DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/05/2026 Duedate: 03/18/2026
JHANS ARENA
DM 36 TURN 1014
This Week's Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
ENVY
CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)
(36-8827) [18-10-0,112]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
ENVY STINGRAY
CLAN BATTLEAXE (347) SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)
(36-8827) [18-10-0,112] (36-5375) [5-1-0,34]
Popularity Leader This Week's Favorite
ENVY AVERAGE JOE
CLAN BATTLEAXE (347) CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
(36-8827) [18-10-0,112] (36-8862) [6-13-0,31]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
WOLF AND MAN (701)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. IRON TIGERS (484) 35
2. WOLF AND MAN (701) 19 SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694)
3. EMU'S STRAIN (702) 18 Unchartered Team
4. CLAN BATTLEAXE (347) 13
5. THE WHISPERS (706) 12 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 2*SPIRIT TOTEMS (487) 11 6 0 64.7 1/ 1 WOLF AND MAN (701) 9 3 1
2/ 1 SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694) 16 9 0 64.0 2/ 5 IRON TIGERS (484) 9 5 0
3/ 3 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624) 15 10 1 60.0 3/ 2 THE WHISPERS (706) 8 7 0
4/ 4 THE WHISPERS (706) 38 36 1 51.4 4/ 4 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550) 7 5 0
5/ 5 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550) 262 261 11 50.1 5/ 3 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347) 6 5 1
6/ 6 DARK ABUNDANCE (695) 193 196 1 49.6 6/ 6 DARK ABUNDANCE (695) 6 5 0
7/ 7 IRON TIGERS (484) 145 149 17 49.3 7/ 9 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697) 5 10 1
8/ 8 NEON KNIGHTS (680) 95 100 4 48.7 8- 8 BAD PICKLES (699) 4 4 1
9/ 9 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347) 136 155 4 46.7 9/11 EMU'S STRAIN (702) 4 11 0
10/10 WOLF AND MAN (701) 47 54 5 46.5 10/ 7*SPIRIT TOTEMS (487) 3 3 0
11-11 BAD PICKLES (699) 80 102 7 44.0 11/12 NEON KNIGHTS (680) 2 2 0
12/12 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697) 71 94 4 43.0 12/10 SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694) 1 2 0
13/13 EMU'S STRAIN (702) 73 107 5 40.6 13/14 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624) 0 2 0
14-14*MINECRAFT (704) 1 6 0 14.3 14-13*MINECRAFT (704) 0 2 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.
Looky here, looky here, looky here. Whippet owes me 5 gold. Swore there was no chance
I would sit on this throne again.
Phhbt! See what you can do with a little effort?!
Well, our latest installment of Tanks is plugging along at a lower than expected pace,
but some of this is due to two factors. First, Panzerkampfwagen was a project whose
starting stats were 15-14-13-12-11-10-9 which made them an unlikely strong contender
for their record. The second factor is a few other less than stellar builds and styles
where the boss has less experience. And then there's the fact that some of you guys
just don't seem to understand that the Tanks are supposed to win some of these fights,
regardless of how good your guys are.
Whatever...
If I can win another fight up here, it looks like I get my invite to the Isle. After
that, I'm outta here. As for my "personal detail", I only need one more Attack skill
to max my learning there. I don't know why, but I just love learning how to make
things go smash!
Alright, enough talk. They are supposed to be sending three kegs of brandy to the
throne room and two bards are going to be providing non-stop music for at least three
hours. Come on over if you want to celebrate. And if not, well, buzz off. I want some
fun.
-- Mark 1,
Duelmaster of Jhans
SPY REPORT
A lesson from the Rocanis War: the fighter who survives longest is rarely the
strongest. It is the one who watches first. A good scout studies the ground, counts
the enemy, and notices who flinches before the steel is drawn. The arena is no
different. Before you rush into a fight, know who is circling wide, who is hiding
behind their shield, and who is baiting you into a killing blow. This turn in Jhans,
there was plenty for a careful observer to note.
A challenge for the throne lit the fires of the sand. Envy seized the title, defeating
Mark 1 and claiming the mantle of Duelmaster. The fight was quick, the kind of
engagement soldiers prefer when blades are drawn. Mark 1 fought with veteran grit, but
Envy proved the sharper edge on this day. Envy now stands as both Duelmaster and
Recognition Leader, holding the high ground of Jhans. Mark 1 for his storied career,
got an invitation to the Isle of the Eye.
Scouts notice patterns. This turn revealed several. Clan Battleaxe II was the most
avoided team. The Whispers seemed content to maneuver rather than collide, steering
clear of Clan Battleaxe II whenever possible. Caution or calculation? It remains to be
seen. As for our Duelmaster Envy, he drew attention like a banner on the battlefield.
