DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 07/14/2026    Duedate: 07/27/2026

SEAM ARENA

DM 20    TURN 289

This Week's Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

SAMWISE GAMGEE
80S FANTASY (60)
(20-854) [17-5-0,115]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

SAMWISE GAMGEE                 MEC VANN IRONHAND
80S FANTASY (60)               I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)
(20-854) [17-5-0,115]          (20-1604) [6-3-0,51]

Popularity Leader              This Week's Favorite

MIST SONG                      HOLD MYBEER
WARLORDS (14)                  SIX PINTS DEEP (99)
(20-866) [15-11-0,83]          (20-1616) [4-5-0,44]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

SAND EATERS (102)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. 80S FANTASY (60)              40 
2. SEAM STRESS (104)             30    WARLORDS (14)
3. SAND EATERS (102)             28    Unchartered Team
4. I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)        28 
5. WARLORDS (14)                 28    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)         10   0  0 100.   1/ 4*SAND EATERS (102)        10  0 0
 2/ 4 WARLORDS (14)            179 145  4 55.2   2/ 1 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)      10  5 0
 3/ 5 80S FANTASY (60)         150 128 10 54.0   3/ 3 WARLORDS (14)             8  7 0
 4/ 6*I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)    24  21  1 53.3   4/ 6*I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)    6  4 1
 5/ 7 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)      722 688 37 51.2   5/ 5*ABLE COMPANY (101)        5  5 2
 6- 8*CHOPPING MALL (98)        10  10  0 50.0   6/ 7*OF WOLF AND MAN (103)     4  6 0
 7/ 2*ABLE COMPANY (101)         5   5  2 50.0   7/ 2*SIX PINTS DEEP (99)       4 10 0
 8/ 9*SIX PINTS DEEP (99)       18  25  0 41.9   8/ 9 80S FANTASY (60)          3  4 0
 9/ 3*OF WOLF AND MAN (103)      4   6  0 40.0   9/ 0*SEAM STRESS (104)         2  3 0
10/ 0*SEAM STRESS (104)          2   3  0 40.0  10- 8*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

                                      SPY REPORT

Well, hello there, my darlings. Pull up a stool and enjoy some tea, while I prepare 
the gossip. The tea smells of chamomile and honey, while the other smells of bruised 
egos. I also believe the latter is stronger this cycle.

Our congratulations to Samwise Gamgee, who has claimed the Duelmaster's throne from 
the departing Enid Ravenscar. That's no small accomplishment, my dears, and it gives 
80s Fantasy another shining feather for its cap. With Enid now gone, the race for the 
upper ranks has become delightfully unsettled.

Speaking of surprises, have you noticed those industrious little Sand Eaters? My, 
my... ten fights and ten victories, not a single defeat! They have climbed all the way 
to the top of the team standings without leaving so much as a breadcrumb behind. That 
is the sort of start that makes veteran managers sit up just a little straighter in 
their chairs.

The Warlords reminded everyone this turn why they remain one of Seam's most dependable 
forces. The Phool dispatched a Veteran Mercenary with style, while Mist Song sent Ryz 
Razorhand packing, and Mace Face added another convincing victory to the tally. They 
may have surrendered the top team spot, but I would hardly call them finished.

Our friends at I-1/25 Manx Corps also enjoyed another solid outing. Mec Vann Ironhand 
and Deemster Dhone continue to impress, while Lord Mann Cregbal quietly keeps adding 
victories to his growing record. They have settled into Seam quite comfortably, 
haven't they? 

Warlords can stand tall as this turn's most avoided team. The team name should give 
pause to anyone, but I-1/25 Manx Corps took it upon themselves to scurry away anytime 
a Warlord made an appearance on the sands. Hold Mybeer was the most challenged 
warrior, which led me to believe that Huard DePriest was in town from Shadowspire. Oh 
well, it is good to see the arena active, my lovelies.

One thing does make this witch smile. For several turns now, we've seen new managers 
arriving in Seam with fresh ideas and eager warriors. That is the lifeblood of the 
arena. Veterans provide the legends, but newcomers write tomorrow's stories. I do hope 
everyone keeps coming back, because the City of Splendors feels far livelier when its 
taverns are full of boasting gladiators. Until next turn, my sweets!

                                          Hugs and Curses,

                                          Sidara Brightbell

DUELMASTER                     W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SAMWISE GAMGEE 854           17   5  0 115         80S FANTASY (60)          

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 THE PHOOL 1588               12   7  0  92         WARLORDS (14)             

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 MIST SONG 866                15  11  0  83         WARLORDS (14)             

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 RYZ RAZORHAND 1590           11   9  1  58         DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)       

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-SWINGS REMEMBERED 1607        4   0  0  53         CHOPPING MALL (98)        
 LARIS MOONSONG 1589          10  10  0  52         DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)       
 MEC VANN IRONHAND 1604        6   3  0  51         I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)    
 PRINCE VULTAN 988             3   4  0  51         80S FANTASY (60)          
 HOLD MYBEER 1616              4   5  0  44         SIX PINTS DEEP (99)       
 MACE FACE 1593               10   7  0  43         WARLORDS (14)             
 DEEMSTER DHONE 1606           6   3  1  36         I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)    

