DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 07/28/2026 Duedate: 08/10/2026
SEAM ARENA
DM 20 TURN 290
This Week's Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
THE PHOOL
WARLORDS (14)
(20-1588) [13-7-0,113]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
THE PHOOL ELARA FENN
WARLORDS (14) OF WOLF AND MAN (103)
(20-1588) [13-7-0,113] (20-1648) [3-0-0,29]
Popularity Leader This Week's Favorite
MIST SONG MACE FACE
WARLORDS (14) WARLORDS (14)
(20-866) [16-11-0,93] (20-1593) [11-7-0,51]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
SAND EATERS (102)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. WARLORDS (14) 58
2. SIX PINTS DEEP (99) 35 WARLORDS (14)
3. OF WOLF AND MAN (103) 23 Unchartered Team
4. I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97) 13
5. ABLE COMPANY (101) 10 SAND EATERS (102)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 1*SAND EATERS (102) 13 2 1 86.7 1/ 1*SAND EATERS (102) 13 2 1
2/ 2 WARLORDS (14) 184 145 4 55.9 2/ 3 WARLORDS (14) 9 6 0
3/ 3 80S FANTASY (60) 151 132 10 53.4 3/ 4 I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97) 8 7 1
4/ 4 I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97) 26 24 1 52.0 4/ 2 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22) 8 7 0
5/ 5 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22) 724 691 37 51.2 5/ 5*ABLE COMPANY (101) 7 8 2
6- 6*CHOPPING MALL (98) 10 10 0 50.0 6/ 7 SIX PINTS DEEP (99) 6 8 0
7/ 7*ABLE COMPANY (101) 7 8 2 46.7 7/ 6*OF WOLF AND MAN (103) 6 9 0
8/ 8 SIX PINTS DEEP (99) 21 27 0 43.7 8/ 8 80S FANTASY (60) 4 8 0
9/ 9*OF WOLF AND MAN (103) 6 9 0 40.0 9- 9*SEAM STRESS (104) 2 3 0
10-10*SEAM STRESS (104) 2 3 0 40.0 10-10*CHOPPING MALL (98) 2 3 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
You may be wondering how I snuck onto a team called 80s Fantasy. They didn't want me,
but due to a technicality, I was able to force my way on to the team as I am the
Samwise Gamgee from the Rankin and Bass animated version of Return of the King
released in 1980. I'm told there are other Samwises, but I'm sure that I'm the best
one, since my voice sounds a lot like the incomparable Roddy McDowall. I have
challenged The Phool and look forward to the battle.
-- Animated Sam
SPY REPORT
Good afternoon, my darlings. There is something lovely about Seam. Even after all the
dust settles and the healer begin their work, this city somehow remembers that every
warrior stepping into the sand is more than a name on a fight sheet. Every victory
tells a story. Every defeat writes the first chapter of another. This is why I so
enjoy returning here every two weeks.
Our throne has changed hands! The Phool of Warlords challenged reigning Duelmaster
Samwise Gamgee and made short work of the task, claiming the title in decisive
fashion. Congratulations are certainly in order. Any champion who takes the throne by
challenge rather than waiting for opportunity to knock on his door has earned every
cheer the crowd can muster.
Warlords continue to justify their sterling reputation. They collected an impressive
5-0 record this turn, with victories from Mist Song, Mace Face, Bully Bully, and Orc
Monk to accompany their new Duelmaster's triumph.
The Sand Eaters continue to set the standard for consistency, remaining the arena's
top team and extending their extraordinary arena debut to a 13-2 record over three
turns. Their young warriors continue to mature quickly, though they did suffer the
loss of Big Feelings and watched promising newcomer Mad Petunia stumble for the first
time.
Meanwhile, Of Wolf and Man quietly enjoyed one of its better evenings. Rookie standout
Elar Fenn improved to 3-0, remaining undefeated while earning this turn's honors as
top unchartered warrior. Varrick Moor also added another victory to what appears to be
a promising beginning.
One of the evening's biggest surprises came when Desig8d Fighter dismantled Sera
Starbloom, earning eighteen recognition points in the process. Those are the sorts of
victories that can reshape a young warrior's career trajectory. Elsewhere, Mec Van
Ironhand continued to impress by defeating Laris Moonsong, while Prince Vultuan
handled Pogmo Thoin with authority.
As always, the matchmaking tells its own tale. This week's most avoided team was Six
Pints Deep, suggesting many managers would rather find another dance partner than
cross mugs with that tavern crew. The team doing the greatest avoiding was I-1/25 Manx
Corps, whose manager certainly prefers different company. Laris Moonsong was the
turn's most challenged warrior. The bull's eye painted on her double shields may mean
she has leaned into the notoriety. Master Darque was not available for comment.
Popularity belongs this turn to Mace Face, whose spirited contest delighted the
spectators from beginning to end.
Until next turn, my darlings, keep your swords sharp and all that other dry drivel the
other reporters spout off to end their reports. I will encourage you to be as gentle
as lambs and wise as serpents. Never mistake kindness for weakness because even the
most delicate blade can leave a lasting mark. I will see you in two weeks, my sweets!
