The Gauntlet is the domain of the greatest warriors on the [[Improbable Island|Island]] and a major training ground for contestants of all skill levels.  Here, a contestant with sufficient money and charm can gain admittance past the surly doorman.  A visit here will put [[you]] through the most unimaginable torture of training and pain, but will lead to greater strength in the field.  While it is guaranteed that you will increase your strength, the effects of [[improbability]] can vary the amount between 2 and 5 hit points.

You may only visit once a day and the cost is as follows:
  * Up to 2 [[jungle]] fights due to the extreme exhaustion you will feel at the completion of the training.
  * 250 [[req]].((These hardcore soldier types have families to feed, you know.))
  * Up to 5 [[charm]] points.  ((What?  You think bruises, cuts, and sucking chest wounds are attractive?))((Hell yes, I do!))
  * You also take some damage.  If the damage is enough to kill you, then they steal your bank card, take all your money, and dump you in the [[FailBoat]].

The Gauntlet is generally recognized to be a bad deal for newbies, because monster health scales with yours, or something. Caveat emptor.