Uma enjoyed the cool breeze coming from the Olympus Valley, where even in the height of summer, the snow-capped Divine Mount Olympus remained chillingly cold. The wind swept down the valley, slightly tempering the fiery atmosphere of the Grand Arena.
The Grand Arena was situated at the end of a winding canyon that descended from the Divine Mount Olympus, perched in a basin. The circular stands, built to take advantage of the terrain, offered an unobstructed view over the competition field below, which, except for a narrow exit to the southeast, was perfectly enclosed on all sides, accommodating tens of thousands of spectators.
