Roar of the Crowd Anthology A project of Rogue Blades Entertainment (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About These are the tales of ancient cultures locked in mock battles of deadly intent; of forgotten generations playing violent games in lieu of warfare; of individuals vying to the death for the favors of rulers and lovers. These are the tales of the games where winning is survival – and where the crowd determines all. These are historically real games from real cultures, but fantastical elements are required! The crowd must be involved: Either the game carries into the crowd or the crowd overwhelms the gamers. The crowd is the key: your story cannot be told the same minus the crowd. Featuring: Mongolian horse polo ~ Mayan pokolpok ~ Assyrian, Egyptian, Hittite, Roman, Byzantine chariot races ~ Greek pankration ~ Celtic & other cultures’ mock land battles ~ Roman mock sea battles ~ Medieval melees ~ Iroquois tewaarathon ~ Zulu donga ~ Indian silambam ~ basically any ancient war game or game of violence. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Action-Adventure FantasyLengths: Short Story: 5,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words.Styles:UnknownTopics:None found.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Buy Book(s) Roar of the Crowd Anthology Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAssassins: A Clash of Steel Anthology CLOSEDCrazy Town Anthology CLOSEDCrossbones & Crosses CLOSEDDeath's Sting Anthology CLOSEDMostly Dead! Anthology CLOSEDNo Ordinary Mortals Anthology CLOSEDReach For The Sky Anthology CLOSEDSlaughter is the Best Medicine: An Heroic Anthology CLOSEDSomebody Kill the Prince! CLOSEDWe Who Are About To Die Anthology CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only