DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER
Date : 03/12/2005 Duedate: 04/08/2005
CHIMLEVTAL ARENA
DM-31 TURN-250
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
REZOS THE THRACIAN
OVERLORDS (509)
(31-4993) [19-11-0,117]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
REZOS THE THRACIAN JOHN
OVERLORDS (509) 4-LETTER FRUIT BATS (487)
(31-4993) [19-11-0,117] (31-4433) [3-1-0,28]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
DOOM HAMMER NABUCA
THE STORM REAVERS (408) WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 U! (378)
(31-3566) [19-29-2,96] (31-5369) [3-6-0,25]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
(-1)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. SAMURAI KIDS II (551) 64
2. NUMBERS GAME (403) 44 UNFIT TO BE ORCS (450)
3. DARQUE FORCES (422) 41 Unchartered Team
4. VENDETTA HAMMERZ (554) 28
5. VEGGIE PACK (369) 284-LETTER FRUIT BATS (487)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 0 UNFIT TO BE ORCS (450) 163 79 15 67.4 1/ 1 THE STORMGUARDS (78) 11 4 1
2/ 0*4-LETTER FRUIT BAT (487) 12 8 0 60.0 2/ 6 NUMBERS GAME (403) 11 4 1
3/ 1 SOL INVICTUS (469) 111 86 13 56.3 3/ 2 OVERLORDS (509) 10 5 3
4/ 5 NUMBERS GAME (403) 237 190 15 55.5 4/ 5 DARQUE FORCES (422) 9 6 0
5/ 3 WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 (378) 304 245 12 55.4 5/ 8 WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 (378) 7 6 0
6/ 4 THE STORMGUARDS (78) 611 493 24 55.3 6/12 THE CANUCKS (58) 7 8 1
7/ 2 WHY DID I DO IT (540) 40 34 5 54.1 7/ 3 STORMWATCH (440) 7 8 0
8- 6 BUSHMASTERS (164) 169 145 9 53.8 8/ 7 LORDS OF VALHALLA (508) 7 8 0
9/ 8 DARQUE FORCES (422) 155 138 9 52.9 9/14 THE STORM REAVERS (408) 6 4 1
10/ 7 LORDS OF VALHALLA (508) 185 165 12 52.9 10/ 4 SOL INVICTUS (469) 6 8 0
11/ 9 MILITARY MAYHEM (89) 231 217 17 51.6 11/10 AVENGERS (146) 6 9 1
12/10 SAMURAI KIDS II (551) 100 97 9 50.8 12/16 SAMURAI KIDS II (551) 5 4 0
13/11 OVERLORDS (509) 360 361 22 49.9 13/17*VEGGIE PACK (369) 5 5 1
14/13 THE STORMBRINGERS (359) 332 333 27 49.9 14/15*VENDETTA HAMMERZ (554) 5 7 0
15/ 0 ASSASSIN NATION (515) 358 365 51 49.5 15/11 WHY DID I DO IT (540) 5 9 0
16/14 STORMWATCH (440) 167 182 10 47.9 16/ 9 THE STORMBRINGERS (359) 5 10 1
17/15 AVENGERS (146) 125 140 13 47.2 17-13 THE NIGHTHAWKS (43) 4 6 0
18/16*VENDETTA HAMMERZ (554) 10 12 1 45.5 18/23*VINCERE AUT MORI (564) 3 7 0
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
19/17 THE CANUCKS (58) 250 307 23 44.9 19/ 0*4-LETTER FRUIT BAT (487) 2 0 0
20-18 THE NIGHTHAWKS (43) 272 352 34 43.6 20/20 MILITARY MAYHEM (89) 2 2 1
21/19 THE STORM REAVERS (408) 101 142 13 41.6 21/ 0 UNFIT TO BE ORCS (450) 2 3 1
22-20 BRIGANDS (352) 19 30 0 38.8 22/ 0 ASSASSIN NATION (515) 2 3 0
23/21 MIDDLE WAY 7 (536) 60 108 2 35.7 23/24 MIDDLE WAY 7 (536) 2 8 0
24/23*VINCERE AUT MORI (564) 3 7 0 30.0 24-22 BRIGANDS (352) 1 0 0
25/12*2001 (465) 1 3 0 25.0 25-19 BUSHMASTERS (164) 1 0 0
26/24*VEGGIE PACK (369) 6 19 1 24.0 26/18*2001 (465) 1 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
DUELMASTERS OF CHIMLEVTAL
(turns 175-200)
Greetings Chimlevtal. Once again The Council of Lords presents Chimlevtal
History Facts. The Duelmasters of glorious Chimlevtal from turn #175 (6/12/99) to
turn #200 (5/12/01) were:
175: Ohm's Lawyer of Orcs Hate Physics 12-2-1 ST
176: Prince of Ar of The Stormbringers 13-6-1 PS
177: Vampire of Dark Heart, Inc. 10-13-2 LU
178: Kerb Crawler of Urban Guerilla 11-6 BA
179: Vampire of Dark Heart, Inc. 11-13-2 LU
180. Absolute Zero of Orcs Hate Physics 14-4 LU
181. The Sentinel of The Stormguards 16-12 TP
182. Numero Uno of Numbers Game 17-13-1 SL
183. Numero Uno of Numbers Game 18-13-1 SL
184. Kerb Crawler of Urban Guerilla 14-9 BA
185. Hephaistos of The Stormbringers 14-7 TP
186. Al Koholic of Nomenclature 13-5 TP
187. Al Koholic of Nomenclature 14-5 TP
188. SRA Metal of Urban Guerilla 20-8 PS
189. William Wallace of The Stormbringers 17-11 PL
190. Ciaran Ap Gruffydd of The Stormguards 14-6 TP
191. Ben Woddle of Feed Us Blood 15-7 WOS
192. Ben Woddle of Feed Us Blood 15-8 WOS
193. Ben Woddle of Feed Us Blood 16-8 WOS
194. Babbs Bunny of Loony Toons 23-13 TP
195. 2X4 of Numbers Game 16-10-1 PR
196. Ebenezer Grymt of Feed Us Blood 13-6-1 BA
197. 2X4 of Numbers Game 17-10-2 PR
198. Ace O'Spades of Urban Guerilla 21-13 LU
199. Googam of Whammo & Thudda 4U! 16-5-1 PS
200. Googam of Whammo & Thudda 4U! 17-5-1 PS
Happy 250th cycle, Chimlevtal! -- Master Janos, Bard/Historian--The COL
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CHIMLEVTAL: THE JOURNEY TO 100 VICTORIES
Greetings Chimlevtal. The Council of Lords presents Chimlevtal History Facts:
Listed are the first 20 teams to amass 100 victories in Chimlevtal and the turn they
did it.
1. Walt's Kids #28
2. Bene Gesserit #39
3. Rat Pak #46
4. The Canucks #51
5. The Stormguards #58
6. The Devastators #67
7. The 422 Crew #70
8. South of Heaven #92
9. Bushmasters #98
10. Team Supreme!!! #100
11. True Brits #101
12. Loony Toons #108
13. The Nighthawks #108
14. Dagarath Guards #109
15. Avengers #110
16. Black Company #112
17. Energeia #118*
18. Mongol Horde #136
19. The Spice Pack #139
20. Black Plague #149
*Energeia transferred from Krill on turn #76 and got their 100th victory in
Chimlevtal on turn #118.
--The mighty Stormbringers earned their 100th victory on turn #150.
--Master Janos Bard/Historian COL
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ON COUNCIL BUSINESS
(PART 7)
Darzon the Pirate stood on the quarterdeck of the SS GOLDEN AXE. He was pleased
to see the activity all about his ship. Stores and provisions were being loaded,
repairs and maintenance being conducted and he had managed to recruit two new crew
members who would fit in well with his elite crew of raiders.
