DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 01/13/2026 Duedate: 01/26/2026
SEAM ARENA
DM 20 TURN 276
This Week's Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
FREYA BEARMAW
DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
(20-1562) [12-7-1,126]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
FREYA BEARMAW POSITION IS EMPTY
DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
(20-1562) [12-7-1,126]
Popularity Leader This Week's Favorite
SUNRISE VICTORY PSYDE
WARLORDS (14) THIRSTY THUGS (31)
(20-390) [17-21-0,87] (20-1553) [17-11-1,91]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. THIRSTY THUGS (31) 21
2. DARQUE KNIGHTS (22) 12 WARLORDS (14)
3. WARLORDS (14) -16 Unchartered Team
OF WOLF & ROMANS (96)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1- 1 RUBBER VS GLUE (90) 177 93 5 65.6 1/ 1 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22) 10 4 1
2- 2 FAR TRAVELERS (95) 30 19 1 61.2 2/ 5 WARLORDS (14) 6 9 0
3/ 3 WARLORDS (14) 141 119 4 54.2 3- 4 RUBBER VS GLUE (90) 4 1 0
4/ 4 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22) 685 660 35 50.9 4/ 3 THIRSTY THUGS (31) 4 3 0
5/ 5 THIRSTY THUGS (31) 631 628 20 50.1 5- 2 FAR TRAVELERS (95) 3 2 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
TEAM 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."
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
They say be the change that you wish to see, so I'm doing just that! I'm writing a
Duelmaster's column in hopes that it will inspire others to take a more active role in
Seam.
I took this throne through the death of another, so I want to start by saying sorry to
Thirsty Thugs for killing Sau Sage. It is not my intent to kill an opponent, but we
are not fighting with blunted weapons. The goal is to fight, live, and improve with
each match. The truth is my start in this arena was very rough. Wins are hard to come
by in such a small environment, especially if you have an experience disadvantage or a
style disadvantage, sometimes both.
The important part is to survive in such conditions. I have done that so far, but who
knows what tomorrow will bring? I will be avoiding The Ogre Troll. I have no desire to
fight an immortal. By default, that means I will also be avoiding Sunrise Victory. Who
will I fight? I don't know, but the goal remains the same--survive.
-- Duelmistress
Freya Bearmaw
SPY REPORT
Seam greeted me gently this turn, my sweets. The wind was calm, the stands were quiet
in an unfamiliar way, and Turn 276 unfolded with more skill than spite. There were
hard blows, yes, but also moments with smiles if you were paying attention. Let's take
a look at all the action.
At the center of it all stands Freya Bearmaw, still holding the Duelmaster's title.
She defended it swiftly against Sunrise Victory, making it clear that her grip on the
throne is firm. There was no malice in the win, just confidence and precision.
This turn's warmest cheers belonged to Psyde. His victory over The Ogre Troll was
exciting and well-earned, and it brought him the title of This Week's Favorite. You
could see the pride in his team afterward, and it is always nice to see Seam
celebrate.
As teams go, Thirsty Thugs had the biggest climb this turn, gaining momentum and
confidence. Darque Knights followed closely behind, steady and consistent as ever. The
Warlords had a tougher outing, slipping back a bit, though even strong teams have
quiet weeks in the arena.
I noticed the Warlords were the most avoided team this turn. Whether that comes from
respect, uncertainty, or simple caution, only the matchmakers truly know. Still,
avoidance says something in Seam, and it was Darque Knights that avoided the most.
There is always a shadow alongside the victories. Many of our regular teams were
missing this cycle. Seam moves quickly, but names linger longer than dust. All in
all, Turn 276 felt calm, but eerily quiet. Strength held steady, new promises stirred,
and Seam reminded us that even in a place built for combat, there is room for growth
and pride.
