Confessional

The Confessional was a large stadium located in the gate-town of Fortitude in the Outlands.

Location
The Confessional was located at one end of the oval-shaped gate-town, opposite to the gate leading to Arcadia.

Description
The arena was constructed within a great pit in the ground. The craftsmanship of the stonework was superb, allowing for even the quietest of sounds to echo loudly throughout the arena.

Activities
The primary purpose of the arena was as a location for individuals to announce the repentance of sins and accept punishment. A crowd gathered several times a week to hear the admittance of faults from confessors. It was a popular event since it was the crowd itself that determined punishment. Punishment varied and depended on the mood of the crowd. If a confessor refused punishment, they were jailed for their own protection. Despite this, many individuals volunteered freely to confess their misdeeds and sins.