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Date   : 12/30/2025    Duedate: 01/12/2026

STORM ROCK ARENA

DM 107    TURN 374

RANK TEAMS                 W    L   K    %  RANK TEAMS                 W    L   K    % 
  2 RHYME TYME 55/385    562  359   4 61.0      MOSSRUNNERS 1/113
  4 BIG LAKE OUT 81/410  431  448  10 49.0    6 RAT PAK 41/468       160  194   2 45.2
    BIG LAKE SOLUTION 81/439                    MIRKWOOD ORCS 81/467
  5 REDHORSE 56/469      968 1015   8 48.8      RODENTIAN NATION 62/466

                                  WARRIOR SPOTLIGHT

     The native girl gave Orv a surprised smile.  "You have some herb lore, do you?"
     "You could say that," the little spirit replied with an answering smile.  "I'm a 
land healer.  When we're done with the monsters, I will heal the poisoned land here 
before I go home."
     "I'll pass the word.  Maybe some farmers will come and say which fields need 
help."
     The group of adventurers moved on down the flower-lined road, toward the forest 
with the dark and foggy spot in the middle.
     Vengeance said, "This chaos gate, is it a big visible stone gate, like when we 
fought in Gateway Arena?"
     Orv shook his, or her, or its head.  "It is a wound in Ghea, which has festered 
through the volcanic flow Sheila Greywand used to try and seal it.  The world beyond 
that breach is as poisonous to our world as our world is to that world."  Shaking its 
head, it spat to the side, as though tasting something vile.  "The breach is under the 
polluted water and I don't recommend going through to the other side.  It's likely 
that the enemy will be on this side, maybe in the water as the poison comforts them.  
In case you have to enter the water, I'll make you a salve to protect your bodies and 
your equipment, but that won't last more than an hour."
     Tortured Trout frowned as he strode down the road.  "Sounds like it would be best 
to lure them out of the water.  What can we do to really piss them off?"
     Orv gasped a surprised laugh, sounding as innocent as a child -- a child with 
mischief on its mind.  "I don't know them well, but I'd guess these invaders are 
fanatics who take themselves very seriously.  If they think you are making fun of 
them..."
     Marduk nodded.  "So, we pants them."
     Teetotaler shook his head.  "Nnn... ah.  We're talking about making them come out 
of the water to fight us.  How would that work?"
     "I could make an illusion," Trout suggested, rubbing his bearded chin.
     Teddy Brewster shrugged.  "When we see them, we should simply charge!"
     "We hide in the trees," said Vengeance.  "Trout makes an illusion of a farmer 
pantsing one of the poison weasels.  They get offended and come ashore to deal with 
it.  THEN we charge.  Hmm.  There are six of us, and seven of them.  Orv, do you 
fight?"
     The little spirit shook its head, then said, "Well... it depends.  You can see 
that I'm not as big and strong as all of you."
     "But you are of Ghea," said Tortured Trout.  "Can you poison those things with a 
touch?"
     "Oh.  Yes, I suppose so.  But if I am slain, I can't heal the land."
     "We won't include you in the fighting line, then.  Or Trout, either.  You guys 
are support.  The five of us can take those evil weasels."
     They had been walking rapidly as they made their plans.  Now, they were in the 
forest, which looked sick.  It was mostly oak and maple and sycamore trees, which 
should have had green leaves on this warm island, but all the leaves were shriveled 
and black, and curled up on the ground.  The tree skeletons looked twisted, as though 
they were in pain.  The group of fighters walked up a small rise in the land, and 
looked down upon a swamp, pools of bubbling yellowish water that stank of sulfur and 
rot.
     Vengeance looked at Orv.  "Can you tell where they are?"
     The nature spirit stretched out its arm, pointing at a particularly large pool.  
"Four of them.  The other three might still be in their own world."
     Teddy Brewster shifted his feet, hefted his sword, and snorted.  "Let's just 
charge."

                             REPORT FROM WITHIN THE TOWER

Hello, ladies and gentlemen.

Well, my sweet Olaf noticed that I can write a spy report okay, so now he's taking 
some time off and I'm filling in for him.  There were just eight fights today.  One, 
at least, was a challenge fight.  No one died, thank goodness.  Rat Pak avoided the 
Big Lake Guild, as would I.

