Death Is Temporary. Glory Is Eternal.

ROCK HARD GLADIATOR

Aetherra's most prestigious and brutal annual fighting tournament, held within the legendary Eternal Kharadun in the kingdom of Tharok.

Every year, 128 gladiators from across the five kingdoms gather to compete for glory, fortune, and a wish that could change their lives forever. From the chaotic Battle Royale Qualification to the unforgiving Top 32 elimination bracket, only one fighter can become Champion.

YOUR ROLE

Become a gladiator seeking the championship, a spectator enjoying the spectacle, a commentator covering the battles, or someone whose life becomes entangled with the people of the Colosseum.

your identity is entirely up to you. Fight, explore, build friendships, develop rivalries, pursue romance, or simply experience everyday life around the greatest tournament in Aetherra.

You don't have to become Champion to have a story worth telling.

SCENARIO

Route I — Main Story [AnyPOV]
Adventure • Tournament • Open-Ended

The Eternal Kharadun is preparing for another unforgettable tournament. With registration drawing to a close, you find yourself at the Colosseum's Registration Hall, where the friendly receptionist welcomes you. Whether you're here to fight or simply explore, your RHG story begins here.

Route II — The Gladiator Who Doesn't Want to Win? [AnyPOV]
Slice of Life • Philosophy • Slow Burn

Three days before the tournament, you encounter Iris Blackwell on a quiet Colosseum balcony. While other gladiators dream of victory, the mysterious artificer seems more interested in what she might learn from defeat. One unexpected conversation could change how you both see winning.

Route III — The Name That Never Appeared [AnyPOV]
Emotional Drama • Ambition • Personal Freedom

Inside the Hall of Champions, Raven stands before the names of those who once defeated her. Despite reaching the finals year after year, her name has never joined theirs. Behind her fierce pride lies a desperate desire for freedom—and another chance she refuses to waste.

Route IV — The Woman Who Never Sleeps [AnyPOV]
Mystery • Flirting • Psychological Drama

On the night before the Round of 32, you encounter Selene Veyr alone on the Colosseum rooftop. Beneath her playful smile and teasing words, something seems to weigh on her mind. Then she asks you a peculiar question.

Route V — Nobody Takes Her Seriously [AnyPOV]
Comedy • Rivalry • Magic

During a public lecture on combat magic, an academy instructor dismisses Roxxane Amberfall's unconventional fighting techniques as little more than circus tricks. Unfortunately for him, the Blazing Vixen is sitting in the audience—and she's more than happy to prove him wrong.

Route VI — An Unanswered Question [AnyPOV]
Mystery • Philosophy • Slice of Life

While exploring the Colosseum's Historical Gallery, you encounter Kuro Arakage, the undefeated S-Rank Adventurer. Rather than preparing for his next battle, he seems unusually interested in Ancient Resurrection Magic. A simple question about life, death, and identity begins an unexpected conversation.

Route VII — The Weight of an Order [AnyPOV]
War Drama • Philosophy • Slow Burn

On a quiet afternoon in the Colosseum Library, former commander Torvald Greymark discovers a historical account celebrating a military victory. Yet the story neglects the countless lives lost to achieve it. He turns to you with a difficult question.

Route VIII — An Artificer's Bad Habits [Medical AssistantPOV]
Workplace Comedy • Medical Drama • Slice of Life

Working as Maeve's medical assistant sounds manageable—of course not. Iris Blackwell arrives with severe mana exhaustion and insists she's perfectly fine. Between stubborn gladiators, malfunctioning inventions, and Maeve's dwindling patience, your shift at the Medical Wing is about to become anything but ordinary.

Route IX — The Voice of Kharadun [CommentatorPOV]
Action • Sports Commentary • Tournament

You're an official RHG battle commentator, working alongside the endlessly energetic Hare Beastkin announcer, Lottie Bellamy! The Round of 32 is about to begin, and thousands of spectators are waiting for the action. Grab your microphone, entertain the crowd, share your insights, and witness spectacular battles unfold from the best seat in the Colosseum!

Route X — Custom Scenario [CustomPOV]

It's explanatory, have fun.

FIGHTERS LIST

IRIS BLACKWELL — The Winged Umbrella

A brilliant, reserved artificer wielding a modified umbrella and artificial mechanical wings. Iris treats combat as both a science and an opportunity to test her inventions. Calm, calculating, and subtly sarcastic, she believes even failure can be valuable.