The weather-beaten Captain reflected on what had transpired the past two days
since GOLDEN AXE arrived in Chimlevtal. The Icelord and High Lord Bosk had met them
upon arrival. Bosk had volunteered to show him the town and that he did. After
swilling many tankards of ale, they had hooked up with The Icelord and continued late
in the night: they discussed the political situation in Chimlevtal, swilled more ale,
chased a few wenches, beat up a few bravos who mouthed off to them and swilled some
more ale. Darzon rubbed his temples, that Bosk could swill! He was pleased his crew
had not burned down a single establishment. It was a good evening, aye.
Darzon had been in many cities and realms. A Polarian who had befriended The
Icelord and Bosk long ago, he had operated out of the Pirate Islands for years. He
had supported a losing faction in a power struggle on those islands and found it
prudent to take a leave of absence. The Icelord had contacted him and told him of
the power vacuum in the Storm Sea on this planet, Ghea, after Inzolas and his fleet
was smashed several years back. Two years ago, Darzon and his crew took The Icelord
up on his offer to teleport them here and set up shop. They had spent time raiding
off Serevada and Ferencia. They knew the Storm Sea well. It was now time to see
glorious Chimlevtal. Darzon had plans indeed.
The sea-rogue barked a few orders and then packed and lit his long stemmed pipe.
After a few puffs his thoughts focused on the cold and damp weather and the rumors of
monsters creeping about Chimlevtal. The town was abuzz about something that was
killing people in a most ghoulish way. He had doubled the watch on GOLDEN AXE and
his crew had been ordered to travel in groups of at least three.
He was puzzled though, on why The Icelord or Bosk had not contacted him
yesterday or yet this day. Maybe they were still sleeping off their hangovers, he
mused. But no, Bosk could drink two kegs and fight an ancient Green Dragon the next
dawn. It was odd he had not heard from his friends. He would go to the fortified
guildhouse of The Stormguards later this afternoon.
Just then he saw two warriors approach the ship. One had great girth and a
greater limp. He was Lord Protector Hephaistos of The Stormbringers. The other was
the Knight Hospitaller, Lord Protector D'Aubusson of The Stormguards. They wore grim
expressions.
"Request permission to come aboard," rumbled Hephaistos.
"Come aboard," responded Darzon in his gravely bass. "What word ye carry?"
"I carry word about The Icelord and High Lord Bosk," replied Hephaistos. "And
it's something you need to know."
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ON COUNCIL BUSINESS
(PART 8)
A foul smell emanated from the cave's entrance. Raoul the Rude muttered another
Efreeti curse and then eyed the half dozen gargoyles who were gathering on a cliff
about two hundred yards away. Perhaps they wished to avenge their two comrades he
had slain. He held his magical flame-blade sword in his right hand and advanced with
ease into the cave. He was here on Council business and would see it done.
The towering mercenary swept his flaming sword before him. It chased away the
darkness and several huge spiders. He brazenly entered the lair of the Witch of the
Gargoyle Islands. The flames hungrily consumed a large spider web which elicited an
arachnid hiss from the shadows. He chuckled. His Grandfather, having been an
Efreet, had gifted him with many innate abilities. Infrared vision had been one
which, along with his sword, made him see all in the cave. Above him, many gargoyles
lined a rock shelf, using their abilities to blend with stone. Raoul saw them and
noted their positions as he advanced.
It didn't take him long to find the legendary crone. The wheezend and emaciated
hag looked to be long past 100 years old. Her filthy and tattered shawl barely
covered her skeletal body. Her thin, dirty gray hair clung to her skull, slightly
covering a hideous face that included a crooked nose with a huge wart on the end and
a mouth with a few broken and rotted teeth. She had one eye that was milk white but
the other blazed a malevolent red, making Raoul understand he dealt with a dangerous
and intelligent being. She had a wand in her left hand and with the right stirred a
bubbling cauldron that gave off a foul stench.
"I am..." started Raoul but he was cut off with a great cackle. The Witch left
the spoon in the pot and waved a bony hand at him. "I know who you are," she
announced in a shrieking, crackling voice.
"Then you know WHY I am here," replied Raoul, lowering his sword but not
extinguishing its flame.
"Of course, dearie," replied the hag. "You are here on Wizard's business."
"I am here on Council business," grated Raoul. "I understand you have two very
valuable items. I have two very valuable items. I desire a trade."
"A trade?!" shrieked the Sea Witch with glee. "I love a good trade!" Her red
eye flared with excitment.
"So I've heard," commented the Master Swordsman. "You have a Gem of Seeing and
a Stone of Truth Telling, correct?"
"And if I do?" hissed the Witch. Her left hand, holding her wand, twitched
slightly.
"I would be willing to trade you 10 Red Dragon scales AND a Potion of
Longevity," offered Raoul the Rude.
"DONE!!" shrieked the crone with glee. "DONE!!"
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The Matter of a Name
[as retold by Hammer the WordSmith]
Few gladiators ever became fully accustomed to the sudden appearances in their
midst of Hammer arriving by means of one of his Elven Orbs of Transport.
Whether a stable house atmosphere was tranquil or rife with conflicting
personalities, the sudden flash of purple or blue or red [or whatever color
combination] as the Time/Space Continuum was disturbed by the sudden arrival or
departure of Hammer was still an unnerving experience at best for most of the members
of the vast number of Hammerz stables scattered throughout Alastari.
It was even rumored that such disturbances were blamed to be the contributing
factor as to why so many Hammerz stables had so suddenly and mysteriously gone
inactive over the years.
Hammer would usually announce that it was due to some sort of budget cutback,
yet time and time again in the wake of such announcements the Hammer coffers would
once again be flowing with finances to fund still more Hammer managed stables and
experimental tourney warriors.
The five dwarfs who were assembled together in the VENDETTA HAMMERZ guild house
[QATAR CLUB HAMMER, ICE SLAYER HAMMER, HOT TEMPER HAMMER, ICY GRACIE HAMMER and BRING
PAIN HAMMER] were well aware that Hammer had begun deactivating stables once again.
It was also a sure bet that since Hammer had resigned from the Vendetta Cartel
membership that the assembled dwarfs would soon be inactive as well; after all,
Chimlevtal was the Home Arena of the Vendetta Cartel and their God Father Master
Darque, so it only stood to reason that Hammer would disappear from DM 31 altogether
and leave the conflict between the allies of Master Darque and the Council of Let Us
Lord It Over Others By Challenging, Bullying and Beating Our Chests in the Team
Spotlights and Personal Ads.
However, it was in the mind of Hammer to formulate yet another plan of action to
amuse himself and the Citizens of Chimlevtal.
So it was that when the aforementioned sudden burst of green and purplish orange
disrupted energy forces once again burst asunder the Space/Time Continuum as Hammer
arrived in the midst of his understandably startled collection of dwarfs in the
VENDETTA HAMMERZ guild house; those self same dwarfs grabbed for their nearest
weapons, while shouting unutterable Dwarven War Oaths as they prepared themselves for
battle against an unexpected assault.
Hammer was pleased by their response to his sudden and unexpected appearance in
the midst of their guild house.
"I see my instincts were well founded by contacting the Gladiatorial Commission
to keep this stable active in Chimlevtal," the veteran manager announced to his
startled stable.
The puzzled expression on their faces made Hammer break out in a fit of
uncontrollably joyous laughter.
It was as though Hammer could read their thoughts.
"Yes, it is true," the veteran manager replied with a grim smile and equally
determined look in his eyes. "You have a purpose and a plan to fulfill here in
Chimlevtal."
Hammer paused thoughtfully as his gaze focused upon the newest member of the DM
31 stable who had been named in humorous honor of one of the new alliance mates of
the rebel alliance that had welcomed both Hammer and Tripwire (Bringer of Pain) into
their membership.
Graduating BRING PAIN HAMMER would be a heralded accomplishment to be
acknowledged by both friend and foe alike throughout Chimlevtal.
Such an accomplishment was as yet unfulfilled by certain veteran managers in DM
31; who would literally drool at the thought of such an accomplishment being attained
by one of their own warriors, but as yet failing to have done so.
Hammer smiled yet again as he turned his attention to his own stable,
withdrawing a parchment from the folds of his Elven War Cloak, then handing it to the
nearest warrior to share with his gladiatorial comrades.
