DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 09/04/2024    Duedate: 09/17/2024

SHADOWSPIRE ARENA

DM 81    TURN 458

This Week's Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

JACOB GRIMM
LITERATE LOONS (40)
(81-3834) [19-20-2,109]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

PABST                          POSITION IS EMPTY
ALE HOUSE MERCS (5)            
(81-823) [23-6-0,115]          

Popularity Leader              This Week's Favorite

SGT. YORK                      OLD PECULIAR
CHILDHOOD HEROES (8)           ALE HOUSE MERCS (5)
(81-61) [21-24-1,102]          (81-1808) [4-4-1,44]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

DRAGONBANE GUILD (13)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. INEBRIATION (27)              58 
2. IMPERIAL CABAL (207)          51    IMPERIAL CABAL (207)
3. FAR TRAVELERS (113)           46    Unchartered Team
4. DRAGONBANE GUILD (13)         29 
5. ALE HOUSE MERCS (5)           24    POSITION IS EMPTY

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1/ 4 IMPERIAL CABAL (207)      39  31  1 55.7   1/10 DRAGONBANE GUILD (13)    10  5 1
 2/ 2 CULT OF BACCHUS (4)      997 827 35 54.7   2/ 1 CULT OF BACCHUS (4)      10  5 0
 3/ 3 NBA LEGENDS (156)        272 226 16 54.6   3/ 6 FAR TRAVELERS (113)       9  4 1
 4/ 5 DRAGONBANE GUILD (13)    764 661 22 53.6   4/13 IMPERIAL CABAL (207)      9  6 0
 5/ 6 CLAN LONGBEARD (39)      942 819 34 53.5   5/ 2 CHILDHOOD HEROES (8)      8  7 0
 6/ 7 ALE HOUSE MERCS (5)      186 174  6 51.7   6/12 WICKED MARTYRS (148)      7  4 0
 7/ 8 DARQUE AGES (29)         1039 973 46 51.6   7/ 3 DARQUE AGES (29)          7  8 1
 8/ 9 PRAY THE GODS (155)      491 467 29 51.3   8/ 9 ALE HOUSE MERCS (5)       7  8 0
 9/11 FAR TRAVELERS (113)      118 113  9 51.1   9/ 4 LITERATE LOONS (40)       7  8 0
10/10 CHILDHOOD HEROES (8)     109 108  7 50.2  10/11 NBA LEGENDS (156)         7  8 0
11/12 WICKED MARTYRS (148)     651 657 29 49.8  11/16 BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)   7  8 0
12-13 THE CHURCH (203)          42  43  2 49.4  12/ 5 ROMAN REPUBLIC (204)      7  8 0
13/15 BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)  433 479 32 47.5  13/ 7 CLAN LONGBEARD (39)       6  9 0
14/16 LITERATE LOONS (40)      776 867 34 47.2  14/19 INEBRIATION (27)          4  6 0
15/14 ROMAN REPUBLIC (204)      48  54  3 47.1  15/ 8 RED LEGION (206)          4 11 1
16/17 INEBRIATION (27)         430 586 28 42.3  16/15 ARDUIN (200)              4 11 0
17/18 RED LEGION (206)          27  43  1 38.6  17-14 THE CHURCH (203)          3  2 0

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
18/19 ARDUIN (200)              47  78  2 37.6  18/17 PRAY THE GODS (155)       3  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

The Clan: The Revolving Door

In the dimly lit basement office of Clan Longbeard's guild house, the air was thick 
with the scent of parchment. The flickering light from a solitary lantern cast long 
shadows across the stone walls, adding to the room's mystique. Visionist, the 
enigmatic guild manager, sat behind a desk cluttered with parchments, scrolls, tomes 
and dust. His hands rested calmly on the desk, fingers steepled as he awaited the 
arrival of the guild's leaders.

The door at the top of the stairs creaked open, and three figures entered. Corrin, the 
guild strategist, tall and broad-shouldered, led the way, his dark eyes scanned the 
room as if searching for something. Behind him followed Dunnik, the weapon master, 
though his demeanor was less severe, his aura crackled with potential. Finally, Pavil, 
the the youngest of the trio and the guild's defensive trainer, whose sturdiness and 
strength was evident in his gait.