     RENEGADE-RAT (41-388) (52-43-3,221) of RAT PAK challenged JAVELINO (56-3728) (71-
87-1,205) of REDHORSE.  RENEGADE-RAT was devastated by JAVELINO in a 2 minute 
mismatched Challenge fight.  Javelino is the leading Striker, and the most challenged 
fighter today.
     BURM WOLFSNARL (81-113) (114-79-0,347) of BIG LAKE OUTCASTS fought HUMMINGBIRD 
(56-3475) (113-127-0,215) of REDHORSE.  BURM WOLFSNARL vanquished HUMMINGBIRD in an 
exciting 1 minute uneven Title battle.  Mr. Wolfsnarl is of course the Champion of the 
Horn, and the top-rated Total Parry.  Hummingbird is top Slasher.
     MOD COD (55-2638) (457-230-5,217) of RHYME TYME fought NARSIL (81-3401) (63-44-
1,192) of MIRKWOOD ORCS.  MOD COD overpowered NARSIL in a crowd pleasing 1 minute gory 
mismatched duel.  As always, Mod Cod is the overall popularity leader, and the top 
Lunger.
     BUCK (1-2291) (79-179-0,219) of MOSSRUNNERS fought RINGIL (81-3633) (45-37-2,183) 
of MIRKWOOD ORCS.  BUCK was savagely defeated by RINGIL in a crowd pleasing 4 minute 
bloody match.  Ringil is Storm Rock's leading Wall of Steel and this turn's crowd 
favorite.
     THE LEPER'S HAND (81-2940) (84-49-1,193) of BIG LAKE SOLUTION fought BROKEN TOE 
(56-3683) (74-115-1,166) of REDHORSE.  THE LEPER'S HAND was vanquished by BROKEN TOE 
in a 1 minute mismatched fight.  Broken Toe gained 42 recognition points, while The 
Leper's Hand lost 24.  And The Leper's Hand was voted least popular this turn.  Don't 
worry, it'll be someone else next turn.
     ANDURIL (81-3435) (50-47-1,205) of MIRKWOOD ORCS fought FLOYD (107-10) (0-0-
0,151).  ANDURIL beat FLOYD in a crowd pleasing 3 minute brawl.
     MOOSE (56-3459) (80-114-0,210) of REDHORSE fought RAT SOLDIER (62-5152) (65-30-
0,210) of RODENTIAN NATION.  MOOSE was overpowered by RAT SOLDIER in a 2 minute uneven 
melee.  And so, Rat Soldier is the top-ranked Aimed Blow in Storm Rock.
     DURN WOLFSNARL (81-3955) (24-23-1,96) of BIG LAKE SOLUTION fought AMBER 
WOLFWALKER (107-11) (0-0-0,92).  DURN WOLFSNARL was vanquished by AMBER WOLFWALKER in 
a 2 minute uneven duel.

That is precious little news, my friends.  But precious little happened, right?  It 
would be great if you'd invite some friends to join you in Storm Rock.  So, have a 
great fortnight and a happy new year.

                                          -- Tricia Modeen

CHAMPION OF THE HORN           W   L  K PNTS  TEAM NAME                  CITY           
 BURM WOLFSNARL 81-113       115  79  0  358  BIG LAKE OUTCASTS (410)    SHADOWSPIRE

GRAND CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS     W   L  K PNTS  TEAM NAME                  CITY           
 MOD COD 55-2638             458 230  5  236  RHYME TYME (385)           KHALANI
 JAVELINO 56-3728             72  87  1  221  REDHORSE (469)             ROCANIS

GRAND CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS     W   L  K PNTS  TEAM NAME                  CITY           
 RAT SOLDIER 62-5152          66  30  0  221  RODENTIAN NATION (466)     VALAMANTIS

GRAND CHAMPIONS                W   L  K PNTS  TEAM NAME                  CITY           
 NARSIL 81-3401               63  45  1  210  MIRKWOOD ORCS (467)        SHADOWSPIRE
 BROKEN TOE 56-3683           75 115  1  208  REDHORSE (469)             ROCANIS
 ANDURIL 81-3435              51  47  1  207  MIRKWOOD ORCS (467)        SHADOWSPIRE
 RINGIL 81-3633               46  37  2  200  MIRKWOOD ORCS (467)        SHADOWSPIRE
 HUMMINGBIRD 56-3475         113 128  0  199  REDHORSE (469)             ROCANIS
 MOOSE 56-3459                80 115  0  199  REDHORSE (469)             ROCANIS
 RENEGADE-RAT 41-388          52  44  3  190  RAT PAK (468)              KATI-TEI
 BUCK 1-2291                  79 180  0  189  MOSSRUNNERS (113)          MORDANT

GRAND CHALLENGER ADEPTS        W   L  K PNTS  TEAM NAME                  CITY           
 THE LEPER'S HAND 81-2940     84  50  1  169  BIG LAKE SOLUTION (439)    SHADOWSPIRE

GRAND INITIATES                W   L  K PNTS  TEAM NAME                  CITY           
-MICKEY SPLITZ 81-3973        22  22  0   88  BIG LAKE SOLUTION (439)    SHADOWSPIRE
 DURN WOLFSNARL 81-3955       24  24  1   84  BIG LAKE SOLUTION (439)    SHADOWSPIRE

'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.