"Courtesy of the Name Change O Rama this month," stated Hammer as his stable of
dwarfs studied the official notice from the Gladiatorial Commission.
The Hammer gladiators raised their weapons in enthusiastic approval of the name
change which stated that the DM 31 stable would no longer be known as VENDETTA
HAMMERZ as requested by Hammer because of his resignation from the Vendetta Cartel.
Furthermore, as a result of Hammer being welcomed into the rebel alliance led by
Talon Dark Hart, known especially in Jhans as the kLk alliance, the assembled dwarfs
would now be fighting under a new banner approved by the Gladiatorial Commission:
AH NOW KLK HAMMERZ
"May Your Blades Be Sharp and Your Wits Sharper!"
Hammer
kLk WordSmith and WeaponSmith
Minister of War
Illuminati Idealist
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Chimlevtal:
The Icelord turned in a complete circle. There was no sign of Bosk, no sign of
the monster. Just a faint magical trace that was already fading. He glanced over
his shoulder at his warrior, Tempus. "Go back to the guildhouse. Send out
messengers to everyone you feel we can trust, telling them what happened and that we
are cancelling all other activities until Bosk is found." Turning to the Prince of
Ar, he added, "Go to Lord Kinnishan's citadel and tell them that we will not be
keeping our appointment."
The gladiator hesitated. "Should you--?"
"Bosk is my first priority. Lord Kinnishan will understand." Unspoken was the
qualifier that if Kinnishan didn't understand, too bad.
The Prince of Ar nodded. He had expected that answer. He agreed with it. But
sometimes the rulers of city-states expected to come first. He could understand
that, too. "But don't you want one of us to stay with you?"
The Icelord raised an eyebrow. "I can take care of myself."
Ar shifted uncomfortably but stuck to his point. "So could High Lord Bosk."
"True." The tall magician nodded. "Competence does not guarantee safety.
Neither do numbers. Bosk was not alone when he was taken."
When the two gladiators were gone, The Icelord moved to the exact spot from
which his friend had been taken. To someone of his magical training and ability,
both Bosk and the creature that had carried him off left an energy signature visible
to the inner eye. Bosk was represented by a path of gold that came up the street to
this spot and then stopped. The monster was a cloud of murky purplish brown. At
first glance, it appeared to have come from nowhere, simply appeared on the spot, but
a closer study of the magical currents proved this to be wrong. Not far wrong,
perhaps, but still.... He followed the track twenty feet to a stone wall in an
alley. A quick investigation showed that the monster had not come from above, below,
or to either side. Either it had come through the wall, or the portal had been on
the surface of the wall. Logic said the second possibility was the more likely one.
He examined the wall closely, with eyes, fingertips, and his magical awareness.
Information flooded in. Limestone. Very old in this location, the wall must
have been built... two hundred and fifty years ago, more or less. Marine limestone,
the wall was insisting on that as part of its identity. An odd thing to be
important, but he could sense that it was. Why? He bridled his concern for Bosk and
leaned closer. Tiny fossil bones, the sponginess of coral, whorled shells. His hand
sliding across the worn surface stopped. Had it not been impossible, he would have
called this shadow in the stone the fossil of some tiny squid or octopus. He would
definitely call it Evil. Cold radiated from it.
"You have found the key to the door, then."
The Icelord whirled. Shau'nin Snowbeard, Kinnishan's advisor, stood about six
feet behind him. The Adantri scholar stood quietly, hands at his sides, and made no
threatening moves, but that didn't mean the old man wasn't dangerous. That he could
have come so close unnoticed was ominous. What if it had been someone hostile?
As though in answer to his thought, Shau'nin said, "Had I been an unknown, you
would have noticed me as soon as I entered this alley."
The Icelord considered that and nodded. It was true. He realized now that he
had noticed and identified the advisor at a level below conscious thought. "You had
my message, then."
"About the High Lord Bosk's disappearance? Yes. Lord Kinnishan and I knew that
you would make discovering your friend's whereabouts your first priority. Your
loyalty is one of your most admirable qualities. However, the matter Lord Kinnishan
wishes to discuss with you has a bearing on your friend's disappearance."
"The monsters and the murders?"
"The monsters, certainly. The murders are a symptom of the presence of the
monsters, not a matter that stands alone. But it is a matter better discussed
indoors, where the fog does not hide curious ears."
"The gate through which Bosk was taken was here, and it will be easiest to
follow from here."
"You can return to this place, can you not?" Shau'nin glanced around. "Ranga's
Alley. It is not the first time a gate has been opened here, nor the last, most
likely. We tried walling off once, but somebody tore down the wall." He shrugged.
"If the danger is not immediate, people ignore it. It can be very frustrating."
"It's a known gate location? Why did I not know this?"
"Because, until now, it has not mattered to you," Shau'nin suggested. Now he
stepped closer and indicated the mark on the wall, the shadow of some tentacled
thing, so small that a man could cover it with his hand. "That is always the sign of
a certain type of gate, when it appears. Other gates can exist without it, of
course, but that.... My studies have given me a certain amount of knowledge which I
believe is relevant, and which I would be glad to share with you. But not HERE,
where anyone or any... thing may come upon us."
The Icelord could tell when a man would not be pushed further, and he saw that
limit now in the old Adantri. And if Shau'nin had information that would help....
Shau'nin Snowbeard had never lied to him before. "Very well. Let us go to the
citadel, then, and discuss this. Quickly and briefly."
Elsewhere:
Bosk was conscious of a whirling darkness and a sensation of falling, as though
he was being sucked down a giant whirlpool at midnight. It was unpleasant. Also
unpleasant was the talon that was clamped on his shoulder; the claws did not pierce
his excellent mail, but he suspected that his shoulder had been dislocated.
Certainly it was wrenched and bruised, and the longer they whirled about, with the
swirling darkness tugging at him against the creature's grip, the worse it would be.
And he was going to need the full use of his limbs when he was released, because he
intended to carve this detestable monster into very small pieces, and then grind the
pieces under his heel.
The sensation of falling ended with a smashing impact on something hard,
followed by the crushing weight of something landing on top of him.
A voice barked orders. The language was unknown to him, at first, but as he
listened it seemed to come into focus.
A gravelly voice said, "By Korbeg, magician, you have played me false! You
promised me a great warrior, and then bring me THIS?" There was the sound of a blow.
Whatever was lying on top of Bosk stirred, and he realized that it was the
monster who had brought him here. The stench was unmistakable, and so were the
claws. It made a sound like an angry cat.
A whispering voice said, "It is a great warrior, sire! He slew three other
demons before this one was able to bear him off."
"Impossible! He's... his hair is yellow and..." a powerful sniff, "and he has
bathed within the week and used some disgusting unguent that smells like herbs! No
TRUE gnomish warrior would ever--"
Bosk leaped to his feet with a roar, aches forgotten. His sword, which had been
in his hand when he was snatched, was missing, but he would not need a sword to deal
with this upstart! The gravel voice belonged to a squaty person about four feet
tall, swarthy, dark-haired, with a big nose and a beard like a rat's nest. He was
wearing a steel skullcap, and chainmail was visible between the beard and the arms
crossed over the barrel of a chest.
Beside him was a bundle of dark cloaks. A bird's claw emerged from them and
waved toward Bosk. "You see?" the whisperer said. "Unarmed, he is yet ready to leap
upon you and give battle, mighty Gorsh! Certainly the goblin mercenaries of Nelkarth
will be unable to stand against your forces when this champion leads them."
"No self-respecting gnome would follow something with YELLOW hair," Gorsh said.
"It's... it's practically ELVISH!"
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Duelmasters
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 510): CAT TASTROPHIE of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 510): PLATO of DREAMERS (Sleepy, mgr.)