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SERA STARBLOOM 1613           7   2  0  33         DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)       

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 LORD MANN CREGBAL 1602        6   3  0  29         I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)    
 MAD PETUNIA 1645              2   0  0  28         SAND EATERS (102)         
 FECHIN EEJIT 1619             2   7  0  27         SIX PINTS DEEP (99)       
 POGMO THOIN 1618              7   2  0  26         SIX PINTS DEEP (99)       
 ORC MONK 1601                 6   6  0  24         WARLORDS (14)             
 DESIGN8D FIGHTER 1617         4   5  0  24         SIX PINTS DEEP (99)       

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 THE MILD 1641                 2   0  0  21         SAND EATERS (102)         
 BIG FEELINGS 1642             2   0  0  21         SAND EATERS (102)         
 DEV DAWNLEAF 1614             4   5  0  20         DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)       
 AMANDA 1638                   2   0  1  20         ABLE COMPANY (101)        
 BULLY BULLY 1631              4   2  0  18         WARLORDS (14)             
-LULUKILLIN 1610               2   2  0  18         CHOPPING MALL (98)        
 GREG THE GRIM 1644            2   0  0  16         SAND EATERS (102)         
 SIR STUMBLES 1643             2   0  0  14         SAND EATERS (102)         
 ELARA FENN 1648               2   0  0  14         OF WOLF AND MAN (103)     
 BOUNCELESS BABY BOY 1653      1   0  0  13         SEAM STRESS (104)         
 ARIBELL 1639                  1   1  0  11         ABLE COMPANY (101)        
 WOODLESS PECK 1656            1   0  0  11         SEAM STRESS (104)         
 SELENE ROOK 1650              1   1  0   9         OF WOLF AND MAN (103)     
 KEYSMAN RAMSEY 1629           1   3  0   6         I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)    
 AVALON 1636                   1   1  1   5         ABLE COMPANY (101)        
 VARRICK MOOR 1647             1   1  0   4         OF WOLF AND MAN (103)     
 ANNA MARIE 1637               1   1  0   4         ABLE COMPANY (101)        
-S&M 1609                      0   4  0   4         CHOPPING MALL (98)        
 SHEADING CPT 1633             0   3  0   3         I-1/25 MANX CORPS (97)    
 DORRIN PIKE 1649              0   2  0   2         OF WOLF AND MAN (103)     
 AMY ALLEN 1640                0   2  0   2         ABLE COMPANY (101)        
 DAGAN KAIN 1651               0   1  0   1         OF WOLF AND MAN (103)     
 BOOKLESS LIBRARIAN 1652       0   1  0   1         SEAM STRESS (104)         
 POINTLESS POINTER 1654        0   1  0   1         SEAM STRESS (104)         
 SETH 1659                     0   1  0   1         80S FANTASY (60)          

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

THE DEAD                W  L K TEAM NAME            SLAIN BY              TURN Revenge?
DA1 1658                0  1 0 80S FANTASY 60       BANDIT PRINCE          289 NONE
DA2 1660                0  1 0 80S FANTASY 60       SWINE GOLEM            289 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  
KORRIK ASH 1646         0  1 0 OF WOLF AND MAN 103  AMANDA 1638            288  
IN THERAPY 1655         0  1 0 SEAM STRESS 104      SHEWISH BOUNCER        289 NONE
LIQUID COURAGE 1657     0  1 0 SIX PINTS DEEP 99    THE WRECK KING         289 NONE

                                     PERSONAL ADS

Sheading Cpt -- You can take quite the beating!! I thought I was gonna drop there for 
a minute.  I needed that strength train!! -- Varrick Moor

Aribell -- Hopefully we won't meet anymore in the future!  I have a bad feeling about 
that matchup later on!  Well fought -- Elara Fenn

Lulukillin -- Hrmm I gotta adjust a bit, would like to try that one again! -- Dorrin 
Pike

Keysman Ramsey -- Keep sending those defense skills!  I will need them. Well fought -- 
Selene Rook

Amanda -- Oof!  Very nicely done.  Hope to avoid you in the future! -- Tripwire

Welcome Dagan Kain to the arena!  May he make your lives difficult! -- Tripwire

Dullens Reawakens with Race for the Crown!

Come join in the fun! Race to graduation with all your favorite managers and/or 
nemesi! Use the same team sheet as everyone else, starting at 0 FE, with prizes along 
the way to graduation! First turn is due September 12, 2026. The entry fee is three 
gift certificates: one for your team sheet and two for the prize pool. 