THE DEAD                   W   L  K TEAM NAME              SLAIN BY                  TURN

                               PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE

Burm Wolfsnarl -- Oops, broke your weapon.  And you didn't teach me anything. -- 
Javelino

The Leper's Hand -- I was glad to hear that leprosy has finally been cured.  Of 
course, no need to change your name.  I used to fight buck naked in the arena.  I 
don't, anymore, but I kept the name. -- Buck

Mod Cod -- Well, that was predictable.  But I think every arena needs an old veteran 
like you. -- Moose

I had to fight the Vernicious Knid.  If anyone wants to know, he's a big clumsy 
Basher. -- Hummingbird

And I had to fight Telgor.  Not clumsy and not a Basher. And he does smell bad. -- 
Broken Toe

                                  LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS

RENEGADE-RAT was devastated by JAVELINO in a 2 minute mismatched Challenge fight.
BURM WOLFSNARL vanquished HUMMINGBIRD in a exciting 1 minute uneven Title battle.
MOD COD overpowered NARSIL in a crowd pleasing 1 minute gory mismatched duel.
BUCK was savagely defeated by RINGIL in a crowd pleasing 4 minute bloody match.
THE LEPER'S HAND was vanquished by BROKEN TOE in a 1 minute mismatched fight.
ANDURIL beat FLOYD in a crowd pleasing 3 minute brawl.
MOOSE was overpowered by RAT SOLDIER in a 2 minute uneven melee.
DURN WOLFSNARL was vanquished by AMBER WOLFWALKER in a 2 minute uneven duel.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK                   4         AIMED BLOW        10 -   4 -  0      71  |
|TOTAL PARRY                      4         SLASHING ATTACK    6 -   4 -  0      60  |
|AIMED BLOW                       2         LUNGING ATTACK    21 -  16 -  0      57  |
|STRIKING ATTACK                  2         TOTAL PARRY       17 -  19 -  0      47  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    1         WALL OF STEEL      2 -   4 -  0      33  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  1         STRIKING ATTACK    5 -  15 -  0      25  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      0         PARRY-STRIKE       0 -   0 -  0       0  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     0         PARRY-RIPOSTE      0 -   2 -  0       0  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    0         PARRY-LUNGE        0 -   0 -  0       0  |
|BASHING ATTACK                   0         BASHING ATTACK     0 -   0 -  0       0  |

Turn 374 was great if you     Not so great if you used      The fighting styles of the
used the fighting styles:     the fighting styles:          top eleven warriors are:

AIMED BLOW         2 -  0     TOTAL PARRY        1 -  3         3  LUNGING ATTACK 
WALL OF STEEL      1 -  0     PARRY-LUNGE        0 -  0         2  TOTAL PARRY    
LUNGING ATTACK     2 -  2     PARRY-STRIKE       0 -  0         2  STRIKING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK    1 -  1     PARRY-RIPOSTE      0 -  0         2  AIMED BLOW     
                              SLASHING ATTACK    0 -  1         1  WALL OF STEEL  
                              BASHING ATTACK     0 -  0         1  SLASHING ATTACK

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
TOTAL PARRY      BURM WOLFSNARL 81-113     115  79  0  358 BIG LAKE OUTCASTS (410)
LUNGING ATTACK   MOD COD 55-2638           458 230  5  236 RHYME TYME (385)
STRIKING ATTACK  JAVELINO 56-3728           72  87  1  221 REDHORSE (469)
AIMED BLOW       RAT SOLDIER 62-5152        66  30  0  221 RODENTIAN NATION (466)
WALL OF STEEL    RINGIL 81-3633             46  37  2  200 MIRKWOOD ORCS (467)
SLASHING ATTACK  HUMMINGBIRD 56-3475       113 128  0  199 REDHORSE (469)

The overall popularity leader is MOD COD 55-2638.  The most popular warrior this turn 
was RINGIL 81-3633.  The ten other most popular fighters were ANDURIL 81-3435, BUCK 
1-2291, RAT SOLDIER 62-5152, JAVELINO 56-3728, BURM WOLFSNARL 81-113, MOD COD 
55-2638, RENEGADE-RAT 41-388, HUMMINGBIRD 56-3475, BROKEN TOE 56-3683, and MOOSE 
56-3459.

The least popular fighter this week was THE LEPER'S HAND 81-2940.  The other ten 
least popular fighters were DURN WOLFSNARL 81-3955, NARSIL 81-3401, MOOSE 56-3459, 
BROKEN TOE 56-3683, HUMMINGBIRD 56-3475, RENEGADE-RAT 41-388, MOD COD 55-2638, BURM 
WOLFSNARL 81-113, JAVELINO 56-3728, and RAT SOLDIER 62-5152.

Arena (Number)       W  L K  Arena (Number)       W  L K  Arena (Number)       W  L K  
MORDANT(1)           0  1 0  KHALANI(55)          1  0 0  VALAMANTIS(62)       1  0 0  
KATI-TEI(41)         0  1 0  ROCANIS(56)          2  2 0  SHADOWSPIRE(81)      3  3 0  

TOP WARRIOR OF EACH ARENA     W   L  K PNTS  TEAM NAME                  CITY           
 BUCK 1-2291                 79 180  0  189  MOSSRUNNERS (113)          MORDANT
 RENEGADE-RAT 41-388         52  44  3  190  RAT PAK (468)              KATI-TEI
 MOD COD 55-2638            458 230  5  236  RHYME TYME (385)           KHALANI
 JAVELINO 56-3728            72  87  1  221  REDHORSE (469)             ROCANIS
 RAT SOLDIER 62-5152         66  30  0  221  RODENTIAN NATION (466)     VALAMANTIS
 BURM WOLFSNARL 81-113      115  79  0  358  BIG LAKE OUTCASTS (410)    SHADOWSPIRE