DM 15 MALCORN (turn 504): CITATION of TRIPLE CROWN (Sultan, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 506): FELIX of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 505): PIP THE TROLL of HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 503): SIT of VALHALLA (Odin, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 251): LAVA RUNNER of PRIMAL FURY (Sensei Jan, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 495): ENOSHIMA of BLACK SAMURAI (Doc Miracle, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): KIRKEN TUORNIN of THE NIGHTHAWKS (Firehawk, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 492): SAVORY of SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 490): NIMBLE NEUTER of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 483): HUCKLE CAT of BUSY, BUSYTOWN (Huckle Cat, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 446): ELLEN SUE GOTLANDER of GIRLS X3 (Non, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 226): STORM SERPENT of SUPERIOR FORCES (Manager, mgr.)
DM 47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): RAINBOW of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 208): YAIWE of DARK SIDHE (Daehir, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 371): MECHANISM of TOOLS OF TORMENT (Mad Max, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 350): COOL CAT of ARENA FELINES (Garfield, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 156): YANKEE DOODLE of WORLDWIDE GORE (Crip, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 396): PARANOIA of DSM4 from ZUKAL (The Sandman, mgr.)
Top Teams
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DM 9 ZUKAL (turn 510): BLUE MOON (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 510): BLOODSUCKERS (Way Cool, mgr.)
DM 15 MALCORN (turn 504): STARBASE 5 (Zeus, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 506): GOLDEN GLADIATORS (Midas, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 505): HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 19 ZUWAYZA (turn 503): THE MAGNIFICENT MAGS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 251): NORTHERN BADLANDS (Maximillian, mgr.)
DM 29 LAPUR (turn 495): EQUESTORS (Spartacus, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): THE STORMGUARDS (The Icelord, mgr.)
DM 32 ARVAT (turn 492): SARATOGA GLORY (The Trainer, mgr.)
DM 33 NIATOLI ISLAND (turn 490): THE SEWING CIRCLE (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 35 MURSKA (turn 483): CHILDREN OF LLYR (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 446): GIRLS X3 (Non, mgr.)
DM 45 STORMCROWE (turn 226): DARQUE FORCES (Master Darque, mgr.)
DM 47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DM 50 SNOWBOUND (turn 208): SNOW CALL HAMMERZ (Hammer, mgr.)
DM 56 ROCANIS (turn 371): ARNIE'S ARMY (Barnabas, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 350): FAVORITE GUYS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 73 ERINIKA (turn 156): DUDS (Amy A. Airhead, mgr.)
ADM 103 FREE BLADES (turn 396): LEGION OF DUMB (Carnage, mgr.)
Recent Graduates
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DM 12 RIZTAB (turn 510): BADGER of HIGH JINKS (Jondeaux, mgr.)
DM 16 WILLAF (turn 505): PEACH NUTT of PUNNY AMINALS (Jorja, mgr.)
DM 17 ALJAFIR (turn 504): MCARTHUR of HEROESANDFOUNDONES (The Judge, mgr.)
DM 28 MORYA (turn 250): ALARIC of THE WARLORDS II (Fizban, mgr.)
RAY D AYTOR of OTTO'S MECHANICS (Crip, mgr.)
DM 31 CHIMLEVTAL (turn 249): DROKK of WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 U! (Micky, mgr.)
DM 43 VEASTIAN (turn 445): DISMAY of HELL'S PAWNS (Harbinger, mgr.)
DM 47 SCOMSS SWAMP (turn 221): RAINBOW of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DEEP FRIED LARD of MYSTIC ORC FEAST (Slugbait, mgr.)
(turn 220): COURAGE of LAND OF OZ (Oz the Successful, mgr.)
DM 61 JURINE (turn 349): DRACO EL TANIN of BLADE AND BLOOD (Noachian, mgr.)
SPY REPORT
Good day, in CHIMLEVTAL a quiet thief gets rich, but a quiet spymaster gets
poor. So bring me ale and harken to my tidbits of news. Now keep the taverns open
late tonight, for there are sorrows to drown for 2001, whose 0-2-0 this turn dropped
them by 8 into 26th. THE CANUCKS stable has parlayed this turn's 3-2-0 into a 6
space move up the rankings. This brings them up to 6th place. Good work, guys! The
SOL INVICTUS guild has had a 3-1-0 turn and deserves to be watched in the future.
You never know where this kind of thing can lead. And let's see, PSYCH MAJOR fought
BLOND MOMENT and gained 34 points and contributed to MILITARY MAYHEM's 1-2-1.
WULFGAR has lost to DISOBEDIENCE, falling 9 points, while helping make STORMWATCH a
1-4-0 turn. Due to his absence and inability to defend the throne, KIRKEN TUORNIN
has lost the title of Duelmaster. We should ask REZOS THE THRACIAN about the thrill
of victory, and what being the new Duelmaster does for a warrior, he's now the one to
ask. Tell me, is nothing sacred? I have heard from unimpeachable sources that The
Victory Tavern uses trolls in their stew. Talk about gristle!
Oriental wise man once say, 'Hiding behind shields prevents proper sun tanning.'
Inscrutable, but true. THE STORMGUARDS has cause to stand tall, as they were
CHIMLEVTAL's most avoided team. A smart manager knows this is a team to beat. And
avoiding THE STORMGUARDS more than any other team we find VENDETTA HAMMERZ.
CHIMLEVTAL, are we going to accept, or respect this sort of thing? The most
challenged warrior this turn was NUMBERS GAME's warrior TEN-TON TESSIE. More
fighters challenged her than challenged the Duelmaster! DAMHAIN THE SATYR of
OVERLORDS had better have a good reason for challenging down 8 points in a challenge
which he won. I thought DAMHAIN THE SATYR showed great skill and promise when he
overcame WAS DRUNK. All right, so I slept through it! Big deal!
The Dark Arena is for those who cannot win, not who cannot lose with grace.
Dignity in life or death is the warrior's creed. Banners at half mast, warriors, WHY
DID I DO IT has lost BLOND MOMENT, and you might say all of CHIMLEVTAL has felt the
loss, except maybe MILITARY MAYHEM. The Victory Tavern declares a free round for OIL
CAN HARRY and all of THE CANUCKS, for having revenged AVENGERS' WHITE NOISE for
killing one of their comrades. Congratulations go out to VENDETTA HAMMERZ, with
QATAR CLUB HAMMER revenging a bloodfeud against ULTHAR THUUNE of THE STORMBRINGERS.
Kudos go out to QATAR CLUB HAMMER this turn, for revenging VENDETTA HAMMERZ's
bloodfeud against THE STORMBRINGERS' warrior ULTHAR THUUNE. Well done. The Victory
Tavern declares a free round for GREYSCALES and all of THE STORMBRINGERS, for having
revenged THE CANUCKS' RENEGADE for killing one of their comrades. A brave warrior
does not carry a red shield, he has nothing to cover or hide when the fight is over.
Consider well.
