DUEL 2 NEWSLETTER

Date   : 05/28/2026    Duedate: 06/10/2026

JHANS ARENA

DM 36    TURN 1020

This Week's Top Honors

THE DUELMASTER IS

BLADEDANCER
NEON KNIGHTS (680)
(36-8869) [13-3-0,132]

Chartered Recognition Leader   Unchartered Recognition Leader

BLADEDANCER                    THE LOVE OF PETE
NEON KNIGHTS (680)             FOR... (707)
(36-8869) [13-3-0,132]         (36-8906) [4-1-0,48]

Popularity Leader              This Week's Favorite

SONJA                          PLUMCATCHER
EMU'S STRAIN (702)             NEON KNIGHTS (680)
(36-8815) [16-15-1,89]         (36-8902) [9-2-0,88]

THE CURRENT TOP TEAM

NEON KNIGHTS (680)

          TEAMS ON THE MOVE            TOP CAREER HONORS
Team Name                  Point Gain  Chartered Team
1. NEON KNIGHTS (680)            58 
2. WOLF AND MAN (701)            34    SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)
3. EMU'S STRAIN (702)            23    Unchartered Team
4. IRON DAMSELS (16)             23 
5. THE WHISPERS (706)            20    FOR... (707)

The Top Teams

Career Win-Loss Record           W   L  K    %  Win-Loss Record Last 3 Turns    W  L K
 1/ 2*FOR... (707)               5   1  0 83.3   1/ 2 NEON KNIGHTS (680)        9  4 0
 2- 3 SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694)    18   9  0 66.7   2/ 1 IRON DAMSELS (16)         9  6 0
 3/ 4 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)       17  10  1 63.0   3/ 5 WOLF AND MAN (701)        8  7 1
 4/ 5 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624)   18  12  1 60.0   4/ 8 THE WHISPERS (706)        7  7 0
 5/ 7 NEON KNIGHTS (680)       109 107  4 50.5   5- 3 IRON TIGERS (484)         5  5 0
 6/ 6 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)  273 272 12 50.1   6/ 6 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)      5  6 1
 7- 8 IRON TIGERS (484)        158 160 17 49.7   7/ 7 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)   5  6 1
 8/ 9 IRON DAMSELS (16)        272 276 12 49.6   8/ 4 SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)       4  1 0
 9/10 THE WHISPERS (706)        49  52  1 48.5   9/ 9 EMU'S STRAIN (702)        4 11 0
10/12 WOLF AND MAN (701)        57  63  6 47.5  10-10*2417 BOURBON ST (700)     2  0 1
11/11 CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)     147 164  5 47.3  11-12 SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694)    2  0 0
12-13*2417 BOURBON ST (700)      7   8  1 46.7  12/13*FOR... (707)              2  1 0
13/14 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)   76 114  4 40.0  13/16 PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624)   2  2 0
14/15 EMU'S STRAIN (702)        82 127  5 39.2  14- 0*MINECRAFT (704)           2  2 0
15- 0*MINECRAFT (704)            3   8  0 27.3  15/11 TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)   1 11 0

    '*'   Unchartered team                       '-'  Team did not fight this turn
   (###)  Avoid teams by their Team Id          ##/## This turn's/Last turn's rank

                                 DUELMASTER'S COLUMN
                             Notes from the arena champ.

Yes, I top the arena rankings. I am not sure it's the honor they think it is. I mean, 
"sitting on the throne in Jhans" ...sounds like I am leaving a fertilizer donation. I 
imagine the Duelmasters from the other arenas get a good laugh out of Jhans, the 
toilet bowl of Alastari. Well, until they let me rename the arena, it is what it is.  

My thanks to Dynit for fleeing to the Isle of the Eye and making room for me. He tried 
to exit with style, but Kobold Enforcer must be nastier than he sounds. I've got at 
least another five fights before the entry commission at the Isle takes notice of my 
accomplishments. First, I have to live that long. Here's hoping.

Until next time, may the gods guide your blows straight and true!

                                          -- Bladedancer, Duelmaster

                                      SPY REPORT

During the war, I watched a commander cling to a battle plan long after the field had 
changed around him. His scouts reported new enemy positions. His officers begged him 
to adapt. Instead, he kept marching according to yesterday's map. By sunset, half of 
his force was dead, and the rest were running for their lives.

