Arena of Thyatis is a 32-page sourcebook for Basic Dungeons & Dragons released in April 1990.
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It's Party Time in Thyatis. . .
And simply everyone is going to the magnificent Villa Osteroplus, home of the wealthy old senator, Helenites. Raucous fun, exotic food, and even advanced betting on the upcoming Arena games are expected. Even adventurers just in from the outlands may meet the powerful here. So don your festive togas, for in Thyatis City there are important connections to be made and deeds to be done, duels to be fought and fame to be won.
This module is designed especially for the DM who want to sharpen his interactive skills.
- Presenting the detailed layout of a Thyatian noble's mansion and maps of the multi-level Coliseum of Thyatis
- For four to six characters, levels 2-3
- Brief guide to Thyatis legal system
- New optional class, the Rake
- Fast unarmed combat system, including disarming attacks
- Special appendix on creating Thyatian names
- Featuring the DM Guide to Winging it
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Development[]
The book was written by John Nephew. Art was provided by Gerald Brom and David Dorman.
Release[]
Arena of Thyatis was released by TSR in April 1990 for $[missing data] US or $[missing data] Canadian.
On August 23, 2016, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $4.99.
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Critical reception[]
As of 2023, Arena of Thyatis reached the rank of Electrum seller on DriveThruRPG.
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