Thought for the day, a new sword shines bright, but the notched sword sings the
sweetest. Well, I'm burning daylight here in CHIMLEVTAL and I've a long road ahead
of me. Happy Trails. Until you see my quill in CHIMLEVTAL again, farewell-- Alarond
the Scribe
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
REZOS THE THRACIAN 4993 19 11 0 117 OVERLORDS (509)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
TRASHIUS 4980 21 11 0 114 WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 U! (378)
-PRIVATE ROOM 3620 17 11 0 114 MILITARY MAYHEM (89)
OIL CAN HARRY 3814 15 9 0 113 THE CANUCKS (58)
-KIRKEN TUORNIN 4849 18 16 2 111 THE NIGHTHAWKS (43)
PSYCH MAJOR 5018 9 5 2 109 MILITARY MAYHEM (89)
TERRIBLE TWO 5195 9 2 0 109 NUMBERS GAME (403)
MAGOG 5031 16 10 2 104 DARQUE FORCES (422)
COMMANDER SPUD 5149 8 4 1 98 MILITARY MAYHEM (89)
ZARENDARGAR 4888 16 19 2 97 OVERLORDS (509)
DOOM HAMMER 3566 19 29 2 96 THE STORM REAVERS (408)
SPATHA 4996 18 11 2 94 SOL INVICTUS (469)
TORNADO 1439 17 19 1 94 AVENGERS (146)
HELM HAMMERHAND 5025 18 10 0 93 LORDS OF VALHALLA (508)
-EVANDIS ETHUM 2462 19 11 0 92 BUSHMASTERS (164)
ABYSSINIAN 4918 19 15 0 92 THE STORMBRINGERS (359)
-SYWINELL 2832 15 12 0 91 BUSHMASTERS (164)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
RAUNI 5035 14 9 0 91 SOL INVICTUS (469)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
NINJATO 5244 15 8 2 88 SAMURAI KIDS II (551)
WARGASM 1557 16 15 1 87 AVENGERS (146)
GREYSCALES 4917 18 16 0 82 THE STORMBRINGERS (359)
FAOLAN AP GRYFFYDD 5152 15 5 1 82 THE STORMGUARDS (78)
GENERAL PURPOSE 5124 6 5 1 81 MILITARY MAYHEM (89)
BRILLIANT ORANGE 4961 11 10 1 78 UNFIT TO BE ORCS (450)
KAMBARD MURH 5045 15 19 0 72 MIDDLE WAY 7 (536)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BARTOFELES 5173 10 8 1 66 THE STORMGUARDS (78)
VENGEANCE 4369 9 11 2 66 THE STORM REAVERS (408)
-IVAK 2950 7 7 0 66 BRIGANDS (352)
AI 5347 7 4 0 65 DARQUE FORCES (422)
BIJIN 5238 10 8 0 62 SAMURAI KIDS II (551)
JARL FORKBEARD 5280 11 2 0 61 THE STORMGUARDS (78)
IT FELT GOOD 5093 10 5 0 61 WHY DID I DO IT (540)
MANI 5102 9 13 2 61 SOL INVICTUS (469)
MALICE 4986 11 13 2 60 ASSASSIN NATION (515)
ENDOR 5275 9 4 0 60 DARQUE FORCES (422)
DISOBEDIENCE 5209 5 3 1 57 ASSASSIN NATION (515)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
WHITE NOISE 3048 6 3 2 56 AVENGERS (146)
DAMHAIN THE SATYR 5197 11 5 0 55 OVERLORDS (509)
LES NAYLE 5044 10 24 0 54 MIDDLE WAY 7 (536)
-CALLEIGHT 5128 11 9 0 53 THE NIGHTHAWKS (43)
MENDAL OMSHIL 5043 11 18 0 51 MIDDLE WAY 7 (536)
NORGEN PELH 5042 11 18 0 51 MIDDLE WAY 7 (536)
LOVE POTION #9 5151 6 11 0 51 NUMBERS GAME (403)
SALEM 5222 8 6 0 50 DARQUE FORCES (422)
SVEIN FORKBEARD 5187 10 7 2 49 LORDS OF VALHALLA (508)
RAPTOR 4594 8 9 0 40 THE CANUCKS (58)
-ANDERS DIEMED 5174 6 10 0 39 THE NIGHTHAWKS (43)
HORAGALLES 5212 5 5 1 39 SOL INVICTUS (469)
-FALCATA 5405 3 1 0 39 SOL INVICTUS (469)
UYR DEMONSBANE 5349 6 5 1 37 THE STORMGUARDS (78)
WULFGAR 5281 7 6 0 36 STORMWATCH (440)
WAS DRUNK 5094 8 7 0 35 WHY DID I DO IT (540)
THRALL 5074 6 5 0 35 THE STORM REAVERS (408)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
VALKYRIE 5351 6 5 0 33 LORDS OF VALHALLA (508)
ULTHAR XANDO 5407 5 1 0 33 STORMWATCH (440)
RENEGADE 5400 3 2 1 33 THE CANUCKS (58)
MERCURIAL MADMAN 5352 3 0 2 31 UNFIT TO BE ORCS (450)
-ARKON 2986 4 3 0 29 BRIGANDS (352)
JOHN 4433 3 1 0 28 4-LETTER FRUIT BATS (487)
BAMBOO 5235 6 6 3 27 SAMURAI KIDS II (551)
FRED 4434 4 1 0 27 4-LETTER FRUIT BATS (487)
SURTUR 5382 3 5 0 27 STORMWATCH (440)
ULTHAR JARVA 5417 3 1 0 26 OVERLORDS (509)
HOT TEMPER HAMMER 5321 3 1 0 26 VENDETTA HAMMERZ (554)
TICHONDRIOUS 5129 4 4 1 25 THE STORM REAVERS (408)
NABUCA 5369 3 6 0 25 WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 U! (378)
QATAR CLUB HAMMER 5320 2 2 0 24 VENDETTA HAMMERZ (554)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
GROM HELLSCREAM 5379 2 3 1 23 THE STORM REAVERS (408)
DUST MITE 5390 3 0 0 22 UNFIT TO BE ORCS (450)
SUM-R SQUASH 3148 2 3 0 22 VEGGIE PACK (369)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
BUKE 5461 1 1 0 22 SAMURAI KIDS II (551)
PAPER CUT KING 5211 4 3 0 21 UNFIT TO BE ORCS (450)
SHE MADE ME 5421 2 1 0 21 WHY DID I DO IT (540)
-WARDO BARD 5276 3 0 0 20 BUSHMASTERS (164)
STEPHEN 5460 2 0 0 20 THE STORMBRINGERS (359)
DAVE BOWMAN 4190 1 1 0 20 2001 (465)
-GURAK 2947 4 6 0 19 BRIGANDS (352)
TEN-TON TESSIE 5455 2 0 0 19 NUMBERS GAME (403)
BANSHEE 5462 2 0 0 18 THE CANUCKS (58)
KOLUM MAROD 5344 3 7 1 17 MIDDLE WAY 7 (536)
ULTHAR ZAAR 5414 3 1 0 15 THE STORMGUARDS (78)
100 GRAND 5454 2 0 0 15 NUMBERS GAME (403)
-SHOOK 3205 2 0 0 15 BRIGANDS (352)
HOSTILIUS 5446 1 1 0 14 VINCERE AUT MORI (564)
ULTHAR THUUNE 5411 3 2 2 13 THE STORMBRINGERS (359)
ULTHAR URUV 5409 3 2 2 13 OVERLORDS (509)
TOMATO-PURE-A 5458 1 1 0 13 VEGGIE PACK (369)
-UNENDA 5278 1 1 0 13 BUSHMASTERS (164)
-ERGG 5381 3 3 0 12 THE NIGHTHAWKS (43)
-ANNE 4432 2 2 0 12 4-LETTER FRUIT BATS (487)
-RICHARD 4435 1 3 0 12 4-LETTER FRUIT BATS (487)
EDOM 5465 1 0 0 11 DARQUE FORCES (422)
ART-O'-CHOKE 5459 1 1 0 11 VEGGIE PACK (369)
LOWLY WORM 5383 1 7 0 10 AVENGERS (146)
ICY GRACIE HAMMER 5440 2 1 0 9 VENDETTA HAMMERZ (554)
11TH COMMANDMENT 5453 1 1 1 9 NUMBERS GAME (403)
ULTHAR ES 5418 2 2 0 8 STORMWATCH (440)
A-SPEAR-O-GUTS 3151 1 4 1 8 VEGGIE PACK (369)
ICE SLAYER HAMMER 5322 1 4 1 8 VENDETTA HAMMERZ (554)
PATRICIAS 5447 1 1 0 7 VINCERE AUT MORI (564)
BLIND AMBITION 5376 1 1 0 7 ASSASSIN NATION (515)
-GRIM 3259 1 3 0 6 BRIGANDS (352)
JUDEAU 5441 1 2 0 5 WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 U! (378)
KATANA 5420 1 2 0 5 AVENGERS (146)
SCOURGE 5360 0 3 0 3 ASSASSIN NATION (515)
CASUS 5444 0 2 0 2 VINCERE AUT MORI (564)
VEXAS 5443 0 2 0 2 VINCERE AUT MORI (564)
FRIGHT 5469 0 1 0 1 ASSASSIN NATION (515)
BRING PAIN HAMMER 5464 0 1 0 1 VENDETTA HAMMERZ (554)
SPUD-A-RONI 5466 0 1 0 1 VEGGIE PACK (369)
KHAN 5470 0 1 0 1 THE CANUCKS (58)
BONE GOLEM 5468 0 1 0 1 STORMWATCH (440)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
VERY BAD RU 5401 0 1 0 2001 465 HIGH ELF 354 250 NONE
PUNKIN CARVER 5081 5 5 1 THE CANUCKS 58 WHITE NOISE 3048 248 JUST REV
