DUELMASTERS NEWSLETTER
Date : 04/13/2004 Duedate: 04/26/2004
AMEN-TEI ARENA
DM-63 TURN-325
This Weeks Top Honors
THE DUELMASTER IS
FREAN
SAFE HAVEN (270)
(63-2234) [10-2-0,83]
Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader
FREAN POSITION IS EMPTY
SAFE HAVEN (270)
(63-2234) [10-2-0,83]
Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite
HOBO JO JHANA
WAYFARERS (248) SAFE HAVEN (270)
(63-2520) [12-8-0,62] (63-2233) [8-4-1,70]
THE CURRENT TOP TEAM
WAYFARERS (248)
TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team
1. WAYFARERS (248) 33
2. SAFE HAVEN (270) 12 SAFE HAVEN (270)
3. SITTIN' ON ACES (283) 0 Unchartered Team
4. MONSTER CHILD (292) 0
PHOSPHOLIPIDS (276)
The Top Teams
Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K
1/ 2 SAFE HAVEN (270) 38 20 3 65.5 1/ 2 WAYFARERS (248) 9 4 0
2- 3 MONSTER CHILD (292) 11 6 0 64.7 2/ 1 SAFE HAVEN (270) 8 7 0
3- 4 SITTIN' ON ACES (283) 16 11 0 59.3 3- 4 SITTIN' ON ACES (283) 1 0 0
4/ 5 WAYFARERS (248) 364 439 8 45.3 4- 5 MONSTER CHILD (292) 0 1 0
'*' Unchartered team '-' Team did not fight this turn
(###) Avoid teams by their Team Id ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
+ ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ Out of the Past #5 ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ +
Dal Shang:
From the top tier of the arena, you could see a long way out to sea, because the
arena was built on a cliff above the harbor. So was a lot of the rest of Dal Shang,
but except for the governor's palace, it mostly wasn't as high as the arena.
Lord Protector Wais, who had come home to Dal Shang in a vague effort to boost
that beleaguered arena, was sitting on the top tier brooding. The arena was
shrinking faster than a pool of water in the desert. Promising warriors who were
looking for a career in the arena were not looking in THIS arena. Fourteen active
warriors last time, and two of them had been retiring by way of a Dark Arena
appearance. His own team, even, had gone inactive! Something had to be done, but he
had no idea what. Even the fans had deserted Dal Shang arena.
With a sigh, he turned away from the empty arena to look out to sea. And so he
saw the waters of the lake heave as though they were boiling, and a new--or very
old--island rise like a black reef no more than five miles off shore. Five miles is
too far away to see the details, but there was something disturbingly regular about
the broken ridgeline of that island. Like buildings....
A note for the people of the Free Cities and Lirith Kai:
Some people say that if you get rid of magic, the world will be much simpler.
Some people say that the destabilization of the Arcanum will get rid of magic. Ha!
High Magic, the stuff that highly educated wizards do, falters as the Arcanum
weakens. But there are other kinds of magic. Older. Cruder. Less vulnerable.
There's Blood Magic. Spilling blood releases power. The more blood, the more power.
And a very powerful wizard of several centuries ago, Khaldren of Krael, who
decided that he didn't want to die when the city around him was dying, has come to
the present. He's made a spell to bring Krael back from ruins, and he's tied it to
Blood Magic.
But there's more blood being spilled around Alastari than he realized, and a lot
of Lost Cities that want to live again. If you have some old ruins near your house,
and there's an arena where people are bleeding and dying, you've got trouble coming.
This is now your story, too.
It's all a plot, and probably a dark one. Where is Daylight Savings time when
you need it?
+ ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ Out of the Past #6 ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ +
Andorian Edition
Aruak City:
Conversation in the Bulldog Inn stopped as the ground shifted slightly
underfoot, then resumed. A little faster, a little more shrill. There had been a
lot of earth tremors lately, and in one way, people were getting used to them.
Nobody rushed outside in alarm. Nobody talked about moving to some other area.
There was a betting pool on when the next tremor would occur.
But in another way, they weren't getting used to them at all. Earthquakes in
Aruak City were WRONG. In Seam, okay, if they were mild and didn't happen very often
(although lately they had been frequent and devastating). You expected strange earth
movements in Seam, because of the hot springs. Hot springs meant things like that
might happen. But not HERE.