Multiple challengers sought him, but his eyes were upon the crown.
A few clashes deserve a scout's note in the margin. Dynit surged upward, overpowering
Sapphire, a bold challenge that paid off handsomely. Mazrim dominated Dreamsinger,
reinforcing the Tiger's steady climb. Bladedancer cut down Whippet in swift fashion.
Last of all, Fame survived a grinding fifteen-minute duel with Tenebrax, the sort of
endurance test that leaves both fighters seeing ghosts afterwards.
Even in sport, the arena remembers its darker purpose. One warrior fell on the regular
sands this turn. Coolie was slain by Bob Semple. A brutal finish, but the sands demand
an offering from time to time. Unfortunately, Coolie paid the price.
Remember the scout's rule: the first strike is rarely the decisive one. Victory
belongs to the fighter who studies the field, learns the habits of his enemies, and
chooses the moment of attack. Some warriors in Jhans are learning that lesson. Others
are still bleeding for it. See you in two weeks.
-- Mira Kelvaren
Reporter on the Sands
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
ENVY 8827 18 10 0 112 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
UMBRALIS 8887 10 5 0 111 THE WHISPERS (706)
MARK 1 8665 15 19 1 97 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
MAZRIM 5911 16 4 0 94 IRON TIGERS (484)
DYNIT 6083 11 5 0 92 IRON TIGERS (484)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SPINNOCK 8835 17 6 1 90 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
SYAN-LIN 8783 18 11 0 89 DARK ABUNDANCE (695)
ARK 8814 17 13 0 88 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
DREAMSINGER 8439 18 21 0 81 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
MURMURIO 8890 9 6 1 76 THE WHISPERS (706)
SAINT-CHAMOND 8666 16 18 0 75 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
BLADEDANCER 8869 8 3 0 72 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
SAPPHIRE 8866 12 7 0 71 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)
-FAITH IN CAUSATION 8600 7 4 0 70 SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694)
HADOR 8234 6 2 0 69 IRON TIGERS (484)
LITTLE WILLIE 8667 17 17 0 68 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
VARKOS 8865 8 11 0 62 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)
WHIPPET 8668 13 21 1 61 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
FAME 8875 15 2 0 57 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
HALONOR 8860 6 2 0 57 WOLF AND MAN (701)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SONJA 8815 12 13 1 54 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
BOB SEMPLE 8839 7 13 1 44 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
SILENS 8891 9 6 0 39 THE WHISPERS (706)
TENEBRAX 8888 7 8 0 35 THE WHISPERS (706)
STINGRAY 5375 5 1 0 34 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
DEWCLAW 6100 8 5 0 33 IRON TIGERS (484)
-KIORI 8915 2 0 0 33 WOLF AND MAN (701)
AVERAGE JOE 8862 6 13 0 31 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
-ERIC BROWN 8912 3 3 0 31 BAD PICKLES (699)
-LAVITROS 8914 3 1 0 29 WOLF AND MAN (701)
WRUGY 8916 2 4 1 27 WOLF AND MAN (701)
BOGDON RO 8918 4 5 0 26 DARK ABUNDANCE (695)
LARAH 8931 3 2 0 24 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
FERN 8930 2 3 1 24 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
MARLIN 8936 2 2 0 21 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)
STUMBLE STALKER 7497 3 2 0 19 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624)
-DUDE BROWN 8947 1 0 0 14 BAD PICKLES (699)
FLUTEB 8941 1 1 0 13 IRON TIGERS (484)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
HOLY WATER 8925 3 3 0 12 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
MILA JOJOVICH 8929 2 2 0 BAD PICKLES 699 SKAITH 8927 1012 REVENGED
COOLIE 8910 6 5 0 DARK ABUNDANCE 695 BOB SEMPLE 8839 1014
BOUDICA 8908 4 6 0 EMU'S STRAIN 702 SHEWISH GIANT 1014 NONE
CC 8598 0 1 0 SIMPLE DISCOURSE 694 WURM KIN 1014 NONE
SILK 8939 0 2 0 THE WHISPERS 706 WRUGY 8916 1013
WASHOUT 8949 0 1 0 THE WHISPERS 706 WURM KIN 1014 NONE
PERSONAL ADS
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
BOUDICA was dealt death by SHEWISH GIANT in a 1 minute bloody Dark Arena fight.
WASHOUT was slaughtered by WURM KIN in a 1 minute gruesome Dark Arena battle.
CC was murdered by WURM KIN in a 1 minute gruesome Dark Arena fight.
MARK 1 was bested by ENVY in a 1 minute veteran's Challenge Title contest.
DYNIT overpowered SAPPHIRE in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge match.
WHIPPET was devastated by BLADEDANCER in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge duel.
SAINT-CHAMOND devastated SONJA in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge competition.
