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The Colossus Weevil Colosseum now stands among the bustling harbours of Portavas, a fully funded civic landmark celebrating the city's passion for Weevil racing while honouring the architectural traditions of Kairosi design.

Though modest in size, measuring only 25ft by 15ft, the Colosseum commands attention through its carefully crafted structure. Sixteen carved stone columns form the foundation of the building, each shaped in the classical Kairosi style with clean fluted lines and detailed carvings of waves and leaping Weavals. These decorations serve as a reminder of the connection between the sea, the city, and the creatures that have inspired this unique sport.

Broad steps lead to two ceremonial entrances positioned to the north and south, each framed by dark wooden doors reinforced with bronze studs and polished to shine beneath the harbour sun. The symmetry and grandeur of the exterior create a sense of importance, transforming a simple racing venue into a place of civic pride.

Within the intimate arena chamber, competitors gather, wagers are placed, races are announced, and reputations are forged. At its centre rests the Racing Board, a 6ft by 3ft stone table inlaid with chalk grooves, polished bone counters, and bronze tracking lines. More than a simple gaming surface, it serves as a permanent record of victories, defeats, and the enduring legacy of every Weevil and its owner.

The completed Colosseum represents more than a venue for competition. It has become a cultural meeting place where racing, gambling, diplomacy, and spectacle converge. Through its Kairosi-inspired architecture and distinctly Portavan traditions, the Colossus Weevil Colosseum stands as a symbol of friendship across the seas while celebrating the unique identity of the city that built it. Here, fortunes rise and fall with every race, and every Weevil has the chance to become a legend.

Cost of Construction	5 Myths
Location	PORTAVAS (PORT RAVESSO)
Build Code	`BG.FSM.69`
Nation	Portavas
Balance Remaining	FULLY FUNDED

Contributions

Contributor	Source	Amount
Brandir De Reaver	Portavas	5 Sagas
Brandir De Reaver	Portavas	4 Myths, 15 Sagas
Note: Contributions are tracked by the Bankers Guild. Contact them for full records.

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 {{BuildPage
-| funded = no
+| funded = yes
-| subtitle = A Hall of Racing, Rivalry, and Renown
+| subtitle = Where Champions Rise and Weavals Make History
-| quote = Every race crowns a victor, but every wager reveals the measure of conviction.
+| quote = Where tiny legs carry great fortunes, and every race writes a legend upon stone.
-| lore = The Colossus Weaval Colosseum is a new civic landmark proposed for the bustling harbors of Portavas, designed to marry the elegance of Kairosi architecture with the city’s deep passion for Weaval racing. The structure itself is modest in footprint, 25ft by 15ft, yet commanding in presence. Sixteen carved stone columns, chiseled in classical Kairosi style, form its skeleton: clean fluted lines capped with carved motifs of waves and leaping Weavals, representing both sport and sea. The colosseum is fronted by broad steps leading to two ceremonial entrances (north and south), their doors built of dark wood, reinforced with bronze studs, and polished to gleam in the sunlight.
+| lore = The Colossus Weevil Colosseum now stands among the bustling harbours of Portavas, a fully funded civic landmark celebrating the city's passion for Weevil racing while honouring the architectural traditions of Kairosi design.
-Inside, the arena is not a stadium in scale but an intimate chamber where wagers are made, races are declared, and reputations are tested. At its centre lies the Racing Board, a 6ft by 3ft stone table, its surface inlaid with chalk grooves, polished bone counters, and bronze-inlaid tracking lines. It is both game table and record stone; upon it, the victories and failures of each Weaval and their owner are engraved. More than a simple gaming hall, the Colossus is intended to be a cultural bridge. By adopting Kairosi forms, tall columns, symmetry, and pitched roofing, the Portavans pay homage to their allies across the waves, while still asserting their own identity through the sport that only their seas can provide. It is expected to become a hub not just of racing, but of gambling, diplomacy, and spectacle, where fortunes will shift as swiftly as the creatures that inspire the games.
+Though modest in size, measuring only 25ft by 15ft, the Colosseum commands attention through its carefully crafted structure. Sixteen carved stone columns form the foundation of the building, each shaped in the classical Kairosi style with clean fluted lines and detailed carvings of waves and leaping Weavals. These decorations serve as a reminder of the connection between the sea, the city, and the creatures that have inspired this unique sport.
+Broad steps lead to two ceremonial entrances positioned to the north and south, each framed by dark wooden doors reinforced with bronze studs and polished to shine beneath the harbour sun. The symmetry and grandeur of the exterior create a sense of importance, transforming a simple racing venue into a place of civic pride.
+Within the intimate arena chamber, competitors gather, wagers are placed, races are announced, and reputations are forged. At its centre rests the Racing Board, a 6ft by 3ft stone table inlaid with chalk grooves, polished bone counters, and bronze tracking lines. More than a simple gaming surface, it serves as a permanent record of victories, defeats, and the enduring legacy of every Weevil and its owner.
+The completed Colosseum represents more than a venue for competition. It has become a cultural meeting place where racing, gambling, diplomacy, and spectacle converge. Through its Kairosi-inspired architecture and distinctly Portavan traditions, the Colossus Weevil Colosseum stands as a symbol of friendship across the seas while celebrating the unique identity of the city that built it. Here, fortunes rise and fall with every race, and every Weevil has the chance to become a legend.
 | cost = 5 Myths
 | location = PORTAVAS (PORT RAVESSO)
 | build_code = BG.FSM.69
 | nation = Portavas
-| balance = 4 Myths, 15 Sagas
+| balance = FULLY FUNDED
-| contributor1 = Brand De Reaver
+| contributor1 = Brandir De Reaver
+| source1 = Portavas
 | amount1 = 5 Sagas
+| contributor2 = Brandir De Reaver
+| source2 = Portavas
+| amount2 = 4 Myths, 15 Sagas
 }}