"It's because of Krael rising," explained Thermodynamics, a gladiator from Point
passing through the city. "The balances are disturbed. You see, Krael came from the
bottom of the Trier, which is very cold. Therefore, some place else has to become
very hot to balance it." He paused and frowned. "Or maybe some other place has to
sink, a down to balance the new up, so to speak."
Adeolar, listening to him, sighed with exasperation. "It isn't that," she
muttered. "Oh, maybe the bit about some other area sinking to balance the rising of
Krael--I've got people watching for that, all along the coast. But the 'hot and
cold' business--"
"Let him talk," Kennelworth said, gauging the mood of the crowd. "It's an
explanation people can accept, and they'll feel less alarmed by it. We don't want a
riot, and there's nothing they can do about things right now, so...?" He looked back
at the flame-haired manager. "There isn't anything, is there?"
Adie grimaced. "I don't know. I don't think stopping Khaldren in Zorpunt will
be enough to stop what's happening, now. The spell he started has taken on a life of
its own. I'm trying to discover a counterspell--that won't make things worse in some
other way! But until then, just...treat the symptoms. Fight the monsters, help the
people displaced," she shrugged, "the obvious things. And keep arena deaths down,
because the blood feeds the spell." She began to twist a lock of hair around her
finger, tugging on it thoughtfully. "I've been thinking about a counterspell. The
original magic came from Krael, however it got to the present. Maybe the
counterspell can be found there."
"Searching Krael for the spell that would sink it again will be dangerous," the
old innkeeper and manager warned. "The reports say that there are people there who
are ready to defend it."
"That's what gladiators are for, isn't it?" Adie asked. "Protecting Alastari.
Stopping this spell that is bringing the past to life falls under that heading."
Iaye:
Great Dane looked over the improvised barricade that divided the island of Iaye
from the risen city of Krael and whistled. "You said they were regular people," he
commented, scanning the muddy approach. "Those are, I guess they're zombies."
Goff shrugged. "I guess the regular people I saw when the city first rose were
wizards, at least some of them. And there must have been plenty of dead around for
them to turn into zombies. Damn. How do you kill something that's already dead?"
Great Dane glanced back at the people straggling toward the barricade from
Iaye's side. "That isn't going to be our first problem. The first one is, how do we
get our defenders to stand fast against them? Those are fishermen, farmers,
shopkeepers. You think they're going to fight zombies?"
"Gladiators, too," Goff protested.
"Not enough, if the wizard in charge of those zombies knows anything about
battle."
DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
Notes from the arena champ.
Greetings,
Well, this is not the way one likes to obtain the throne, but it is, I suppose,
somewhat appropriate given the state of this arena. At least I won my duel to get
here or Jhana would have backed her way up here after losing to that Kung-Fu dude.
Rather embarrassing, if I say so myself.
Well, in case Elena comes back next cycle I am throwing my challenges her way.
Until we meet again,
Frean, Duelmaster
SPY REPORT
You elder fighters surely remember me. The younger ones may call me Olaf
Modeen. I return to AMEN-TEI once again! Woof! SAFE HAVEN were a bunch of dogs
after WAYFARERS got through with 'em! 2nd ain't so sweet as 1st! What's with SHADY
LADY? She actually beat AMEN-TEI's TRUSTWORTHY SCRIBE, and walked away with 16 more
points from the fight. Laughs were big at WAYFARERS while they watched HOBO JO
clobber DEEVINE. She lost 9 points and got bruised from objects thrown from the
stands. Try as he might, M. CHARDINEE wasn't good enough at persuading FREAN to step
down from the Duelmaster's throne... I suppose you want to hear some rumors and
dirty gossip about your fellow fighters? Tough!
If at first you don't succeed, avoid. That'll get you in the Spyreports. What
do people see in PASSER BY? Hers 10-14-0? WAYFARERS ain't talkin', but she's got 44
points. I hate going to the effort of writing about the kind of fights that
LOCKHEART gets in. He fights people like JOE CHILL, 12 points below. I thought
LOCKHEART showed great skill and promise when he bested JOE CHILL. All right, so I
slept through it! Big deal!