Hugs and Curses,
Sidara Brighbell
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
THE PHOOL 1588 13 7 0 113 WARLORDS (14)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MIST SONG 866 16 11 0 93 WARLORDS (14)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SAMWISE GAMGEE 854 17 6 0 88 80S FANTASY (60)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
RYZ RAZORHAND 1590 12 9 1 64 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
PRINCE VULTAN 988 4 4 0 59 80S FANTASY (60)
MEC VANN IRONHAND 1604 7 3 0 58 I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-SWINGS REMEMBERED 1607 4 0 0 53 CHOPPING MALL (98)
MACE FACE 1593 11 7 0 51 WARLORDS (14)
LARIS MOONSONG 1589 10 11 0 47 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
DESIGN8D FIGHTER 1617 5 5 0 42 SIX PINTS DEEP (99)
FECHIN EEJIT 1619 3 7 0 40 SIX PINTS DEEP (99)
HOLD MYBEER 1616 4 6 0 39 SIX PINTS DEEP (99)
DEEMSTER DHONE 1606 6 4 1 34 I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BULLY BULLY 1631 5 2 0 33 WARLORDS (14)
ELARA FENN 1648 3 0 0 29 OF WOLF AND MAN (103)
ORC MONK 1601 7 6 0 28 WARLORDS (14)
THE MILD 1641 3 0 0 27 SAND EATERS (102)
AMANDA 1638 3 0 1 26 ABLE COMPANY (101)
SERA STARBLOOM 1613 7 3 0 24 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
POGMO THOIN 1618 7 3 0 24 SIX PINTS DEEP (99)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
LORD MANN CREGBAL 1602 6 4 0 22 I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)
SIR STUMBLES 1643 3 0 0 22 SAND EATERS (102)
GREG THE GRIM 1644 3 0 1 19 SAND EATERS (102)
DEV DAWNLEAF 1614 4 6 0 18 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
-LULUKILLIN 1610 2 2 0 18 CHOPPING MALL (98)
MAD PETUNIA 1645 2 1 0 17 SAND EATERS (102)
SHEADING CPT 1633 1 3 0 17 I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)
VARRICK MOOR 1647 2 1 0 14 OF WOLF AND MAN (103)
AVALON 1636 2 1 1 13 ABLE COMPANY (101)
-BOUNCELESS BABY BOY 1653 1 0 0 13 SEAM STRESS (104)
ENOLA BLACKFIST 1661 1 0 0 12 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
-WOODLESS PECK 1656 1 0 0 11 SEAM STRESS (104)
SIX SHEETS 1664 1 0 0 11 SIX PINTS DEEP (99)
BIG FEELINGS 1642 2 1 0 8 SAND EATERS (102)
SELENE ROOK 1650 1 2 0 5 OF WOLF AND MAN (103)
ARIBELL 1639 1 2 0 5 ABLE COMPANY (101)
ANNA MARIE 1637 1 2 0 5 ABLE COMPANY (101)
-S&M 1609 0 4 0 4 CHOPPING MALL (98)
DORRIN PIKE 1649 0 3 0 3 OF WOLF AND MAN (103)
AMY ALLEN 1640 0 3 0 3 ABLE COMPANY (101)
DAGAN KAIN 1651 0 2 0 2 OF WOLF AND MAN (103)
SETH 1659 0 2 0 2 80S FANTASY (60)
BOMBAATA 1662 0 1 0 1 80S FANTASY (60)
-BOOKLESS LIBRARIAN 1652 0 1 0 1 SEAM STRESS (104)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-POINTLESS POINTER 1654 0 1 0 1 SEAM STRESS (104)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
DA1 1663 0 1 0 80S FANTASY 60 HIGH ELF 290 NONE
BUILD-A-BOAR 1611 2 2 0 CHOPPING MALL 98 AVALON 1636 288
PSYCHO BUNNY 1608 2 2 0 CHOPPING MALL 98 DEEMSTER DHONE 1606 288
KEYSMAN RAMSEY 1629 1 4 0 I-1/25 MANX CORPS 97 GREG THE GRIM 1644 290
KORRIK ASH 1646 0 1 0 OF WOLF AND MAN 103 AMANDA 1638 288
PERSONAL ADS
Fechin Eejit -- I knew that would be a good fight! Glad I eked it out. Anyways, good
job sir. -- Deemster Dhone
Dev Dawnleaf -- just too good for me there -- Keysman Ramsey
Bully Bully -- Ug, your name fits! -- Sheading Cpt
The Honest Merchant -- hahaha! That wasn't even an honest attempt at a fight! -- Mec
Vann Ironhand
Cult Member -- Big Yawn! -- Lord Mann Cregbal
All you lofty folk! -- For those who like the pristine purity of no tourneys, you may
enjoy the Race for the Crown competition in DM 13. While those warriors can join in
tourneys, everything starts on an even playing field, and no tourney prizes can be
awarded during the contest! -- Tallow
Bookless Librarian -- Maybe you needed a book there! That was a quickie welcome to
the arena! -- Elara Fenn
Big Feelings -- Man your a big one! I liked that rip at the start of the fight,
hopefully I will keep that up in the future. Impressive dodge for such a big warrior!
