This rickety old building, at first glance, looks to be an empty house. Inside is a set of stairs downward, above which a sign is painted that reads “The Bruised Blade”. In the basement, a 15-foot circular arena has been carved out. Along its edges, bookies arrange fights here between competitors.
The rules of these fights vary, but most are unarmed and proceed until someone is knocked out. Betting starts at 1sp and goes as high as 10gp for some fights. The manager is always looking for new fighters, and those who choose to test their mettle may find themselves up against any of the strange and varied races—and below—Faerun.