DUE1MASTERS NEWSLETTER Date : 04/30/2004 Duedate: 05/13/2004 LIN TIRIAN ARENA DM-78 TURN-270 This Weeks Top Honors THE DUELMASTER IS ONE-EYE TEO SAND DANCERS (68) (78-2426) [11-10-0,67] Chartered Recognition Leader Unchartered Recognition Leader ONE-EYE TEO POSITION IS EMPTY SAND DANCERS (68) (78-2426) [11-10-0,67] Popularity Leader This Weeks Favorite ONE-EYE TEO ONE-EYE TEO SAND DANCERS (68) SAND DANCERS (68) (78-2426) [11-10-0,67] (78-2426) [11-10-0,67] THE CURRENT TOP TEAM TREE PEOPLE (265) TEAMS ON THE MOVE TOP CAREER HONORS Team Name Point Gain Chartered Team 1. PBA (275) 40 2. PARANOID ENVY (294) 30 TREE PEOPLE (265) 3. TREE PEOPLE (265) 21 Unchartered Team 4. WORD MASTERS (191) 1 5. WILD KINGDOM (283) 0 PARANOID ENVY (294) The Top Teams Career Win-Loss Record W L K % Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns W L K 1- 1 WILD KINGDOM (283) 28 8 0 77.8 1/ 2 TREE PEOPLE (265) 7 2 0 2/ 2 TREE PEOPLE (265) 163 74 7 68.8 2/ 1 SAND DANCERS (68) 6 6 0 3/ 3 PBA (275) 97 68 8 58.8 3/ 4 PBA (275) 5 0 1 4/ 4 SAND DANCERS (68) 521 638 18 45.0 4- 3 WILD KINGDOM (283) 1 0 0 5/ 5 WORD MASTERS (191) 22 28 3 44.0 5/ 0*PARANOID ENVY (294) 0 5 0 6/ 0*PARANOID ENVY (294) 0 5 0 0.0 6/ 5 WORD MASTERS (191) 0 3 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 #6 ]H[ + ---:--- + ]H[ + Lirith Kai Edition On the Trier near Dal Shang: Lord Protector Amplitur scowled impartially at the mist-shrouded new island off the coast and his fellow Dalshani and sometime opponent Damoreth Stenn. "I never heard about any 'lost city' around here." "It was lost a long time ago," Stenn said, shrugging. "Why should you?" "You knew it was there!" Stenn shrugged and lifted his oars out of the water. "I knew there was SOMETHING there, 'cause it's a navigation hazard," he corrected. He glanced over his shoulder at the risen island, then at the shore, gauging their speed. "I'd expect to find wrecked ships on it, once we get there. IF we get there. The current's tricky. But I never heard about it being a CITY, and I don't think it is. That island can't be more than a mile the long way, and that's too small for a real city." Amplitur, who was facing forward, focused his attention through the jewel he wore on his forehead. Its effect in this instance was to enable him to see through the mist that veiled the mysterious island. "Maybe not a city," he said after a moment, "but it's built up--in fact, the whole island from the waterline on up seems to be built over. No bare rock. Well, maybe... there is a lot of mud. But I'd bet on no unbuilt ground. Structures--towers--" "Probably what wrecked ships when it was sunken." "Probably. Walls, domes, bridges between towers, narrow roads." He paused to examine the approaching island very carefully. "I don't sense anything living. No warmth. No... I don't think there's any movement...." "Don't second-guess," Stenn advised. "Just report what you see." "It might be mist drifting between the... drifting around. Or birds. Gulls? They'd be looking for anything edible in the mud, wouldn't they?" Stenn checked their position and movement again. He had stopped rowing, and the current was drifting them closer to the island, but not on a direct course to it. "Gulls are alive," he pointed out. "You just said there wasn't anything alive. And gulls are noisy, too. We'd hear 'em." Amplitur opened his mouth to answer, then collapsed with a groan as his jewel suddenly flared sun-bright. At the same time, the boat began moving toward the island more rapidly. Stenn cursed and bent to the oars, battling the