Warriors of AMEN-TEI unite. You have only your games to lose! Here's some
advice: study your opponent, master many skills, fight dirty.
Who knows what the future holds for a warrior. More fights, there's no doubt.
The end of another Spyreport! That's cause for celebration in my book! I don't want
to overstay my welcome...-- Olaf Modeen
DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
FREAN 2234 10 2 0 83 SAFE HAVEN (270)
CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-ELENA 2356 12 4 0 102 SITTIN' ON ACES (283)
CHAMPIONS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-ERICKA BEARICKA 2461 11 6 0 80 MONSTER CHILD (292)
JHANA 2233 8 4 1 70 SAFE HAVEN (270)
CHALLENGER ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
LOCKHEART 2232 8 3 1 64 SAFE HAVEN (270)
HOBO JO 2520 12 8 0 62 WAYFARERS (248)
ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
-QUINZE 2355 4 3 0 52 SITTIN' ON ACES (283)
DEEVINE 2230 7 3 0 50 SAFE HAVEN (270)
PASSER BY 2513 10 14 0 44 WAYFARERS (248)
JOE CHILL 2527 9 8 0 37 WAYFARERS (248)
CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SELAUNAH 2551 3 1 0 28 WAYFARERS (248)
TINDEL 2231 5 8 1 24 SAFE HAVEN (270)
INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME
SHADY LADY 2552 1 0 0 16 WAYFARERS (248)
-ARLO 2357 0 3 0 3 SITTIN' ON ACES (283)
-KENJI 2359 0 1 0 1 SITTIN' ON ACES (283)
'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.
THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge?
PERSONAL ADS
Passer By -- It appears I have a calling for losing to everyone. I would appreciate
some help here my fights are getting later and later in the day I am sure it won't be
long before I am fighting at night. -- Tindel, the embattled
Joe -- I have no idea what would be in killing houseplants. It seems like no
gladiator seems able to do it so perhaps you could corner the market. That's a good
idea though, maybe I will suggest to my manager the next godling he wants to graduate
he should name A. Houseplant. Better than an immortality prize. -- Deevine
Hobo Jo -- I am big enough where it counts thank you. -- Lockheart
Frean -- Whew! Good thing you won that, or I'd have been Duelmaster. Being
Duelmaster is NOT in my job description. -- Hobo Jo
P.S. I'm the informal type.
Lockheart -- I expected you to be taller. Why aren't you? -- Passer By
Tindel -- You tall people take unfair advantage, but I showed you that a man can be
short and still cool! -- Joe Chill
The Volunteer shifted his eyes at me. I know what THAT means. So I hit him. --
Selaunah
Frean -- You're teamist! Everybody needs a safe haven sometimes. Why not share? --
Hobo Jo
Tindel -- Oh, no, I couldn't get cocky. It's not in my specs. Low ego. That's why
I don't have a REAL name, I guess. -- Passer By
Deevine -- Ah, good! (wink) -- Joe Chill
18 March 2004
St. Valentine's Day Massacre Update
We are pleased to announce that the kLk sponsored St. Valentine's Day Massacre
kill contest in DM 36 is off to a great start. We are also pleased to announce that
in addition to the 10 team rollups we are also able to offer the renaming of a dark
arena warrior as a prize to the manager with the most kills. The contest is only 2
turns old and is still wide open. There are currently 5 managers tied with one kill
each. Anything can still happen so hurry up and get into the arena.
On a personal note, no other alliances have entered the arena in force to
challenge the kLk dominance. We were expecting The Firm to put up a fight for their
supposed home arena. But, they were a no show. Guess they proved what they are
really made of. *evil grin*
Perhaps another alliance would like to step in to give us a challenge. We are
throwing down the gauntlet. Perhaps the Chaos Inc. boys I keep hearing about would
like to step in and challenge the kLk for arena dominance. If you don't show up,
Chaos, don't feel bad. FAR better managers than you have been invited into Jhans but
have chosen to pass on the offer.
So if you consider yourself worthy to compete, like fierce competition, and
enjoy arenas where the personals are as fierce as the fighting, come visit JHANS DM
36. We're already planning our next contest, "Capture the Flag," and have a
storyline being actively worked on in the arena. Whatever you like about DM you can
find it in JHANS.