As they approached the desk, their boss rose, offering a small nod of respect. 
"Corrin, Pavil, Dunnik," he greeted them in his smooth, measured voice. "Please, have 
a seat."

The three guild leaders took their seats across from Visionist. Today they had 
gathered for an important discussion, one that would determine the future of Clan 
Longbeard.

Corrin was the first to speak, his voice gruff but steady. "Visionist, we appreciate 
you meeting with us. There are pressing matters we need to discuss, particularly 
concerning Bavil and Meade's departure for the Isle and the two new recruits who will 
be joining our ranks."

Visionist nodded, his expression unreadable. "Indeed, Bavil and Meade have served the 
guild well, but their paths lead them elsewhere now. As for the new recruits, I know 
you will ensure their transition into the guild will be smooth. I hope they show great 
promise, and I believe they will quickly find their place among us, but you never can 
tell."

Pavil leaned forward, his keen eyes fixed on his boss. "What of Bavil's last fight? 
You predicted he would learn a new attack skill, something none of us saw coming. How 
did you know?"

The manager allowed a small, knowing smile to cross his lips. "Ah, that. his potential 
was always there, hidden beneath the surface. His determination to succeed, especially 
before his departure, created the perfect conditions for him to unlock that new skill. 
I have spent years studying the nuances of combat and the energies that flow through 
each of our members. It was not a matter of if, but when."

Dunnik, who had been silent until now, frowned slightly. "Sorry sir, but you sound 
like a politician. That kind of prediction... it's not just skill or experience, is 
it? You've got some kind of magic at play."

The grey haired manager chuckled softly. "You're perceptive, Dunnik. Yes, there is an 
element of magic involved. I possess certain abilities that allow me to perceive the 
potential within our members, to see the paths they might take. It is not foolproof, 
of course, but it helps guide my decisions and recommendations from time to time."

Corrin exchanged a glance with his fellow leaders before nodding slowly. "We trust 
your judgment, boss. You've led this guild with wisdom and foresight. But with Bavil 
and Meade leaving, we need to ensure that the guild remains strong. These new 
recruits... are they truly ready to fill the void?"

The Longbeard managers expression grew serious. "They will be raw, but any new recruit 
has potential to be molded into something great. With proper training and guidance 
from the likes of you three, they are likely to become formidable members of the clan. 
If not we will make the proper arrangements"

Pavil tapped his fingers on the table thoughtfully. "And what of our future, sir? What 
do you see on the horizon for the Clan?"

Closing his eyes and leaning back in his chair. "The future is always in motion, but I 
see growth, challenges, and victories. The guild will face trials, both from within 
and without, but if we remain united, if we harness the strengths of all our members, 
we will not only survive, we will thrive. As far as the new recruits, I must meet them 
to try and see their future."

The three clan leaders sat in silence for a moment, absorbing Visionist's words. 
Finally, Corrin stood, his resolve clear. "Then we move forward, as always. We'll 
ensure the new recruits are ready, and we'll make sure the guild remains strong as it 
has always been."

The three guild leaders turned to leave and as they reached the stairs, Dunnik paused 
and glanced back. "One more thing... how far can you see into our futures?"

Visionist's gaze met Dunnik's, and for a moment, there was a flicker of something 
unreadable in his eyes. "As far as you allow me to of course. The rest... is up to 
you."

With that, the leader nodded and followed his comrades out of the basement office. The 
manager watched them go, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. The future of Clan 
Longbeard was indeed uncertain, but one thing was clear: Under his and their guidance, 
it would be a future worth fighting for.

                                      SPY REPORT

Welcome back to The Spire! We have had a busy day in the arena, and I can't wait to 
share all the news with you. Well, I'm looking forward to sharing it with most of you. 
To the rest of you, I'm looking forward to sharing this innovative discovery called 
deodorant. Like a nice Cabernet Sauvignon with a steak, deodorant pairs well with a 
shower! Have any of you been to the gladiator pens lately? The smell borders on 
inhumane! Okay, enough of that, let's get to the arena action.

Our mighty champion from the last turn, Ottobot from the Cult of Bacchus, had the 
opportunity to defend the throne. How well did that go? Well, let me tell you! NOT TOO 
GOOD! Jacob Grimm challenged Ottobot, and it wasn't even a close fight!  Jacob took 
him down in a one-minute, one-sided affair.  Congrats to Jacob Grimm for taking the 
throne! Maybe he can tell Arenamaster and the other arena workers some of his creepy 
stories for the next two weeks!  Jacob is managed by Sherman and hails from the 
Literate Loon stable.