sudden current. There was no time to check on his friend, not if he didn't want them both shipwrecked on the island, but he could see that Amplitur was still breathing. For now, that would have to be enough, because the current was strong and the risk of stranding great. As he rowed, he cursed himself silently. He should have expected the new island to disturb the currents along this coast. Well, in a way, he had, but he hadn't expected a current that drove right toward the island. It defied logic, not that logic had a lot to do with sailing, sometimes. But... no. This was too pat. This said "planning." Someone or something wanted them to land on that island, and it was his automatic response to resist any such manipulation. But the current was very strong. Dal Shang, Provincial Archives: "Okay, let's go over this one more time," Marian of Ravenskeep said. Her voice was tight with controlled irritation. "There are maps in your files that actually SHOW this 'new' island. It's even got a name: Kaseltor. But you have NOTHING else that tells anything about it, that even mentions it. No deeds, no tax rolls, no--" The archival clerk raised his eyebrows slightly and looked down his nose at her. Marian wondered how much of his unhelpfulness was because she had lived in for some time (long enough to graduate from the arena) in Mordant, how much was a taste for petty tyranny, and how much was actual lack of information. Her companion Whatchamacallit laid his axe carefully on the counter and leaned toward the clerk. "It's important she gets the information," he growled. One blunt finger tapped the letter of introduction she had brought with her. "The Lord Governor wants her to find out about this island." He scowled, bushy eyebrows meeting over a hooked nose. "I wouldn't want to think you were dragging your feet." Had the situation been less urgent, Marian might have laughed at the clerk's expression. Whatcha was a Dwarf (or in Adantri terms, a very short, very hairy human who liked being underground), and this did not endear him to the most orthodox of the city's citizens. And a clerk in the Archives was bound to be orthodox. But Whatcha was also the Duelmaster, and even those citizens of the city (they were numerous) who didn't attend the fights heard about them. It might be dangerous to annoy a duelmaster.... Of course, if Whatcha killed the clerk, he would be arrested, duelmaster or no, but what good would that do for a dead clerk? "We don't have anything about that island," the clerk muttered, "but you might find something at the Ko Shang Monastery." * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * }%|[-----+O+-----]|%{ * *--=== LIRITH KAI REGIONAL NEWS ===--* Duelmasters ------------------- DM 65 DAL SHANG (turn 314): WHATCHAMACALLIT of BUENO FER NADA (Darkfist, mgr.) DM 74 DAIYLA KIV (turn 287): SETZER GABBIANI of THE FINAL FANTASY (Kefka, mgr.) DM 75 JADE MOUNTAIN (turn 281): HAROLD of DARK TOADS (TigToad, mgr.) DM 78 LIN TIRIAN (turn 269): BLANK of TREE PEOPLE (Elderberry, mgr.) ADM 107 LIRIN KIV (turn 245): DEANJLI TYL RHU of SAND DANCERS from SIMTAKKA (Rebina) Top Teams -------- DM 65 DAL SHANG (turn 314): SAND DANCERS (Lani, mgr.) DM 74 DAIYLA KIV (turn 287): THE FINAL FANTASY (Kefka, mgr.) DM 75 JADE MOUNTAIN (turn 281): DARK TOADS (TigToad, mgr.) DM 78 LIN TIRIAN (turn 269): SAND DANCERS (Jorja, mgr.) ADM 107 LIRIN KIV (turn 245): OVERLORDS, etc. (The Icelord, mgr.) Recent Graduates ----------------- DM 65 DAL SHANG (turn 314): JEANINE of TOO GOOD FOR ME (Sultan, mgr.) DM 75 JADE MOUNTAIN (turn 281): HAROLD of DARK TOADS (TigToad, mgr.) (turn 280): HABEAS CORPUS of LEGALESE (The Judge, mgr.) DM 78 LIN TIRIAN (turn 269): BLANK of TREE PEOPLE (Elderberry, mgr.) SPY REPORT Hail and well met warriors of LIN TIRIAN! Know me for who I am, Zontani Sharp Eyes, Spymaster extraordinaire of all Alastari. Former top team SAND DANCERS was unseated this week as TREE PEOPLE moved up from 2nd ranking to take the top spot with a 4-1-0 record for the round. Did only my eyes note the 3-0-1 record which PBA managed to post this round? I don't doubt that such a record will draw challengers! 150 caught the eye of many in the gladiatorial commission as she skillfully bested EMBEZZLING SCRIBE and was awarded 21 points in recognition. In one of the week's more notable duels, BABY SPLIT put down IRLON, causing him to lose 14 points of recognition in the process. Although CONVICTED ASSASSIN made a valiant effort, it did not suffice to topple the reign of victorious BLANK. No confirmation, but my sources claim that the top team has gained their position using magical aids. Charmed weapons perhaps? Many and various are the arts of battle. In LIN TIRIAN "art" is a word that has long since passed from the language! Is not Death a warrior's foremost adviser? Warriors, may this counselor stand ready at your right hand forever! Some say a warrior is judged by the way he bears arms. One thing is sure, better a dagger in hand then a sword on the belt! A thought before I go. Each warrior practices one style, but must not the wise manager learn the secrets of them all? Sadly warriors, now longer can I keep thy company nor savor the ale of thy fine city. Depart I must and soon! Till next we meet remember - the pen is mightier than the sword, but a maul is a different story!-- Zontani Sharp Eyes DUELMASTER W L K POINTS TEAM NAME ONE-EYE TEO 2426 11 10 0 67 SAND DANCERS (68) ADEPTS W L K POINTS TEAM NAME BABY SPLIT 2432 6 4 1 48 PBA (275) -RUSTICATE 1513 5 3 0 44 WORD MASTERS (191) -ERYTHORBIC ACID 2278 4 4 1 43 WORD MASTERS (191) -CENTERNIX M 2281 4 3 1 40 WORD MASTERS (191) BLONDE BILLIE 2501 5 5 0 38 SAND DANCERS (68) -THE LOIN KING 2431 5 3 0 36 WILD KINGDOM (283) DISSOLUTION 1514 7 10 0 35 WORD MASTERS (191) CHALLENGER INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME CHIP-WOOD 2425 7 4 0 33 TREE PEOPLE (265) -CARNIVOROUS SHEEP 2499 4 0 0 33 WILD KINGDOM (283) CLUMSY DAN 2476 6 12 0 30 SAND DANCERS (68) IRLON 2489 5 10 0 28 SAND DANCERS (68) CLIFF OAKS 2478 2 4 0 27 TREE PEOPLE (265) FIVE + FIVE 2553 3 1 0 26 PBA (275) INITIATES W L K POINTS TEAM NAME 150 2567 1 0 1 21 PBA (275) -ARMOREDILLO 2498 3 1 0 17 WILD KINGDOM (283) BOXWOOD 2565 2 0 0 15 TREE PEOPLE (265) APPLE-TREE 2566 1 0 0 9 TREE PEOPLE (265) FOOTSTEPS 2561 0 1 0 5 PARANOID ENVY (294) PARAGON 2563 0 1 0 5 PARANOID ENVY (294) FIRE DANCER 2562 0 1 0 5 PARANOID ENVY (294) '-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn. THE DEAD W L K TEAM NAME SLAIN BY TURN Revenge? EMBEZZLING SCRIBE 5 0 1 0 1 150 2567 270 NONE CHEYENNE 2560 0 1 0 PARANOID ENVY 294 BANDIT PRINCE 25 270 NONE LBC 2559 0 1 0 PARANOID ENVY 294 STONE GOLEM 26 270 NONE PERSONAL ADS Baby Split -- I was confused, okay? Don't hold that against me! I was afraid of splitting you, see? -- Clumsy Dan Blank -- If that isn't just LIKE an elf! Beat me and then run off to the Isle. You- all have it in for us Orcs. No point in denying it. I can TELL. -- One-Eye Teo P.S. Seriously, good fight, what there was of it. And you were prefectly right, I should NOT have had that pizza before the fight. So