STINGRAY was vanquished by HALONOR in a 1 minute uneven Challenge duel.
DEWCLAW won victory over AVERAGE JOE in a action packed 3 minute Challenge fight.
MARLIN viciously subdued HOLY WATER in a popular 2 minute brutal Challenge fight.
FLUTEB was overcome by LARAH in a 1 minute novice's Challenge bout.
UMBRALIS demolished ARK in a 1 minute mismatched match.
LITTLE WILLIE was handily defeated by SPINNOCK in a 1 minute one-sided contest.
DREAMSINGER was overpowered by MAZRIM in a 1 minute mismatched conflict.
HADOR was luckily beaten by SYAN-LIN in a 2 minute bloody one-sided duel.
MURMURIO slimly won victory over ENEMY SABOTEUR in a 2 minute fray.
SILENS was overpowered by VARKOS in a 1 minute mismatched brawl.
TENEBRAX was unbelievably bested by FAME in a tiresome 15 minute fight.
COOLIE was killed by BOB SEMPLE in a 1 minute bout.
WRUGY was narrowly defeated by RIRORNI SPY in a popular 1 minute match.
STUMBLE STALKER was overcome by BOGDON RO in a 2 minute competition.
FERN devastated EMBEZZLING SCRIBE in a action packed 1 minute one-sided bout.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|AIMED BLOW 7 LUNGING ATTACK 26 - 15 - 0 63 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 5 WALL OF STEEL 17 - 10 - 2 63 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 4 STRIKING ATTACK 31 - 20 - 2 61 |
|TOTAL PARRY 4 PARRY-LUNGE 14 - 11 - 0 56 |
|BASHING ATTACK 4 AIMED BLOW 41 - 33 - 0 55 |
|WALL OF STEEL 3 TOTAL PARRY 25 - 27 - 0 48 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 3 PARRY-STRIKE 4 - 5 - 0 44 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 3 SLASHING ATTACK 21 - 37 - 1 36 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 3 BASHING ATTACK 16 - 29 - 0 36 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 2 PARRY-RIPOSTE 11 - 21 - 1 34 |
Turn 1014 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 5 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 1 - 2 3 AIMED BLOW
WALL OF STEEL 3 - 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 2 2 LUNGING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 2 SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 2 2 WALL OF STEEL
TOTAL PARRY 2 - 2 AIMED BLOW 2 - 5 2 STRIKING ATTACK
BASHING ATTACK 1 - 3 1 BASHING ATTACK
PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 2 1 TOTAL PARRY
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
LUNGING ATTACK ENVY 8827 18 10 0 112 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)
AIMED BLOW UMBRALIS 8887 10 5 0 111 THE WHISPERS (706)
WALL OF STEEL MAZRIM 5911 16 4 0 94 IRON TIGERS (484)
TOTAL PARRY SYAN-LIN 8783 18 11 0 89 DARK ABUNDANCE (695)
STRIKING ATTACK MURMURIO 8890 9 6 1 76 THE WHISPERS (706)
PARRY-LUNGE HALONOR 8860 6 2 0 57 WOLF AND MAN (701)
BASHING ATTACK SILENS 8891 9 6 0 39 THE WHISPERS (706)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is ENVY 8827. The most popular warrior this turn was
AVERAGE JOE 8862. The ten other most popular fighters were MARLIN 8936, HADOR 8234,
SPINNOCK 8835, SYAN-LIN 8783, BLADEDANCER 8869, SAINT-CHAMOND 8666, MURMURIO 8890,
WRUGY 8916, ENVY 8827, and HALONOR 8860.
The least popular fighter this week was FAME 8875. The other ten least popular
fighters were TENEBRAX 8888, SILENS 8891, ARK 8814, STINGRAY 5375, CC 8598, WASHOUT
8949, STUMBLE STALKER 7497, COOLIE 8910, DREAMSINGER 8439, and LITTLE WILLIE 8667.
The following warriors will travel to AD after next turn:
MARK 1 (36-8665) TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)
NEW GRADUATES--FROM ALL ARENAS (INCLUDING CLOSED ARENAS)
For those of you who keep track of such things, a few additional warriors graduated
from regular DM arenas (including closed arenas) since the last tournament.
HAWKEYE (3-6680) M*A*S*H 4077 (615)
GIRLFRIED GIRLFRIEND (84-25543) 102811E (4536)
RAYMOND ZUSSMAN (84-3696) MEDAL OF HONOR J5 (719)
SFC12 (84-23960) MEDAL OF HONOR 113 (4249)
DIRE LAPDOG (85-16884) THIRSTY THUGS 1656 (3094)
IVY MANIAC (85-20516) SBLI 32 (3757)
TEDDY (86-28500) RANDOMNESS 41 (5234)
Congrats to the grads. -- Green Eyes