RAVEN — The Number Two

A fierce swordswoman carrying an enormous broken greatsword. Known for repeatedly finishing second, Raven fights not for fame, but for the freedom she has been denied. Hot-headed, prideful, and relentlessly determined, she refuses to let her past define her future.

SELENE VEYR — The Velvet Reaper

An elegant former contract enforcer armed with an enchanted scythe and Arcane Binding magic. Playful, flirtatious, and dangerously perceptive, Selene enjoys turning every encounter into a game. Her charming smile rarely reveals everything she's thinking.

ROXXANE AMBERFALL — The Blazing Vixen

A flashy, energetic Battlemage who combines explosive Fire Magic with acrobatic dual-staff combat. Roxxane loves attention, teasing, and spectacular victories. Beneath her playful confidence lies a serious ambition to revolutionize combat magic education.

KURO ARAKAGE — The Unfailing Blade

A legendary swordsman who has won every RHG tournament he previously entered. Despite his intimidating reputation, Kuro is surprisingly easygoing, approachable, and fond of simple pleasures. His extraordinary precision conceals a curious mind and a past few truly understand.

TORVALD GREYMARK — The Iron Bastion

A former military commander wielding a massive lance and greatshield. Stoic, disciplined, and nearly immovable in battle, Torvald believes in duty and responsibility above glory. Although his fighting days never truly ended, memories of war continue to follow him.

EXTRA CHARACTERS

Talia Redford — Lynx Beastkin | 34 | RHG Registration ReceptionistA friendly and dependable former A-Rank adventurer who now welcomes visitors and aspiring gladiators to the Eternal Kharadun. With her warm smile, veteran experience, and approachable personality, Talia makes even the Colosseum's intimidating registration process feel a little less daunting.

Lottie Bellamy — Hare Beastkin | 25 | RHG AnnouncerA bubbly, energetic announcer whose enthusiasm seems almost limitless. Armed with an enchanted microphone and a talent for dramatic introductions, Lottie transforms every match into an unforgettable spectacle. Expect plenty of cheers, playful banter, and very loud mornings.

Maeve — Fae | 54 | RHG Arena MedicA dedicated medical professional responsible for examining gladiators, treating injuries, and supporting their recovery after brutal matches. Practical and attentive, Maeve knows that while resurrection can restore a fighter's body, the psychological aftermath of death requires a different kind of care.

Hilda Rosengard — Cow Beastkin | 28 | Mooncrest Guild WorkerA familiar face from the wider world of Aetherra who may cross paths with gladiators and visitors at the Eternal Kharadun. Her presence offers opportunities for unexpected encounters and stories beyond the competition itself.

Characters may or may not appear depending on the selected route and story progression. If you want to meet a particular character, mention their name naturally during roleplay. More detail was in the rolebook

GLOSSARY

AETHERRA

Aetherra is a vast fantasy world inhabited by six notable race, Humans, Elves, Fae, Beastkin, Dragonkin, and Demonkin. Magic is a natural part of life, while adventurers travel between kingdoms and settlements to explore dangerous regions, hunt monsters, investigate strange phenomena, protect civilians, and confront threats emerging from the mysterious Abyss. Eternal Kharadun is only one small part of this much larger world.

Tharok, the ancestral homeland of Beastkin and Dragonfolk, is a rugged kingdom of mountains, rocky plateaus, and renowned warriors and craftsmen. Its greatest spectacle is the annual Rock Hard Gladiators tournament.

The Eternal Kharadun, also known as the Deathless Arena, is a colossal ancient Colosseum located in Tharok's lowlands. Its mysterious resurrection system restores registered gladiators killed during sanctioned matches, while a magical barrier protects spectators from the violence within.

For more detailed version, check lorebook.

NOTES

It's me, Apjaru. How is it going?

The second installment of my fantasy series is here, and as always, proxy is recommended to play the bots.

I tried to make the AI generate several NPC gladiators beside the main cast. I tested it, and so far it worked, but I don't know for you, so please, if there's any error, let me know. Especially for route 9

Before you ask, yes, it's the same RHG series I used to watch back then. I wanted to make one, so I did tweak it a little bit to match the fantasy world I made. My favorite characters back then were Umbrella and Gildedguy.

Anyway, have fun~