#but fr the vibes are so different from the arena to the crucible

[thisisntreaver]

The difference in vibes between the witchwood arena and the crucible is wild

Like you go into the arena and you're expected to win, because you're a hero, its the truest test of your skills, if you die you're likely forgotten but if you win you go down in the history books. Your image and legacy will forever be in these halls, and you become one of the most sought after heros in the country. Not only that, but you also become the cream of the crop for those seeking marriage, like it doesn't matter if you were a lowly farmers son, you're the king of the arena now, and fucking Lady Grey sees you as a viable marriage prospect. Like its an all around boon for you.

But the crucible is nothing like that. You're expected to die, they want to see you be torn apart by what they have in there. But still they'll boo you, call you mediocre if you get hit, because youre not dyingin an interesting enough way. They throw money at you, as some type of motivation, and if you survive you get a shit trophy, some gold, and told to fuck off to the spire. And then when you come back, people still want you to fight in the crucible. Not because they want to see you show your skills in whats considered the ultimate test, but because now they want you to break records. You're not a hero proving their skills and earning the remembrance of their legacy, you're entertainment and they'll let you know if you're shit at it. They barely even consider you a person.