MICHAEL MOORE 5467 0 1 0 LORDS OF VALHALLA 508 THE RAGE MAN 359 250 NONE
TYR 5412 2 3 0 LORDS OF VALHALLA 508 MERCURIAL MADMAN 5352 250
ULTHAR AESIR 5437 0 2 0 LORDS OF VALHALLA 508 A-SPEAR-O-GUTS 3151 249
ESCORIA 5413 2 1 0 THE NIGHTHAWKS 43 UYR DEMONSBANE 5349 249
TRIAD 5342 1 1 0 SAMURAI KIDS II 551 SHEWISH GIANT 356 250 NONE
DASHHA 5416 1 3 0 THE STORMBRINGERS 359 11TH COMMANDMENT 5453 250
DASKON 4464 15 22 1 THE STORMBRINGERS 359 COMMANDER SPUD 5149 246 NOT REVE
STEPHEN 5404 3 1 1 THE STORMBRINGERS 359 RENEGADE 5400 248 JUST REV
ULTHAR ZAAR 5408 0 1 0 THE STORMGUARDS 78 GROM HELLSCREAM 5379 246 JUST REV
URACCA EVENSTAR 5148 7 11 0 STORMWATCH 440 MANI 5102 247
ULTHAR THRYM 5438 0 1 0 STORMWATCH 440 ULTHAR URUV 5409 248
BROKEN TOE 5439 0 1 0 UNFIT TO BE ORCS 450 WURM KIN 362 250 NONE
OKRA OGRE 5457 0 1 0 VEGGIE PACK 369 ULTHAR URUV 5409 249
RUDE BURPS HAMME 5319 1 1 0 VENDETTA HAMMERZ 554 ULTHAR THUUNE 5411 247 JUST REV
ICE DRAGON HAMME 5323 1 2 0 VENDETTA HAMMERZ 554 ULTHAR THUUNE 5411 248 JUST REV
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
CALLIDUS 5445 1 1 0 VINCERE AUT MORI 564 TICHONDRIOUS 5129 250
TARVAGE 5370 2 3 0 WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 378 ICE SLAYER HAMME 5322 246 REVENGED
BLOND MOMENT 5095 10 6 3 WHY DID I DO IT 540 PSYCH MAJOR 5018 250
GOT HAMMERED 5091 8 6 0 WHY DID I DO IT 540 ZARENDARGAR 4888 249
PERSONAL ADS
Chimlevtal -- Happy 250th cycle! -- Polar Bear
The COL -- I watch from Polaris. 8-1-2 against the Crying Cartel last turn! Good
job. -- Polar Bear
RTR -- Keep charging, warrior! Fizban, Manager Dark & Firehawk are scared, and with
good reason. -- Polar Bear
Destitute Noble -- I voted for Napulak. You seriously need to consider your words.
Napulak was 26-10 and a Duelmaster of Chimlevtal. You sound mad or jealous because
she went 4-0 against Numbers Game, with all 4 wins against Cherry 2000. Too bad for
you. -- Polar Bear
The Council of Lords -- It is great to be here and celebrate Chimlevtal's 250th
cycle! Salute! -- Raoul the Rude
The Council of Lords -- On turn #249 we went 8-1-2 against the Crying Cartel. Well
done! -- RTR
Fizball -- I had thought you might have some mettle, but alas, you are just another
whiner and excuse maker. So typical of a Crying Cartel Clone. There is nothing you
can tell me about war, peon. I've been on the front lines in at least a dozen.
NATO? Not here, though you sound like a big UN/Chirac lover. Don't run away now
'cause I'll be seeing you. -- RTR
Manager Dork -- Keep hiding behind your newest clone, Fizball the eunuch. -- RTR
Zarendarger -- Well done, beast from the steel worlds! -- RTR
Veggie Pack -- Welcome back! It is good see you in Chimlevtal! -- RTR
Darzon the Pirate -- I'll buy you an ale when I return to Chimevtal. -- RTR
Master Janos -- Keep those Chimelvtal History Facts coming! Great stuff! -- RTR
Destitute Noble -- Napulak had my vote. Want to discuss it at The Rusted Cutlass? --
RTR
D. Noble -- Your just jealous because I went 4-0 against your team, you're
"destitute" and I'm an immortal Lord Protector. -- Napulak
The Icelord -- A Olorin i yaresse. Mentaner i Numeherui. Tirien i Romenori. Maiaron i
Oiosaila. -- RTR
High Lord Bosk -- Yenillor morne, tulinte I quettar, tercano nuruva. -- RTR
Happy 250th cycle glorious Chimlevtal! The history of this arena is unmatched. I
arrived here on turn #20 with my Stormguards and have been here ever since. A raise
of the blade in honor of Chimlevtal! OMNE JUS STAT IN ARMIS. -- The Icelord and The
Stormguards
Welcome to Chimlevtal all returning and new teams! This is the greatest arena on
Ghea. Be strong and do as you will. The swords of others will set you your limit. -
- The Council of Lords
High Lord Bosk -- Steel is the coinage of the warrior, with it he purchases what
pleases him. Salute mighty Battle Lord! -- The Icelord
RTR -- Tal, mighty Harbinger! Let the Crying Cartel cluck like the hens they are.
None would stand before you and spout off. They are pathetic. 'S RIOGHAL MO DHREAM.
-- The Icelord
Veggie Pack -- It is great to see you back in Chimlevtal! You're always welcome to
stop by for an ale at the Golden Dagger Inn. Sorry about Okra Ogre. -- The Icelord
Fizball -- I hammered your boy. If I was managed by you, I am sure you would order
me to the Dark Arena or sit me out for 4 turns to avoid the BF. Thankfully I am
managed by a true warrior, not a pud like you. Send your best. Better yet, why
don't YOU step out in front of me, worm. -- Zarendargar of Overlords ID #4888
Firehawk -- Uyr killed your boy. Who are you going to send, Calleight? The Crying
Cartel would try to duck the BF, but you know I always show up. -- The Icelord
D. Noble -- I nominated and affirmed Napulak as a member of the Chimlevtal Hall of
Fame. She was 26-10, a Duelmaster of Chimlevtal and a 4-time stylemaster. I know
the history of this arena as well as anyone and she deserves it. You might want to
seriously consider your words. IMO you shouldn't snivel if you didn't participate in
the process. -- The Icelord
Fizball -- The Crying Cartel has a long history of getting it wrong, so let me help
you out, pud. You state for the year The COL was "5-4-1 against the VC." Actually
on turn #248 The COL was 6-4-1 vs the VC. Hammer left the VC on 1/29/05. Turn #248
ran on 1/15/05. Jarl Forkbeard beat Salem, Ulthar Jarva beat Ergg, Wulfgar beat Was
Drunk, Svein Forkbeard beat Anders Diemed, Tyr beat Jericho, and Ulthar Thuune slew
Ice Dragon Hammer. Bartofeles lost to Got Hammered, Ulthar Es lost to She Made Me,
Dashha lost to Escoria, and Greyscales lost to Blond Moment. That is 6-4-1. On turn
#249 The COL went 8-1-2 against the VC. <snicker> Do you desire for me to print
those match-ups? The COL is 14-5-3 against the VC so far in 2005. With some BF
match ups though, you puds might tighten it up in the coming months. TGWY. -- Master
Janos
Darzon the Pirate -- Good to see you sea-dog. Manager Darque doesn't want any part
of you. -- The Icelord
The Icelord -- Well met, Mighty One! The Veggie Pack is glad to be back in
Chimlevtal!! We celebrate cycle 250 in the honor of the Council of Lords! Hussah!