The battlefield does not care how successful you were yesterday. Neither do the sands. 
Warriors around Alastari receive that lesson every time an arena opens for 
competition. 

Bladedancer continues carving a bright path through the competition. The champion of 
Neon Knights dismantled Ark in a one-sided title fight to claim the Duelmaster throne 
once again. Neon's knights also seized control of the team standings with a strong 4-1 
effort, pushing Iron Damsels from the spot. A changing arena rewards those who keep 
improving, and right now, Neon Knights are adapting better than anyone else.

The biggest challenge result came when Sonja of Emu's Strain stepped up against the 
highly regarded Dreamsinger and walked away with a convincing victory. Dreamsinger 
entered as the favorite, but Sonja clearly had different plans. That's the thing about 
combat. Once fighters become predictable, someone eventually finds the answer.

The Wolves are on the prowl upwards, as well. Halonor earned a solid win over 
Murmurio, while Lavitros battered Bob Semple, and the unbeaten Kiori remained perfect 
with an impressive win over Fame in one of the most entertaining fights of the day. 
Wolf and Man have posted an 8-7-1 over the last three turns and appear to be building 
momentum.

The Whispers enjoyed a productive evening. Silens, Tenebrax, and Subrosa all secured 
victories as the team climbed four places in the rankings. The shadows have been busy 
lately. Meanwhile, the bloodfeud from Turn 1018 reached its conclusion. Spindy of Iron 
Damsels avenged the death of Lita by defeating Wrugy. No matter how much time passes, 
some debts can only be settled with steel.

Among rising prospects, keep an eye on Plumcatcher, now 9-2 and this turn's favorite 
fighter. The Love of Pete continues to impress for the new team For..., improving to 
4-1 and already claiming recognition as the top unchartered warrior. And don't 
overlook Moonthunder, who picked up his first career victory by upsetting the 
previously unbeaten Cutter.

As for the lesson this week, every warrior should remember it. Yesterday's strategy 
wins yesterday's battles. The sands are always changing. New champs emerge, old tricks 
stop working, and good opponents will study your habits. Styles will rise and fall.

Adapt. Because a warrior who refuses to change eventually discovers that the arena has 
changed without him.

Until next time,

                                          -- Mira Kelvaren
                                             Reporter on the Sands

DUELMASTER                     W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 BLADEDANCER 8869          ST 13   3  0 132         NEON KNIGHTS (680)        

CHALLENGER CHAMPIONS           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SYDEE 8867                ST 13   6  0 107         IRON DAMSELS (16)         
-HADOR 8234                ST 10   3  0 106         IRON TIGERS (484)         
-FAITH IN CAUSATION 8600   SL  9   4  0 106         SIMPLE DISCOURSE (694)    
-MCLXJD 8746               SL  7   0  1 101         2417 BOURBON ST (700)     
 ARK 8814                  AB 21  15  0  93         CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)   
 SAPPHIRE 8866             AB 16   9  0  92         CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)      

CHAMPIONS                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 DREAMSINGER 8439          AB 20  24  0  90         NEON KNIGHTS (680)        
 SONJA 8815                PS 16  15  1  89         EMU'S STRAIN (702)        
 PLUMCATCHER 8902          PR  9   2  0  88         NEON KNIGHTS (680)        
 HALONOR 8860              PL  9   5  0  80         WOLF AND MAN (701)        
-MAZRIM 5911               WS 17   8  0  79         IRON TIGERS (484)         
 SAINT-CHAMOND 8666        SL 17  23  0  74         TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)   
 LITTLE WILLIE 8667        TP 17  23  0  74         TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)   
 WHIPPET 8668              SL 15  25  1  74         TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)   
 SILENS 8891               BA 13   8  0  74         THE WHISPERS (706)        
 VARKOS 8865               BA 12  13  1  73         CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)      
 MURMURIO 8890             ST 10  11  1  70         THE WHISPERS (706)        

CHALLENGER ADEPTS              W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 KIORI 8915                PL  5   0  0  65         WOLF AND MAN (701)        
 FAME 8875                 TP 17   6  0  57         CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)   
 TENEBRAX 8888             PR 11  10  0  57         THE WHISPERS (706)        

ADEPTS                         W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
-MARLIN 8936               LU  5   3  1  56         SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)       
 LAVITROS 8914             ST  5   2  0  49         WOLF AND MAN (701)        
 STUMBLE STALKER 7497      PR  5   3  0  49         PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624)                  *
 STINGRAY 5375             PL  8   3  0  48         SPIRIT TOTEMS (487)       
 THE LOVE OF PETE 8906     WS  4   1  0  48         FOR... (707)              
 LL HOSTESS 8872           AB  9   9  0  47         IRON DAMSELS (16)         
 AVERAGE JOE 8862          PL  9  16  1  46         CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)   
 BOB SEMPLE 8839           PR  8  18  1  43         TANKS FOR NOTHIN' (697)                  *
 SPINDY 8934               SL  7   2  0  41         IRON DAMSELS (16)         
-DEWCLAW 6100              AB  9   9  0  36         IRON TIGERS (484)         

CHALLENGER INITIATES           W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 WRUGY 8916                SL  3   7  2  31         WOLF AND MAN (701)        
-STEVE 8853                PS  2   1  0  31         MINECRAFT (704)           
 FERN 8930                 WS  4   7  1  24         EMU'S STRAIN (702)        
-SOLEG 8961                    3   0  0  24         IRON TIGERS (484)                        [SL-ST]

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 SUBROSA 8968              LU  2   1  0  23         THE WHISPERS (706)        
 MOONTHUNDER 8966              1   1  0  19         NEON KNIGHTS (680)                       [ST-WS]
 JUNGLEBEARD 7974          AB  1   1  0  19         PHILANTHROPISTS 2 (624)   
 JUICE BOX 8962                3   1  0  18         IRON DAMSELS (16)                        [SL-ST]
 PYROSTAT 8951                 1   2  0  15         WOLF AND MAN (701)                       [AB-LU-PS-ST]
 RED MINNOW 8965               1   1  0  13         NEON KNIGHTS (680)                       [ST-WS]
 CUTTER 8971               ST  2   1  0  10         CLAN BATTLEAXE (347)      
 LA LUNATICA 8974              1   1  0   9         IRON DAMSELS (16)                        [AB-LU-SL-ST]

INITIATES                      W   L  K POINTS      TEAM NAME                  
 HOLLYSTONE 8967               1   2  0   5         EMU'S STRAIN (702)                       [AB-LU-PS-ST]

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

THE DEAD                W  L K TEAM NAME            SLAIN BY              TURN Revenge?
HOLY WATER 8925         4  5 0 EMU'S STRAIN 702     MARLIN 8936           1017  
LARAH 8931              4  7 0 EMU'S STRAIN 702     SHEWISH GIANT         1020 NONE
RHAMIEL 8964            0  4 0 EMU'S STRAIN 702     BLACK ORC             1020 NONE
LITA 8963               0  2 0 IRON DAMSELS 16      WRUGY 8916            1018 JUST REVENGED
UMBRALIS 8887          10 10 0 THE WHISPERS 706     MCLXJD 8746           1019  

                                     PERSONAL ADS

                                  LAST WEEK'S FIGHTS

LARAH was butchered by SHEWISH GIANT in a 1 minute Dark Arena fight.
RHAMIEL was barely slain by BLACK ORC in a 2 minute brutal Dark Arena duel.
SONJA handily defeated DREAMSINGER in a 1 minute one-sided Challenge match.
BLADEDANCER vanquished ARK in a 1 minute mismatched Title brawl.
SYDEE overpowered SAINT-CHAMOND in a 1 minute one-sided fight.
MURMURIO was bested by HALONOR in a 2 minute expert's brawl.
SAPPHIRE overpowered WHIPPET in a 1 minute one-sided struggle.
LITTLE WILLIE was devastated by PLUMCATCHER in a 5 minute one-sided competition.
STINGRAY was vanquished by VARKOS in a 1 minute uneven duel.
SILENS overpowered STUMBLE STALKER in a 1 minute uneven duel.
SPINDY defeated WRUGY in a 2 minute fight.
BOB SEMPLE was savagely defeated by LAVITROS in a 2 minute gory melee.
AVERAGE JOE was narrowly defeated by TENEBRAX in a 4 minute bloody veteran's match.
KIORI viciously subdued FAME in a exciting 6 minute brutal contest.
LL HOSTESS devastated FERN in a crowd pleasing 1 minute gory mismatched bout.
THE LOVE OF PETE vanquished CAPTURED ORC in a action packed 1 minute mismatched bout.
PYROSTAT was overcome by JUNGLEBEARD in a 1 minute bout.
JUICE BOX devastated CONVICTED THIEF in a 1 minute mismatched brawl.
LA LUNATICA was defeated by SUBROSA in a exciting 3 minute novice's bout.
RED MINNOW overpowered HOLLYSTONE in a 1 minute one-sided match.
MOONTHUNDER slimly won victory over CUTTER in a 6 minute amateur's competition.

                                    BATTLE REPORT

             MOST POPULAR                        RECORD DURING THE LAST 10 TURNS     
|FIGHTING STYLE               FIGHTS        FIGHTING STYLE     W -   L -  K   PERCENT|
|STRIKING ATTACK                  7         STRIKING ATTACK   38 -  19 -  1      67  |
|AIMED BLOW                       6         LUNGING ATTACK    26 -  16 -  1      62  |
|SLASHING ATTACK                  6         PARRY-LUNGE       20 -  13 -  1      61  |
|PARRY-LUNGE                      4         WALL OF STEEL     18 -  15 -  1      55  |
|PARRY-RIPOSTE                    4         PARRY-RIPOSTE     16 -  18 -  1      47  |
|WALL OF STEEL                    3         PARRY-STRIKE       7 -   8 -  0      47  |
|BASHING ATTACK                   2         BASHING ATTACK    16 -  20 -  1      44  |
|PARRY-STRIKE                     2         SLASHING ATTACK   24 -  31 -  3      44  |
|LUNGING ATTACK                   2         AIMED BLOW        28 -  41 -  0      41  |
|TOTAL PARRY                      2         TOTAL PARRY        9 -  22 -  0      29  |

Turn 1020 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:

BASHING ATTACK     2 -  0     SLASHING ATTACK    2 -  4         4  STRIKING ATTACK
WALL OF STEEL      2 -  1     TOTAL PARRY        0 -  2         3  AIMED BLOW     
STRIKING ATTACK    4 -  3                                       2  SLASHING ATTACK
AIMED BLOW         3 -  3                                       1  PARRY-STRIKE   
PARRY-LUNGE        2 -  2                                       1  PARRY-RIPOSTE  
PARRY-STRIKE       1 -  1     
PARRY-RIPOSTE      2 -  2     
LUNGING ATTACK     1 -  1     

                               TOP WARRIOR OF EACH STYLE

FIGHTING STYLE   WARRIOR                     W   L  K PNTS TEAM NAME                  
STRIKING ATTACK  BLADEDANCER 8869           13   3  0  132 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
AIMED BLOW       ARK 8814                   21  15  0   93 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
PARRY-STRIKE     SONJA 8815                 16  15  1   89 EMU'S STRAIN (702)
PARRY-RIPOSTE    PLUMCATCHER 8902            9   2  0   88 NEON KNIGHTS (680)
PARRY-LUNGE      HALONOR 8860                9   5  0   80 WOLF AND MAN (701)
BASHING ATTACK   SILENS 8891                13   8  0   74 THE WHISPERS (706)
TOTAL PARRY      FAME 8875                  17   6  0   57 CLAN BATTLEAXE II (550)
WALL OF STEEL    THE LOVE OF PETE 8906       4   1  0   48 FOR... (707)
SLASHING ATTACK  SPINDY 8934                 7   2  0   41 IRON DAMSELS (16)
Note: Warriors have a winning record and are an Adept or Above.

The overall popularity leader is SONJA 8815.  The most popular warrior this turn was 
PLUMCATCHER 8902.  The ten other most popular fighters were KIORI 8915, CUTTER 8971, 
SUBROSA 8968, WRUGY 8916, LAVITROS 8914, MURMURIO 8890, RHAMIEL 8964, BLADEDANCER 
8869, HALONOR 8860, and VARKOS 8865.

The least popular fighter this week was FAME 8875.  The other ten least popular 
fighters were LITTLE WILLIE 8667, HOLLYSTONE 8967, STUMBLE STALKER 7497, STINGRAY 
5375, WHIPPET 8668, SAINT-CHAMOND 8666, ARK 8814, DREAMSINGER 8439, LARAH 8931, and 
RED MINNOW 8965.