DoS Madness 2010 First Round Preview -- Dalamar Division
by Jack Smith
March 5, 2010
Has it been a whole year already? It seems like only yesterday when Jay Capistrano was the next big thing and I was drooling all over Green (woowoo!). But it's that time again, time to see which one of these sixty-four duelers are going to come out on top in this zany thing they call DoS Madness! So forget about Tour de Rhydin and concentrate those peepers thisaway!
And of course I've got to chip in my two cents, because I'm "Jumpin'" Jack Smith, baby! Accept no substitutes! So without further ado . . . .
HERE THERE BE PREVIEWS!
Previews are based upon each dueler's records from the past year, according to the 2/26/2009 standings, to the 2/25/2010 standings that were current when the seeds were made. In terms of DoS WoL, I will indicate (0) for someone that has been a commoner with no WoL gained the past year.
DALAMAR DIVISION
(1) Maria Graziano vs. (16) Alec Tuttle
Maria's stats: DoS: +7 WoL, Baron Two Baron Rings won
Alec's stats: DoS: (0) WoL, Commoner
Maria's had a busy year, taking the Barony of Old Market from Xenograg, then the Barony of Old Temple from Xanth. Here's a tip: If your first name starts with X, and you're the Barony of a large district in RhyDin City . . . watch out for Maria. She'll be facing newcomer Alec in the first round. At first I thought this guy might be a surfer (Like, Tuttle-y awesome, DUDE!), but I hear he walks around in a black trench coat, so there you go. Maria looks like the winner here.
( 8 ) Myria Graziano vs. (9) Ulric von Leofrick
Myria's stats: DoS: +0 WoL, Commoner
Ulric's stats: DoS: +3 WoL, Swordsman
And here we have another of the Graziano clan, the youngest, Myria. She hasn't been around the Arena much since the last Madness tournament, but I see she's made Emerald over at the Outback. Perhaps that combat success will translate over to her First Round duel against another newcomer, Ulric. Ulric's made Swordsman already, and despite his last name sounding vaguely like a lion combined with a swear word, I'm going to go with the upset here and say he'll get the victory.
(5) Kalinda Acheron vs. (12) Cyrail Kennyr'tlarn
Kalinda's stats: DoS: +9 WoL, Master-at-Arms won Squire of Old Temple
Cyrail's stats: DoS: (0) WoL, Commoner
Alright, we've got the exotic dancin' Kalinda in the Tournament! woowoo! Kalinda's not just a looker, she was also able to gain the title of Squire of Old Temple! Remind me to bring my dollar bills for her duel with Cyrail the elf, who's been seen hanging around with Carley. Well, he's got to have a high threshold for pain and discomfort to do that, but I still think Kalinda has the edge here.
(4) Jake "On The Take" Thrash vs. (13) Delphi Alethelia Thais
Jake's stats: DoS: +1 WoL, Warlord
Delphi's stats: DoS: (0) WoL, Commoner
One of the legends of the rings returns for this year's Madness. Jake's most notable acheivement this year has been gaining another Diamond at the Outback. We'll see how he does this year against . . . Delphi Alethelia Thais? Hey, that's my old fraternity! Back when I used to go to RhyDin State . . . uh, hyphen Old Temple Southgate! DAT! DAT! DAT's WHERE IT'S AT! Beer Pong and Jello Shots, Midnight at the Quad! WOOOOOOOOOOOO! Jake to win.
(6) Vincent Smith (no relation) vs. (11) Etherean Esperwind
Vincent's stats: DoS: +4 WoL, Grand Master
Etherean's stats: DoS: +1 WoL, Commoner
TEAM TWILIGHT EXPLODES! Etherean took a long vacation after winning MVP for the final season of TDL, but he's back to face off against his Assistant Captain! Vincent spent most of last year as the ArchMage (as usual), and won a stage of the Tour de RhyDin! Vinny's worked his way up to Grand Master as well, and I think he'll get the victory against the rusty Etherean.
(3) Aya "Papaya" Hayashibara vs. (14) Lord Brag Calide
Aya's stats: DoS: +4 WoL, Warlord
Lord Brag's stats: DoS: (0) WoL, Commoner
Ah, Aya. I'd make lewd comments about her, but she's the type to hunt me down and skewer me for even thinking about it. Aya started the year as a Baron, and gained some WoL, but it's been pretty quiet for her otherwise. She'll be facing the rookie Lord Brag. Hey, that's a cool name for a Lord! Might get a bit confusing though. "Good Evening, Lord . . um, pardon, what's your name?" "Brag." "Ok, Ok, I know you're a Lord, you don't have to rub it in . . . " Aya to win.
(7) Salvador Delahada vs. (10) Jin "Rummy" Eternity
Salvador's stats: DoS: (0) WoL, Commoner won Squire of Seaside
Jin's stats: DoS: (0) WoL, Commoner
Salvador has kept active since last year's tournament, becoming Squire of Seaside and competing in the Tour de RhyDin. He'll be facing . . . ah, another "Call-out-my-moves" member of the Eternity clan. Seeing as how Jin'll be up against Salvador, hopefully we won't be hearing things like "Yelping Dodge of Public Embarassment!" and "Rapid Backstepping of Eternal Shame!" Salvador for the win.
(2) Tasslehofl Momus vs. (15) Paradise Stromgard
Tass' stats: DoS: +7 WoL, Warlord One Overlord Reign, One Overlord Defense, Spring 2009 WLT 3rd Place
Paradise's stats: DoS: (0) WoL, Commoner
Paradise is mostly known for hanging around Twilight Isle, but she's chosen to try her hand at the Madness Tournament! She's going to have her hands full as her First Round opponent will be former Overlord Tass! Besides a reign as the top dueler in the Arena, he also finished third in the Spring Warlord Tournament. If Tass can keep his hands to himself (a stretch, I know), then he should be able to take the win here.
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