house for particularly big events. Giovanni is said to have a particularly soft spot for this smaller arena for some reason.