Your name is Godric, and they call you Godless.
For years you've contested in the Gladiator's Arena to earn your living, betting your life against any opponent who will face you to earn your next meal. It's a harsh life, and it just got harsher.
The Empire you live in was recently visited by a series of otherworldly prophets, who possessed the Grand Champion and then struck bargains with the lesser competitors, their eternal souls to fuel their armies in the afterlife in return for great magical power in the mortal world. Every single competitor accepted their deal so as to defeat the empowered Champion - except, that is, for you.
You've always come out of the ring victorious in the past, but this will be different. Using only your wits and your sword and board, will a basic human be able to duel with wizards and witches of all creeds and leave the Arena standing?
A simple 2.5D arena game with maneuvers such as dodging, blocking, and use of a variety of weapons, potions, scrolls, and tools bought with gold won from battles. Research your next opponent in the Annex and devise a strategy to defeat them based on their recorded ablities.