You didn't teach me anything either! Shame on you! -- Dorrin Pike
The Mild -- Not sure why i was carrying 2 backups that was quite the strange fight, I
think perhaps I set my warriors up for failure in that one. He wasn't running
anywhere near where he should have been! See you in the future! I got a great workout
in the fight though that was appreciated -- Dagan Kain
Aribell -- Sheeesh that was a heck of a fight, you can take a mauling! That learn was
quite the surprise and most welcome. Well fought! -- Varrick Moor
Amanda -- Shesh! I feel like you were trying to kill me! I learned a lot from that
fight, well done. -- Selene Rook
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
DA1 was butchered by HIGH ELF in a 1 minute bloody Dark Arena fight.
SAMWISE GAMGEE was vanquished by THE PHOOL in a 1 minute Challenge Title battle.
DEEMSTER DHONE was subdued by MACE FACE in a action packed 2 minute Challenge fight.
MEC VANN IRONHAND viciously subdued LARIS MOONSONG in a 2 minute Challenge contest.
HOLD MYBEER was overpowered by RYZ RAZORHAND in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge match.
DESIGN8D FIGHTER devastated SERA STARBLOOM in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge duel.
KEYSMAN RAMSEY was viciously butchered by GREG THE GRIM in a 2 minute Challenge match.
SHEADING CPT overpowered ARIBELL in a 1 minute uneven Challenge melee.
MIST SONG vanquished VETERAN MERCENARY in a 2 minute gory uneven duel.
PRINCE VULTAN vanquished POGMO THOIN in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
LORD MANN CREGBAL was overpowered by BULLY BULLY in a 2 minute gory uneven match.
ORC MONK defeated DEV DAWNLEAF in a 6 minute brutal match.
FECHIN EEJIT devastated MAD PETUNIA in a 1 minute mismatched conflict.
AVALON savagely defeated SELENE ROOK in a 3 minute gory amateur's match.
ANNA MARIE was handily defeated by VARRICK MOOR in a 2 minute one-sided conflict.
AMANDA overpowered BOMBAATA in a 2 minute gruesome uneven struggle.
AMY ALLEN was overpowered by SIX SHEETS in a 1 minute mismatched brawl.
THE MILD devastated DAGAN KAIN in a 1 minute brutal one-sided fight.
BIG FEELINGS was overpowered by ELARA FENN in a 1 minute one-sided bout.
SIR STUMBLES overpowered DORRIN PIKE in a 1 minute mismatched conflict.
SETH was devastated by ENOLA BLACKFIST in a 5 minute gruesome one-sided bout.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|LUNGING ATTACK 8 STRIKING ATTACK 31 - 14 - 1 69 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 7 BASHING ATTACK 19 - 14 - 0 58 |
|AIMED BLOW 6 WALL OF STEEL 9 - 7 - 1 56 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 4 AIMED BLOW 27 - 24 - 0 53 |
|BASHING ATTACK 4 PARRY-RIPOSTE 10 - 9 - 1 53 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 4 SLASHING ATTACK 15 - 18 - 2 45 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 2 TOTAL PARRY 6 - 8 - 0 43 |
|TOTAL PARRY 2 LUNGING ATTACK 20 - 27 - 1 43 |
|WALL OF STEEL 2 PARRY-STRIKE 2 - 3 - 0 40 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 PARRY-LUNGE 7 - 12 - 0 37 |
Turn 290 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:
PARRY-RIPOSTE 3 - 1 SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 3 4 BASHING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 3 - 1 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 2 3 AIMED BLOW
STRIKING ATTACK 5 - 2 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 2 LUNGING ATTACK
AIMED BLOW 4 - 2 TOTAL PARRY 0 - 2 1 STRIKING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 4 - 4 WALL OF STEEL 0 - 2 1 TOTAL PARRY
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
STRIKING ATTACK THE PHOOL 1588 13 7 0 113 WARLORDS (14)
LUNGING ATTACK MIST SONG 866 16 11 0 93 WARLORDS (14)
AIMED BLOW SAMWISE GAMGEE 854 17 6 0 88 80S FANTASY (60)
BASHING ATTACK MACE FACE 1593 11 7 0 51 WARLORDS (14)
WALL OF STEEL DEEMSTER DHONE 1606 6 4 1 34 I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is MIST SONG 866. The most popular warrior this turn
was MACE FACE 1593. The ten other most popular fighters were MEC VANN IRONHAND 1604,
MIST SONG 866, BULLY BULLY 1631, DEV DAWNLEAF 1614, AVALON 1636, AMANDA 1638, ENOLA
BLACKFIST 1661, THE PHOOL 1588, PRINCE VULTAN 988, and FECHIN EEJIT 1619.
The least popular fighter this week was SETH 1659. The other ten least popular
fighters were DORRIN PIKE 1649, BIG FEELINGS 1642, DAGAN KAIN 1651, BOMBAATA 1662,
ANNA MARIE 1637, MAD PETUNIA 1645, ORC MONK 1601, POGMO THOIN 1618, ARIBELL 1639, and
SERA STARBLOOM 1613.