Sweet, I look forward to reading it. The matchup between the competitors is an intriguing one, since they're both spell casters, and yet they're both capable with their swords. I have a feeling it's whoever makes the first mistake that decides who survives.

So, it's been a while and still no one else has voted on the current clashes....... How much longer before they get concluded? I mean, a couple of weeks is enough for a sufficient amount of people to vote, at least if they want to.

I've closed off the voting for the one I did. I just gotta write the conclusion, which I will hopefully have time to do tomorrow. So expect one tomorrow. It'll be great! Honestly!

Oops. I knew I was forgetting about SOMETHING. Looks like I got some writing to do!

Does anyone know where Taillus went? I need him for when I get to write my round. I hope he's ok.

Well, I know of no one on these boards on a personal basis, so,...maybe he pulled another dissappearing act?

Well, I just read the conclusion of the latest fight, and recalled that the tournament (for the Masters, at least) continue to a 2nd round. Since Taillus hasn't been around, my piece describing the fight between Xander and Serene has been in limbo. Should we just give Serene a bye to the next round, or should I go ahead and post the first part of the battle and open the balloting? We really need to give the Clash a shot in the arm, somehow.

Well....considering Taillus couldnt vote in it anyway, I say post it, this time with a week limits, and the tie-breaker would go to you....

I hate ties.....

I think I'll post the battle tomorrow, after polishing it up a little more. Unless someone stridently objects. Right now I need my sleep, as I'm teaching class in the morning and don't really have my lesson plan together yet. I really need to get ahead on those...

I'm fine with tomorrow, canis. Have a nice sleep and all that. And once again, I look forward to seeing this duel in particular for the above reasons I stated earlier.

But damn, I was rooting for Simion to continue onto the next round! I wasn't expecting Savlian to go on, but it seems that what I wanted to see was reversed. Looks like most people just don't like to see the bad guy win .

Well I'm happy one of my dudes survived the first round. From now on it's "GO SAVLIAN!!!".

Taillus did seem to pull a dissappear act again. Ok, After finishing my dutch project for school I'll start working on godlike matches. I'm thinking of sending him a pm. If he checks his email regularly, he should see it.

Like MM, I'm also glad that one of my characters survived their match.

Hmmm, I honestly wish Serene will survive.......

Ok, time to update the roster and to start my work on Revan vs Taillus. (Ok, I'll probably wait till the weekend before posting. Ah, what the heck.

Now, winners in bold, underlined italics.

Normal division:
Always-He-Lingers-in the Sun vs Vernon Goldwine

Master division:
Ian vs Savlian
Morvayn Dres vs Sethyas Velas
Simion Mandrake vs Rhys
Serene Catraso vs Xander Moorcroft (currently undecided though Serene is leading.)

The godlike division hasn't begun yet though I intend to remedy this soon.

Anyway, I'd say we can make up the next roster. I went the lazy route and paired up the victor of round 1 with round 2 etc.

Normal division: Vernon Goldwine is declared the champion.
Master division:
Savlian vs Sethyas Velas
Rhys vs ?????? (Either Serene or Xander)

Godlike: No changes, so the current roster still stands. Here's a reminder.
Taillus vs Revan
Marthyn vs Luper Alkad
And since I've overlooked this for a while, I hereby present the belated match.
Telina vs ????? (Ok, another one without an opponent.

I could create another god-like character, but that would be five for me.......... I'll leave the decision up to you guys.

I'd say we wait a while. If anything, I would prefer a new writer to fill up any open spots. (The more souls, the greater the fun. Or so the saying goes.)

Well, I agree with jacky, and just wait for another character to pop up, but I definately want Telina in a fight...

Don't worry. If no one pops up, I'll just let you be the first godlike secondrounder.

Anyway, I hope to get the first part of Revan vs Taillus up tomorrow. Emphasis on the hope. I'm not in the mood for writing a battle while I'm having a huge headache. Ah well, I'll just go to bed early and see how I feel tomorrow.

Hey... can I add my char too? I remember trying to get this up once... it did not work. So can I participate?

Depends on the character. We're still looking for an opponent for Telina. The character thread probably lingers on the second page now.

Anyway, I suppose you plan to enter Abyss or what's he called? He sounded pretty much godlike so I think he'll fit in.

Nevermind... I dont feel like adding Abyss to the fighting since he is a failure in my eyes... and I really dont have any other char. cause I kept killing them off or never finished the story or I just flat out deleted the story (Titus... the scarlet knight... ) so I am out until I make a new story but I am not planning to anymore... my writing days are over!

Can I stil vote on fights?
To see who wins?

Of course, anyone can vote.

Too bad you stopped writing. Well, we can't all be addicted to writing I guess.
Anyway, have fun reading.

I'm not tired of writing... just writing stories... it was never one of my strengths so I stick to lyrics and short little verses. Anyways cool... I'll read up on the clash with Reaven and Tallious right? Damn it... I am sure I misspelled that second name!!!