Bookie
mgr. of Suicidal Dreams
and Director Jhans Board of Tourism
kLk Alliance
27 March 2004
This notice is to inform the DM world that CHAOS INC. has added CHEETO to its
ranks. He joins APEX, FLAGG, MATRIX, ASSAMITE, and RUDE BUDDHA as the 6th member.
May your chaotic wings spread disaster and CHAOS for all your days! Welcome CHEETO!!
27 March 2004
Has anyone seen it in print that the "Goat" is leaving the "Cartel"? There were
some diplos to the effect of a special branch of the Cartel being formed, like secret
societies, governmental agencies and alliances certain agendas are developed. To
obtain the desired effect of any agenda only key personnel can be used. The "Goat"
is "Cartel" so until you see it with me announcing that I am not Cartel, remember,
"The Agenda of the Core is for you to fight for." I hope this stops the confusion.
-- Goat
8 April 2004
CLICK (KLK) -- Remember, you asked for it. Chaos is coming....
LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS
LOCKHEART devastated JOE CHILL in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge fight.
TINDEL lost to PASSER BY in a 2 minute gruesome Challenge battle.
FREAN demolished M. CHARDINEE in a 1 minute uneven Title fight.
JHANA was bested by KHALHUMS DWARF in a 3 minute gory contest.
DEEVINE was narrowly defeated by HOBO JO in a 2 minute match.
SELAUNAH devastated FRIENDLY CONSTABLE in a 1 minute uneven brawl.
SHADY LADY defeated TRUSTWORTHY SCRIBE in a crowd pleasing 1 minute novice's struggle.
BATTLE REPORT
MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS
|FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT|
|PARRY-STRIKE 2 TOTAL PARRY 1 - 0 - 1 100 |
|LUNGING ATTACK 2 WALL OF STEEL 5 - 1 - 0 83 |
|AIMED BLOW 1 STRIKING ATTACK 7 - 2 - 0 78 |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 PARRY-STRIKE 12 - 7 - 1 63 |
|SLASHING ATTACK 1 LUNGING ATTACK 20 - 15 - 0 57 |
|WALL OF STEEL 1 AIMED BLOW 10 - 8 - 0 56 |
|STRIKING ATTACK 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE 6 - 5 - 0 55 |
|BASHING ATTACK 1 SLASHING ATTACK 3 - 7 - 0 30 |
|PARRY-LUNGE 0 BASHING ATTACK 3 - 7 - 0 30 |
|TOTAL PARRY 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 2 - 0 0 |
Turn 325 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:
AIMED BLOW 1 - 0 PARRY-LUNGE 0 - 0 3 LUNGING ATTACK
PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 0 - 1 2 AIMED BLOW
SLASHING ATTACK 1 - 0 BASHING ATTACK 0 - 1 2 PARRY-STRIKE
WALL OF STEEL 1 - 0 TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0 1 PARRY-RIPOSTE
PARRY-STRIKE 1 - 1 1 SLASHING ATTACK
LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 1 1 STRIKING ATTACK
1 WALL OF STEEL
TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE
FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME
LUNGING ATTACK FREAN 2234 10 2 0 83 SAFE HAVEN (270)
PARRY-STRIKE JHANA 2233 8 4 1 70 SAFE HAVEN (270)
PARRY-RIPOSTE HOBO JO 2520 12 8 0 62 WAYFARERS (248)
STRIKING ATTACK DEEVINE 2230 7 3 0 50 SAFE HAVEN (270)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.
The overall popularity leader is HOBO JO 2520. The most popular warrior this turn
was JHANA 2233. The ten other most popular fighters were TINDEL 2231, PASSER BY
2513, DEEVINE 2230, LOCKHEART 2232, HOBO JO 2520, SHADY LADY 2552, SELAUNAH 2551,
FREAN 2234, JOE CHILL 2527, and 0.
The least popular fighter this week was JOE CHILL 2527. The other ten least popular
fighters were FREAN 2234, SELAUNAH 2551, SHADY LADY 2552, HOBO JO 2520, LOCKHEART
2232, DEEVINE 2230, PASSER BY 2513, TINDEL 2231, JHANA 2233, and 0.