Decima the Gladiator

Another illustration done for the boardgame 'Swords of the Seven' by ~kanachi.



"Decima is an orphan of war, who lost her family during an attack upon her homeland by the great southern empire. She, along with her childhood friend Maecia were captured and forced into slavery before eventually being schooled as gladiators.

Their skill with the sword earned them the name “The Sisters of Battle” and together they travelled the nation, drawing crowds in their thousands as they dispatched their opponents. Maecia however, yearned for freedom and a life beyond the arena and repeatedly begged her employer for an opportunity to earn it.

Her chance came in a tragic duel which saw both friends forced to fight to the death to earn their freedom. Decima, believing that Maecia had asked for the fight felt betrayed and charged forward, her heart filled with vengeance. It was not until Maecia lay dying within her arms that she realised - her friend had allowed her to win.

Decima, having claimed her freedom, now seeks a new purpose, hoping that she can somehow carve out a living as a sword for hire!"



©Swords of the Seven