Outback News and Standings

ANNOUNCEMENTS: News from the Outback! Things are so quiet we’re just going to copy what we wrote last week for news. Apparently we’re going to just have to hibernate for a few weeks because NOTHING IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW. We do have a special night coming on Wednesday December 9th - rumors are swirling of snow being brought in to the Outback specifically for a snowball fight! Keep your eyes peeled for more information and a schedule, but until then SOMEONE CHALLENGE SOMEONE FOR AN OPAL. In non-Opal or tournament news, let’s talk Badass… the Badass Board, that is! No one has done anything in a week on the board. MALLORY IS STILL WINNING EVERYTHING. Catering News: It’s November and we’re thankful for Tilly’s II at Seaside! Sandwiches and wings and more are on offer this month in the Outback! Additionally, the Skybar is having a half-price special this week on Mallory’s drinks!

New Challenges! Nothing this week. Again. See above.

Other Venue News! Over in the Arena, a challenge happened! Caleb claimed the Barony of Old Marketfrom Jaycy with a perfect 5-0 in 5 shutout after Sal defeated Hope 5-2 in 6 to send the challenger to the ring! Ouch! Former Baroness of Seaside Tali Zhdanova is back in the rings and has become Bailey’s squire. Welcome back! Sal and Neekylah don’t have a date yet for their match for Seaside! Last but not least, hot off the presses, Duel for the Yule is starting tonight! Duel 4 or more times and get a present!

Over on the Isle, the Winter All-Ranks tournament is here! Sunday December 13th at 8pm is when all the fun begins! Sign up early for a bonus! In non-Keeper or tournament news, the Isle is having a Masquerade!! On December 1st, starting at 8pm ((ET)), the Duel of Magic is celebrating the finale of the special 25 Years of Magic! Enjoy amazing food, fun, and friends, and wish the Isle luck in having 25 years more!

IFL News - Week 4 is coming to an end this week while week 5 is about to begin! Cade and Olaf and Dizzy vs Doran go tonight at 8pm ((ET)) while Shelby/Kheldar meet Tuesday December 2nd at 9pm ((ET)) and Skid/Rachael December 3rd same time to finish out that week! Week 5 is the last regular-season fighting and we’ll see Deathcake close out the season at Team Fist, King’s Gambit face the New Kids on the Block (New Blood), and Rock Hards try to go rock steady against Real Rhydin. Place your bets for the upcoming week! Who ya bettin’?!

Outside the Rings and About Town! The holiday season is truly upon us that means Winterfest is coming! Tentative dates are from December 6-13 and include such activities as a snowball fight (see above), a winter tournament on the Isle (see above) and the Winter/Yule Ball currently planned for December 12th! Go find those fancy outfits while you stay tuned for more details! There’s also another ball scheduled for December 5th! The Fall Benefits Ball will happen starting at 8pm ((ET))! Last but not least, there’s a book drive going on! The Governor’s Office is collecting books to share with children and shelters during the holiday season. Ask Jaycy for more information!

DEBUTS: No one new this week!

ADVANCEMENTS: Crunchem, Haru advance to Sapphire!

FISTMELDA'S TUSK: The holder of the Fistmelda's Tusk for this cycle is Mallory Maeda! ((Fistmelda's Tusk grants the holder several perks, some of which are rank dependant and and include an extra modifier for lower ranks. Please see this thread for more details.)).