the GRAND ARENA

The hugest reason Northguard is so prosperous lies in this absolutely immense structure. Its walls meet directly with the cliff face, extend quite a ways into the ground, and the tops of the seven towers around the walls easily mark the three-quarter height mark of the cliff itself. On top of each of these towers sits a ballista, bringing a quick and violent end to any beast hatching machinations of escaping or attacking those watching. Seating starts halfway up the height of the arena's thick walls, with a total of 8,465 spots. The floor of the arena is covered in sand, allowing for the easiest cleaning between battles, with roughly a third dug out deep and filled with water. The arena itself is also dug partway into the cliff's base, creating a cave-like effect across part of the area. It is used for not only the purpose of arena battles, but also training newer hunters and duels between those more experienced.