Editing Meereen (section)

====Fighting pits====
[[File:Meereenese Fighting Pit IL.png|thumb|350px|[[Fighting pits of Meereen]], by Ignacio Lazcano © Fantasy Flight Games]]
Combat which is profoundly religious in nature takes place in the [[fighting pits of Meereen]]. They are seen as a blood sacrifice to the gods of Ghis, as well as a display of courage, skill, and strength most pleasing to the gods. Victorious fighters are pampered and acclaimed, and the slain are honored and remembered, their names graven on the Gates of Fate amongst the other valiant fallen.{{Ref|ADWD|2}}{{Ref|ADWD|11}} Additionally, criminals can be condemned to die in the pits.{{Ref|ADWD|52}} For them, the pits represent a [[trial by battle|judgment by battle]], which gives them a last chance to prove their innocence.{{Ref|ADWD|2}}

Within the fighting pits, contests are held between men, women, children, and wild animals. These are alternated by follies. All animals killed during the contests and follies in the pits are made into a healthful stew for the hungry, and a bowl is given to every man who presents himself at the Gates of Fate.{{Ref|ADWD|52}}