Run and hide! I always think this in my mind when I read the golem's challenge and 
avoid reports. Darque Ages is the most feared (or possibly the smelliest) guild in The 
Spire today! Lots of teams avoided Darque's crew, but it was Dragonbane Guild who did 
the most avoiding. Our most popular target, or most challenged warrior, is 
Refrigerator Perry.  Keeping with the athletic theme, RP got challenged by Dennis 
Rodman. Rodman overcame Refrigerator Perry in a two-minute fight.

Death came to Shadowspire for turn 458.  Granted, it was a quick visit, but he showed 
himself, nonetheless.  Two warriors were sent to the Dark Arena by Arduin and 
Inebriation. We had two other deaths as well, but these were unplanned.  First, Karl-
Franz executed Stormwing Cadet.  It looked to be a relatively equal match, but it soon 
turned disastrous for Stormwing Cadet. I bet Dragonbane Guild wishes they could take 
back that challenge now! The other death came when Chonk II was laid to rest by Hoard. 
Nomad is our common link here. He lost one and took one in today's games.

There were no new graduates today, and I think that is a good place to end this 
report. It is great to see the arena picking up some new teams. We welcome all who 
have come to our little gem. We are the crown jewel of the no-tourney arenas! You have 
made an excellent choice! Alright, I'm out of here. Have a great afternoon and come 
back to see all the action in two weeks. Jacob must defend the throne, and it looks 
like he has a formidable group of Challenge Champions sitting below him and willing to 
take his spot!  See you then!

                                          -- Huard DePriest

DUELMASTER                     W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 JACOB GRIMM 3834             19  20  2 109         LITERATE LOONS (40)       

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 PABST 823                    23   6  0 115         ALE HOUSE MERCS (5)       
 TITO'S 3868                  13  13  0 105         INEBRIATION (27)          
 SGT. YORK 61                 21  24  1 102         CHILDHOOD HEROES (8)      
 CANTERBURY 3901              16  10  1 101         DARQUE AGES (29)          
 DAINTY LEAF 3890             13  14  2 100         CULT OF BACCHUS (4)       
 DORNE 3891                   15  12  1  92         CULT OF BACCHUS (4)       

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 ORLANDO 2688                 17  28  1  87         DRAGONBANE GUILD (13)     
 KAYD THE BOQ 3937            10   8  1  87         BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)   
 OZLETC 4024                  12   2  0  86         IMPERIAL CABAL (207)      
 OTTOBOT 3829                 21  18  2  85         CULT OF BACCHUS (4)       
 BIG BROTHER 59               20  25  0  85         CHILDHOOD HEROES (8)      
 PUBLIUS SCIPIO 3966          11  10  1  82         ROMAN REPUBLIC (204)      
 SHAQ 3840                    20  18  0  81         NBA LEGENDS (156)         
 RODGER NEFFER 3872           18  13  1  81         WICKED MARTYRS (148)      
 DRUV 3785                    17  15  0  76         PRAY THE GODS (155)       
 TENN PENN 3871               16  15  0  76         WICKED MARTYRS (148)      
 MARCUS CATO 3969             11  10  1  76         ROMAN REPUBLIC (204)      
 DENNIS RODMAN 3894           14  13  0  74         NBA LEGENDS (156)         
 KARL-FRANZ 3946               7   8  2  73         FAR TRAVELERS (113)       

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 KOHLBE 3950                  10   6  0  65         CLAN LONGBEARD (39)       
 BLUE GUNKY 3808              11  12  0  64         ARDUIN (200)              
 PHANDELYON 3805              13  10  0  61         ARDUIN (200)              