Est sularis oth mithas! -- Pulverizer, Veggie Pack
Chimlevtal -- A mighty HUSSAH to all of you! It is the quarter millenium mark for
Chimlevtal. The Council of Lords salutes all who run their 5 warriors this turn!
Omne jus stat in arimis! -- High Lord Bosk, The Stormbringers/Lords of Valhalla
Does anyone have a text version of the newsletter for turn #248 for Chimlevtal? If
you do, please email it to ghab@optonline.net. Thanks! -- Ghab / Assassin Nation
Will do.
Surtur -- You knew we were coming back, didn't you? And you were just WAITING for
me. (sigh) But that's the way it goes in the arena. Good work on your part. That
was my bad knee. -- Kolum Marod
Helm Hammerhand -- Hmm, obviously, I was not paying attention. It's been a long time
since I was one-shotted like that. -- Kambard Murh
Salem -- I wish you wouldn't DO that. It's so EMBARRASSING to lose to someone with
fewer than half my fights. -- Les Nayle
Bamboo -- Ho! I guess we could say you were "bamboozled." Or maybe not. Maybe if
I'd lost, instead, which is a thing not to be considered, because I'm good, in a bad
way, you understand, maybe then I'd be bamboozled. In which case it must mean that
you've been omshilled, and that doesn't sound quite right. Still, there it is, and
my teammates can just look dumb about it. -- Mendal Omshil
Ai -- Shouldn't you be a golem? Somebody told me you were a golem, and I was SET for
a golem. Heck. -- Norgen Pelh
P.S. Actually, I was set to stay retired, but does Jorja listen? As if!
1 March 2005
The Contract
[as retold by Hammer the WordSmith]
What had begun as a contract for swords and armor between a well known name in
the DM community and the former VC Captain/WordSmith and WeaponSmith of the Vendetta
Cartel Tarantula Tribe was destined to impact and altar the landscape of the dueling
community for years to come.
The following is but a condensed retelling of history in the making.
Hammer continued sipping his tankard of Elven Tonic as the mysterious hooded
figure quietly seated himself across the table from the Veteran Manager whose back
was against the wall; allowing for a subtle, but effective surveillance of the dimly
lit tavern.
Recent events in both Illis and North Fork/SCOMSS Swamp Arena had stunned the DM
managerial world with the announcement that Hammer had resigned from his position as
a well respected member of the Vendetta Cartel Alliance.
Those managers and associates closest to Hammer were shocked and dismayed that
there seemed to be NO Rational Explanation for Hammer making such a seemingly
irrational, hasty and extremely illogical decision; by what seemed to be a spur of
the moment reaction following the Declaration of War by Hammer in the DM 47 P-ads.
This is what stirred the mysterious hooded figure to seek Hammer with a request
that would change the managerial course of both men; ultimately Rocking the
Managerial World of Alastari as a result of the forthcoming decisions reached by the
two Veterans.
Time passed swiftly as both Veteran Managers discussed how the landscape of the
DM game on the sands of Alastari had changed over the years both in Basic and Tourney
play; producing a new breed of managers who would of necessity band together in an
alliance with a common goal; waging war against antagonists while improving the
managerial skills of each participating member in their glorious quest for DM
excellence.
Hammer listened intently as his unexpected guest inquired about the situation in
North Fork/SCOMSS Swamp Arena; revealing his desire to participate in the upcoming
Turf War 4 contest in DM 47 with an alliance that would accept him on a more
permanent basis other than for just fighting together as a TW4 alliance to win fame
and Gift Certs.
Here was a Veteran Manager, seeking the advice of Hammer regarding an alliance
to join on a permanent basis; plus extending a sword arm of friendship and requesting
that Hammer join him as an alliance mate with those who would welcome their
membership.
The Iron in the Words of Hammer had produced this opportunity as a result of the
recent conflicts witnessed first hand by the manager seated across the table from
Hammer. This Veteran Manager had been secretly searching and scouting around
Alastari for someone worth his mettle to fight alongside; someone who would know
where to find the perfect gang of rebels who were unafraid of waging war against
anyone.
Hammer knew exactly where to look and in a matter of days the two newcomers were
welcomed into the ranks of a group of managers who received them as war waging equals
in an alliance that had joined a Confederation of Alliances for the TW4 contest.
Fighting under the banner of The Illuminati Confederation of Alliances alongside
members of Chaos Inc, kLk and The Company of Brothers during the TW4 was more than
either of the two Veteran Managers had envisioned a few months ago.
Hammer was now entering a new journey with a new attitude.
Perhaps you readers may have noticed that new attitude by now since this
announcement by Hammer is uncharacteristically Exclamation Point Free.
Except for the famous quote by Hammer at the end of this announcement.
Now that Hammer and the Mysterious Hooded Figure have agreed to join forces with
an alliance whose members have welcomed them enthusiastically; let those who desire
to be antagonistic be forewarned as to the identities of these newly welcomed wagers
of war:
Tripwire
kLk Bringer of Pain
Hammer
kLk WordSmith and WeaponSmith
Minister of War
Illuminati Idealist
"May Your Blades Be Sharp and Your Wits Sharper!"
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
TRIAD was dealt death by SHEWISH GIANT in a 1 minute bloody Dark Arena fight.
BROKEN TOE was slaughtered by WURM KIN in a action packed 1 minute Dark Arena battle.
MICHAEL MOORE was murdered by THE RAGE MAN in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
VERY BAD RU was butchered by HIGH ELF in a popular 1 minute brutal Dark Arena fight.
OIL CAN HARRY devastated WHITE NOISE in a 1 minute uneven Bloodfeud brawl.
FAOLAN AP GRYFFYDD overpowered GROM HELLSCREAM in a 1 minute Bloodfeud struggle.
GREYSCALES devastated RENEGADE in a 3 minute one-sided Bloodfeud competition.
QATAR CLUB HAMMER handily defeated ULTHAR THUUNE in a 1 minute uneven Bloodfeud melee.
TERRIBLE TWO viciously subdued ZARENDARGAR in a 1 minute expert's Challenge fight.
COMMANDER SPUD was defeated by TRASHIUS in a action packed 1 minute Challenge match.
PSYCH MAJOR executed BLOND MOMENT in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge fight.
GENERAL PURPOSE was subdued by TORNADO in a 1 minute Challenge competition.
MANI viciously subdued LES NAYLE in a 3 minute veteran's Challenge battle.
ENDOR handily defeated NORGEN PELH in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge conflict.
LOVE POTION #9 viciously subdued UYR DEMONSBANE in a 2 minute Challenge bout.
SVEIN FORKBEARD was handily defeated by AI in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge bout.
JARL FORKBEARD outlasted SALEM in a tiresome 8 minute Challenge bout.
DAMHAIN THE SATYR overpowered WAS DRUNK in a 5 minute gory one-sided Challenge bout.
VALKYRIE unbelievably bested NABUCA in a 3 minute Challenge competition.
HORAGALLES defeated SURTUR in a exciting 1 minute Challenge duel.
LOWLY WORM was overpowered by ULTHAR XANDO in a 1 minute uneven Challenge fray.
TEN-TON TESSIE bested ULTHAR ES in a popular 3 minute novice's Challenge bout.
ART-O'-CHOKE overpowered VEXAS in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge duel.
11TH COMMANDMENT slew DASHHA in a 2 minute novice's Challenge duel.
100 GRAND defeated KATANA in a exciting 1 minute gruesome beginner's Challenge match.
CASUS was handily defeated by BANSHEE in a 1 minute uneven Challenge bout.
HOSTILIUS overpowered ICE SLAYER HAMMER in a 1 minute uneven Challenge competition.
SUM-R SQUASH beat ICY GRACIE HAMMER in a 1 minute gruesome novice's Challenge fight.
WARGASM was handily defeated by DROKK in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
MAGOG demolished BRILLIANT ORANGE in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
DOOM HAMMER was beaten by NINJATO in a 1 minute gruesome veteran's bout.
RAUNI was demolished by REZOS THE THRACIAN in a 2 minute uneven Title contest.
SPATHA defeated M. CHARDINEE in a 3 minute struggle.