Full rules are posted on Discord and the forums and available from Customer Service: 
https://tinyurl.com/RaceForTheCrown2026

                                  LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS

DA2 was butchered by SWINE GOLEM in a unpopular 3 minute gruesome Dark Arena fight.
DA1 was murdered by BANDIT PRINCE in a 1 minute Dark Arena melee.
LIQUID COURAGE was savagely slain by THE WRECK KING in a 2 minute Dark Arena fight.
IN THERAPY was butchered by SHEWISH BOUNCER in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
LARIS MOONSONG defeated HOLD MYBEER in a crowd pleasing 3 minute Challenge match.
DEEMSTER DHONE bested FECHIN EEJIT in a 3 minute Challenge duel.
SERA STARBLOOM overpowered ORC MONK in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge struggle.
KEYSMAN RAMSEY was bested by DEV DAWNLEAF in a popular 4 minute Challenge competition.
SHEADING CPT was viciously subdued by BULLY BULLY in a 2 minute Challenge melee.
ENID RAVENSCAR was vanquished by SAMWISE GAMGEE in a 1 minute one-sided Title duel.
THE PHOOL viciously subdued VETERAN MERCENARY in a 2 minute gory duel.
MIST SONG overpowered RYZ RAZORHAND in a popular 1 minute uneven match.
MACE FACE overpowered DESIGN8D FIGHTER in a 1 minute one-sided match.
POGMO THOIN was devastated by PRINCE VULTAN in a 1 minute mismatched conflict.
MEC VANN IRONHAND demolished THE HONEST MERCHANT in a 1 minute mismatched match.
LORD MANN CREGBAL beat CULT MEMBER in a 2 minute conflict.
AVALON was overcome by BOUNCELESS BABY BOY in a 1 minute beginner's fight.
ANNA MARIE was overpowered by MAD PETUNIA in a 1 minute gruesome uneven struggle.
AMANDA savagely defeated SELENE ROOK in a 2 minute bloody amateur's brawl.
ARIBELL luckily beat VARRICK MOOR in a exciting 5 minute brutal novice's bout.
AMY ALLEN was overpowered by WOODLESS PECK in a 1 minute mismatched fight.
THE MILD devastated DAGAN KAIN in a popular 1 minute gruesome one-sided contest.
BIG FEELINGS demolished DORRIN PIKE in a 2 minute uneven bout.
SIR STUMBLES won victory over POINTLESS POINTER in a 1 minute gory amateur's fray.
GREG THE GRIM savagely defeated SETH in a 5 minute gruesome novice's fight.
ELARA FENN overpowered BOOKLESS LIBRARIAN in a 1 minute uneven fight.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK                  8         STRIKING ATTACK   27 -  14 -  1      66  |
|AIMED BLOW                       8         WALL OF STEEL     10 -   6 -  1      63  |
|LUNGING ATTACK                   8         PARRY-STRIKE       3 -   2 -  0      60  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  6         BASHING ATTACK    17 -  14 -  0      55  |
|BASHING ATTACK                   4         AIMED BLOW        26 -  24 -  0      52  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    3         TOTAL PARRY        7 -   7 -  0      50  |
|TOTAL PARRY                      3         SLASHING ATTACK   14 -  15 -  2      48  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    2         PARRY-RIPOSTE      7 -   8 -  0      47  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      2         LUNGING ATTACK    17 -  23 -  1      43  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     1         PARRY-LUNGE        7 -  10 -  0      41  |

Turn 289 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:

WALL OF STEEL      2 -  0     AIMED BLOW         3 -  5         3  AIMED BLOW     
STRIKING ATTACK    6 -  2     TOTAL PARRY        1 -  2         3  BASHING ATTACK 
PARRY-RIPOSTE      2 -  1     LUNGING ATTACK     2 -  6         2  LUNGING ATTACK 
PARRY-LUNGE        1 -  1     PARRY-STRIKE       0 -  1         1  STRIKING ATTACK
SLASHING ATTACK    3 -  3                                       1  TOTAL PARRY    
BASHING ATTACK     2 -  2                                       1  WALL OF STEEL  

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
AIMED BLOW       SAMWISE GAMGEE 854         17   5  0  115 80S FANTASY (60)
STRIKING ATTACK  THE PHOOL 1588             12   7  0   92 WARLORDS (14)
LUNGING ATTACK   MIST SONG 866              15  11  0   83 WARLORDS (14)
BASHING ATTACK   MACE FACE 1593             10   7  0   43 WARLORDS (14)
WALL OF STEEL    DEEMSTER DHONE 1606         6   3  1   36 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 HOLD MYBEER 1616.  The ten other most popular fighters were KEYSMAN RAMSEY 1629, 
LIQUID COURAGE 1657, DEV DAWNLEAF 1614, VARRICK MOOR 1647, FECHIN EEJIT 1619, THE 
PHOOL 1588, MIST SONG 866, AMANDA 1638, ARIBELL 1639, and GREG THE GRIM 1644.

The least popular fighter this week was DA2 1660.  The other ten least popular 
fighters were SETH 1659, BOOKLESS LIBRARIAN 1652, POINTLESS POINTER 1654, DORRIN PIKE 
1649, AMY ALLEN 1640, ANNA MARIE 1637, AVALON 1636, POGMO THOIN 1618, SHEADING CPT 
1633, and ORC MONK 1601.

The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:

ENID RAVENSCAR (20-1585) DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)