(@Aaron: Apart from exp to advance to the next level bracket of competition, the can choose from the following:)

"Take any one item. We're well equipped." The room contains every item from Chapter 5 of the Player's Handbook weighing 70 pounds or less, armor of varying sizes, instruments, tool kits. There are also spell scrolls, every first level spell is present (as well as spell scrolls of a level for which a magic user of the characters new level would have slots for), and an encyclopedia of knowledge. Reading these books will grant you proficiency with any one tool kit or any one language, depending which book you choose. The books are magically infused to allow easy retention, but the magic is lost once used.

OR

The victor may choose instead, an item from a magically infused chest that summons 10 randomly selected magic items to choose from (rarity determined by level). Alternatively they may exchange a magic item for another item of their choosing of the same rarity or lower, if the administrator has the requested item in his extensive collection.

Quote from Orileo >>

(@Aaron: Apart from exp to advance to the next level bracket of competition, the can choose from the following:)

"Take any one item. We're well equipped." The room contains every item from Chapter 5 of the Player's Handbook weighing 70 pounds or less, armor of varying sizes, instruments, tool kits. There are also spell scrolls, every first level spell is present (as well as spell scrolls of a level for which a magic user of the characters new level would have slots for), and an encyclopedia of knowledge. Reading these books will grant you proficiency with any one tool kit or any one language, depending which book you choose. The books are magically infused to allow easy retention, but the magic is lost once used.

OR

The victor may choose instead, an item from a magically infused chest that summons 10 randomly selected magic items to choose from (rarity determined by level). Alternatively they may exchange a magic item for another item of their choosing of the same rarity or lower, if the administrator has the requested item in his extensive collection.

 how much xp?

 Dimitri Sparrowward This is my character. He is a variant human fighter, with the eldritch knight subclass. There is an error with the character sheet, which is that because of his dual wielding feat, his AC should be 16 not 15. Also, I am just going to tell you that his longswords are his bonded weapons, as it wont let me choose his bonded weapons for some reason.

(@Aaron: However much would be necessary for an immediate level up. Whereas losing usually nets you half the amount, requiring participating in another match at some point in your current level bracket to at least advance. As for the AC issue, if you click one of your weapons and under customize tick on the off-hand option, I believe it is, it should fix the issue. Apart from that, dimitri looks good to go.)

(On a side note, as far as the bonded weapon issue, I don't believe DDB is set up yet to really display if a weapon si bonded or not. But your choice of weapons is noted.)

Thanks!

DImitri walks into the bar, pondering the upcomig fights, and walks over to Namor. He says: What is your name, friend? You are a warrior, that much is clear. But there is a magic inside you. Yes, I can see it in your eyes, you have seen things not for the eyes of ordinary men. We have that in common.

Quote from AaronFiendslayer >>

DImitri walks into the bar, pondering the upcomig fights, and walks over to Namor. He says: What is your name, friend? You are a warrior, that much is clear. But there is a magic inside you. Yes, I can see it in your eyes, you have seen things not for the eyes of ordinary men. We have that in common.

(( Namor has already left for his match; he might return to the bar afterwards... particularly if he wins. ))

oops my bad

The next match will feature any interested level-7 competitors. The match will begin on Sept 27th. Or sooner, if all level contestants gather before then.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/play-by-post/91724-echoes-of-the-glory-coliseum-of-conquest-extended?comment=712

Before Fenkas steps into the Coliseum for his fight today, he trades out the broom that he had never used, and the pair of gloves that he had first walked into the Coliseum for a set of gauntlets. As soon as he puts the heavy metal gloves on, he feels s surge of strength rush through his body, and after spending an hour or so getting used to them, he is prepared to use this strength to show his opponents that speed and strength are not as far apart as one may think.

Trading Broom of Flying and Glove's of Missile Snaring for Gauntlets of Ogre Power.

What are the rules about trading in magic items?

(OOC: It is a 2 for 1 and the magic item you get must be of the same rarity as the lowest rarity magic item you trade in. (i.e. an uncommon + a rare would allow you to choose an uncommon magic item of your choice or two uncommon magic items would allow you to choose an uncommon one as Fenkas did above.) @Orileo might be able to link you to the exact rules on it though if you want more specifics.)

Quote from The_Mathemagician >>

(OOC: It is a 2 for 1 and the magic item you get must be of the same rarity as the lowest rarity magic item you trade in. (i.e. an uncommon + a rare would allow you to choose an uncommon magic item of your choice or two uncommon magic items would allow you to choose an uncommon one as Fenkas did above.) @Orileo might be able to link you to the exact rules on it though if you want more specifics.)

 @Aaron: That's pretty much it right there. The one exception is of course at the time you win a match, you can forgo taking a reward from the options presented at the time in favor of trading a magic item you already possess, for 1 of your choosing of the same rarity or lower.

The next match will feature any interested level-5 competitors. The match will begin in roughly 48 hours. Or sooner, if all level contestants gather before then.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/play-by-post/91724-echoes-of-the-glory-coliseum-of-conquest-extended?comment=762

Are pets allowed? Cause I have a stupid and funny idea for a character, but it requires a giant rat as a pet.

Bzeczumi fiddles with his bow whilst watching the matches.

(@Blue: I take it that you're sitting out the 5th level match due to the map?)

(@Underfan: The closest exception regarding "pets" is as followed:)

Spells of level-2 or higher which control allied creatures or which create summon or animate any creature (such as Conjure Elemental) shall not be used in the arena. Class features which summon or control creatures (Such as Ranger's Companion) may be used. The first level spell Find Familiar will also be permitted. Spells that do not create creatures (Such as Flaming Sphere) will be permitted as well.

Quote from Orileo >>

(@Blue: I take it that you're sitting out the 5th level match due to the map?)

(@Underfan: The closest exception regarding "pets" is as followed:)

Spells of level-2 or higher which control allied creatures or which create summon or animate any creature (such as Conjure Elemental) shall not be used in the arena. Class features which summon or control creatures (Such as Ranger's Companion) may be used. The first level spell Find Familiar will also be permitted. Spells that do not create creatures (Such as Flaming Sphere) will be permitted as well.

 Darn. My character was going to be a forest gnome that suffers from dwarfism, who rides a giant rat into battle.

(@Underfan: Well, you can sorta still do that with the Ranger, if you have access to TCoE and didn't mind reflavoring the Beast of Land for Beastmaster Ranger's Primeval Companion. Which if not clear before, the optional ruling is allowed)

The next match has been re-designated to feature any interested level-9 competitors. The match will begin in roughly 48 hours. Or sooner, if all level contestants gather before then.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/play-by-post/91724-echoes-of-the-glory-coliseum-of-conquest-extended?comment=762