In all places where turmoil is about to break loose, the city of Libidinis (how I thought the name should be when I created it) is raging with political tentions. The city always has, as mutiple houses are striving to get control over the City. The family of the Prefect, the current ruler over the city, have to use leverage and all sorts of political means if influence to keep the reigh within their family.
Besides the chance for mercinaries to show their skills, the contests are also an initiation ceremony, where the young boys that turn to men, are challenged to show their manhood. The stands will be filled with eligible girls, that are looking for a future partner. The boys that exceed int he contest, are certain of warm arms and legs waiting to embrace them during the night, for them to spill the energy they have after the rush of winning.