Enter The Pits

 Untainted by human interaction the forest flourished for years. Yet on this day, it saw thousands of invaders scampering through.

New budding seeds were uncaringly crushed beneath hurried footsteps. While small critters and demon beasts though frightened, looked curiously on as the humans fought amongst themselves.

Territories were claimed and blood spilt within moments. In the first ten minutes of the preliminaries, a thousand disciples had been eliminated before their markers got a chance to illuminate.

Some persons became wise forming hurried alliances. Instantly discerning one individual no matter how strong would falter under such conditions.

A few were loners who knew the means by which to grab and hide. Then there were those who were the fortunate members of squads.

Having been through different scenarios previously they knew the means to adjust.

🌟 Twenty minutes before automatic elimination🌟