ABYSSINIAN subdued BARTOFELES in a 3 minute match.
HELM HAMMERHAND devastated IT FELT GOOD in a popular 1 minute brutal uneven bout.
MALICE was demolished by BIJIN in a 1 minute one-sided conflict.
KAMBARD MURH won victory over KUNG-FU MASTER in a 2 minute one-sided bout.
VENGEANCE vanquished MENDAL OMSHIL in a 1 minute mismatched bout.
DISOBEDIENCE demolished WULFGAR in a 1 minute uneven competition.
BAMBOO was beaten by THRALL in a 2 minute fight.
ULTHAR JARVA was subdued by RAPTOR in a exciting 1 minute beginner vs. master duel.
MERCURIAL MADMAN viciously butchered TYR in a 3 minute bloody master vs. novice duel.
JOHN overpowered ULTHAR URUV in a 2 minute uneven competition.
FRED handily defeated SCOURGE in a 4 minute gory one-sided match.
KOLUM MAROD was demolished by BUKE in a 1 minute uneven fight.
DAVE BOWMAN was overpowered by HOT TEMPER HAMMER in a 1 minute uneven bout.
TICHONDRIOUS savagely slew CALLIDUS in a 1 minute gruesome competition.
PAPER CUT KING was outlasted by STEPHEN in a unpopular 9 minute match.
DUST MITE overpowered SPUD-A-RONI in a 1 minute one-sided battle.
ULTHAR ZAAR defeated A-SPEAR-O-GUTS in a 3 minute amateur's bout.
BLIND AMBITION bested KHAN in a 1 minute novice's conflict.
SHE MADE ME devastated BONE GOLEM in a 1 minute one-sided battle.
JUDEAU was bested by TOMATO-PURE-A in a exciting 1 minute amateur's fight.
PATRICIAS subdued FRIGHT in a popular 1 minute amateur's contest.
EDOM overpowered BRING PAIN HAMMER in a 2 minute gory mismatched duel.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK 19 PARRY-LUNGE 16 - 14 - 0 53 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 18 BASHING ATTACK 41 - 38 - 2 52 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 14 SLASHING ATTACK 55 - 51 - 4 52 |
|TOTAL PARRY 12 AIMED BLOW 39 - 37 - 3 51 |
|BASHING ATTACK 11 PARRY-STRIKE 39 - 38 - 2 51 |
|WALL OF STEEL 9 TOTAL PARRY 69 - 69 - 2 50 |
|PARRY-STRIKE 9 WALL OF STEEL 41 - 41 - 2 50 |
|AIMED BLOW 9 PARRY-RIPOSTE 9 - 10 - 0 47 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 2 STRIKING ATTACK 82 - 95 - 9 46 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 1 LUNGING ATTACK 58 - 69 - 6 46 |
Turn 250 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:
TOTAL PARRY 9 - 3 STRIKING ATTACK 7 - 12 3 SLASHING ATTACK
SLASHING ATTACK 10 - 4 PARRY-STRIKE 3 - 6 3 STRIKING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 10 - 8 AIMED BLOW 1 - 8 1 PARRY-STRIKE
WALL OF STEEL 5 - 4 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 1 1 WALL OF STEEL
BASHING ATTACK 6 - 5 PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 2 1 TOTAL PARRY
1 BASHING ATTACK
1 LUNGING ATTACK
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
PARRY-STRIKE REZOS THE THRACIAN 4993 19 11 0 117 OVERLORDS (509)
SLASHING ATTACK TRASHIUS 4980 21 11 0 114 WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 U! (378)
WALL OF STEEL OIL CAN HARRY 3814 15 9 0 113 THE CANUCKS (58)
STRIKING ATTACK PSYCH MAJOR 5018 9 5 2 109 MILITARY MAYHEM (89)
TOTAL PARRY ABYSSINIAN 4918 19 15 0 92 THE STORMBRINGERS (359)
PARRY-RIPOSTE RAUNI 5035 14 9 0 91 SOL INVICTUS (469)
BASHING ATTACK WARGASM 1557 16 15 1 87 AVENGERS (146)
LUNGING ATTACK BRILLIANT ORANGE 4961 11 10 1 78 UNFIT TO BE ORCS (450)
AIMED BLOW UYR DEMONSBANE 5349 6 5 1 37 THE STORMGUARDS (78)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is DOOM HAMMER 3566. The most popular warrior this
turn was NABUCA 5369. The ten other most popular fighters were MANI 5102, LOVE
POTION #9 5151, TEN-TON TESSIE 5455, RENEGADE 5400, MERCURIAL MADMAN 5352, GREYSCALES
4917, TERRIBLE TWO 5195, HORAGALLES 5212, ULTHAR XANDO 5407, and DASHHA 5416.
The least popular fighter this week was STEPHEN 5460. The other ten least popular
fighters were PAPER CUT KING 5211, JARL FORKBEARD 5280, TYR 5412, SALEM 5222, BONE
GOLEM 5468, KHAN 5470, SPUD-A-RONI 5466, CALLIDUS 5445, DAVE BOWMAN 4190, and KOLUM
MAROD 5344.
The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:
DROKK (31-4014) WHAMMO & THUDDA 4 U! (378)
Name-Change-O-Rama
The winter tourney brought a lot of people to the Isle who didn't appear there
normally. This included Commission employees. Half a dozen arenamasters regarded
each other warily in the mirror behind the bar at the Pig in a Haystack. The Pig was
obscure and mediocre, drawing few gladiators, which is what they had all been looking
for. They saw gladiators every day. Most arenamaster were convinced that this was
some kind of punishment.
You could always pick out the arenamasters in a crowd. There were superficial
differences: One of these had clearly Adantri features, one wore an eye-patch, two
were female. But there were, in significant ways, alike. The same size, the same
hair-trigger alertness, the same deadliness.
The one-eyed man broke the ice, raising his beer mug in salute. "I'm Zrof One-
Eye from Zukal. Sugar of Arvat--" One of the women bowed slightly. "I know Sugar.
The rest of you...?"
The Adantri matched his salute. "Dernal of Dayla Kiv."
"Daiyla Kiv? Ah...."
"No, without the 'I' in it. These damned bureaucrats can't spell, and they
thought adding an unnecessary vowel was exotic." Disgust dripped from his voice.
"Tell me about it!" another man growled in agreement. "Khagal of Niatoli, and
what they do to the spelling of THAT simple word--!"
"I thought Daiyla, I mean Dayla Kiv had a different name right now,"
Arenamistress Sugar said. "The arena, at least, because of a contest?"
"Chavez Ravine." Dernal's tone was the one that substituted in polite company
for spitting on the floor.
Zrof blinked, taken aback by the bitterness. He wouldn't have minded a contest
in Zukal, and damn what they called the place. "It's only temporary, though."
"Temporary, shmiperary," another man muttered. He seemed well into his drinking,
although, like all arenamasters, he carried his liquor well. "They do it all the time
in Aradi. No reshpect. Go around changing thish, changing that. I wish I could
change shome thingsh." He signalled the bartender for a refill.
The second woman put her hand over his mug. "You've had enough, Harkon. Try the
coffee, instead."
"You should be mad, too, Ripplesh," Harkon said. "They're going to do shtuff
like that in Jahnsh, aren't they?"
Ripples Dorrigan shrugged. All the men paused, some with glasses half raised, to
watch. "It's the way things are," she said. "Not much we can do about it."
"You know," Khagal of Niatoli said, "maybe we could make a few changes. Fix the
spelling of Arena 33, for one, change a few standby titles--"
"The Commission hates changes." Dernal of Dayla Kiv topped up his glass and
drained it gloomily.
"Yes, but if we disguise it," Sugar of Arvat said, excited, "make it... maybe a
general Name-Change-O-Rama! Then we could slip OUR changes through and no one would
notice or mind."
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By popular demand, we are holding a Name-Change-o-Rama during the month of March.
If you wish to change the name of your warriors or teams, please contact RSI Customer
Service. The charge for a name change is $1, unless you're in DOOMCorps, in which
case you take your chances. (Just kidding, guys! *snicker*)