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 REFRIGERATOR PERRY 552       14  14  0  56         CHILDHOOD HEROES (8)      
 FOPDOODLE 3953                8   6  1  56         DARQUE AGES (29)          
 TENG SWARM 4005               3   3  0  56         ARDUIN (200)              
 NIKOLAI GOGOL 3911           12  11  0  55         LITERATE LOONS (40)       
 DAGO DRACOSPEAR 3948          9   4  1  55         DRAGONBANE GUILD (13)     
 TZISS 3962                    7   5  2  54         WICKED MARTYRS (148)      
-PAUL THE BEARER 3925         12   5  0  53         THE CHURCH (203)          
 KIRIN ICHIBAN 1680           11  10  0  52         ALE HOUSE MERCS (5)       
 WEE JERRY 4017                7   7  0  52         RED LEGION (206)          
 NIRUUL 4026                   8   6  0  51         IMPERIAL CABAL (207)      
 WASTEL 3917                  13  10  1  50         DARQUE AGES (29)          
 WYRMSHADOW 2986              12   8  0  48         DRAGONBANE GUILD (13)     
 DURN WOLFSNARL 3955           7   7  0  48         BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)   
 ZAKARIYA 4001                 6   1  0  48         FAR TRAVELERS (113)       

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 OLD PECULIAR 1808             4   4  1  44         ALE HOUSE MERCS (5)       
 APPIUS CAUDEX 3970           11  10  0  43         ROMAN REPUBLIC (204)      
 THE LEPER KING 3995           6   2  0  41         DARQUE AGES (29)          
 VALUS MAU'UAL 4022            8   1  0  40         IMPERIAL CABAL (207)      
-DEVIOUS DEACON 3961           5   4  0  40         THE CHURCH (203)          
 TIBERE GRACCHUS 3971          8  13  1  38         ROMAN REPUBLIC (204)      
 STEPH CURRY 3965              6   6  0  36         NBA LEGENDS (156)         
 MUMBLECRUST 3954              8   6  0  34         DARQUE AGES (29)          

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 HOARD 3974                    5   4  1  33         DRAGONBANE GUILD (13)     
 TAZAROC 4025                  8   6  1  32         IMPERIAL CABAL (207)      
-NUN YA BUSINESS 3935          8   7  0  32         THE CHURCH (203)          
 DAHNAR 4003                   3   4  0  31         CLAN LONGBEARD (39)       
 JERRY WEST 4009               4   2  1  30         NBA LEGENDS (156)         
 GROOG 3960                    7   4  0  29         CULT OF BACCHUS (4)       
-CARDINAL SINNER 3942          6   8  1  29         THE CHURCH (203)          
 SCARLETT 3959                 6   3  1  28         CHILDHOOD HEROES (8)      
 DAKATA 3994                   2   4  0  28         CULT OF BACCHUS (4)       
 TEICHOS 4014                  7   3  0  27         RED LEGION (206)          
 MICKEY SPLITZ 3973            5   6  0  27         BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)   
 G.K. CHESTERTON 3958          6   6  0  26         LITERATE LOONS (40)       
-THE BIBLICIST 3996            3   2  0  24         THE CHURCH (203)          

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SKOR 4029                     2   2  1  22         FAR TRAVELERS (113)       
 FLAVIUS MANICUS 3976          4   7  0  20         ROMAN REPUBLIC (204)      
 GEORGE ELIOT 3978             4   7  0  20         LITERATE LOONS (40)       
 FURIOUS 4058                  1   0  0  19         INEBRIATION (27)          
 KARL MALONE 4042              2   0  0  18         NBA LEGENDS (156)         
 BEEFEATER 3993                2   4  0  18         INEBRIATION (27)          
 FAUNA 4037                    3   0  0  11         FAR TRAVELERS (113)       
 ALITA 4052                    1   0  0  11         WICKED MARTYRS (148)      
 YON 3982                      3   1  0  10         PRAY THE GODS (155)       
 TENDERHEART 4040              1   1  0  10         FAR TRAVELERS (113)       
 PHRAINT 4028                  2   3  0   9         ARDUIN (200)              
 THE AMAZING BOB 4031          2   3  0   9         BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)   
 ARCTIC WOOKEY 4035            2   2  0   8         ALE HOUSE MERCS (5)       
 EGWENE 4010                   2   2  0   8         CHILDHOOD HEROES (8)      
 SARCASM 4051                  1   0  0   8         WICKED MARTYRS (148)      
 ABBOT 4039                    1   2  0   7         ALE HOUSE MERCS (5)       
 SKOPOS 4013                   1   4  0   7         RED LEGION (206)          
 VERA ELSTER 4056              1   0  0   6         BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)   
 RASAE 4032                    1   3  0   6         CLAN LONGBEARD (39)       
 EVNOUCHISTIS 4054             0   1  0   1         RED LEGION (206)          
 J.F. PWERS 4060               0   1  0   1         LITERATE LOONS (40)       
 MOON MAN 4057                 0   1  0   1         INEBRIATION (27)          
 VALUS TLU'URN 4055            0   1  0   1         IMPERIAL CABAL (207)      

'-' denotes a warrior who did not fight this turn.

