DoS Madness 2010 First Round Preview -- Xenograg Division
by Jack Smith
March 5, 2010
(1) Anubis Karos vs. (16) Athos
Anubis' stats: DoS: +1 WoL, Baron Three Baron Rings won, Two Baron Defenses, One Overlord Reign
Athos' stats: DoS: (0) WoL, Commoner
Oh, that naughty Anubis. Becoming Overlord, getting three of his buddies to be his loyal Barons, spreading chaos and anarchy all over RhyDin City. So what does he do for an encore? Join the Madness Tournament, of course! He'll be facing one of the reincarnated Musketeers, Athos. The "All for One for and One for All" mentality doesn't really work in an "Every Man for Himself" situation, so I'm going with Anubis here.
( 8 ) Lem DeAngelo vs. (9) Maranya Ergin-Falconne
Lem's stats: DoS: +0 WoL, Warlord
Maranya's stats: DoS: (0) WoL, Commoner Summer 2009 Talon of Redwin, Fall 2009 Talon of Redwin, King of the Ring 2009 3rd Place
Lem is YOUR current ArchMage, so what's he doing in a Swords Tournament? Just so happens he's a Warlord too, and I'm sure he wouldn't mind being Overlord at some point in his career. He'll be facing an up-and-comer Maranya, who won two Talons last year (one for each husband)! No word on whether Misty will be there to support her with ICE COLD SMOOSHIES OF DOOM, but I'm going to pick an upset and say Anya will move on to the Second Round!
(5) Shadow vs. (12) Stiles Mornay
Shadow's stats: DoS: +2 WoL, Warlord
Stiles' stats: DoS: (0) WoL, Commoner
Stiles made quite an impression this year, having competed in the Tour as the only full-time free agent, and doing bizarre things like dragging bloody spines into the ring to duel with. Ok then. He'll have a tough fight in the form of returning Warlord Shadow. Shadow may have the veteran status, but Stiles' got the shock factor, so I think I'm going to go with him.
(4) Matthew Algiers Simon vs. (13) Silver Starblade
Matt's stats (Rhymin' Rulz!): DoS: +8 WoL, Warlord TdR Red Jersey 3rd Place
Silver's stats: DoS: (0) WoL, Commoner
When Governor Matt isn't busy ridding the City of evil-doers and winning Yellow Jerseys, in his spare time he likes to join Swords Tournaments like this! Matt just made Warlord this year as well, so Huzzah! He'll be facing off against a rookie named Starblade. Well, he/she's got "blade" in their name, so let's hope that implies some skill, because Silver will need it. Matt should take the win here.
(6) Sylus Kurgen vs. (11) Pslyder
Sylus' stats: DoS: +2 WoL, Warlord
Pslyder's stats: DoS: +1 WoL, Commoner
Two long time veterans appear from the void to try their hand at this particular brand of entertainment. Sylus is a former Talon winner, and Warlord. Psylder isn't ranked that high, but he has been around for a while, and is a veteran of TDL. Hmmmm . . . . I think I'll go with an upset here, and Seed number 11 will "Pslydeeee" into the next round.
(3) Guill "The Thrill" Fortis vs. (14) "Grapes of" Rath d'Ogre
Guill's stats: DoS: +22 WoL, Warlord One Baron Ring Won, Spring 2009 WLT 1st Place, Summer 2009 WLT 1st Place, Untold Number of Egos Bruised
Rath's stats: DoS: (0) WoL, Commoner
Well, you can't say Guill hasn't been entertaining this year. After hammering everyone in the duels with his own personal vision of honor, and ticking off half the community in the process, one heartfelt apology later, here he is! Guill has actually had an impressive year skill-wise, gaining the second most WoL of any dueler in the Tournament, as well as picking up a Barony and a Warlord Tourney win. He'll be facing an unknown in Rath. Let's see . . . Rath d'Ogre . . . . I'm guessing this guy's an Ogre. Call it a silly hunch. Guill to advance.
(7) Harris D'Artanian vs. (10) Britania Grey
Harris' stats: DoS: +0 WoL, Warlord
Britania's stats: DoS: +2 WoL, Swordswoman
Harris bursts out of retirement in style with a surprising entry into this year's tournament. Well, if we could predict what he was gonna do next, he wouldn't be Harris. The blue-haired one will be facing a new face in Britania, who has already made the rank of Swordswoman. Being a former Overlord, I would say Harris has the advantage here, but Britania should "always look on the bright side of life!" Pssst, that's a Monty Python joke! Britania? Get it? Oh, never mind.
(2) Teagan Rielia vs. (15) Anthony (Anthony?) Graziano
Teagan's stats: DoS: +7 WoL, Baron One Overlord Reign, One Baron Ring Won, Two Baron Defenses, Summer 2009 WLT 2nd Place, Fall 2009 WLT 3rd Place, King of the Ring 2009 1st Place
Anthony's stats: DoS: +0 WoL, Swordsman
Hey, what's this "Anthony" stuff? Is Tony being indicted or something? Or did Mama Graziano give him a Timeout? I guess I shouldn't complain, seeing as how we get four Grazianos in this year's Madness. "Anthony"'s gonna have a tough time in the First Round though, as he draws number two seed, Teagan. Despite her romp through the gossip columns, Teagan has put up some awesome numbers, becoming a Baron as well as Overlord, and winning the King (Queen, that is!) of the Ring! Teagan should win this one.
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