Hugs and Curses,
-- Sidara Brightbell
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FREYA BEARMAW 1562 12 7 1 126 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
PSYDE 1553 17 11 1 91 THIRSTY THUGS (31)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SUNRISE VICTORY 390 17 21 0 87 WARLORDS (14)
-RAT FINK 1549 15 8 0 82 RUBBER VS GLUE (90)
MIST SONG 866 9 4 0 68 WARLORDS (14)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-EMILE 1571 7 3 0 61 FAR TRAVELERS (95)
-MANKAR 1570 8 2 0 60 FAR TRAVELERS (95)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-BUG 1580 4 4 1 48 RUBBER VS GLUE (90)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-GAMERA 1569 6 4 1 43 FAR TRAVELERS (95)
-AV NERD 1587 5 0 0 34 RUBBER VS GLUE (90)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
ENID RAVENSCAR 1585 4 5 0 31 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
-NUOK TUFE 1579 4 4 0 28 FAR TRAVELERS (95)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
RYZ RAZORHAND 1590 4 3 0 23 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
-TATTLETALE 1582 4 3 0 21 RUBBER VS GLUE (90)
-QUANG 1573 5 5 0 20 FAR TRAVELERS (95)
MACE FACE 1593 1 3 0 19 WARLORDS (14)
LARIS MOONSONG 1589 4 3 0 17 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
THE PHOOL 1588 3 3 0 12 WARLORDS (14)
-WHINGER 1586 2 3 0 9 RUBBER VS GLUE (90)
NIX NIGHTSHADE 1600 1 1 0 4 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
SAU SAGE 1529 19 20 0 THIRSTY THUGS 31 FREYA BEARMAW 1562 275
PERSONAL ADS
The Phool -- My apologies for the down challenge. Darque sent those orders in over a
month ago, so you were above me in the rankings when they were due. I only know this
because my new teammate Nix's orders were in that same envelope, and he just made his
first appearance last turn. -- Enid Ravenscar
Thirsty Thugs -- Ouch! I'm so sorry about that! My intent is never to kill the
competition, but it is a dangerous profession we have chosen. Condolences for Sau
Sage. -- Freya Bearmaw
Nuok Tufe -- I did not see that match ending any other way. Please find other
opponents to terrorize. -- Laris Moonsong
Mace Face -- You take your name VERY literally, don't you? -- Nix Nightshade
Quang -- I feel lucky to have won that match. I will embrace luck! -- Ryz Razorhand
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
FREYA BEARMAW devastated SUNRISE VICTORY in a 1 minute mismatched Title fight.
THE OGRE TROLL lost to PSYDE in a exciting 1 minute expert's battle.
MIST SONG overpowered HAPPY PEASANT in a 1 minute mismatched duel.
RYZ RAZORHAND was devastated by ARADI THUG in a exciting 1 minute one-sided fight.
THE PHOOL was devastated by ENID RAVENSCAR in a 1 minute one-sided duel.
LARIS MOONSONG bested TOUGH MAMA in a 3 minute match.
MACE FACE devastated NIX NIGHTSHADE in a 1 minute one-sided competition.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK 3 PARRY-LUNGE 7 - 3 - 0 70 |
|TOTAL PARRY 2 LUNGING ATTACK 19 - 10 - 0 66 |
|BASHING ATTACK 2 PARRY-RIPOSTE 4 - 3 - 0 57 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 1 STRIKING ATTACK 24 - 18 - 2 57 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 TOTAL PARRY 13 - 10 - 0 57 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 1 SLASHING ATTACK 19 - 15 - 1 56 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 1 AIMED BLOW 21 - 19 - 0 53 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 0 WALL OF STEEL 3 - 5 - 0 38 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 PARRY-STRIKE 3 - 7 - 0 30 |
|WALL OF STEEL 0 BASHING ATTACK 2 - 6 - 0 25 |
Turn 276 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:
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 0 AIMED BLOW 0 - 1 3 SLASHING ATTACK
TOTAL PARRY 2 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 2 STRIKING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 1 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 1 2 AIMED BLOW
BASHING ATTACK 1 - 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 1 TOTAL PARRY
SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 1 1 PARRY-STRIKE
WALL OF STEEL 0 - 0 1 LUNGING ATTACK
1 PARRY-LUNGE
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
STRIKING ATTACK FREYA BEARMAW 1562 12 7 1 126 DARQUE KNIGHTS (22)
TOTAL PARRY PSYDE 1553 17 11 1 91 THIRSTY THUGS (31)
LUNGING ATTACK MIST SONG 866 9 4 0 68 WARLORDS (14)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is SUNRISE VICTORY 390. The most popular warrior this
turn was PSYDE 1553. The ten other most popular fighters were ENID RAVENSCAR 1585,
FREYA BEARMAW 1562, MIST SONG 866, MACE FACE 1593, RYZ RAZORHAND 1590, SUNRISE
VICTORY 390, THE PHOOL 1588, LARIS MOONSONG 1589, NIX NIGHTSHADE 1600, and 0.
The least popular fighter this week was NIX NIGHTSHADE 1600. The other ten least
popular fighters were LARIS MOONSONG 1589, THE PHOOL 1588, SUNRISE VICTORY 390, RYZ
RAZORHAND 1590, MACE FACE 1593, MIST SONG 866, FREYA BEARMAW 1562, ENID RAVENSCAR
1585, PSYDE 1553, and 0.
The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:
THE OGRE TROLL (20-434) WARLORDS (14)