THE DEAD                W  L K TEAM NAME            SLAIN BY              TURN Revenge?
LUPONIC 3997            1  2 0 ALE HOUSE MERCS 5    JERRY WEST 4009        454 REVENGED
DA1 4053                0  1 0 ARDUIN 200           WURM KIN               458 NONE
RHYSE 3991              2  2 1 CLAN LONGBEARD 39    SKOR 4029              454 REVENGED
STORMWING CADET 3932    8  7 0 DRAGONBANE GUILD 13  KARL-FRANZ 3946        458  
7 FOOTER 4059           0  1 0 INEBRIATION 27       HIGH ELF               458 NONE
HERMAN MELVILLE 3949   10  5 0 LITERATE LOONS 40    CANTERBURY 3901        457  
KAWHI LEONARD 3956      5  7 0 NBA LEGENDS 156      CHONK II 4015          456 REVENGED
RAVEN 4000              0  3 0 RAVEN'S NEST 205     SCARLETT 3959          454 NOT REVENGED
CHONK II 4015           5  5 1 RED LEGION 206       HOARD 3974             458  
REIKA 3963              5  4 1 WICKED MARTYRS 148   DAINTY LEAF 3890       455  
TANKERA 3873           14 14 0 WICKED MARTYRS 148   OTTOBOT 3829           455  

                                     PERSONAL ADS

Jacob Grimm -- You taught ME FIVE skills?  Me?  Five?  Wow.  I know I didn't win 
(again) but it kinda feels like I did.  I am inspired! -- Orlando

Announcement:  Jacob Grimm nominated for teacher of the Year!  Encouraged to give up 
writing and go into education full time!

Kirin Ichiban -- Bet you didn't see that little switcheroo coming at the end, did you?  
yeah, neither did I.  But I'll take it! -- The Cadet

Durn Wolfy -- The matchup gods just don't seem to like you, do they?  Two in a row. -- 
Wyrmshadow

George Eliot -- Your height as a dwarf.  Your gender with the nom de plume of George.  
And yet still, the really big sword.  So many surprises in this plot.  But the others 
tell me I shouldn't have been surprised.  Apparently, they had already read that one.  
I thought that fight made for a very good story! -- Dago

Sgt. York -- Well fought. -- Lord Protector Bavil the Chosen

Pabst -- I didn't change a thing last time or this time. The arena is a fickle place. 
-- Lord Protector Meade the Chosen

Skor -- My apologies for the 2nd Bloodfued. Their must have been a paperwork snafu. -- 
Kohlbe the Contrite

Scarlett -- The fight ended just in time. -- Dahnar the Auspicious

Phraint -- I survived! That is all that matters. -- Rasae the Allayed

All -- I told'um their invites were coming. Longbeard Lord Protectors number 29 and 30 
and 3rd of each class. That leaves me needing a 3rd PL, PR, PS and SL to finish my 3rd 
rotation. -- Visionist

All -- Bavil 18(+1)-17(+1)-13-11(+1)-17(+1)-3-11(+1) TP. He is a fickle warrior 
starting out 9-2, then 2-5, followed by a 8-1 run. He followed that with a 5-5 
struggle, only to finish with a 7-2 streak. He learned 63 skills 46 fights training 
skills and stats. Achieving Advance Expert in Parry and Expert in Attack. His 
favorites are Longsword, Very low/Very low rhythm. His learn is initiative skills and 
he got Parry as a tactic. He will be retiring from the arena at the Isle. -- Visionist

