Diamond Quest CIV!

[Amaris]

(I know it's a bit late but I had to wait for my work schedule to be posted I'm off Sunday and I'd like to sign up)

I'm in!

[Goldglo]

For the 104th Diamond Quest, several tables were arranged throughout the Outback to honor the prior 4 Diamonds. With the dome roof closed for the evening to keep out the chill winter air, the building was filled with smells of sweet and savory foods (along with the usual odors of blood and sweat).

Nestled by The Fern, the favorite ring of the 100th Diamond, none other than
Jaycy Ashleana, were six tables filled with meats of all sorts. Roasts, ribs, steaks, kabobs, cutlets, legs, wings, bacon, sausage, charcuterie and several other variteties were arranged for the feasting.

Two large rectangular tables were positioned on either side of The Pond, each filled with bottles of Cherry Coke and mounds of sliced pineapple - an homage to Eden Parker who'd won the 101st Diamond Quest.

Near The Boiler, representing Michelle Montoya, the 102nd Diamond, perhaps to keep them toasty warm, were three round tables filled with pies of all sorts along with numerous bottles of Blueclaw Crisp Ginger Ale and a very pungent ginger beer from a niche brewery known as M'rusk.

Over next to the Outback's bar were several smaller tables piled with favorites of Mallory Maeda, victor in the 103rd Diamond Quest - plates of lamb chops and sliced lamb roast infused with garlic as well as bottles of Ramune soda in its original flavor.

Those not fighting or who are eliminated early are more than welcome to delve into the food and drink! The Outback staff asks that you refrain from throwing food if and when your favorite dueler is eliminated from contention. Remember, a clean Outback is a happy Outback!

[Goldglo]

Shortly after the Diamond Quest ended, having received notification of a hefty and unexpected bill, Matt picked up the phone in his office and dialed, grumbling, "Enough is enough."

A hurried male voice on the other end answered, "Yo, Gino's Pizza. Pickup or delivery?"

"Neither," Matt replied, "I'd like to remove the credit card you people have on file..."

[Goldglo]

In Diamond Quest CIV, fourteen duelers vied for the Outback's top title! In order of seeding, they were:

Caleb Feren
Koyliak VanDuran-Simon
Mallory Maeda
Salvador Delahada
Eden Parker
Jaycy Ashleana
Matthew Algiers Simon
Strawberry Armstrong
Ebon Ilnaren
Michelle Montoya
Bailey Raptis
Gatito
Amaris
Kheldar Drasinia

Jaycy won the top bracket by besting Bailey, Mallory, Koy and Sal to claim her spot in the Finals. Karma, after beating Ebon in the first round, lost to Caleb in the second to get bumped to the bottom bracket. From there, she ran through Kheldar, Koyliak, Michelle, Mallory and Salvador to stake her own spot for the Diamond or IceDancer, the blue opal.

Winner of DQ 100, Jaycy found herself on the positive end of a 5-1 victory - almost a year after she won previously - and claimed her fifth ever overall Diamond title in the Outback!

Karma didn't walk away empty-handed and went home with IceDancer!

Congratulations to both Jaycy and Karma for impressive dueling throughout the night!

*Historical Note(s): Kheldar had a shutout win over Bailey in the second round, the event's only shutout. This is also the 2nd DQ in a row where Bailey's been shut out in the second round of the tournament.

((Challonge Bracket is here: https://challonge.com/lpowmydd))