Outback News and Standings

ANNOUNCEMENTS: News from the Outback! It’s quiet … sort of! (See below!) In non-Opal or tournament news, let’s talk Badass… the Badass Board, that is. It’s heating up, with current and former Diamonds (Jaycy and Mallory respectively) hanging on to the top by a point (tied at 3 each with Sal right behind at 2)! Several other people have gotten on the board too; is your name up there yet?! Go out there and be badass! Catering News: Hungry? The Sassy Owl Saloon has you COVERED this month! From cool apps to hot eats, they’ve brought a lot to the table! and their delicious bar food is on offer this month in the Outback! Additionally, the Skybar is having a half-price special this week on all colas!

New Challenges! gatito’s in line to try for his first defense now that he’s been challenged by Bailey!

Other Venue News! Over in the Arena, they’re still busy setting up and knocking down challengers! Let’s start with Olaf’s queue - he beat Jaycy in a single match but Morgan Chae took the trunk on the ride of his life and claims Dockside in one match! Then, on Challengepalooza night, Maggie defended Dragon’s Gate in a single duel and now she’s looking for another squire! Mart also defended Old Templeon the 28th in another single duel against Anubis! Seaside is still up for grabs and will be decided tonight at 10pm ((ET)) - will Sal follow the trend and pick a single match against Anya? We’ll see!

Over on the Isle, love is in the air (and from more than just new Air Tower Keeper Jaycy)! The denizens of Twilight Isle want you to Let Love Bloom as you leave gifts and exchange tokens with your loved ones! You can even buy Valentine Tree saplings (with proceeds going to the secret garden preservation and protection fund)! Also, Jaycy’s now a Keeper! She met Karma on Challengepalooza Night and took the key in 3 matches!

Other Sports News - MADNESS IS COMING. Registrations should be opening soon!

Outside the Rings and About Town! Tired of all this love crap? Want to do some killin’ instead? The Valentine’s BASH is your answer! Get your best zombie/clown slayin’ buddies and do Valentine’s Day right! A new hotspot seems to be the Riverside Inn, once a bit ramshackle but seemingly bustling these days! We wonder why! Rumors have been spreading that special spectral guests - perhaps long-gone friends, lovers, and family - have joined certain patrons when they least expect it! Have you been?! Will you go?!

DEBUTS: No debuts this week.

ADVANCEMENTS: Gatito advances to Emerald!

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.)).