All -- Meade 13(+1)-11-7-21-17-9-7 BA. My first 21 Wit to survive since here in many a 
year. He is another fickle warrior who started 7-2, then 1-6, followed by 7-0 and 
finishing with a 2-2. He learned 63 skills and 1 stat raise in 27 fights. Achieved 
Master Attack and Decise and Advanced Expert in Initiative. His favorites are War 
Flail, Moderate/Low rhythm and Decise learn. He was going to fill my Basher spot in 
Storm Rock, but the whiffle may have sent him into permanent retirement instead. -- 
Visionist

Wee Jerry -- Thanks for the kind words. You made a good fight. Looking forward to 
meeting you in the sand, And at the tavern. -- Caudex

Kohlbe -- Life is not a sprint. Best of luck to you and your clan. -- Cato

Amazing Bob -- You've been downgraded to "pretty decent". See you in the sand. -- 
Manicus

Meade -- That's more like it. -- Pabst

Meade -- I am following you to the Isle (or wherever you go). -- ghost of Harp

Meade -- As I write this, I honestly can't remember if I bloodfeuded you again. -- 
Pauly

Fopdoodle -- I could live with losing to a Fop or a Doodle, but a Fopdoodle? -- Old 
Peculiar

Alcibiades -- Conscience? -- Abbot

                                  LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS

DA1 was butchered by WURM KIN in a 1 minute bloody Dark Arena fight.
7 FOOTER was slaughtered by HIGH ELF in a 1 minute gruesome Dark Arena battle.
KIRIN ICHIBAN was demolished by MEADE in a 1 minute uneven Bloodfeud fight.
JACOB GRIMM devastated OTTOBOT in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge Title contest.
PABST unbelievably bested SGT. YORK in a popular 4 minute expert's Challenge brawl.
PHANDELYON was overpowered by ORLANDO in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge brawl.
SHAQ was overpowered by CANTERBURY in a 1 minute uneven Challenge melee.
DRUV was viciously subdued by DORNE in a popular 4 minute expert's Challenge duel.
STORMWING CADET was dispatched by KARL-FRANZ in a 1 minute Challenge fight.
DENNIS RODMAN overpowered REFRIGERATOR PERRY in a 2 minute uneven Challenge match.
BLUE GUNKY was beaten by PUBLIUS SCIPIO in a 1 minute veteran's Challenge fight.
WYRMSHADOW was devastated by TENN PENN in a 1 minute mismatched Challenge conflict.
MICKEY SPLITZ savagely defeated EGWENE in a 3 minute Challenge match.
OLD PECULIAR overcame TEICHOS in a action packed 6 minute gory Challenge fight.
DURN WOLFSNARL devastated G.K. CHESTERTON in a 2 minute uneven Challenge duel.
BEEFEATER devastated SKOPOS in a exciting 1 minute brutal one-sided Challenge brawl.
PHRAINT was overpowered by SCARLETT in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge bout.
ABBOT was defeated by GEORGE ELIOT in a 3 minute Challenge conflict.
ARCTIC WOOKEY was overpowered by DAKATA in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge duel.
BAVIL savagely defeated MARCUS CATO in a 3 minute gruesome expert's fray.
KAYD THE BOQ slimly lost to DAINTY LEAF in a 2 minute bout.
RODGER NEFFER was demolished by TITO'S in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
BIG BROTHER was vanquished by OZLETC in a 1 minute one-sided match.
TZISS lost to KOHLBE in a 1 minute fight.
NIKOLAI GOGOL defeated DAHNAR in a action packed 1 minute match.
WASTEL was luckily beaten by ZAKARIYA in a action packed 5 minute gory duel.
DAGO DRACOSPEAR overcame THE LEPER KING in a crowd pleasing 1 minute bout.
FOPDOODLE vanquished TIBERE GRACCHUS in a 1 minute one-sided bout.
MUMBLECRUST was overpowered by TENG SWARM in a 1 minute uneven duel.
GROOG was overpowered by NIRUUL in a popular 1 minute gory one-sided match.
WEE JERRY overpowered APPIUS CAUDEX in a action packed 1 minute one-sided bout.
VALUS MAU'UAL subdued JERRY WEST in a 2 minute contest.
STEPH CURRY viciously subdued FLAVIUS MANICUS in a crowd pleasing 1 minute fight.
TAZAROC savagely defeated CULT MEMBER in a exciting 1 minute gruesome struggle.
HOARD assassinated CHONK II in a 1 minute one-sided match.
YON was handily defeated by FURIOUS in a 3 minute gory uneven match.
SKOR luckily beat EVNOUCHISTIS in a 3 minute novice's duel.
THE AMAZING BOB was unbelievably bested by TENDERHEART in a 4 minute amateur's match.
RASAE was outlasted by FAUNA in a dull 12 minute novice's fight.
KARL MALONE won victory over VALUS TLU'URN in a 2 minute novice's struggle.
ALITA viciously subdued PERSISTANT BEGGAR in a 1 minute novice's conflict.
VERA ELSTER viciously subdued J.F. PWERS in a 3 minute brutal amateur's melee.
MOON MAN was beaten by SARCASM in a popular 1 minute novice's fight.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK                 12         TOTAL PARRY       58 -  28 -  0      67  |
|TOTAL PARRY                     11         SLASHING ATTACK   41 -  32 -  2      56  |
|LUNGING ATTACK                  10         PARRY-LUNGE       32 -  29 -  1      52  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  9         AIMED BLOW        37 -  35 -  1      51  |
|BASHING ATTACK                   9         STRIKING ATTACK   53 -  58 -  5      48  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    7         BASHING ATTACK    36 -  42 -  2      46  |
|AIMED BLOW                       7         WALL OF STEEL     29 -  35 -  1      45  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    6         LUNGING ATTACK    53 -  64 -  2      45  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      6         PARRY-RIPOSTE     20 -  29 -  1      41  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     5         PARRY-STRIKE      15 -  35 -  1      30  |

