Edirne (Adrian Castle), within the city's prison.
Mahmud II stood inside a massive beast fighting arena, overlooking the impending "grand show" below.
Dozens found colluding with Orhan were being pushed by fully armed Janissary Personal Guards into the large circular arena.
The Janissary Corps, similar to the Mamluks, were elite troops composed of heretic youths, not sourced from bought slaves but collected from the Christian lands as "blood tax."
Mahmud II's Janissary Personal Guards were akin to the Kheshig army and included many hostages sent by Christian princes, raised from a young age within the royal court, often growing up alongside Mahmud II.
Vlad III, Skanderbeg, and others emerged from this Personal Guard.
"Your Majesty, I was wrong, my mind was clouded by beef fat, please forgive my sins!"
"By the holy flames, I am your most loyal servant, Your Majesty!"