who's letting these Dangerous Criminals run around loose? -- Blonde Billie Chip-Wood -- Just a chip off the old log, eh? Another time, you can win. I'm not greedy. -- Irlon I wish to take issue with a statement made last time, to the effect that we of the Hall of Khra are in various ways undesirable people. This is patently not true. We of the Hall of Khra are so desirable that we maintain our balance of trade by exporting ourselves. -- Khorharkhdhav of Khra, known in the arena (only) as The Khalhums Dwarf 8 April 2004 CLICK (KLK) -- Remember, you asked for it. Chaos is coming.... 14 April 2004 CHAOS Inc. proudly announces our newest member, Silver Stroke. He becomes the seventh brother of Chaos. We shall indeed be better for his joining. LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS CHEYENNE was dealt death by BANDIT PRINCE in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight. LBC was dispatched by STONE GOLEM in a 2 minute Dark Arena battle. CLIFF OAKS was overcome by BLONDE BILLIE in a 2 minute Challenge match. CHIP-WOOD overpowered CLUMSY DAN in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge duel. BLANK devastated CONVICTED ASSASSIN in a exciting 1 minute one-sided fight. ONE-EYE TEO devastated DISSOLUTION in a popular 1 minute uneven Title brawl. IRLON was devastated by BABY SPLIT in a 1 minute mismatched match. FIVE + FIVE handily defeated FIRE DANCER in a 1 minute uneven fight. BOXWOOD won victory over PARAGON in a 2 minute beginner's duel. FOOTSTEPS lost to APPLE-TREE in a 2 minute beginner's fight. 150 slaughtered EMBEZZLING SCRIBE in a 1 minute one-sided fight. BATTLE REPORT MOST POPULAR RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS |FIGHTING STYLE FIGHTS FIGHTING STYLE W - L - K PERCENT| |STRIKING ATTACK 5 PARRY-STRIKE 4 - 2 - 0 67 | |PARRY-LUNGE 3 STRIKING ATTACK 10 - 5 - 1 67 | |WALL OF STEEL 3 SLASHING ATTACK 2 - 1 - 0 67 | |LUNGING ATTACK 3 WALL OF STEEL 17 - 9 - 0 65 | |AIMED BLOW 2 TOTAL PARRY 9 - 5 - 0 64 | |BASHING ATTACK 2 PARRY-LUNGE 10 - 6 - 0 63 | |PARRY-STRIKE 0 LUNGING ATTACK 27 - 18 - 1 60 | |PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 PARRY-RIPOSTE 1 - 1 - 0 50 | |SLASHING ATTACK 0 BASHING ATTACK 10 - 11 - 0 48 | |TOTAL PARRY 0 AIMED BLOW 5 - 7 - 0 42 | Turn 270 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: PARRY-LUNGE 3 - 0 STRIKING ATTACK 2 - 3 3 PARRY-LUNGE WALL OF STEEL 2 - 1 LUNGING ATTACK 1 - 2 3 LUNGING ATTACK AIMED BLOW 1 - 1 PARRY-STRIKE 0 - 0 2 WALL OF STEEL PARRY-RIPOSTE 0 - 0 1 AIMED BLOW SLASHING ATTACK 0 - 0 1 SLASHING ATTACK BASHING ATTACK 0 - 2 1 STRIKING ATTACK TOTAL PARRY 0 - 0 TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE FIGHTING STYLE WARRIOR W L K PNTS TEAM NAME WALL OF STEEL ONE-EYE TEO 2426 11 10 0 67 SAND DANCERS (68) PARRY-LUNGE BABY SPLIT 2432 6 4 1 48 PBA (275) Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above. The overall popularity leader is ONE-EYE TEO 2426. The most popular warrior this turn was ONE-EYE TEO 2426. The ten other most popular fighters were CHEYENNE 2560, BLONDE BILLIE 2501, CHIP-WOOD 2425, BABY SPLIT 2432, FIVE + FIVE 2553, BOXWOOD 2565, PARAGON 2563, FOOTSTEPS 2561, APPLE-TREE 2566, and 150 2567. The least popular fighter this week was FIRE DANCER 2562. The other ten least popular fighters were IRLON 2489, CLUMSY DAN 2476, DISSOLUTION 1514, CLIFF OAKS 2478, LBC 2559, 150 2567, APPLE-TREE 2566, FOOTSTEPS 2561, PARAGON 2563, and BOXWOOD 2565. The following warriors have traveled to ADVANCED DUE1MASTERS after fighting this turn: BLANK (78-2374) TREE PEOPLE (265)