Turn 458 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-RIPOSTE      4 -  2     PARRY-STRIKE       2 -  3         2  SLASHING ATTACK
STRIKING ATTACK    8 -  4     LUNGING ATTACK     4 -  6         2  PARRY-RIPOSTE  
TOTAL PARRY        7 -  4     BASHING ATTACK     3 -  6         2  PARRY-LUNGE    
WALL OF STEEL      4 -  3     AIMED BLOW         1 -  6         2  WALL OF STEEL  
SLASHING ATTACK    5 -  4                                       1  TOTAL PARRY    
PARRY-LUNGE        3 -  3                                       1  LUNGING ATTACK 
                                                                1  AIMED BLOW     

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
TOTAL PARRY      PABST 823                  23   6  0  115 ALE HOUSE MERCS (5)
SLASHING ATTACK  CANTERBURY 3901            16  10  1  101 DARQUE AGES (29)
WALL OF STEEL    DORNE 3891                 15  12  1   92 CULT OF BACCHUS (4)
LUNGING ATTACK   KAYD THE BOQ 3937          10   8  1   87 BIG LAKE SOLUTION (178)
AIMED BLOW       OTTOBOT 3829               21  18  2   85 CULT OF BACCHUS (4)
STRIKING ATTACK  PUBLIUS SCIPIO 3966        11  10  1   82 ROMAN REPUBLIC (204)
BASHING ATTACK   SHAQ 3840                  20  18  0   81 NBA LEGENDS (156)
PARRY-LUNGE      DRUV 3785                  17  15  0   76 PRAY THE GODS (155)
PARRY-RIPOSTE    DENNIS RODMAN 3894         14  13  0   74 NBA LEGENDS (156)
PARRY-STRIKE     WASTEL 3917                13  10  1   50 DARQUE AGES (29)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is SGT. YORK 61.  The most popular warrior this turn 
was OLD PECULIAR 1808.  The ten other most popular fighters were SGT. YORK 61, WASTEL 
3917, DORNE 3891, KARL MALONE 4042, DRUV 3785, SARCASM 4051, MICKEY SPLITZ 3973, DURN 
WOLFSNARL 3955, G.K. CHESTERTON 3958, and BEEFEATER 3993.

The least popular fighter this week was FAUNA 4037.  The other ten least popular 
fighters were RASAE 4032, TENDERHEART 4040, SKOR 4029, YON 3982, CHONK II 4015, 
FLAVIUS MANICUS 3976, APPIUS CAUDEX 3970, MUMBLECRUST 3954, TIBERE GRACCHUS 3971, and 
TZISS 3962.

The following warriors have traveled to AD after fighting this turn:

BAVIL (81-3793) CLAN LONGBEARD (39)
MEADE (81-3895) CLAN LONGBEARD (39)