Actually..... you mispelled both of them! No biggie though, I'm quite sure we know who you're talking about. Too bad you weren't around for Simion's duel with Rhys, your vote could've changed the outcome of that (not that I'm complaining...). Fun stuff all the same.

Ok, the Revan vs Taillus match is coming to a close which brings us to the next question.

Who is willing to write the next round? (Marthyn vs Luper Alkad)

Lyrics, Poems, Limericks, Haikus. All that is welcomed within the Order. Join us as a fellow Schola, and your works shall live for all time in the Temple of Lore.[/endcultmessage]

Haha, great stuff there Black Hand. But yea, you'd probably enjoy contributing that kind of stuff to the Temple, Mazelure.

As for writing the next duel. Unfortunately, I have a current undisclosed piece of writing that I should focus on working on before returning to writing any duel. But don't worry, you'll get to see whatever I'm writing....

I would do it myself but because of obvious reasons, I can't. So we'll just have to hope someone has the time to do this.

And Maze, if you want to post some of your work, the temple of lore is excellent as Black Hand already said. It doesn't even have to be Tes related.

Shameless bump. Is anyone willing to write?

I must admit that I have yet to read either story, so I think I'm out. And I've got a bunch o' student papers to grade. *sigh* Grading.

Bring me the info, and I'll write....would you be willing to write Telina vs Taillus then Cloudy???....I know that you are good when it comes to her.


So just get me the info for Lup and Maze and I'll write the battle.

Sweet. I'll send you the info right away.

It's Luper vs Marthyn by the way, Maze decided not to enter in the end. For Marthyn's info, you need to ask Revan.

As for the Telina vs Taillus match, I hope you manage an update to your story soon. I want to add that wicked staff in.

Opps...my bad

But as for that staff...to bring that one in...well I don't know, it's supposed to be a challenge you know, not a one side playbattle on Telinas side

But tell you what, if I dont update till saturday, you can forget about the staff...(if not I will write YOU only you a detailed instruction of what the staff can do...hehe cool to know stuff others dont eh )

But as for that update, well I'm working on it...but as you will see, Telina is VERY different now after that special sacrifice she made, to make sure that the staff wouldn't be too powerful for her to use, or be used by the wrong person. More on that in my next update though.

Did you receive my PM Tellie?

I sure did Rev...and I'm writing like a bunny...(well maybe not exactly like a bunny but heck you get it)

I'm entirely satisfied yet, and have such scrapped two most likely good fights, but well I just want to get the right 'feel' from both characters you know,, and currently I'm still stressing a bit with getting luper like he should be...but dont fret, I'll make it soon

Is there anything left for me to write? I would like to start working on something if there is anything left. My hands are feeling quite a bit better lately and I have even been working on story-related things. If there is anything I can do, please, let me know.

Well, I'll be patient till then, Tellie. Don't rush yourself.

Taillus, I took a short look at the roster. Maybe the first match of the normal division's second round is something for you? Savlian vs Sethyas Velas.

That sounds good to me. Maybe if I can get some PMs I can start reading through some stories and get started today!

Well Taillus, you should all ready have Savlian's stats since you wrote his first battle for me. Maybe he'll have the same luck as last time if you're writing it.

Not Likely! Go Sethy!

Once again, let's reboot the clash, it's been nine-ten days since the last post in a clash!

Bird just needs some coaxing to fly...... Well, glide.

I think things will be getting less busy around here soon, so I'll likely choose to write a clash sometime later this coming week. We still need to finish the first round of Godlike right?

The clash is almost ready...I'll post it tomorrow, so let's not reboot just yet eh.....just a few tiny details left

Mallet: yes the first round of god-like is still going, but we don't have to be chronicologically (sp.) correct. The master devision makes up over 50% of the fights so since its first round is over, we can move on while the minority wraps up.

Tellie: Awesome, can't wait to read it!

Bad news...my comp died on me yesterday, and I have to wait untill sunday at least before it's up and rining again, so the clash wont be there till then, but Cloudy could always post his (if he is finished with it that is).

Really sorry guys, but I'll do my best.

Don't worry, Tellie, we'll cope until then. I'll just picture the clash in my head until then.

Ok, I'm trying to get this rolling again.

I know this sounds crude, but I'm thinking of putting up the Marthyn vs Luper match for anyone willing to write. It appears that Tellie has serious trouble in getting it done. She hasn't been around since the start of april.

If I'm correct, these matches are up for grabs as well.

Master:
Rhys vs Serene
Sethyas vs ???? (winner of Rhys vs Serene. This is the master ranks finale!)

Godlike:
Marthyn vs Luper. (back available again.)
Telina vs ???? (winner of previous round. Another finale.)

If no one steps up, I'll take on a round myself again. I'll do anything to finish this one.

If push comes to shove I would offer to write one of the finales..... provided it's not one of my characters inm the match.

Will someone PLEASE write one or two of the clashes. I'm reduced to Begging in order to see how this all ends!

Once school ends I should have more time for writing outside of my main literary project I'm working on here (Bloodlust). Unfortunately for you, school doesn't end until the end of June.

I would like to see this going once more though.