Once a year, THE CAGE reopens. Eight fighters from known and unknown worlds step into the arena. Some are warriors by trade, others fight against their will and some... are simply prey.
What unites them is a single chance: a battle to the death. For the entertainment of the crowd. For glory. For the prize. For some – redemption. For others – destruction.
THE CAGE has existed for over a thousand years. No one remembers where it began or who truly pulls the strings behind the scenes. But the rules are clear – and ruthless:
- No firearms.
- Only blades, magic, and powers.
- Eight enter. Only one may claim victory.
The Tournament
- Round 1: Eight fighters. Four battles.
- Round 2: Four winners. Two duels.
- Round 3: The final – one last fight. One survivor.
Who will fight their way through three brutal rounds? Who will earn the title of Champion of THE CAGE – and carry it for a full year?
Come watch. Come scream. Come choose. THE CAGE is waiting. THE CAGE is hungry.
We will introduce you to the fighters and other players of THE CAGE. Who are they? What drives them? What are their weapons, their powers… their secrets?
And most importantly: Who is your favourite?
Let us know. Choose your champion. Pick your side. The battle approaches.
Fighters
Gribnak Boomtak
Gribnak Boomtak – A compact storm of muscle, instinct, and pure survival drive. Gribnak hunts faster than his opponents can think and uses every environment as a weapon. In THE CAGE he fights not for glory, but for freedom.
Celaena Sardothien
Celaena Sardothien – A legendary assassin who combines speed, precision, and manipulation into a deadly art. Celaena plays with her opponents as if every battle were a game of chess. Those who underestimate her see only a shadow before it is over.
Stella
Stella – The Princess of Sun and Moon radiates power, magic, and confidence in every arena. With light magic and lightning-fast attacks, she blinds friend and foe alike. But behind her glamour hides a fighter determined to prove her worth at any cost.
Gragas
Gragas – A walking wall of flesh, chaos, and brute force that smashes everything in his path. Gragas does not rely on technique, but on pure destruction and an intimidating presence. In THE CAGE he is not a fighter… he is a force of nature.
Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn – Chaotic, acrobatic, and completely unpredictable: Harley turns every fight into a dangerous circus performance. Her madness makes her immune to both magic and the deadly attacks of her opponents. Nobody knows whether she is here to win... or to burn everything down while laughing.
Fenrir Amarog
Fenrir Amarog – Many have forgotten that this presenter of THE CAGE was once a ruthless fighter and a (controversial) champion. To prove to all unbelievers that he is still the one true champion of THE CAGE, he returns one last time. He will show that he, and he alone, is the very best! His bet with Wostok has absolutely nothing to do with it. The wolf is back, let him entertain you!
Pinocchio
Pinocchio – A living puppet without a conscience who desperately wants to prove himself a “real boy” at any cost. With his wooden body, enormous strength, and merciless axe strikes, he keeps going where others break. Anyone trying to pull his strings usually loses a limb.
Vajra de Vale
Vajra de Vale – a corrupted dark elf who surrendered his soul centuries ago in exchange for forbidden powers. Once a noble warrior who sacrificed himself to save what he loved… now a cursed artist of death, a shadow of his former self with monstrous claws and a soulless gaze
Presentation
Garry Fidler
Garry Fidler – The slick showmaster and referee of THE CAGE who turns chaos into spectacle. Garry sells dreams, half-truths, and sensation as if his life depends on it. As long as the audience pays and applauds, he calls every disaster a fantastic show.
Dr. Wostok von Totenberg
Dr. Wostok von Totenberg – The familiar face behind the commentary desk, infamous for his dark knowledge of fighters and monsters. With icy precision, he analyses every fight as if it were a scientific experiment. Behind his smile hides a man who wants to create the perfect lifeform, no matter the cost.
Mrs. Lovett
Mrs. Lovett – THE CAGE’s newest commentator brings charm, motherly warmth, and an uncomfortable sense of menace. Behind her friendly smile hides a master manipulator who sees opportunities everywhere. While the arena turns red, Mrs. Lovett keeps the audience satisfied as if it were all part of the recipe.
Music & Crew
Dwaalgruis
Dwaalgruis – Dwaalgruis brings THE CAGE to life with raw music, dark sounds, and uplifting rhythms. Their music sounds as if it comes straight from a forgotten tavern between worlds. The moment Dwaalgruis starts playing, everyone knows blood, fire, and spectacle are near.
With the enchanting flutes of Kokopelli, the mysterious melodies of Elphin, the thunderous drums of Urd, and the untameable power of De Jip, a raw musical storm is born that fills THE CAGE with dark sounds, rhythm, and pure energy.
Cage Scum (Kooigespuis)
Cage Scum – The Cage Scum are the haulers, guards, troublemakers, and shadows of THE CAGE. They drag bodies away, prepare the arena, and always appear wherever chaos erupts. Without them the show collapses, but nobody fully trusts them.
Here is a glimpse of De Kooi during Castlefest 2024:
