Results o' the 11th

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From: rdipoison@aol.com (RDI Poison)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 01:09:44 EDT

Welcome lords and ladies ta peruse the challenge results fer the Eleventh Ring
This bein' the fifth challenge ta face the baron Gimmzak Stonecutter
The Warlord Daelin Dragonsblade did set forth challenge unto the 11th Ring 'older, Baron Gi
Gimmzak and was witnessed upon the Witchin' 'our o' the 3rd o' September.
The Warlord did indeed wish ta set 'is feet upon the path

The Warlord Daelin duelin' under a royal blue banner wi' a gold dragon emblazoned on it,
wings at full stretch, clutchin' two swords...the coat-o'-arms fer the Dragonsblade Family and the flag o' 'is country Dragonia. Standin' as 'is second is the 36th Overlord, Magnus Eques
'e named 'is Lady o' 'onor none other than 'is lovely fiance, Marit Takcouma.
The Warlord be duelin' wi' 'Warfare', a platinum greatsword..Dragonian 'oly Swordsman and Legacy o' the Dragonsblade.

Defendin' the 11th, the dwarven Baron Gimmzak Stonecutter..Illustrious one from the House Dragoon-Talandor....
Gimmzak did indeed answer this challenge
The Baron stoods under a banner o' the colors o' HDT and 'is kingdom o' Irongate
dark blue and shadowed gray were the colors donned this eve.
Standin' as 'is second is..ya'll ready fer this..::checking to make sure she gets it right::
G'nort Espelande G'neesmacher Dragoon Talanador
Duelin' tonite the Baron defended wi' Oath Keeper, 'is silver battle axe

Challenge 1...Seems the two are aready in a mindset fer the others blood...Dual thrusts...the sounds o' pain reboundin'
Score 1-1

Challenge 2...The Baron drops the axe lo..seekin' 'is balance..Quickly Gim ducks albeit fancy ta and gets nailed by the crafty warlords slashin' greatsword
Score 2-1 Daelin in 2

Challenge 3...The slashin' warlord makes haste this round...wi' a fancy steppin' ta make Gimm's circ parry seem e'en more futile...Full point Dae
Score 3-1 Daelin in 3

Challenge 4...When ya least expect it...Gimm tries ta manuever the axe lo, cuttin' fast and furious...Dae sees 'is spot and thrust the platinum blade full force fer the point.
Score 4-1 Daelin in 4

Challenge 5...The smell o' blood must be strong now.. Daelin sweeps 'is blade out lo, taggin' Gimm in the
thigh but e'en so, the baron seeks at least another strike as 'is hi cut sets the target o' Dae...But ta
nae avail...
Tis the warlord who 'as the last fatal strike fer the win

Final Challenge Daelin def. Gimmzak, 5-2 in 5 rounds

Wherewith the new Baron o' the 11th didst Declare ta be Loyal ta the O'erlord Magnus. A note ta the curious...indeed the two dueled wi' the complete 'onor and skill befittin' their respective titles Warlord and Baron. A note ta bear also, the dwarf Gimmzak did at the end o' the challenge announce 'is retirement from the Duelin' Arena.

Respectively Witnessed
Altara d'Poison
RDI Poison

::stamped with the wolf's head signet::

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From: quickvarmg@aol.com (QuickVarMG)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 02:56:53 EDT

Another retirement right after the loss of a title. It gives me a heartache when I consider how these "retirements" hold no merit to me anymore. What's even more sad is that the importance of the arena is limited to however long one can hold the title, in which after that people decide to "retire" and not simply "take a break" in which that's what they usually do.
In either case, well won Daelin. Glad to see you holding a ring again.


Var Medici-Giovanni

Proud Father, Proud Husband

Phantom Scots Captain

Baron of the Tenth

Magician of DoM

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From: rlupton@aol.com (RLupton)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 03:45:56 EDT

Gimmzak was trying to be less boring, Var. Unfortunately, his technique was an old trend by the time he used it.


~ L

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From: knight7044@aol.com (Knight7044)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 06:16:54 EDT

Daelin,
Nicely won.

Sir Robert

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From: elijaheagleecore@aol.com (ElijahEagleEcore)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 09:00:55 EDT

I knew it wouldn't be long before Daelin would be a Baron again. Congratulations Dragonsblade, though I'll miss fighting in the tourney with you for the 7th.

~Elijah Eagle Ecore
Warlord of Swords

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From: dreystarke@aol.com (DreyStarke)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 11:55:24 EDT

Var,

I believe if you've been holding a title for as long as he had (or Jeff), it's quite alright to take a break. It doesn't necessarily mean he's just downright quitting because he is a poor sport. Give him some credit, he's held it over a year plus the time he achieved the peers wins and etc.

People can grow tired of a sport. Have you ever lost interest in something, but then in the future you just couldn't help yourself but to try it one more time for kicks... And just, fell back into the addiction of the game or whatever.

So what? He'll be back.



- Drey D'erest Sanchez Starke

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From: gimmzak@aol.com (Gimmzak)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 13:54:19 EDT



Before this gets down into some sort of bickering thing let me put a stop to it now.

I am not ending my dueling career. I am simply taking a much needed break. I have been here dueling for about 2 years now. I think I deserve a break. As of late it is no secret I haven't been around much. At this time I don't have the time I need to fully devote my self to the Duels.

Untill such time as I do have time, then I will return and we will see what happens.

As for Lup, dude, I know you have a very lovely lady at home, why don't you spend your time fussing over her, instead of fussing on how boring I may or may not be.

Gim

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From: quickvarmg@aol.com (QuickVarMG)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 15:05:09 EDT

" I am not ending my dueling career. I am simply taking a much needed break. I have been here dueling for about 2 years now. I think I deserve a break. As of late it is no secret I haven't been around much. At this time I don't have the time I need to fully devote my self to the Duels. "

Not an attempt to nitpick, Gimm, but I just wanted to share a couple thoughts. Instead of declaring retirement, why not just say you're going to take a break? While perhaps it is none of my business, but I admit that whenever I read the words "retirement," it is one's plans to stay away from the arena. The concept of retirement, while sounding a lot like "taking a break" is a lot more grief invoking upon your friends, because they wonder if
you ever will come back.
While it's easy to see that I did jump to conclusions, I will admit that I don't think one should announce retirement after losing a challenge. I do agree with "breaks", as sometimes people duel so much they do need a break. Even then, I don't feel that a break is something so long lasting as a couple weeks, though for others it applies longer.
In either case, it's just another matter of personal opinion, I guess. Like I said, though, the words "retirement" hold little merit to me anymore.

Var Medici-Giovanni

Proud Father, Proud Husband

Phantom Scots Captain

Baron of the Tenth

Magician of DoM

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From: ianmackenzie@aol.com (Ian MacKenzie)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 16:20:16 EDT

Var:

Though I have my differences with the former Baron, I must defend him here.

He did state, when he announced his retirement, that he would indeed return after taking his rest, and hoped to once again hold the Eleventh. The would be no reason for his friends to "wonder if he'll return."

Ian Rex.

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From: ixdaelinxi@aol.com (IXDaelinXI)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 16:48:52 EDT

>Give him some credit, he's held it over a year plus the time he achieved the
>peers wins and etc.

Drey,

Gimm didn't amass any peers wins to get the Eleventh. Although he's been her for a good 2 years. He won the Eleventh in a Warlord's Tourney. Just thought I'd clear that up. And as Ian said, Gimm said he would return after a break.


::scrawled in blazing blue ink::

~Daelin Dragonsblade~

~Regent King of Dragonia~

~Current Baron of the Eleventh~

~Twice Baron of the Seventh~

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From: quickvarmg@aol.com (QuickVarMG)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 17:31:08 EDT

"He did state, when he announced his retirement, that he would indeed return after taking his rest, and hoped to once again hold the Eleventh. The would be no reason for his friends to "wonder if he'll return.""

Like I said, I was probably jumping to conclusions; I was not there when he announced the retirement. My feelings still apply, whether or not it was Gimm or someone else who announces retirement.


Var Medici-Giovanni

Proud Father, Proud Husband

Phantom Scots Captain

Baron of the Tenth

Magician of DoM

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From: elijaheagleecore@aol.com (ElijahEagleEcore)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 18:46:37 EDT

Var,

Quit nit picking on a term someone decides to use to label their current status of their career. Everyone knows around here retirement usually means "taking a break" and that they will return. Perhaps instead of being so literal and fatalistic all the time, just relax and wish the guy well.

~Elijah Eagle Ecore
Warlord of Swords

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From: lordgunthr@aol.com (LordGunthr)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 19:03:41 EDT

I wish you safe travels Gimm, and hope to see you around in the future.

Gunthar O'dwyer

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From: taylara@aol.com (Taylara)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 20:52:08 EDT

Congrats Dae on once again achieving Baron.

Gimm... I shall sorely miss ya, but I understand. Safe travels and be well.

~Tay~

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From: dreystarke@aol.com (DreyStarke)
Date: 04 Sep 1999 23:08:47 EDT

::blinks::


Oh, thanks for correcting me, Dae.


::grins as he pens the note::