[Gandalf Parker]

Im tempted to go the other way with arena awards. Kindof American Indianish.

The winner of the arena gets a "tattoo" which tells the world that he is a powerful warrior. He cannot wear armor into battle (non-removable, takes the place of body armor) and charges first into battle (berserk?). He is sought out by enemy warriors and evil spirits (horror marked?). He must continue to prove to the world that he is the ultimate warrior.

Yeah I know. It doesnt make arenas more desireable. And would tend to get the arena winners killed off. I just like the imagery.